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product_id: 36444667
title: "Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane Protective Wood Finish, Clear Semi-Gloss, 1 Gallon"
brand: "minwax"
price: "$256.44"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Minwax"
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region: Ecuador
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# Sleek semi-gloss finish Fast 4-6 hr recoat Durable oil-based protection Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane Protective Wood Finish, Clear Semi-Gloss, 1 Gallon

**Brand:** minwax
**Price:** $256.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Protect, perfect, and polish your wood projects with Minwax’s fast, flawless finish!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane Protective Wood Finish, Clear Semi-Gloss, 1 Gallon by minwax
- **How much does it cost?** $256.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/36444667-minwax-fast-drying-polyurethane-protective-wood-finish-clear-semi-gloss)

## Best For

- minwax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted minwax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Since 1904:** From America’s leading wood care brand, ensuring quality and reliability for your professional projects.
- • **Ultimate Wood Armor:** Oil-based polyurethane delivers long-lasting scratch, spill, and wear resistance for high-traffic surfaces.
- • **Speed Up Your Projects:** Fast-drying formula lets you recoat in just 4-6 hours, so you finish faster and impress sooner.
- • **Covers More, Wastes Less:** One gallon covers up to 250 sq ft, perfect for furniture, floors, cabinets, and doors—maximize your value.
- • **Modern Shine, Timeless Protection:** Semi-gloss finish enhances wood’s natural beauty with a sleek, contemporary sheen that lasts.

## Overview

Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane is an oil-based, clear protective wood finish offering a durable semi-gloss sheen. Ideal for interior wood surfaces like furniture, floors, and cabinets, it dries quickly for recoating in 4-6 hours and covers up to 250 sq ft per gallon. Trusted since 1904, it combines long-lasting protection against scratches and spills with a sleek modern look.

## Description

Keep interior wood projects looking beautiful with Minwax Polyurethane Wood Finish. This oil-based clear sealer protective coating protects and adds long-lasting beauty to woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets and floors. The clear top coat is one of the most durable coatings for wood protection against scratches, spills and more. It can be used on both finished and unfinished wood projects, and is available in a variety of sheens. The fast-drying formula allows for quick recoats in 4-6 hours. Application Directions: 1. Surface must be dry and free of old finishes in poor condition, paint, wax, grease, polish, dirt or other foreign matter.2. Sand to obtain a smooth uniform surface. Remove all dust with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits.3. If desired, apply Minwax stain to unfinished wood surfaces. Follow directions for application and dry times.4. Stir Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane before and during use to eliminate settling on the bottom of the can. Stir to rotate the product from the bottom to the top of the can. NEVER SHAKE.5. Apply a THIN coat of Minwax Fast-Drying Polyurethane using a high-quality natural or foam brush.6. For floor projects, use a square buff orbital or disk-type sander with 220 grit sandpaper or the equivalent grit pad or screen (specifically designed for sanding between coats). Do not use a belt or drum-type sander for sanding between coats. Follow the sander manufacturer’s directions for your type of project.7.Apply second coat. If third coat is desired, repeat step 6 before application.8. After final coat, allow 24 hours before light use.

Review: excellent finish fast drying two or three coats with light sanding between makes easy nice finish - i have been using polyurethane over fifty years like to product easy to order and no trip to store to pay a little more
Review: Great semi gloss polyurethane - I'm doing a cobble wood floor and I messed up with the 60$ satin poly (remember to stir stir stir). After it dried I realized I hadn't stirred so it left this glaze that was not attractive. I really thought I was going to have to sand the 3 layers of polyurethane off and start again. Instead of going to Lowe's I checked desertcart and was surprised I could order polyurethane with free shipping (prime rules) there I found this semi gloss poly for 30 bucks (half the price of satin) so I went for it. Instead of sanding I just went over my mistake with the satin and I'm very very glad I did. Its not at all noticeable now (the unstirred satin poly) if this hadn't been available on desertcart for half the price of the satin then I'd not have gotten it even at Lowe's. I'm very happy I did! ** the second image shows the untouched flooring next to the finished polyurethaned part. My first time ever doing this. My hubs (a builder who's built our home) is even impressed lol plus my 8 year old lives on this floor now. She even telks her teachers about her mommy building the floor**

## Features

- PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polyurethane Wood Finish protects interior projects like woodwork, furniture, floors and cabinets. The oil-based, clear top coat is one of the most durable coatings for wood protection against scratches, spills and more.
- OIL-BASED DURABLE FINISH – Clear finish provides long-lasting protection and warm beauty to both finished and unfinished wood projects. Protective coating is ideal for woodwork, furniture, doors, cabinets & floors, and is available in a variety of sheens.
- SEMI-GLOSS SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this semi-gloss clear varnish. It not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a long-lasting, semi-shiny, sleek sheen for a modern look.
- FAST DRYING – Get more done with this protective poly coating. It’s a fast-drying clear coat, which allows for quick recoats after 4-6 hours, letting you get projects done faster. Be sure to apply with a high-quality natural or foam brush.
- A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B017NNJ05W |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #89,292 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #101 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
| Brand | Minwax |
| Coating Description | Polyurethane |
| Color | Semi-Gloss |
| Coverage | 250 square feet |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (117) |
| Date First Available | November 14, 2015 |
| Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Finish Type | Semi-Gloss |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027426710290 |
| Included Components | Minwax - 71029000 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 8.23 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 6.5 x 6.5 x 7.62 inches |
| Item model number | 71029000 |
| Liquid Volume | 128 Fluid Ounces |
| Manufacturer | The Sherwin-Williams Company |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Fast Drying Polyurethane |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 71029000 |
| Pattern | Polyurethane Protective |
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 6.5 x 7.62 inches |
| Size | Gallon |
| Style | Semi-Gloss |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| UPC | 027426710290 |
| Unit Count | 128.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Minwax
- **Color:** Semi-Gloss
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** Fast Drying Polyurethane
- **Surface Recommendation:** Wood

## Images

![Minwax Fast Drying Polyurethane Protective Wood Finish, Clear Semi-Gloss, 1 Gallon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714VPAkdCCL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what the difference between this and the polycrylic??**
A: I use both for different reasons. This oil base is more durable against wear and water rings than polycrylic for things like table tops and countertops. It is easier to get a smooth finish when brushing because it dries slower and flows out flatter. It WILL impart a warm, yellowish finish that is visible on lighter woods, and it will create a darker patina with age. It gives a warm, amber glow to medium or dark wood finishes. This quality may or may not be desirable. It usually only requires two coats. Use it for durability, a warm, aged patina, and ease of application towards a smooth finish. 

Polycrylic is not as durable and can show "elbow wear" on table tops after a few year. It will stay crystal clear on white woods, but can impart a milky sheen on darker woods. It dries fast, so you can sand between coats much quicker than oil. However, that can make it tricky to brush it on and get a smooth finish, especially if you brush back over it when it gets tacky. It requires minimum of 3 coats, 4 for long durability. on wearable surfaces Use it when you need a crystal clear finish on light colored woods, and fast drying between coats is desired.

**Q: Will it be very shine and smooth for the surface after I use? thanks**
A: Yes.  I recommend first using a 600 grit sandpaper to lightly remove old finish. Remove all dust with a damp cloth, and then lightly spray on first coat (Thin coat best). 

Wait 24 hours to dry. Next lightly sand using a 1500 grit sandpaper, remove all dust with a damp cloth, and then lightly spray on first coat (Thin coat best). Repeat this step two more times. Glass feel may require additional applications. Remember thin coats.

PS: If you choose the brush method, do not use sponge brushes since it is more likely to leave bubbles, use a good quality sable hair brush. I did a bar top decades ago applying clear polyurethane with about 20 thin coats in the first year about once every other week and I left a penny at the end of the top and coated over it until it disappeared ant the bar top was so smooth. The top was red mahogany that is probably still a luster for the new owner. I could slide a bear from one end to the other end.

**Q: Can this be used on floors?**
A: Yes, this oil based polyurethane fast drying is absolutely engineered for hardwood floor and definitely in high traffic areas. I used the water based polyurethane in the dining room and this is the hallways, this looks so good and is holding up better than expected.

**Q: what is the best way to apply this**
A: Use a bristled brush. Those sponge brushes leave bubbles in it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent finish fast drying two or three coats with light sanding between makes easy nice finish
*by J***L on February 27, 2026*

i have been using polyurethane over fifty years like to product easy to order and no trip to store to pay a little more

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great semi gloss polyurethane
*by C***F on November 23, 2021*

I'm doing a cobble wood floor and I messed up with the 60$ satin poly (remember to stir stir stir). After it dried I realized I hadn't stirred so it left this glaze that was not attractive. I really thought I was going to have to sand the 3 layers of polyurethane off and start again. Instead of going to Lowe's I checked Amazon and was surprised I could order polyurethane with free shipping (prime rules) there I found this semi gloss poly for 30 bucks (half the price of satin) so I went for it. Instead of sanding I just went over my mistake with the satin and I'm very very glad I did. Its not at all noticeable now (the unstirred satin poly) if this hadn't been available on Amazon for half the price of the satin then I'd not have gotten it even at Lowe's. I'm very happy I did! ** the second image shows the untouched flooring next to the finished polyurethaned part. My first time ever doing this. My hubs (a builder who's built our home) is even impressed lol plus my 8 year old lives on this floor now. She even telks her teachers about her mommy building the floor**

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product. Better use it quickly though.
*by G***F on March 8, 2025*

I liked this product. It seems to spread easily on wood, and I like the color/tonality of the finish. It doesn't last long in the can, though; once half the product is used a dry layer forms on top of the liquid inside the can that gets thicker and thicker with time. I tried closing the can well, and placing the closed can inside a plastic, but it didn't help.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*