Bob F Bzu
map-marker Chicago, Illinois

Horrible Products since Min Wax was bought out by Sherwin-Williams

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I have used hundreds of gallons of Min-Wax Special Walnut, Golden Oak, and Cherry stain over the years. Over the past few years, I have noticed the quality going downhill. The floor varnish is so thinned out it is worthless as a finish; the stains are little more than tainted mineral spirits, and what they call sanding sealer is so watered down that it is useless. They now call the stains translucent; I call them crap! I will never buy a Min Wax product again. This is another example of corporate America buying out a good old American product and ruining it. '
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Preferred solution: Return the products to the original quality of Min Wax or drop the line. I have.

User's recommendation: Don't buy Min Wax products if you are expecting a quality product!

Anonymous
map-marker Niles, Michigan

Poor product

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Minwax - Poor product
had a new 6 oz tube of wood filler. unable to get the product out. customer service recommended vegetable oil to soften it. What? This is a new tube.
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User's recommendation: Stay away and purchase the 16 oz or 4oz containers

Anonymous
map-marker New York, New York

Help with a color nightmare

The woman I spoke with was very helpful and supportive.
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User's recommendation: Absolutely

Mirra Zcw
map-marker Farmington, Minnesota

Mixing products

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Other hobby painters gave me Sketchy answers that I questioned. I'm Happy I went directly to min wax Co. With my problem. I knew I'd get the correct answers. THANK YOU!!
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CS S

Stain

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What weren't you thinking when you changed your stain formula!!!! Imagine my surprise and disdain when I went to purchase stain to match existing wood only to find out that your 'semi transparent' with the same color name does NOT match! and the original formula is not available! Stupid Stupid Stupid!!!! I no longer have a use for your products!!!!!!!!!!! I do NOT want to be contacted, you cannot help. You have screwed up beyonf reolutionStain Complaint
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Cons:
  • Current stains dont match original

User's recommendation: Dont try to match an existing stain

Jason D Xeq

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| map-marker Canton, Michigan

Miss labeled polyurethane

I purchased some clear satin polyurethane from Lowes the other day and I put it on three doors for the final coat because I ran out of my previous can and after dried I realized that it was missed labeled and it was semi gloss not satin. I had to return the product to Lowes and get a different can from a different store and correct the problem myself. Ive been using your products for as long as I know but this was a big mistake that cost me time and money please be more careful.
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Pros:
  • Great product

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

Jack C Usv

White blotches after 2nd coat

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Minwax - White blotches after 2nd coat
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Second coat left white fungus looking blotches on our dining table. MINWAX poly fast dry satin. Phoenix Arizona 5% humidity.
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Loss:
$9
Cons:
  • Many people have same issue

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Something other than Minwax.

Eric H Wgm

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker Fargo, North Dakota

Bad can

No they have not reached out to me or replied to my complaint
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Loss:
$10

Preferred solution: Full refund

1 comment
Machele Imf

There are other brands of finishes out there. Minwax is probably the biggest and I have never had a problem with it, but customer service with all big companies is now next to nothing. All you can do is spread the word around about their poor performance and buy a different brand.

Mignon Age
map-marker Whiting, New Jersey

Sticky table

I refurbished my kitchen table and I believe someone cleaned it with incorrect product and now its very sticky. I need to refurbish it again and need advice
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User's recommendation: I refurbished my kitchen table and I believe someone cleaned it with incorrect product and now it’s very sticky. I need to refurbish it again and need advice

Mark M Mqp
map-marker Middletown, Pennsylvania

No response.

Online help waiting 10 days no response
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Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

Ralph D Hax
map-marker Dover, Delaware

High Luster Finish on Plywood tabletop ?

I want to finish a redo table w/ pine plywood redo top? deatsdiade@***.net Ralph Deats
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Preferred solution: I need a hard surface, How do I get it ? On pine Plywood. Product

Mark M Mqp
map-marker Middletown, Pennsylvania

No response.

Online help waiting 10 days 0500**** no response
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Anonymous
map-marker Mequon, Wisconsin

Asked where to locate a product..did not get an answer

Home Depot doesn't carry Minwax Wood Finish Penetrates Stains &;;;; Seals (Gunstock)...anymore? I asked Minwax where I could find this product...no answer.
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Anonymous
map-marker Grove City, Ohio

Never heard back

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Never heard back from anyone. Over a week ago....
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User's recommendation: Forget online. Go to a retail store.

Anonymous
map-marker Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Problem with a product

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problem with a finish not drying. A recommendation to wipe down the item with mineral spirits.good customer service
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