--- product_id: 4105329 title: "1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss" brand: "minwax" price: "€ 50.38" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Minwax" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4105329-1-qt-minwax-64444-clear-polycrylic-water-based-protective-finish store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Semi-gloss finish for sleek, modern shine Water-based formula for easy cleanup Fast drying with 2-hour recoat time 1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss **Brand:** minwax **Price:** € 50.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate your wood game with crystal-clear, fast-drying protection! 💧 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss by minwax - **How much does it cost?** € 50.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4105329-1-qt-minwax-64444-clear-polycrylic-water-based-protective-finish) ## 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 - • **Ultra-Fast Drying:** Recoat in just 2 hours to speed up your project timeline and impress your guests sooner. - • **Effortless Cleanup:** Water-based formula means no harsh chemicals—just soap and water for stress-free brush cleaning. - • **Trusted Brand Quality:** Minwax, America’s leading wood care brand, ensures durability and professional-grade results. - • **Sleek Semi-Gloss Sheen:** Adds a bright, contemporary finish that elevates any interior woodwork or furniture. - • **Crystal Clear Protection:** Keeps your wood surfaces flawless and vibrant without yellowing or ambering. ## Overview Minwax 1 qt Clear Polycrylic Protective Finish is a water-based, semi-gloss topcoat designed to protect and beautify interior wood surfaces. It dries quickly with a 2-hour recoat window, offers a crystal-clear, non-yellowing finish, and cleans up easily with soap and water. Ideal for furniture, cabinets, and woodwork, it delivers a sleek, durable sheen trusted by professionals and DIYers alike. ## Description Product Description Keep interior wood projects looking beautiful with Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. This crystal clear protective finish protects and adds beauty to woodwork, furniture, and more. The clear top coat protects against scratches, scuffs and blemishes to protect the wood surface beneath. This clear sealer dries crystal clear and stays crystal clear, making it ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors, as well as all wood species including light woods like maple, ash and birch. The ultra-fast-drying protective coating allows for quick recoats after 2 hours. It’s also easy to clean-up the clear wood finish with just soap and water. This protective wood top coat not only protects the natural beauty of the wood, but offers a semi-shiny, sleek sheen for a bright, modern look. It’s non-yellowing, non-ambering and low odor. Note: Minwax Polycrylic Protective Wood Finish may appear milky upon opening, but applies and dries to a crystal clear protective finish that lasts. Application: 1. Surface must be dry and free of wax, grease, polish, any foreign matter or old finishes in poor condition.2. Sand to a smooth, uniform surface. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL. Remove dust with a damp cloth. Let dry completely.3. If desired, apply stain such as Minwax Water Based Wood Stain or Minwax Wood Finish stain to bare wood surfaces following label directions. Wait at least 24 hours before applying Polycrylic Finish over Minwax Wood Finish Stain. Can also be applied to bare wood.4. Stir well before and regularly during use. DO NOT SHAKE.5. Apply a thin coat of Polycrylic Finish with a high-quality synthetic bristle brush. Apply in one direction with the grain. Do not over-brush.6. Let dry at least 2 hours then sand with very fine sandpaper (220 grit) to ensure an even finish and proper adhesion of additional coats. Do not use steel wool. Remove all dust.7. Apply a second coat. For additional coats, repeat Step 6 before applying. Three coats are recommended.8. After final coat, allow 3 hours before light handling and 24 hours before normal use. From the Manufacturer Minwax is America's leading brand of wood finishing and wood care products. From staining and protection, to preparation, maintenance, cleaning and repair, Minwax makes and keeps wood beautiful. Review: A high quality product. Very reliable. - This is an excellent product. It goes on smoothly, dries in a reasonable length of time and re-coat is easy. After three coats it is truly beautiful and durable. Review: Worth it. Love how it makes my decoupaged art work look - Excellent. This product was recommended by a crafter/upcycler I watch on YouTube - Our Upcycled Life - At first I was put off by the price, why not just use ModPodge, but I decided to give it a try and I loved how smoothly it went on and how clear and light it dried. Perfect for my work. Will buy aagain ## Features - PROTECT WOOD SURFACES – Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish protects and adds beauty to your interior wood projects, including woodwork, furniture, doors and cabinets. The clear top coat protects against scratches, spills, dirt and more. - CRYSTAL CLEAR FINISH THAT LASTS – The crystal clear finished offered in this protective coating is ideal for use over all Minwax Oil-Based and Water-Based Stains and colors, as well as all wood species including light woods like maple, ash and birch. - SEMI-GLOSS SHEEN – Give your wood projects a sleek finish with this semi-gloss clear varnish. It protects the natural beauty of the wood and offers a semi-shiny, sleek sheen for a bright, modern look. It’s non-yellowing, non-ambering and low odor. - ULTRA FAST DRYING – Get more done with this protective poly coating. It’s a fast-drying clear coat, which allows for quick recoats after 2 hours, letting you get projects done faster. Be sure to apply with a high-quality synthetic bristle brush. - EASY CLEAN UP – This water-based wood finish allows for easy soap and water clean-up, so you don’t have to stress about spills and big messes. - Water clean-up - Low odor, non-yellowing - Fast drying - Semi Gloss - 1 quart ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000PRNXNY | | Best Sellers Rank | #65,282 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #73 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish | | Brand | Minwax | | Brand Name | Minwax | | Compatible Material | Wood | | Coverage | 12-14 sq ft/quart | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,819 Reviews | | Finish Type | Semi-Gloss | | Finish Types | Semi-Gloss | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00027426644441 | | Included Components | Minwax 64444444 Polycrylic Protective Wood Finish, Clear Semi-Gloss, 1 Quart | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Protective Finish | | Item Weight | 2.25 Pounds | | Liquid Volume | 1 Quarts | | Manufacturer | Minwax | | Manufacturer Part Number | 64444444 | | Material | water based | | Material Type | water based | | Model Number | 64444444 | | Recommended Uses For Product | Interior | | UPC | 027426644441 | | Unit Count | 32.0 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Minwax - **Finish Type:** Semi-Gloss - **Item Weight:** 36 Ounces - **Material:** water based - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Interior ## Images ![1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71rJYf8LIWL.jpg) ![1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813mCPw2fQS.jpg) ![1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71l6aIcodGS.jpg) ![1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KEl9wZLgS.jpg) ![1 qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZS4bhwlmS.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Number Of Items** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can the water based Polycrylic protective finish be used on flat latex painted wooden surface?** A: It says "fast-drying protective top coat for use on interior wood surfaces including furniture, trim, doors, and cabinets. Can be used over bare wood and oil-based and water-based stains" I have used it on latex painted wood surfaces and it's fine. And, because it is water-based, it doesn't get that yellow-ish look over time like the oil-based version. Hope that helps. **Q: I painted my table and want a clear protectant, so i can clean it from food spill and such. Will this work without messing up my paint job?** A: Be sure to to read the instructions and use a good brush. I use it on woodworking projects and sand with 220 grit, lightly between coats. In my opinion the more the merrier. It is white in the can but dries absolutely clear. The white helps seeing where you have applied the clear. **Q: Can you use it on a dining table or will glasses leave rings** A: I used this on a dining table, and glasses do not leave rings. It has held up very well across MOST of the table. It was also very easy to work with. However, I will mention that certain sections have basically "peeled/worn" away; now, this could very well be my fault (bad surface prep), OR the fault of the very deep-grained oak I was using, and I didn't use grain filler (water perhaps got into the "gaps" in the grain, sat there, and created a spot for even more water to seep underneath the finish.) I, personally, will probably use something oil-based next time I refinish my dining table, but I wouldn't hesitate to use this again for other future projects. **Q: Can you use this over Annie Sloan Chalk paint to protect?** A: You can, but if you want it to have that flat, milky finish Annie Sloan Chalk paint is known for, then you shouldn't. This finish will give it a shine, even though it's satin. The recommended finish for chalk paint is wax (which I believe Annie Sloan also makes, but I'm not 100%). However, it's rather expensive and needs to be reapplied once every 6 months or so for best results. If you don't want to use wax, I've been told that General Finishes QTHM High Performance Water Based Topcoat will keep it looking the way chalk paint should.(Note to others: chalk paint is not the same as chalk BOARD paint. You can't write on Annie Sloan chalk paint, regardless of the finish.) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A high quality product. Very reliable. *by G***8 on February 21, 2026* This is an excellent product. It goes on smoothly, dries in a reasonable length of time and re-coat is easy. After three coats it is truly beautiful and durable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it. Love how it makes my decoupaged art work look *by P***C on March 28, 2026* Excellent. This product was recommended by a crafter/upcycler I watch on YouTube - Our Upcycled Life - At first I was put off by the price, why not just use ModPodge, but I decided to give it a try and I loved how smoothly it went on and how clear and light it dried. Perfect for my work. Will buy aagain ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ works well *by L***. on October 27, 2025* I do a lot of crafts and this is my go to for shine and protection. It is easy to use, goes on well and lasts. It was a good price for the quart size. I have projects I have done years ago and they are still looking great. They have not yellowed. ## Frequently Bought Together - qt Minwax 64444 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Semi-Gloss - Pro Grade, Paint Brushes, 5-Piece, Paint Brush Set: Flat & Angle Brushes for Latex and Oil Paints, Stains, Interior & Exterior Home Improvement - Pro Grade Paint Brush Set - 3-Pack - 2" Angle Brushes for All Latex and Oil Paints & Stains - Home Improvement - Interior & Exterior Use --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4105329-1-qt-minwax-64444-clear-polycrylic-water-based-protective-finish](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/4105329-1-qt-minwax-64444-clear-polycrylic-water-based-protective-finish) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*