Innovative, water-based formula eliminates the need for wiping and multiple products

CLEVELAND, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Minwax^®, America’s No. 1 selling brand¹ of interior wood stains and clears, has announced the launch of Minwax^® One Step Stain & Topcoat, a new water-based, single-product solution that combines stain and protection in one step. Designed for use on both bare and previously finished wood, it provides an easy, streamlined application while delivering beautiful, durable results.

Minwax One Step applies with a paintbrush like paint, eliminating the need to wipe away excess stain while delivering a smooth, durable finish with excellent flow and leveling. Its fast-drying formula dries in just two hours, helping DIYers complete projects up to 3x faster².

“Wood finishing has traditionally required time, precision and multiple steps to achieve the best results,” said Brooke Carpenter, Brand Marketing Director at Minwax. “Minwax One Step brings that process together in a single application—making wood finishing more approachable for DIYers who may be taking on staining projects for the first time, while giving experienced users a fast, efficient way to achieve high-quality results. It’s about removing barriers and empowering a new generation of DIYers to take on projects with confidence.”

Performance Made Effortless
Minwax One Step delivers the high-quality performance the brand is known for, with features including:

• Stain and protection in one step for a streamlined application
• Dries in just two hours for quick project completion
• No wiping required, improving consistency and ease of use
• Durable, factory-like finish
• Easy soap-and-water cleanup for added convenience

Designed for Personalization and Modern DIY
Available in satin and semi-gloss finishes with more than 240+ tintable colors—along with five prepackaged options including Pickled Oak, Special Walnut, Dark Walnut, Charcoal Gray and True Black—Minwax One Step offers extensive flexibility for customized, personalized results. Ideal for furniture and cabinet refinishing projects, it enables DIYers to refresh, update and personalize interior spaces with great ease and creative control. Minwax One Step Stain & Topcoat is available in quart and half-pint sizes at Lowe’s^® stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com.

About Minwax
For more than 120 years, Minwax has been a leading brand of high-quality wood finishing and wood care products. From wood stains to clear protective finishes, plus solutions for wood preparation, maintenance and repair, Minwax products are requested by the do-it-yourself consumer, seasoned woodworkers and professional contractors. Minwax is part of Sherwin-Williams Consumer Brands Group, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Minwax can be found online at www.Minwax.com, on Instagram at Instagram.com/MinwaxUSA, on Facebook at facebook.com/Minwax, on Pinterest at pinterest.com/Minwax, on TikTok at tiktok.com/@MinwaxUSA and on YouTube at youtube.com/user/MinwaxUSA.

Note to Editors: To access the Minwax One Step digital media kit, click here. Product samples are available upon request.

^[1] Based on YipitDATA Industry Data Analytics for interior wood stains and clears for the 12-month period ending 09/25.

^[2] Compared to Minwax^® Wood Finish^™ Water-Based Stain and Polycrylic^® Protective Finish.

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