Minwax Launches One Step Stain & Topcoat

Minwax launched its 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 like paint and eliminates the need to wipe away excess stain. It is designed to deliver a smooth, durable finish with excellent flow and leveling. Its fast-drying formula dries in two hours.

Available in satin and semi-gloss finishes with over 240 tintable colors—along with five prepackaged options—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.

“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.”