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1 U.S. GAL (3.78 L)

COMPLETE

1-STEP FLOOR FINISH

BRANDYWINE

COMPLETE PROJECTS

FASTER!

• Colors and Protects

• Exceptional Durability

• No Sanding Between Coats

WOOD STAIN

POLYURETHANE

GLOSS

For Interior Use Only

Minwax

Complete 1-Step Floor Finish

Minwax

Complete 1-Step Floor Finish is a two-in-one stain and protective finish that provides superior durability for hardwood floors. Each coat of this product’s advanced

polyurethane formula adds beautiful color and delivers outstanding protection against foot traffic. On a properly prepared surface, this product allows you to change the color of your

floor without sanding down to bare wood, and can be used over an existing polyurethane finish. Minwax

Complete 1-Step Floor Finish reduces finishing time compared to

staining with one product and protecting with another. It lets you finish your floor in one day, does not require sanding in between coats, and cleans up easily with soap and water.

To clean surfaces protected with Minwax

Complete 1-Step Floor Finish, use a cleaner designed for use on hardwood floors, such as Minwax

Hardwood Floor Cleaner.

Directions for a beautiful hardwood floor:

WARNING!

Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping or other

means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to

lead dust or fumes may cause brain damage or other adverse health

effects, especially in children or pregnant women. Controlling

exposure to lead or other hazardous substances requires the use of

proper protective equipment such as a properly fitted respirator

(NIOSH approved) and proper containment and cleanup. For more

information, call the National Lead Information Center at

1-800-424-LEAD (in US) or contact your local health authority.

STEP 1: SAND THE FLOOR

Whether you have a bare wood floor, or a wood floor that already

has a finish on it, you will need to sand the floor to prepare it for

finishing. Rent or purchase a floor sander. Follow the sander

manufacturer’s directions to prepare your floor. If you have factory

finished floors, please consult a flooring professional before using

this product.

You will need to sand your floor down to bare wood if:

• Your floor’s finish is cracking, peeling, or completely worn away

in areas, or

• Shellac, lacquer, wax, or products containing wax or stearates

have been applied to the floor, or

• If you want to make your existing floor a lighter color.

You can do a “screen and recoat” if:

• Your existing finish is in good condition, with no chipping,

peeling, or worn through areas, and

• Shellac, lacquer, wax, or products containing wax or stearates

have not been applied to the floor.

For a “screen and recoat,” there is no need to remove your

existing floor finish. Instead, you can simply “screen” the existing

finish using a 150-180 grit screen to prepare it for the addition of a

new finish.

For “Bare Wood,” If you have sanded the floor down to bare

wood, or you have a new, unfinished wood floor, sand and prepare

the floor following the sander manufacturer’s directions, ending

with 100 grit sandpaper or equivalent. Then dampen the bare floor

with water, allow to dry and then screen with a 320 grit maroon

pad. Remove all sanding dust.

Then for all floors, after sanding remove all sanding dust.

Thoroughly vacuum and wipe the wood with a clean, damp cloth to

remove any remaining dust. Allow the wood to dry completely.

STEP 2: APPLY MINWAX

COMPLETE 1-STEP FLOOR FINISH

• Thoroughly stir Minwax

Complete 1-Step Floor Finish

using a stir stick for at least one minute before application. DO

NOT SHAKE. Product should be at room temperature for best

results.

• Always test product on an inconspicuous area of the floor to

verify the desired color. The existing color of your floor will

determine the color of the final finish.

• Use a new synthetic painter’s pad. Wet the pad evenly with

Complete 1-Step Floor Finish.

• Apply an even coat following the length of the floor boards in the

direction of the wood grain. Do not stop in between boards. For

best results, apply from one end of the room to the other.

• Maintain a wet edge and avoid leaving dry spots while applying

the finish.

• Allow the finish to dry for at least two hours, but less than 24

hours. If this timing is followed, no sanding between coats is

needed.

Note: If the finish dries for more than 24 hours, sand the finish

LIGHTLY with a 320 grit maroon pad. Excessive sanding will

remove color from the floor.

• Surface must be free of dust before applying second coat.

Apply a second coat following the steps above.

• For bare wood, a third coat is recommended. Additional coats

will produce a deeper color.

Note: Floor will bear light foot traffic in 24 hours. Avoid heavy

traffic, and do not install rugs or clean floors for seven days. When

replacing furniture, do not slide.

Clean Up: Clean application tools with soap and warm water

immediately after use.

Note: Above dry times and coverage rates are based on good

ventilation, temperature of 77ºF and 50% relative humidity. Lack

of ventilation or application of thick coats may extend dry time.

Do not use steel wool with this product.

Coverage: Approximately 500 square feet per gallon.

Storage: Store at room temperature. Keep from freezing.

VOC ≤ 275 g/L (2.3 lb/gal) as per 40 CFR 59.406

Non-photochemically reactive. Do not thin.

For Wood Substrates Only

For more information on floor finishing, visit minwax.com.

Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

1-800-523-9299

Made in the USA

with global materials.

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CAUTIONS: Use only with adequate ventilation.

To avoid overexposure, open windows and doors or use

other means to ensure fresh air entry during application

and drying. If you experience eye watering, headaches,

or dizziness, increase fresh air, or wear respiratory

protection (NIOSH approved) or leave the area.

Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash hands after

using. Keep container closed when not in use. Do not

transfer contents to other containers for storage.

FIRST AID: In case of eye contact, flush thoroughly with

large amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation

persists. If swallowed, call Poison Control Center, hospital

emergency room, or physician immediately.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. KEEP OUT OF THE

REACH OF CHILDREN.

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