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BEHR Premium Water-Based Stain & Poly in One delivers rich color and protection in one easy step. This formula can be tinted to a wide range of popular interior colors and provides a warm look and durable protection to your interior wood surface. This high-performance stain & poly in one dries quick to a uniform finish, allowing you to shorten your project time and achieve beautiful results.

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  • Dries quick to a uniform finish

  • Delivers rich color and protection in one easy step.

Finish

Available in Satin and Gloss finish.

Best For Use In

Properly prepared interior surfaces such as furniture, moldings, cabinets, trim, and wood doors. Do not use on floors.

Coverage

125 Sq. Ft per Qt.

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3.9
90 out of 125 (72%) reviewers recommend this product

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34476
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Be creative!

8 months ago
I used true black gloss an antique drafting table. Removing the stain within 5 minutes allowed the color to stain but still maintained the beautiful wood grain of the oak piece. You could leave on longer or add a second coat, but I LOVED the results with one quick coat!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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45431
Review 1
Votes 4
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

All in one stain

9 months ago
Used on kitchen cabinets. They came out perfect. Makes it so easy to update my kitchen. Great product!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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42071
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Smooth as Silk!

9 months ago
My husband used it to redo the trim in our bathroom. It went on flawlessly and cleaned up easily.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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43054
Review 1
Votes 3
Skill LevelPRO

Quick!

9 months ago
So easy. Behr Satin interior Dune Grass on cabinets. Behr water based semi gloss poly on butcher block

Yes, I recommend this product.

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30705
Review 1
Vote 2
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Wonderful product

9 months ago
Works like magic. Even coats and fantastic finish.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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92503
Review 1
Votes 6
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

My go to

10 months ago
Behr’s stain and poly is my go to when refinishing wood furniture. I love the consistency and efficiency of being able to stain and protect the wood in one step. There are so many different stain colors to choose from, which makes color matching a breeze.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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97801
Review 1
Votes 4
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Great stuff !

10 months ago
I put this on my kitchen cabinets and it’s a beautiful color and can easily clean them with a wash cloth.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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46807
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Easy too use

10 months ago
Easy to use, makes the woodwork in my house beautiful

Yes, I recommend this product.

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30084
Review 1
Votes 4
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Saves time!

10 months ago
I used the Behr stain and poly to refinish some old church pews and they turned out great. I like the stain and poly because it saves time and the poly was very raven and smooth at the end. It does soak in and dry pretty fast so need to work quick to prevent streaks or darker spots when working the stain in. But great product and would definitely recommend!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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30028
Review 1
Votes 4
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Why is it red?!

10 months ago
I am so disappointed, there are red blotches all over the trim we just bought. We spent $98 dollars for nothing but a disappointment. Love Behr paint but this stuff is trash. Absolute trash. So glad you guys will profit on this. This economy is rough to be spending money and then more money on a better companies product. It’s red but supposed to be pecan.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Behr:
10 months ago
Franeelly, Behr Customer Care
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear your finish did not turn out as expected. We're here to help you get to a positive point with your project! Transparent and semi-transparent finishes like our Water-Based Stain & Poly are influenced by the original color and tone of the wood, which can impact the finished look. Testing the finish on a small inconspicuous area beforehand is a great way to ensure a color is right for your project. If you decide you prefer a different color, you can remove the finish with a conventional stain stripper before prepping the wood for a new color, or coat over the surface with a solid coating. We want you to be happy with the results of your project. We've reached out to you directly via email to learn more about your project and assist you further. We hope to hear from you soon!
83301
Reviews 2
Votes 3
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Love this product

11 months ago
I use this like a toner over other stain colors to seal and build up the color. Mission Oak is my favorite. Water-based makes it so easy to use for DIYers!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 3
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

This stuff is impressive.

11 months ago
I completely ignored the recommendations from the manufacturer. I didn't sand and didn't prep other than wiping the cabinets down with a damp cloth. I did two coats with a roller. They look incredible!! They're gleaming and all the wood grain shows beautifully. Any mess I got on myself cleaned up with soap and water. This stuff is awesome!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Vote 1

Interior designer : my go to stain

11 months ago
I love this stain, the color comes out beautiful and duper easy to apply

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 2

Great product

a year ago
Great product, smooth finish, consistency is perfect

Yes, I recommend this product.

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15202
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Stain and Poly

a year ago
Was easy to use and left a beautiful satin finish to my buffet

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 5
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Not great

a year ago
Tried the stain and poly in one and it gives very uneven results and yes I prepped accordingly and brushed with the grain the problem is the sanding in between the first coat and second causes a very uneven finish. I should have just bought stain and clear coat as I would have been done my project already even though I would have so much product left over. I am now dbl the cost and time due to trying this product.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Behr:
a year ago
Franeelly, Behr Customer Care
Thank you for reaching out. I'm so sorry to hear your project did not turn out as expected. Your success is important to us, and we want to help turn this around. We've reached out to you directly via email to learn more about your project and assist you further. We hope to hear from you soon!
79707
Review 1
Vote 2
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Water Based Satin Poly stain

a year ago
Behr always comes through with the best products. The stain goes on smoothly and covers well. Clean up us easy too. Behr stain pemetrates the wood in a way where coversge is consistent.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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66018
Review 1
Votes 7
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Worst stain I’ve ever used

a year ago
I was contracted to build a custom book case and the customer chose the finish. He chose Behr water soluble stain and poly. After 8 hours of work I was proud of what I had built until I applied your finish following the directions of sanding and pre treating. Your product was blotchy and showed brush marks. Very disappointing

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Behr:
a year ago
Ronald, Behr Customer Care
Hi Ismael, thank you for reviewing our product. I’m sorry to hear that you had an issue with brush marks with our Stain & Poly in One, and it didn’t provide the desired finish. To fix the issue, I’d suggest applying another coat, which may deepen the color and reduce the brush marks. When applying it, I’d recommend using a high-quality brush and applying a thin coat while ensuring you keep a wet edge. The other alternative is to remove the coating by sanding with 150-250-grit sandpaper or using a stain stripper and reapplying the coating. I’ve also reached out to you via email to learn more about your project and assist you with this further. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us, and I hope to hear from you soon! -Ronald
56159
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Love this 2 in 1 product!

a year ago
The colors are great - I especially love National Park! It goes on well, coloring and protecting my home decor pieces in one step.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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32922
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

I used it on my wood bathroom floors,

a year ago
So easy to apply, keeps my wood bathroom floors,dry and it was so easy to clean up with water!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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59701
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Turned out good! Get lots of compliments

a year ago
Everyone now wants my stands, that Everyone wondered why I wanted them when I got them

Yes, I recommend this product.

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06085
Review 1
Votes 3
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Made the job simple

a year ago
I enjoy a bit of DIY but no expert, after finding only very expensive options for a mantel in our new house in time for hanging the stockings last Christmas I convinced my wife I could try make one and she could pick the color she wanted. I used the stain and poly in one and got it finished in no time. 8 months later it still looks great

Yes, I recommend this product.

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28792
Review 1
Votes 5
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Fantastic product

a year ago
It was easy to apply, only one coat, fabulous color,

Yes, I recommend this product.

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37860
Review 1
Votes 6
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Great finish

a year ago
Excellent product and easy to work with. Looked wonderful when we finished staining.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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23803
Review 1
Votes 2
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Great product!

a year ago
Easy to mix after bringing home. Application was smooth and even. Beautiful colors!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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08226
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

White and beautiful !

a year ago
First, I am not a painter at all. My father was a house painter who did excellent work. As for me, I usually leave splatters everywhere. But it was time to update the woodwork and window frames. This paint is a dream to work with! This paint glides on easily, covering marks and discoloring leaving a very wanted smooth coat. Now that I started one room, purchased a gallon to continue freshening up the woodwork in all the room of our house! Thank you BEHR PREMIUM Paint!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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01022
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Polyfinish made my product perfect

a year ago
Excellent product. I applied it to my wooden bannister and the stain came out perfect, the poly finish made it shine.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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98038
Review 1
Votes 3
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Website says instructions on can and vice versa

a year ago
The 8 ounce container says look online for application instructions, or on the 1-quart cans conveniently located at the nearest hardware store. Behr.com says to look at the container. Left hand not connected to right hand?

No, I do not recommend this product.

Helpful?
Response from Behr:
a year ago
Giovanna, Behr Customer Care
Hello, thank you so much for your review and feedback. I'm sorry for any confusion or misunderstanding regarding the product usage information. All the information is on the label of the bigger cans (quarts and gallons). You can also find it on the website and look at how-to videos there. We appreciate your feedback. Have a great day! -Giovanna
97601
Reviews 2
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Stain

a year ago
Refreshing look for an old cabinet. Plus a really cool cat in the photo.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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95655
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Good enough for DIY

a year ago
I’m a newer DIY homeowner. I bought this for the included poly to be waterproof- no problems there in that regard. However much thinner consistency than other stains and definitely needs several coats for even coverage. Might have been material I was personally working with but it was difficult. The final product is beautiful though

Yes, I recommend this product.

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