Minwax dry and cure times

Times for 16 Minwax products, from Minwax’s own documentation. Dry Time Now is not affiliated with Minwax.

• Minwax Fast-Drying PolyurethaneOil-based (all sheens) · Wood finish · USRecoat 4–6 hours
• Minwax Water Based Polyurethane (oil-modified dispersion)Clear · Wood finish · USRecoat 2 hours
• Minwax Polycrylic Protective FinishWater-based (all sheens) · Wood finish · USRecoat 2 hours
• Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating StainOil-based (all colors) · Wood finish · USFully dry 2–3 hours
• Minwax Indoor/Outdoor Helmsman Spar UrethaneOil-based (all sheens) · Wood finish · USRecoat 6 hours
• Minwax Water Based Helmsman Indoor/Outdoor Spar UrethaneWater-based (all sheens) · Wood finish · USRecoat 2 hours
• Minwax Wipe-On PolyOil-based (gloss / satin) · Wood finish · USRecoat 2–3 hours
• Minwax Ultra Fast-Drying Polyurethane for FloorsOil-based (all sheens) · Wood finish · USRecoat 2 hours
• Minwax One Step Stain & TopcoatOil-based (all colors) · Wood finish · USRecoat 2 hours
• Minwax Wood Finish Water-Based Color Stain (Semi-Transparent)Water-based (all colors) · Wood finish · USRecoat 1–2 hours
• Minwax Gel StainOil-based gel (all colors) · Wood finish · USRecoat 8–10 hours
• Minwax PolyShades Stain & PolyurethaneOil-based (all colors) · Wood finish · USRecoat 6 hours
• Minwax Water-Based Solid Color StainWater-based (all colors) · Wood finish · USRecoat 1–2 hours
• Minwax Express Color Wiping Stain & FinishWater-based (all colors) · Wood finish · USRecoat 1 hour
• Minwax High Performance Wood FillerTwo-part · Paint, primer & patch · USSand 30 minutes
• Minwax Stainable Wood FillerNatural · Paint, primer & patch · USSand 2–6 hours