Skip to main content
Store Locator
|
United States
Minwax Keep on Finishing™
Products How-To Get Inspired Woodworking Projects Blog Videos
Link to our Facebook page Link to our Instagram page Link to our Twitter page Link to our Pinterest page" Link to our Youtube channel
 Minwax
Keep on Finishing™
Link to our Facebook page Link to our Instagram page Link to our Twitter page Link to our Pinterest page Link to our YouTube channel
  • Products
    • Products Home Page
    • Minwax Stains Color Guide
    • Preparation
    • Stains
    • One-Step Stain & Finishes
    • Design Series
    • Clear Protective Finishes
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Maintenance & Repair
    • Specialty Finishes
    • Brushes
    • Product Finder
  • How To
    • How To Home
    • Wood Finishing Process
    • Wood Species
    • Proper Wood Preparation
    • Staining Interior Wood
    • Guide to Clear Finishes
    • FAQs
    • Top Ten Tips
    • Wood Finishing Articles
    • Wood Finishing Terms
    • Expert Tips
    • Polyshades® Color Transformation Guide
    • Wood Maintenance & Repair
  • Get Inspired
    • Get Inspired Home
    • For the Home
    • Furniture
    • Floors
    • DIY Project Gallery
    • Fan of the Month
    • Project Showcase
  • Woodworking Projects
    • Woodworking Projects Home
    • Accessories
    • Cabinets & Chests
    • Chairs & Benches
    • Desks
    • Media Organizers
    • Shelving
    • Tables
    • Toys (for kids)
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Project Links
  • Videos
    • Videos Home
    • New & Featured
    • Application & How-To
    • Project Ideas
    • Hardwood Floors
    • Restore, Refinish, Repair
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Where to Buy
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Terms of Use
  • CA Supply Chains Act
  • Helpful Links
Home \ Get Inspired \ Furniture \ Creating Creativity

Creating Creativity

 
Tweet

Make space for a favorite pastime

As to-do lists get longer, finding time for hobbies gets more difficult. One way to encourage your hobby is by creating a special place for it—your own personal oasis where you can spread out and enjoy your favorite activity.

The sunlit porch shown here is a perfect example. With some repurposed furniture, it found new life as a well-thought-out gardening workspace. Pieces here include a kitchen worktable and closed cupboard. But before you begin, think about your hobby and everything you’ll need to adapt your space and make it your own.

For the rich wood-tone shown here, apply two coats of Minwax® Gel Stain Honey Maple. Then, use two coats of Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane Semi-Gloss for a protective topcoat. When you’re finished, you’ll have a permanent place for your favorite activity—a perfect spot to relax and unwind.

Minwax® Featured Products

Stain Products and Colors:

Minwax® Gel Stain Minwax® Gel Stain
Honey Maple
Honey Maple

Clear Protective Finishes:

Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane
 

You May Also Like

New Take on a Design Standard

Learn More

Sharp Dresser

Learn More

Studying in Style

Learn More

Variety Show

Learn More
 Furniture Inspiration
Products  

Choose the right products for your project

View Products
How-To  

Wood finishing tips, techniques and advice

Learn How
Minwax
About Us Contact Us Where to Buy
Minwax

Keep on Finishing™

Newsletter Sign Up

Get inspired, share projects and learn more.

Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Instagram
Accessibility Statement Site Map Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Use CA Supply Chains Act Helpful Links Press Room
© 2021 Minwax® Company.

  • Minwax Stains Color Guide
  • Preparation
  • Stains
  • One-Step Stain & Finishes
  • Design Series
  • Clear Protective Finishes
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Specialty Finishes
  • Brushes
  • Product Finder

Minwax®
Stains Color Guide

Minwax® helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project.

View Minwax® Stains Color Guide

Minwax®
Preparation

The better the wood preparation, the better the final result. Minwax® preparation products are the first step to ensure your wood surfaces show their most beautiful colors and smoothest finishes.

View all Preparation products

Minwax® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
Minwax® Water Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner
Minwax® Stainable Wood Filler
Minwax® Antique Furniture Refinisher
Minwax® Performance Series Sanding Sealer
Minwax® Color Changing Wood Filler


Minwax®
Stains

The products that have made Minwax® an American icon will add color and beauty to your wood—in oil or water-based stains. With Minwax® wood stains, there’s a color to suit every style.

View all Stains

Minwax® Wood Finish™
Minwax® Wood Finish
Water-Based Solid Color Stain
Minwax® Wood Finish
Water-Based Semi-Transparent Color Stain
Minwax® Gel Stain


Minwax®
One-Step Stain & Finishes

Looking for speed and convenience? Turn to Minwax® to add rich color and durable protection to your wood project in a single step.

View all One-Step Stain & Finishes

Minwax® Polyshades®
Minwax® Express Color™ Wiping Stain & Finish
Minwax® Wood Finishing Cloths


Minwax®
Design Series

Minwax Design Series washes, wood effects and waxes offer new options for bare wood and wood that's already stained. Combine the Minwax Design Series with other Minwax stains to produce on-trend looks, finishes and special effects.

View all Design Series products

Minwax® Color Wash
Minwax® Wood Effects
Minwax® Grain Highlighting Finishing Wax
Minwax® Soft Touch Finishing Wax


Minwax®
Clear Protective Finishes

From furniture to floors, trust Minwax® products that beautify and protect wood. For superior durability and long-lasting beauty, the choice is clear — protective clear finishes from Minwax!

View all Clear Protective Finishes
Interior Interior/Exterior Wipe-Ons Lacquer

Minwax®
Hardwood Floors

Whether you are installing a new hardwood floor, refinishing an old one, or just keeping your existing floor looking as good as new, Minwax® has a full range of products to make and keep your floors beautiful.

View all Hardwood Floor products

Minwax® Super Fast-Drying Polyurethane for Floors
Minwax® Ultra Fast-Drying Polyurethane For Floors
Minwax® Ultimate Floor Finish
Minwax® Professional Formula Sanding Sealer
Minwax® Complete 1-Step Floor Finish
Minwax® Hardwood Floor Reviver
Minwax® Hardwood Floor Cleaner


Minwax®
Maintenance and Repair

Minwax® offers a variety of easy-to-use products to help clean and repair wood that is chipped, cracked, scratched, even decayed, to its original beauty.

View all Maintenance & Repair products

Minwax® Wood Cabinet Cleaner
Minwax® Wood Finish™ Stain Marker
Minwax® Color-Matched Wood Filler
Minwax® Blend-Fil® Pencil
Minwax® Wood Putty®
Minwax® High Performance Wood Filler
Minwax® High Performance Wood Hardener


Minwax®
Specialty Finishes

Finishes that offer protection for wood with a soft luster.

View all Specialty Finishes

Minwax® Grain Highlighting Finishing Wax
Minwax® Soft Touch Finishing Wax
Minwax® Paste
Finishing Wax
Minwax® Tung Oil Finish


Minwax®
Wood Finishing Brushes

Natural and synthetic bristle brushes specifically designed for use with Minwax® wood finishing products. Available sizes: 1½", 2", 2½".

View all Wood Finishing Brushes

Minwax®
Product Finder

Answer simple questions about your project to get product recommendations.

Find the right products for your project
Wood Finishing Process
  • Before you Begin
  • Wood Species
3 Easy Steps to a Beautiful Finish
  • Proper Wood Preparation
  • Staining Interior Wood
  • Guide to Clear Finishes
 How-To
See all tips, step-by-step instructions, and helpful Dos and Dont’s
Tips and Techniques
  • FAQs
  • Top Ten Tips
  • Wood Finishing Articles
  • Wood Finishing Terms
  • Expert Tips
More How-To Tips & Instructions
  • Polyshades®
    Color Transformation Guide
  • Wood Maintenance & Repair
Minwax® Inspiration
  • For the Home
  • Furniture
  • Floors
Minwax® Community
  • DIY Project Gallery
  • Fan of the Month
  • Project Showcase
 Get Inspired Take hold of inspiration. Discover exciting project ideas for your home.
  • Accessories
  • Cabinets & Chests
  • Chairs & Benches
  • Desks
  • Media Organizers
  • Shelving
  • Tables
  • Toys
  • Project Links
  • New & Featured
  • Application & How-To
  • Project Ideas
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Restore, Refinish, Repair