Minwax Wipe-On Polyurethane delivers the appearance of a hand-rubbed finish—usually associated with waxes or oils—but with the toughness of polyurethane. It’s water-based, allowing for easy cleanup.

There are many good products for interior woodwork, but we like the price of Minwax One-Coat Polyurethane. It comes in quart cans and in three sheens: full-gloss, satin and semi-gloss. Milky in the ...