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Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Valspar Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )

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 4.3 out of 5
4028 Reviews


85% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The semi-transparent stain provided good coverage and protection for some customers, allowing the wood grain to show through. However, others reported issues with poor adhesion, peeling, and inconsistent color. The stain seems to work well for some, but customers may need to apply multiple coats and test a sample first to ensure the desired results.

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4028 Customer Reviews

Coverage was awesome

Would Recommend

Looks great, priced right.

May 8, 2026
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Dried quickly and looks great

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Great coverage

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Great quality for the money

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I was looking for a contrast color to go with the moth wing. This filled the bill. It looks beautiful went on smooth covered well.

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Great coverage

Would Recommend

Covers very well

May 8, 2026
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Lowes Veldspar Stain

An excellent stain. I bought the same product in 2016. The stain is still holding up in 2026. I will repaint my home eventually! The best stain money can buy!

May 7, 2026
From Neutral Base Solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
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Pretty

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Pretty

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Good product

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Nice color and good balance with transparency

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Coverage was excellent.

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I used this product to paint 2*4 wood border. Coverage was excellent.

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wrong color picked by Associate

wrong item was picked. I ordered the pine bark color and got the clear non tinted version.

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TeamValsparMay 11, 2026

Looks good!

Would Recommend

Applied with a brush. Went on easily.

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Quality, covers well, easy to apply

Easy to apply

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Quality stain

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Easy to apply

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great product

Would Recommend

The stain worked great on my fence

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Good product and would use again

This was the first time using the product and I was pleased. The stain held to the brush well and applied evenly. It did take two coats for a true color cover.

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