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

Ratings & Reviews for Cabot Tintable Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart )

4.4
2004
Review
 4.4 out of 5
2004 Reviews


87% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this deck stain for exceptional coverage, ease of application, and durable finish. Most highlight how one coat delivers full, even coverage with smooth, effortless application using brushes or sprayers. Reviewers commend its weather protection and long-lasting durability, with many noting it outperforms previous products. The color results are frequently described as beautiful and vibrant. Some customers express frustration with color matching and find the stain more opaque than expected. A few report premature peeling after one to two years in extreme conditions. Overall, most customers consider it a top-tier choice despite minor concerns.

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2004 Customer Reviews

Beautiful finish and color

Application instructions must be followed to achieve the best finish.

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stain review

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easy to apply and covers great

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Works great

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It covers the wood the first time.

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Works well

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Color is pretty accurate and it works well. It did take two coats to get a nice smooth finish.

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Fence rescue

Exactly what I wanted, grest coverage

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Easy to apply and good coverage.

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Color perfect

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Two coats were needed

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Easy to apply

May 13, 2026
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Good Oil Base Stain

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Oil base stains are getting harder to get due to EPA regulations. More and more water base products are on the market. I feel this Cabot stain really penetrates the wood very well. I applied this product to pressure treated pine which I waited for 3 months before pressure cleaning with Cabot deck wash. Overall I am pleased with final results. I did the complete job by myself and it would have gone a little smoother / easier it I had someone helping me. I was in full sun and although temperatures...

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Makes your equipment last longer stored outside

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This is great for wood deck utility trailers that are exposed to sunlight.

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Works great 👍

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Nothing

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Perfect texture

Very consistent and easy to apply, texture is perfect.

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Wood sealer match

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Ran out of this wood sealer & needed the same one to match. There was plenty on the shelf.

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Test area before applying

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Worked exactly as expected

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Good coverage in one application

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Covers evenly over old stain

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