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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
2008 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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2008 Customer Reviews

Don’t use on deck

Would Not Recommend

I used this before on my deck and didn’t last. It’s good on wood you’re not going to walk on.

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Thank you for taking the time to review the Cabot Solid Stain. We’d like to extend our apologies for the disappointment you’ve had with this product....

Cabot Stain ExpertApril 24, 2026

Great product!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Color and product are great! Easy to work with, seems to dry fast as well!

April 23, 2026

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Cabot Stain rules

Would Recommend

Qty needed was available. Was worried that it may be too dark but turned out very nice. Would use again.

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Highly recommend this paint

Would Recommend

This paint went on easily and covered beautifully in one coat. I used a wide brush for the entire porch and painted over an old stain. Im happy with the deep, rich chocolate brown color with a semi gloss finish.

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It really does look like the demos

Would Recommend

The color of our plantar boxes turned out so cool

April 22, 2026
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Works Well But Overpriced

Would Recommend

Works well but overpriced.

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Guys in paint department were very helpful

Would Recommend

great coverage for staining my fence

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Great product

Would Recommend

Applies easily

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Good coverage and last long time

The solic color stain has very good coverage. One coat is good enought even on the new lumber. I have been using this stain for last file years. The painted surface still looks very good after 3 years.

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Applies easy. Dries Quickly - Love finish!

Would Recommend

This product performs very well. The color I used was Natural 3000 and it is a warm tone. I used it on cedar wood planter boxes. They turned out great. No issues with this product. I used a brush to apply tts product and it delivered as I expected.

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Great on cedar fence

Would Recommend

Nice color!

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Fine

Fine product

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Application was very straightforward

Would Recommend

I recently used the Tintable Neutral Base Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain on my deck, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. The application process was smooth and straightforward—the stain went on evenly without streaking or blotching, even on older wood surfaces. What really stood out to me was how well it enhanced the natural grain of the wood. Instead of covering it up, the semi-transparent finish brought out the texture and character beautifully while still adding a rich, customi...

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It’s the best product out there

Would Recommend

I’ve bought this product for years and it works one coat only and it seals everything and lasts a long time

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