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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

Good finish

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Quality

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Great stain

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I love how this stain covers. With the right brush all you need is one solid coat. Looks great.

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Great stain

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It went on easily and looks clise to the natural wood color while still offering the uv protection we wanted.

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Great coverage and easy to apply

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Great coverage

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Cabot stains look great and protect wood.

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Didn’t work well with pump sprayer but brushed on easily and looks fantastic!

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Wood quality

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Matched perfectly

May 4, 2026
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Good outdoor paint

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Lasts long

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Great product

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This oil-base stain is very effective in protecting my wood deck. I previously tried a water-base "stain" from a different manufacturer and that was a complete fiasco. The water-base product did not penetrate the wood at all -- it should have been called paint. The Cabot product does penetrate the wood. It protects the wood better and for a much longer period of time and looks better than the water-base product.

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American made

Good coverage

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Great Deck paint!

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I bought this to paint the sides and rails of my deck that I refurbished with Trex Boards. This paint matched and also went on easily with mostly one coat except where I could not see so good in the bright sun.

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May have been on the shelf too long

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Would not spray

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

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Cabot Stain ExpertMay 4, 2026

Good product

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Apples easily, covers well, lasts more than 2 years

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Good product

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Applies easily and lasts more than 2 years on outdoor porch

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Goid if you only need fir small projects ir touch

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Great for small projects.

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Looks great for years

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Excellent product for ceder fences. Preserves fresh appearance of the wood. Seals against weather. Lasts for years. Goes on easy with even coverage.

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Stain

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Turned out beautiful

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Aversion to painting decks

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Does what it is supposed to do

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Stain will not allow any wood grain to show

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Easy to apply and coverage was excellent

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