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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 )

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 4.4 out of 5
1439 Reviews


85% 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 proven long-term durability. Most highlight full, even coverage with a single coat, smooth application with brush or roller, and quick drying. Many reviewers have used it for decades, noting it deeply penetrates wood and maintains color and protection over time. Water-based cleanup adds convenience. Color options deliver rich, natural tones, though some find actual shades darker than samples. While several acknowledge the higher price point, most consider the quality and lasting performance well worth the investment and consistently recommend it to others.

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1439 Customer Reviews

Goes on smoothly and looks great!

Would Recommend

I bought this in the Clear as a protective coat on an antique dresser and hutch that I had painted. There was not a big smell and it went on easily, drying quickly. It was a semi gloss and really made the pieces look great. I will continue to use Cabot as I do more furniture.

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THAT IT WORKS GREAT!

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Always get the pre-tinted stain, not the store mix

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Love the color and the coverage of the pre-tinted stain, but the stain mixed by the store that was supposed to be the same color is not the same color.

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Goes on smooth

Fantastic look

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Quality stain.

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Great stain. Good mix of color.

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S3real stain

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Went on well. Good coverage

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Even coats on wood

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Great coating

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Perfect protection ahead of storms

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Very easy to apply and 1 gallon good coverage for 10 x 12 deck floor

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Keep your wooden deck looking like new.

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Have used this semitransparent stain on our wooden deck for several years. It does wear with age but doesn’t peel like paint. Easy on with a brush.

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We're customers for life!

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these pe Products. We have used the Australian timber oil and the stain n seal for our Cedar planter boxes and we've gotten so much life out of this product! Price is fair, great overall!!

May 24, 2026

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Cabot is the best stain out there!

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Great coverage. Holding up well to constant rain.

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Just needed to do two porch post.

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Product covered well and with one coat

May 23, 2026
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Would buy again

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Nice color and goes on evenly!

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Deck stain project

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We have used the is multiple times over the years to refresh the stain on our deck. Pleased with the results.

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