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

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

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 4.2 out of 5
1170 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Cabot semi-solid deck stain received mixed reviews. Some customers found it easy to apply with good coverage and color matching, and reported it protected and enhanced the appearance of their outdoor wood surfaces. However, many experienced issues with the stain's durability, as it often peeled or faded within a year. There were also complaints about color consistency, with some receiving a different shade than expected. The overall consensus is that the stain can provide good results when applied properly, but long-term performance may be inconsistent.

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1170 Customer Reviews

Stain

It brushed on well and looks great!

May 6, 2026
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Can be used outside

Would Recommend

I used this outside to stain some boards

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Deck project

Would Recommend

Easy to use and pretty much 1 coat coverage dries to touch fairly quickly

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Ordered a color and only send the base

Would Not Recommend

Ordered a specific color and only sent the base color with no tint.

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Thanks for leaving a review. I'm sorry that the stain wasn't tinted when it arrived. If you’re willing to share more about your online shoppi...

Cabot Stain ExpertMay 5, 2026

Easy to Apply. Covers well.

Would Recommend

Product was easy to apply and it was odor free. It could perhaps be a little thicker to avoid runs and drips, but, overall it had good coverage.

May 4, 2026
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Good finish

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Quality

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Wood Stain

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Blends well

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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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I picked a great color

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Easy to apply to the wood. Worked great in the sprayer

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Cabot stains look great and protect wood.

Would Recommend

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

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Great product

Would Recommend

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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Not as ordered

Would Not Recommend

Ordered tinted stain, didn't realize until I got home and opened it up that what I received was only the neutral base (not tinted). the store did not add the tint to it to make the color I ordered. This is frustration on several points: 1) the store is 40 miles round trip from my home, will have to make another trip so I'll have traveled 80 miles for this $5 sample 2) Will have taken 1-1/2 hours of my time 3) Was planning to check out sample so if good I could pick up full qty required for my p...

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Cabot Stain ExpertMay 4, 2026

goodn price

Would Recommend

stain covered well

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Looks great for years

Would Recommend

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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Nice protection

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Good finsh. Penetrates and protect the wood

May 2, 2026
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