Ratings & Reviews for Cabot Tintable Neutral Base Solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 5-gallon )
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What Customers Are Saying
The Cabot Solid Color Decking Stain has received mixed reviews. While some customers were satisfied with the application, coverage, and appearance, many reported issues with peeling, cracking, and poor durability, especially on older or weathered wood. The stain seems to perform better on newer or well-maintained surfaces, but may require reapplication within a year. Some customers also experienced inconsistencies in color between batches. Overall, the stain does not appear to be a reliable long-term solution for protecting outdoor wood surfaces.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Love Cabot Stain
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved the oil based stain, but living in New York, the ban on oil base leaves me disappointed. Hopefully the water base will hold up. I repainted by two story 36' x 70' barn this summer. Time will tell.
From cabotstain.com
Perfect coverage
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this product to stain a pool and patio deck, it was so easy to apply and had superior coverage, one coat coverage made it very cost efficient and the customer was over the moon with the results, thanks
From cabotstain.com
Worked great on my wood playset
Would Recommend[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this stuff. Really great coverage and applied very easily.
From cabotstain.com
Product ok but coverage NOT as claimed!
Would Not RecommendThis review is for the Australian Timber Oil Honey Teak color. It's only been on my deck a few days and it looks...ok, I guess. Color / finish seems kinda "blah" and my deck is barely 2 years old. Anyway, the coverage stated on the can was WAY less than what I experienced. Cabot claims coverage of 400-600 square feet per gallon on "smooth" surfaces (umm...really?) and 250-350 square feet on "rough" surfaces. My 2 year old deck is neither smooth nor rough but the gallon I bought covered almost ex...
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )
Don'r t over apply
Would RecommendBeautiful color on redwood. Holds up 2 years
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Turned old porch new again
Would RecommendFirst time using Cabot products and they now have a customer for life. Turned my front porch on my 1900 farm house from a eye sore, to a thing of beauty! I used the natural tone and couldn’t be happier. Next will be using this on the deck!
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )
Don't Just Paint Your Fence.... Oil it for beauty!
Would RecommendVery easy to apply. I was painting in Florida and had to contend with heat that started at 75 degrees. Pleasant. I was in the shade with a slight breeze, but as I moved, and the sun moved right along with me, I realized that the temperature had been rising and was now in the 80 degree range. The oil seemed to be thicker and was not covering as much as before. So I decided a day's work was not possible. Despite the heat, I was very satisfied with the oil and the finished appearance of my fence,...
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
AVOID THIS STUFF!!
Would Not RecommendI was going to grab Valspar which would be a step up from the Thompson's we normally used. The department manager insisted that I buy this stuff. He kept bragging that he is a certified paint pro with 20 years experience. We now have a mess. We prepped the deck prior to application. However, this did not go on evenly. We had to buy another 5 gallons to finish the project and that didn't match the previous 5 gallons. We tried to reapply in areas to compensate and now we have uneven, mismat...
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Stain/preserver
Would RecommendMixes well and easy to apply. Used sprayer and brush. Easy clean up with mineral sprites
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Quality product
Would RecommendGreat stain for my small project. Also a great stain for the home in Colorado where the weather is a little different than Houston. Easy on good instructions. Does the job.
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Honey Teak
Would RecommendUsed two coats on a cedar fence. I was pleased with the outcome.
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )
To soon to comment on durability
Would RecommendLiked: stain’s appearance after it dried - subtle tone that looks great Didn’t like: coverage per gallon fell severely short of what calculation on product can stated
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great Product
Would RecommendThe stain turned out great. Will definitely repurchase
From Australian Timber Oil Pre-Tinted Honey Teak Transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Thank you for taking the time to review the Australian Timber Oil. We apologize you were not satisfied with the coverage of the stain for your proje...