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New Cedar Semi-solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Cabot New Cedar Semi-solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart )

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 4.2 out of 5
778 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Cabot wood stain received mixed reviews. Many customers found it easy to apply with good coverage and color matching, providing a nice, even finish that allowed the wood grain to show through. However, some reported issues with the color not matching expectations, poor penetration leading to peeling, and a thin, watery consistency making even application difficult. The quality and performance of the stain appears to be somewhat inconsistent.

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778 Customer Reviews

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Would Recommend

Ordered my exterior stain as I have many times previous at multiple stores. However, this time in Rocky Mount they failed horribly. I order it along with a few pieces of wood so that I could pick it up and save time. When I got home, which is 30 minute drive, found out the stain was not mixed with color. Someone just grabbed the base can and filled the order. Poor attention to detail and poor oversight by managers. Had to drive back to store, get the stain mixed, then drive back home. Big...

September 8, 2025
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Cabot Stain ExpertSeptember 9, 2025

As advertised!

Would Recommend

The prouduct color was matched perfectly and the ease of applying the stain.

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Perfect Consistency

Would Recommend

The stain is a perfect consistency. It applied evenly and covered the outdoor wood table nicely in the first application. There were a lot of color choices for the stain which is an added plus. I highly recommend this stain.

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Mission Brown is red, not brown.

Would Not Recommend

The photo on the website shows a brown color..Mission Brown is red. It covers well, unfortunately, because we are stuck with a red deck.

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

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

Cabot Stain ExpertAugust 25, 2025

Wrong Delivery

Would Recommend

I ordered 5 1 gallon cabot oak brown semi solid stain and the delivery is not oak brown and I need to drive and have it replaced to lowes n. durham as i need the paint. No compensation for the gas and the inconvenience lowe's incorrect delivery caused me. I spoked to the operation manager of the lowes store and told me to call GIG as they are responsible for the wrong delivery but as per GIG they only deliver what lowes give them. No accountability from lowes. Very dissapointing.

August 24, 2025
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Cabot Stain ExpertAugust 25, 2025

Be aware product is thin so it runs a little

Would Recommend

Covers well dries quickly cleans easily

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Very angry

Would Not Recommend

I ordered green stain but was sent untainted neutral base. Now, besides not being able to get my work done, I have a return to deal with and the need to order from a reliable merchant.

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Thanks for leaving a review. We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please reach out to your local Lowe’s store to have that tinted. Sincer...

Cabot Stain ExpertAugust 20, 2025

Good stain

Properly applied, the color was consistent and accurate.

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You have a numbering problem

Would Recommend

My recent order included five cans of Cabot Cordovan Leather Stain. What ended up being picked was item #579311, and that showed as being correct when I returned the cans for the right ones. ( I only found the error when I opened a can to start staining.) It turns out that if I search that number on your website, it shows ALL the colors, when that number should just be for the base. While I initially thought the picker made a mistake, I think the problem is within the numbering system on th...

August 14, 2025
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Please either reach out to your local Lowe’s store or call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 for more support.From New Cedar Semi-solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )

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Cabot Stain ExpertAugust 12, 2025