Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.

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 )

4.2
783
Review
 4.2 out of 5
783 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

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.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
783 Customer Reviews

Use sparingly

Would Recommend

The color was perfect for my project.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Use a foam brush

Would Not Recommend

Very difficult to get a good dry smooth finish

Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thanks for leaving a review. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us directly at 1-800-877-8246 or ...

Cabot Stain ExpertMarch 30, 2026

great product

Would Recommend

Stain looks great . Covers well but you can still see the wood grain.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Darker colors lighter than expected

Would Not Recommend

I purchased this stain and added black. The semisolid was much lighter than the picture. I ended up painting over the stain.

Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thanks for leaving a review. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us directly at 1-800-877-8246 or ...

Cabot Stain ExpertMarch 30, 2026

Quality

Would Recommend

Works great and a name you can trust

Was this Review Helpful ?

My favorite stain!

My favorite stain! I buy over and over again for new projects. Easy to apply and love the color

March 10, 2026
From Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Excellent product would buy again

Would Recommend

Good product, not my first time using it will continue utilizing it in the future for upcoming projects this summer.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Worth the the higher price

Would Recommend

It has a very good coverage

January 30, 2026
From Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Great stain and true to color

Would Recommend

Perfect color and easy application

Was this Review Helpful ?

Don't order this online

Would Not Recommend

When I order this online, they don't give it the required tint. For some reason the paint dept never gets involved and I get untinted unusable stain.

Was this Review Helpful ?
Response from Cabot Stain Expert

We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 to share this feedback from your online ordering ...

Cabot Stain ExpertJanuary 12, 2026

Great quality and value

Would Recommend

Great stain. Great price. Goes on well and great color. We chose Evergreen and it's beautiful.

Was this Review Helpful ?

Works

Would Recommend

Did the job. Got good penetration into wood.

Was this Review Helpful ?

It's a awesome product last long

Would Recommend

Goes on smooth

Was this Review Helpful ?