Ratings & Reviews for Valspar Zanzibar Spice Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart )
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What Customers Are Saying
The product appears to have mixed reviews. On the positive side, many customers report the stain goes on easily, provides good coverage, and protects the wood well, especially on fences and pergolas. The color options are also praised. However, some customers found the stain to be more like a paint than a true penetrating stain, with poor adherence and issues like peeling, flaking, and uneven application. The color matching between different cans was also inconsistent for some buyers. Overall, the results may vary depending on the specific application and wood surface, and customers recommend carefully testing the product before committing to a large project.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Great Deck paint/stain
Would RecommendGreat paint/stain. I pressure wash and re-stain every two years. This is my third time using this product. It stands up very well to the elements, and it gets a pounding from the sun. Not to mention to debris that falls off the trees.
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Stained
Would RecommendPeeled on my deck, could have been something I did wrong?
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( Half-pint ) Verified Purchaser
Spreads easily
Would Recommend2nd time using this on out deck. Works great!
From Pre-Tinted Cedar Naturaltone Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Cost effective paint
Would RecommendIt is versatile and forgiving for a beginner painter like me
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
A Stain to Be Proud Of
A good thick stain with exceptional coverage.
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Soend a little more not cheap stuff it works
Works great good product
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Quality product
Would RecommendBeautiful rich brown
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Great dark stain
Would RecommendLoved the dark color, I used this for my kids back yard playset, not sure how it will hold up but it looks great in contrast with my white fence.
From Wellington Brown Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Worked well on cedar fence after pressure washing
Would RecommendDefinitely like the product . coverage extremely well
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 5-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
True to color chart.
Would RecommendIt went on smooth and even. The color chart proved to be true. It was a perfect match with our existing trim.
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
I have used this in the past--it is durable
Would Recommendease of application and clean up was a breeze!
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart ) Verified Purchaser
Lasts all summer but the winter destroys it
Would Not RecommendHave to recoat every year.
From Potato Skin Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Thanks for leaving a review. I understand the frustration with how mother nature can negatively impact outdoor surfaces. If you would like to discuss...
Great product
Would RecommendI bought this product for my pine privacy fence. I wanted it to match my spruce privacy fence that came already cedar color treated, and which I used the Transparent stain overtop. The pine was not treated, and a much lighter wood. Therefore, I used the additional cedar color in the semi-transparent matched the other fencing.
From Pre-Tinted Cedar Naturaltone Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
covered well. don't know about how rate long term
Would RecommendEasy to apply
From Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser
Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry to hear that the stain peeled. A leading reason why peeling would occur would be if the surface wasn'...