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Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )

Ratings & Reviews for Valspar Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon )

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 4.3 out of 5
2752 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The stain provides good coverage and a natural-looking finish, with many customers reporting it was easy to apply and dried quickly. The color was often described as rich and transparent, allowing the wood grain to show through. However, some customers reported issues with the tint or mixing, resulting in an undesirable color. There were also concerns about the stain's durability, with some customers reporting premature peeling or weathering, especially on decks. Overall, the stain may be a good choice for fences and pergolas, but customers should carefully inspect the color and expect more frequent reapplication on high-traffic areas.

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2752 Customer Reviews

Valspar Pre-Tinted Cedar Naturaltone Exterior

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​I recently used the Valspar Pre-Tinted Cedar Naturaltone stain for a home project, and I couldn't be happier with the results. If you’re looking for a reliable stain that actually delivers on its promises, this is the one. ​What I Loved: ​Excellent Coverage: The most impressive part was the coverage. I only needed one application to get a solid, even finish. It soaked in beautifully without leaving patchy spots. ​Rich Color: The "Cedar Naturaltone" is spot on. It provides that classic, warm woo...

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Quality paint

Would Recommend

Great quality and color, my deck turned out beautifully.

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Good stain

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Decent, I didn’t entirely know what I was doing so it isn’t incredibly even, but it’s good enough and probably not the stains fault lol.

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Great coverage

Great product

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Quality Stain Product

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Coverage is very good and seems to weather our winters and still look good.

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a quality product

Would Recommend

excellent stain

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Color

Color and ease of use

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Once the deck is cleaned, rolls on smoothly.

Would Recommend

Love the rich warm color and coverage. I have used this brand before on my pool deck and fence. The expected longevity is right on. I do 2 coats on flat deck and 1 coat on fencing.

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The description is accurate. Only one coat needed!

Quality product and description was correct!

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Mix to your color

Would Recommend

Very good goes a long way

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It works

It worked as expected

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It’s is very easy to apply.

I used this on a wooden bench outside and it turned out beautiful. I like that it is easy to clean up and covers in one coat.

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