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Grand Mesa Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart )

Ratings & Reviews for Valspar Grand Mesa Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-quart )

4.2
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 4.2 out of 5
2568 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Valspar Simply Cedar semi-transparent stain received mixed reviews. Many customers reported the stain went on easily, provided good coverage and water protection, and produced an attractive color. Several noted it held up well over time. However, some found the color did not match expectations or that the stain did not penetrate the wood properly, leading to peeling and flaking. A few received improperly tinted cans. Overall, while some were satisfied, a significant number had issues with the stain's performance and durability.

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2568 Customer Reviews

Faded More Quickly than Expected

Would Recommend

Used this product about four years ago on my fence and it is now rather faded and in need of additional coats. I explained to get at least 7-8 years out of it.

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Valspar Grand Mesa semi-transparent

Would Recommend

Bought new wood picnic table at Lowes and got this stain sealer, went on nice and instructions stress ONE COAT. I felt like putting on another just cuz that's what I do, but didn't. Also used to polyurethan on top of that, but again, nope, we'll see how well this stain and sealer is! Not gonna lie, a little nervous due to I DID the vinegar step, followed everything to the T. Do love this chill color, so far so good! Fingers crossed!

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Pretty

Would Recommend

Like the color not sure on how good it is yet first time using.

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Good prodcut

Would Recommend

reasonable price, easy to apply

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311 :)

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Amber is the color of your energy!

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Excellent paint

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I bought this combination paint/primer to paint the side walls on our deck around the poolto match the siding on the home! Great coverage on the first coat - looks amazing!

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Great Stain!

Would Recommend

Great product for our fence and love the color options.

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Great Deck paint/stain

Would Recommend

Great 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.

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Stained

Would Recommend

Peeled on my deck, could have been something I did wrong?

April 21, 2026
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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'...

TeamValsparApril 22, 2026

Spreads easily

Would Recommend

2nd time using this on out deck. Works great!

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