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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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 4.2 out of 5
2552 Reviews


82% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The semi-transparent stain provides good coverage and water protection, with a variety of attractive color options. However, some customers reported issues with the stain being too thick or opaque, uneven application, peeling, and lack of durability. The stain may work better for some applications than others, and customers should carefully evaluate color samples and application techniques before use.

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2558 Customer Reviews

Cost effective paint

Would Recommend

It is versatile and forgiving for a beginner painter like me

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A Stain to Be Proud Of

A good thick stain with exceptional coverage.

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Soend a little more not cheap stuff it works

Works great good product

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Quality product

Would Recommend

Beautiful rich brown

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Great dark stain

Would Recommend

Loved 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.

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Worked well on cedar fence after pressure washing

Would Recommend

Definitely like the product . coverage extremely well

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True to color chart.

Would Recommend

It went on smooth and even. The color chart proved to be true. It was a perfect match with our existing trim.

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I have used this in the past--it is durable

Would Recommend

ease of application and clean up was a breeze!

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Lasts all summer but the winter destroys it

Would Not Recommend

Have to recoat every year.

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Response from TeamValspar

Thanks for leaving a review. I understand the frustration with how mother nature can negatively impact outdoor surfaces. If you would like to discuss...

TeamValsparApril 21, 2026

Great product

Would Recommend

I 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.

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covered well. don't know about how rate long term

Would Recommend

Easy to apply

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Easy cleanup with just cold water

Would Recommend

Easy to use, stained pine wood to read redwood color. Apply multiple coats to get darker color

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Would buy again

Would Recommend

Just what we needed

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Not quite as advertised

Would Not Recommend

Product was watery, had mediocre coverage, and was totally opaque not semi transparent

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Response from TeamValspar

Thanks for leaving a review. I'm sorry that you had a displeasing result using our product. A semi-transparent stain will be a bit thinner so tha...

TeamValsparApril 17, 2026

Protect your wood

Would Recommend

Covers well and seals better. Be careful when choosing a color because I didn't realize how much more pollen would show on my deck in the spring, but that's not the products fault.

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