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Tintable Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( Half-pint )

Ratings & Reviews for Cabot Tintable Neutral Base Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( Half-pint )

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 4.3 out of 5
1124 Reviews


85% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the deck stain for exceptional coverage, ease of application, and beautiful finish that enhances natural wood grain. Most highlight outstanding coverage that applies evenly, dries quickly, and achieves rich results in one coat. The semi-transparent formula allows wood grain to show through, creating an elegant appearance. Many appreciate the color selection and professional-quality results with minimal effort. Several note strong weather protection and durability. A few experienced color accuracy issues or packaging inconsistencies, though these represent a small fraction of feedback. Overall, reviewers consider it a reliable, professional-quality choice.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
1127 Customer Reviews

Great value for the money

Would Recommend

Very nice to use, Love the color

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Good quality stain for new cedar fence.

Would Recommend

Great product. Looks exactly as advertised on my new fence.

May 14, 2026
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WRONG ITEM

Would Not Recommend

Ordered Newbury Port Blue, hard to come by; they sent clear untinted, late. Have spent a whole day trying to find out how to get a return/refund.

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Cabot Stain ExpertMay 15, 2026

Beautiful finish and color

Would Recommend

Application instructions must be followed to achieve the best finish.

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Works well

Would Recommend

Color is pretty accurate and it works well. It did take two coats to get a nice smooth finish.

May 13, 2026
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Easy to apply and good coverage.

Would Recommend

Color perfect

May 13, 2026
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Two coats were needed

Would Recommend

Easy to apply

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Good Oil Base Stain

Would Recommend

Oil base stains are getting harder to get due to EPA regulations. More and more water base products are on the market. I feel this Cabot stain really penetrates the wood very well. I applied this product to pressure treated pine which I waited for 3 months before pressure cleaning with Cabot deck wash. Overall I am pleased with final results. I did the complete job by myself and it would have gone a little smoother / easier it I had someone helping me. I was in full sun and although temperatures...

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Cabot Stain ExpertMay 15, 2026

Wood sealer match

Would Recommend

Ran out of this wood sealer & needed the same one to match. There was plenty on the shelf.

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Recommended.

Would Recommend

Water repelled and surface beading after one coat. Used on unprotected mountain cabin steps (steps overdo), product readily absorbed. Rain next day did not appear to penetrate. Does not leave slick or slippery surface.

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Matched color I wanted perfect. Great coverage

Would Recommend

Inexpensive

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It’s a really good product.

Would Recommend

Worked out real good. I am very happy with the results

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Stain

Nice stain! Great coverage

May 8, 2026
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Pecan “color” it is so lightly pigmented that you cannot even see it, at least on both pine and oak. I did half of a pine door and the only way to tell the difference was to feel for the raised grain. Just a heads up regarding the color.

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No issues

Would Recommend

Worked great

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After the first coat, I already saw water bead up

Would Recommend

It is semi-transparent and matched a prior color well. Also, I knew Cabot to be a good product. I love the water clean up.

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