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Chestnut Brown Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( Half-pint )

Ratings & Reviews for Cabot Chestnut Brown Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( Half-pint )

4.3
1124
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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.
1130 Customer Reviews

Beautiful stain.

Would Recommend

It finished beautifully after the second coat. You can still see grain of the wood but the color is there which is beautiful with the pure white vinyl railing and kickplate of the stairs.

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Expensive, but worth the cost!

Would Recommend

Covered a 12 year-old outside storage shed in one coat after power wash.

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Protect your wood with Cabot and Make it a Habit!

Would Recommend

Flawlessly applied like a professional - good value

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Furniture scratch fix

Would Recommend

Easy to use after surface preparation

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thick & gummy

Would Not Recommend

I have been a woodworker for over 40 years. This product cannot be applied satisfactorily with a brush. All it leaves behind is the stain where the brush marks are

October 9, 2025
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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thanks for leaving a review. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us directly at 1-800-877-8246 or ...

Cabot Stain ExpertOctober 10, 2025

Orange!

Would Not Recommend

I wanted to keep the natural shade of my exterior pine....looks like orange paint. Hate it!

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thanks for leaving a review. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any questions, please contact us directly at 1-800-877-8246 or ...

Cabot Stain ExpertOctober 7, 2025

stain not tinted

Would Not Recommend

I received the stain and when I opened it, the stain was not tinted. It was the neutral base .

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

I'm sorry that the store didn't tint the stain before you received it. You can take it back to the store to be tinted.From Pre-Tinted Cordovan Leather Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( 1-gallon ) Verified Purchaser

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Color charts

Can’t trust the color chart you may have to endure the result for years

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that the small color samples in the brochure didn’t accurately reflect the actual stain co...

Cabot Stain ExpertSeptember 26, 2025

Nothing

Sprayed well with out deluting

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Will not give Lowe's my business anymore.

Never got to see the stain. They never added the stain. I received a clear stain.The people I talked to were rude. If you check out as a guest you are not able to return, unless you bring to a store. I live over 200 miles there and back. Lowes is not worth buying from.

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

We are so sorry for your displeasing experience. Please call Lowe’s Customer Care at 1-800-445-6937 for more support.1Page 2Page 3Page 10