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New Cedar Semi-transparent Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer in One ( Half-pint )

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

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 4.4 out of 5
1210 Reviews


86% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the stain for its ease of application, smooth coverage, and ability to enhance natural wood grain while keeping texture visible. Most note one coat provides full coverage with even finish and minimal product waste. The semi-transparent finish receives consistent acclaim for its rich, authentic appearance. However, a notable group reports color discrepancies—appearing lighter or more yellow than online samples suggested. Despite this concern, many find the durable finish worth the investment, with reviewers reporting it withstands weather and UV exposure well over time. Overall, most customers recommend it despite color accuracy issues.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
1210 Customer Reviews

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Can be used outside

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I used this outside to stain some boards

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you keep sending the base and not the tinted color

why are you selling the option to tint when you wont send a tinted can

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thanks for leaving a review. I'm sorry that the stain wasn't tinted when it arrived. If you’re willing to share more about your online shoppi...

Cabot Stain ExpertMay 5, 2026

Good finish

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Quality

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Great stain

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It went on easily and looks clise to the natural wood color while still offering the uv protection we wanted.

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Cabot stains look great and protect wood.

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Didn’t work well with pump sprayer but brushed on easily and looks fantastic!

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Wood quality

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Matched perfectly

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Great product

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This oil-base stain is very effective in protecting my wood deck. I previously tried a water-base "stain" from a different manufacturer and that was a complete fiasco. The water-base product did not penetrate the wood at all -- it should have been called paint. The Cabot product does penetrate the wood. It protects the wood better and for a much longer period of time and looks better than the water-base product.

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American made

Good coverage

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May have been on the shelf too long

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Would not spray

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Response from Cabot Stain Expert

Thank you for taking the time to review the Cabot Australian Timber Oil. We’d like to extend our apologies for the disappointment you’ve had with the...

Cabot Stain ExpertMay 4, 2026

Goid if you only need fir small projects ir touch

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Great for small projects.

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Looks great for years

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Excellent product for ceder fences. Preserves fresh appearance of the wood. Seals against weather. Lasts for years. Goes on easy with even coverage.

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Good product must re-stain every couple of years.

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Decent coverage…goes a long way.

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Easy to apply

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Easy to apply and my wife loves the end result

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Great product

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Great coverage and color

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Good product

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Stained table top perfect

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