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Tintable Semi-transparent/semi-solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer (3-Gallon)

Ratings & Reviews for Olympic Tintable Semi-transparent/semi-solid Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer (3-Gallon)

3.7
171
Review
 3.7 out of 5
171 Reviews


66% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Here is the refined summary: The product offers a variety of color options and is generally easy to apply, providing good coverage and a smooth finish. However, some users reported issues with the stain peeling, fading, or failing to properly penetrate the wood within a relatively short period, even when following instructions. There were also complaints about the lengthy drying time. The long-term durability of the product appears inconsistent, with some users being satisfied and others disappointed.

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

Crappy product

Peeled off during the first year. They refunded my material cost but not the labor. Now I'm stuck with peeling stain and no way to remove it.. Don't waste your money!

March 27, 2026

From olympicstains.com

Great stain with sealant

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a quality product. It provides a nice stain while also doubling as a sealant. I used a couple of coats on a picnic table, and it has held up great outside in the elements. This is definitely one of the best I have used.

March 3, 2024

From olympicstains.com

Perfect

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very good wood stain . Usually staining is not an easy process but because of the high quality of this product it was really easy and efficient. I love the shade and it looks really natural and beautiful.

January 12, 2024

From olympicstains.com

Love it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved it , l bought more to finish my project l started with it . I like things that will last and your product always lasts no matter what . So please use them ...plus they come in different shades and weather proof my small deck . So thank you it doesnt fade with the sun .

July 17, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Stain and sealing a child's playset

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My granddaughter's playset is 3 years old and constructed of treated lumber. It came as a kit, so selecting individual lengths of lumber was not possible. I have found that treated lumber is not always the best quality and after 3 years of Mid-Atlantic weathering, it was due for a quality stain or paint product. I chose Olympic Elite because I did not want to do this job again in the near future. I pressure washed the set and allowed it...

July 15, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Love it!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been fighting with my gazebo since we moved into our home 8 years ago. I have had to stain it every year because the color fades so bad. Thankfully I tried this brand and color this year and it hasn't faded a bit. It only needs one coat & it's fantastic!

July 10, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Five Stars

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was applied on a pressure washed and scrubbed pine deck, and I waited a couple of days after cleaning to stain it. Far better to any other stain I've used. Excellent coverage and color. The natural wood grain is visible. I'm quite pleased with the outcome.

June 29, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Great product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wasn’t really sure about the color but it really looked good after it dried and I hope it last as long as it should,I like the way you can still see the wood grain through the stain and it’s not too over powering

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

This stain works great! And it looks r great too a

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works great! This stain works great! And it looks r great too and protects any surface. It works great on different surfaces even wood and plastic and even metal or marble, tile Type surfaces. Only a couple of coats needed and it dries alot faster than I thought.

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Great stain and sealant

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this Olympic stain plus sealant to stain my picnic table. It is great for all seasons and offers great protection against weather. It prevents cracking. Works so well. Easy to use. Made my picnic table look new. Dries quickly. I am very happy with this!

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Works well

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product works well. I used it to stain my fence. It works great. My fence is now properly sealed from future eater and weather damage and it looks brand new! The product is very easy to use and disperse.

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Newly Applied. Looks GREAT!!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have a deck at our campsite. We built it last year so it's time to get it stained and sealed. Since it's been a year since we built the deck, we decided to pressure wash the deck first. We waited till the following weekend to use the Olympic Elite Stain & Sealant. The application went great and it looks very nice. Several of our camping neighbors have said they like the new look. We've been back to camp only once since we applied the s...

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

love using

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] You will not regret using this stain/sealant! It has came in handy on quite a few projects that i have dont for family! It can also come in handy for other personal projects around the house! I love that it has a built in sealant, cause this is an extra step i can cut out on my projects, saving me a ton of time! The color is perfect! It is a bit liquidity, but, makes it go a long way, honestly! All in all, i love using this around the house!

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Love this stain

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I haven’t used this stain on my swim platform yet, but I did sample it. I love this stuff. It’s a stain and sealant, it has a lifetime guarantee, all season protection, waterproof (perfect for my boat), it prevents peeling and chipping and provides a mildew resistant finish. The color is a beautiful driftwood gray that has gray, brown and blue hues. It will look amazing on the swim platform on my boat. Will update with finished results.

June 27, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Great stain and easy to apply

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My deck needed to be restrained and I chose Olympic Olympic® ELITE Advanced Stain + Sealant in One Semi-Solid in Black Walnut, As with any project please understand the prep work involved as this will affect the outcome. I did all the necessary prep to my deck before attempting to stain. Also, do a spot test on the wood to see if you like the color. Also, read about the product before staining. I personally like to apply stain with a 4” bru...

June 25, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Nice stain for older projects

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice semi solid stain, perfect for our older deck that needs refinishing. With the semi solid you can still appreciate the natural wood grain, but it seals more thoroughly and masks imperfections. We did a test spot on our deck in bad need of TLC. Goes on smoothly and looks darker in the bucket than on the wood itself.

June 25, 2023

From olympicstains.com

a smooth stain

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stain was easy to apply. It went on smoothly with a brush and covered the wood. Two coats will create a nice surface. I used it on raw wood. A little soap and water and the brush cleaned up quickly. It lived up to its name.

June 23, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Beautiful Quick Results

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this stain and sealant on my wooden door. It was a very smooth stain. It was easy to pour into my paint pan. It glided on quickly. It also dried fast. I only had to use one coat. I really love the chestnut color. It is a light brown. Almost brown/tan. It made my stain project simple and quick.

June 23, 2023

From olympicstains.com

So pretty

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s amazing what a little paint can do to a space. This looks stunning! I painted my deck with it and it made a huge improvement to my backyard. I think I’ll paint my wooden fence with it next. I highly recommend!

June 23, 2023

From olympicstains.com

Very pleased.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stain & sealant is one of the best that you can use. We recently built a new deck around our above ground pool and wanted to make sure that we stained & sealed it with the best of the best. After doing some research we were recommended to use this brand and the "Elite" one. I love that it has lifetime warranty, that just shows you how good the product really is. Applying it was super easy as always, it took us a few hours but the end resul...

June 20, 2023

From olympicstains.com