The best deck stain for cedar wood to buy in 2023

Requires no primer. Ready Seal is darkest when first applied. It reaches its true color in approximately 14 days. Do not apply Ready Seal over painted or newly stained surfaces. Sealed surfaces inhibit penetration.

May be applied using sprayer, roller or brush onto the woods surface.

Requires no back brushing and will nerver leave runs, laps, or streaks.

Requires no wet-line application, the product will blend itself and can be applied in any temperature range for proper application.

Requires no diluting or thinning prior to spray applications.

Subject to or will include a PaintCare recycling fee in the following states: CT, or VT. Not available in CA.

Easy maintenance - no sanding or stripping required for re-application

"Goof Proof" application

No laps, runs or streaks

No back brushing

Apply in any temperature

Subject to or will include a PaintCare recycling fee in the following states: CA, OR, CT, VT

Plastic Gallon Jug - due to an metal can shortage, product may come in a plastic jug instead of a metal container

These outdoor water-based wood stains not recommended for large horizontal surfaces such as a deck

Exterior 450 Stains contain U.V. absorbers to protect the finish but will not prevent the wood from changing color from sunlight

Product can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed; soap and water cleanup

Item Weight: 9.65 lb

Country of Origin: China

Brand name: Thompson's Water Seal

Item Dimensions: 4.1"L x 6.6"W x 11.0"H

PROTECTS AGAINST COLOR FADE AND PREVENTS GRAYING - #1 Deck Protects Wood From Damage Caused By Exposure to the Elements. Can Be Used On Pressure Treated Pine, Cedar, Fir, Redwood, or Most Other Softwoods. Hardwoods Will Require More Frequent Maintenance Coats.

BOTH A DECK STAIN & DECK SEALANT IN ONE - #1 Deck Stain Is a Dual-Purpose Stain & Sealer. It Adds Color to Your Wood and Seals it, Preventing Damage Caused by Water Penetration.

ALLOWS THE WOOD GRAIN TO SHOW THROUGH - Available in 5 Beautiful, Semi-Transparent Deck Stain Colors That Dry to Flat, Natural Looking Finishes That Will Enhance the Beauty of Your Exterior Wood.

BETTER FOR THE PLANET, EASY SOAP & WATER CLEANUP - With Less Than 50 g/L VOC Content, #1 Deck Sealer Is a Better Choice For Our Planet. Clean Up is Super Easy - Just Use Soap and Water.

WORKS ON DAMP WOOD, MINIMIZING THE WAIT TIME BETWEEN CLEANING AND STAINING - Once Your Wood Deck Is Visibly Dry, It's Ready to Stain.

Water-Based Semi-Transparent Wood Stain – This water-based deck stain allows the wood grain to show through with a beautiful semi-transparent, natural matte finish. It's great for staining wood decks, fences, siding, playsets, outdoor patio furniture, and more.

Fortified With Zinc Nano-Particle Technology – It’s like sunscreen for your wood. Tiny zinc particles dispersed throughout the stain reflect damaging UV rays, preventing premature graying and color loss.

Durable Quality That Lasts – DEFY Extreme wood stains are made with the highest quality resins available that have better resistance to fading and darkening.

Easy to Maintain - DEFY is easy to apply and maintain by applying a single maintenance coat of DEFY Extreme Wood Stain when the wood starts to show signs of wear.

250 VOC Compliant - Water based and VOC compliant everywhere except California.

✅ Weatherproofs wood for 10 years - Shower-proof application - Instantly Waterproofs

✅ Reduces water uptake for improved resistance to warping and cracking

✅ Breathable, Colourless Protection - Creates an invisible waterproof barrier that protects the wood.

✅ One coat application by brush or roller, no drip formulation. Effective on softwoods and weathered hardwoods.

✅ Roxil Wood Protection Cream will cover approximately 130 to 200 sq. ft. per gallon

WATER-BASED SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD STAIN – This environmentally friendly, water based deck stain allows the wood grain to show through with a beautiful semi-transparent, natural matte finish. It's great for staining wood decks, fences, siding, playsets, outdoor patio furniture, and more.

FORTIFIED WITH ZINC NANO-PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY– It’s like sunscreen for your wood. Tiny zinc particles dispersed throughout the stain reflect damaging UV rays, preventing premature graying and color loss.

EXTREMELY DURABLE, QUALITY THAT LASTS – DEFY Extreme wood stains are made with the highest quality resins available that have better resistance to fading and darkening. The result is a quality semi-transparent deck stain that typically lasts a season or two longer than competitive products. Keep your deck, fence or siding looking great for longer by using DEFY premium wood stains.

EASY TO MAINTAIN – When it’s time to do a maintenance coat, there’s no need to sand or strip the surface again. Simply brighten the wood with DEFY Wood Brightener and apply a single maintenance coat of DEFY Extreme Wood Stain.

100 VOC COMPLIANT - Ships to all states including California

Opaque Finish Completely Hides Wood Grain & Provides Maximum Protection Against Fading & Graying Caused by Damaging UV Rays

Acts as Both a Stain and Sealer for Your Wood - Use Over Top of Existing, Solid Color Wood Stains (that still have good adhesion)

Available in 6 Beautiful, Solid Color Finishes That Dry to a Flat, Natural Looking Finish

Low Odor Stain, Water-Based Cleanup - Low VOCs (<60 g/L)

For Use on all Horizontal and Vertical Wood Surfaces Including Pressure Treated Lumber, Pine, Cedar, Fir, Redwood, Mahogany, & More

STORM PROTECTOR: Storm Protector is a penetrating, semi-transparent stain and sealer that highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain while providing protection from Mother Nature.

PROTECT YOUR EXTERIOR WOOD SURFACES: This siding, deck and fence stain and sealer offers superior waterproofing and UV protection to help prevent color fading.

FOR A VARIETY OF WOOD SUBSTRATES: Storm Protector exterior wood stain and sealer can be applied to any exterior wood, including redwood, cedar, pine, douglas fir, spruce, cypress, mahogany and pressure treated lumber.

EASY TO APPLY: Storm Protector features a ready-to-use formula that's easy to apply. Mix thoroughly and apply to a prepared wood surface with a brush, roller, or sprayer. Packaged in a 1-gallon container.

PROTECTION TO WEATHER WHATEVER: From clear finishes that protect wood and highlight its natural beauty to more dramatic solid color stains, Storm Stain offers the look you want as well as the protection to weather whatever.

Made in United States

Package length : 28.2"

Package width : 29.0"

Package height : 36.1"