The best semi transparent stain for cedar deck for 2024

Stain the same day as the prep!

Easy to apply. Deep penetration into the wood grain resulting in less chance of wear and tear.

Available in 5 Beautiful Semi-Transparent finishes – Natural, Cedar, Light Walnut, Dark Walnut, & Cottage Gray

Eco-Safe formulas. Water-based, easy cleanup.

Protects wood from damaging UV oxidation and graying.

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

FORMULATED FOR USE ON HARDWOODS – This environmentally friendly, water based deck stain is formulated with smaller resin particles that absorb easier into hard or oily wood types, including smooth cedar, redwood, mahogany, and other dense, or difficult to penetrate woods. The result is a better penetrating deck stain that lasts longer.

WATER-BASED, SEMI-TRANSPARENT FINISH - This environmentally friendly, low VOC deck stain protects wood surfaces from fading, graying and damage caused by UV rays. It allows the wood grain to show through with a beautiful semi-transparent, natural matte finish.

EXTREMELY DURABLE, HIGH QUALITY RESINS – DEFY Deck Stain for Hardwoods is made with the highest quality resins available that have better resistance to fading and darkening. The result is a quality wood stain that typically lasts a season or two longer than competitive products.

RESISTS FLAKING AND PEELING - Penetrates deep into wood fibers and helps eliminate surface buildup and peeling.

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 Deck Stain for Hardwoods.

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.

A traditional exterior oil stain compliant everywhere - not a modified oil; no water

Conditions and rejuvenates wood. No peeling, cracking, flashing, or sticky shiners.

Top rated by wood restoration professionals!

Can be applied in direct sun in the heat of the day. No stripping, sanding, or media blasting on maintenance coats. Can be exposed to rain one hour after full absorption into the wood.

NOTE: For Exotic Hardwood Decking such as IPE and Mahogany use Amber, Mahogany, or Black Walnut colors. All colors including these 3 can be used on all other wood types.

COVERAGE: Horizontal softwoods 150-250 sq ft per gallon, Vertical softwoods 200-300 sq ft per gallon; Hardwoods 300-400 sq ft per gallon.

IMPORTANT: *Stain colors will vary depending on the wood type, age of wood, prepping of wood, and application.

Requires no primer

May be applied using sprayer, roller or brush

Requires no back brushing or wet-line application

Can be applied in any temperature range

Restores wood's natural color and beauty

Neutralizes stain strippers

Brightens and restores wood surfaces

Improves absorption of wood stains

Concentrate makes 5 gallons of wood brightening solution for decks, fences, siding and more and covers 500-1,000 sq. ft.

Long Lasting Fence Sealer - 3 Year Warranty on Fences

Easy to Apply Water-Based Fence Stain - Use an Airless or Pump Sprayer, or Brush & Roller

Available in 5 Semi-Transparent Colors Including Driftwood Gray, Natural, Cedar, Dark Walnut, & Light Walnut

Waterproof Protection for All Wood Surfaces Including Fences, Decks, Siding, Log Home Boards

Resists Fading, Graying, & Peeling on All Vertical Wood Surfaces