16 best translucent deck stain 2024 (Reviews by experts)

HARD WOODS

High Solids Alkyd

Translucent

UV absorbers

Excellent Flexibility

Uses: Decks, Lattice, Railings, Benches

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

3-way oil protection for superior penetration

Ideal for decks, siding, railings, and outdoor furniture

Available in 5 wood toned colors

Not Intended for interior surfaces

Water Reducible Formula

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 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

A translucent oil finish that protects and beautifies wood's natural appearance

Water repellent; deep penetrating

Ideal for decks, siding, fences and trim

Available in 5 wood toned colors

Not intended for interior surfaces

Wood deck protector - A true oil-based semi transparent stain and sealer meant to protect and highlight the natural beauty of the wood grain.

Storm Wood Stain Protector is a semi transparent sealer that penetrates deep into the wood for added protection against Mother Nature.

Compatible with any wood species. Great for wood staining Mahogany, as a Mahogany sealer, Cedar sealer, Cedar fence sealer, Redwood, Pine wood stain, Douglas Fir, Spruce Stain, Cyress, and Pressure Treated.

Great for Decks, Fences, Siding, and other Wood Substrates. Can be used as a wood fence protector or any other wood substrate protector.

Applies easily with brush, roller, or spray application. Lap-Free Application & UV Protection

Color: Teak

Finish: Transparent Matte

Size: 1 Gallon

One coat application

High-solids alkyd-oil formula, one coat application

Opaque, Paint-Like Finish - This opaque stain is great for old & new decks, or decks with a mix of old & new boards. It hides the grain and creates a uniform finish.

Maximum UV Resistance - Formulated with zinc nano-particles that block harmful UV rays that cause fading, graying and color loss on wood decks, fences and siding. It’s like sunscreen for your wood.

Long Lasting Color & Protection - Made with durable acrylic resins, DEFY Solid Stain is the longest lasting DEFY stain available. Unlike an oil based deck stain, this DEFY sealer will last for years.

One Day Deck Stain - Clean in the morning, and stain in the afternoon. This solid stain deck sealer can be applied to wood as soon as the wood becomes visibly dry.

Easy Water-Based Cleanup - This water-based solid deck stain is easy to use, and easy to clean up with soap and water. No messy solvents or paint thinner needed.