Staining a wood deck doesn’t just play up its beauty; it adds a layer of protection. The same holds true for staining fences, siding, or outdoor furniture. The best wood stains can help add years to ...

Staining wood can spruce it up and protect it, especially if you’re using highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and Valspar If you’re curious about which brand makes the best deck stain, ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Behr Deckplus Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot) is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Many people like using a semi-transparent ...

It takes work to keep decks looking great, and this is the time of year many people take on the challenge of re-staining. The project can drastically improve both appearance and lifespan, but ...

Has your deck seen better days? Consumer Reports has you “covered.” It just tested 29 deck stains. To find out which stains last the longest, testers apply them to wood panels. The panels are left on ...

Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend three years testing each stain we rate. The type of stain you choose (solid, ...