But you may prefer a semi-transparent or clear finish for aesthetic reasons. Prices of the wood stains in our ratings range from $22 to $130 per gallon. Also known as opaque, solid stains ...

Staining with a highly rated stain from brands like Behr, Olympic, and Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend 3 years testing each one we rate. If you’re curious about which brand ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck Exterior Waterborne Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports.