Deck Stain Reviews

Penofin Hardwood and IPE Stain continues to have issues with darkening or turning black on a vast majority of wood decks and exterior wood. Penofin For Hardwood Stain is a 99% UV protection Brazilian Rosewood Oil finish. This stain was developed to protect and preserve Hardwoods such as IPE and Mahogany. Their exotic hardwood formula penetrates deep into the wood cells. This results in a natural finished look to your wood. Penofin Penetrating Oil Finish can meet the needs of hardwood in fiber protection, penetration, stabilizing, and nourishment. Important Note: Testing for Exotic Hardwood Deck Stains Exotic hardwoods such as IPE are extremely dense and difficult to penetrate. These wood types when stained, will always fade faster the other woods …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Benjamin Moore Deck Stain reviews are based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. 5.75 Overall Rating Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Stain Benjamin Moore’s Arborcoat is a 100% acrylic exterior wood stain that provides water repellency, mildew resistance, and UV protection. It is waterborne and available in various colors. This wood and deck stain is marketed as a good solution to help you protect and beautify your outdoor furniture, deck, and siding. However, our …

Sherwin Williams DeckScapes Advanced Waterborne Transparent Stain offers 3 way UV protection for wood by absorbing, blocking, and stabilizing the wood fibers. DeskScapes enhances the natural wood grain while preventing mold and mildew. Note: We used SW’s DeckScapes in their water-based toner formula for our test and review. Note: Sherwin-Williams Deckscapes was discontinued in 2016. It was replaced by Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck. Sherwin Williams DeckScapes Stain Scores (1-10) Appearance After Initial Stain Application: 5 – Sherwin Williams DeckScapes is a water-based acrylic formula that created a film on top of the wood after drying. The overall appearance of the redwood color was poor and the stain dried unevenly even though it was applied properly. Preventing UV Graying at 2 Year Mark: …

Messmers UV Plus Wood Stain Review 2026 Messmers UV Plus Wood Stain has been manufactured for over 20 years in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. Using a combination of natural oils (linseed) and synthetic oils, Messmers will protect exterior wood with 8 different transparent and semi-transparent colors. The trans-oxides will absorb the UV while preventing oxidation/graying. Update: Messmers UV Plus Wood Stain We would love to hear from you if you have used Messmers UV Plus Wood Stain on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. If you have any pictures of your experience with Messmers UV Plus Wood Stains, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. …

Penofin Red Label Reviews Penofin continues to have issues with darkening or turning black on a vast majority of wood decks and exterior wood. Penofin (PENetrating Oil FINish) Ultra Red Label wood and deck stain contains a Brazillian Rosewood Oil that allows the stain to penetrate deeply into the wood. Formulated for maximum protection for all types of exterior wood. Penofin Ultra Premium Red Label is perfect where rain, wind, snow or high elevations are encountered. Trans-oxide pigments offer 99% Ultra-Violet Radiation protection Penofin Ultra Red Label Wood Stain Rating (1-10) Appearance After Initial Stain Application: 9 – Penofin Ultra in the Western Red Cedar color has a beautiful appearance when dried. One of the best stains we have tested …

Best Behr Deck Stains in 2026: Reviewed by an Expert We would love to hear from you if you have used the Behr Deck Stain on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Behr Deck Stain Stains consumer reviews below have shown issues with the application, drying unevenly, and peeling. We encourage you to read all the comments below. Behr Deck Stains are widely available at big box stores and are marketed as long-lasting, durable coatings for exterior wood surfaces. They come in multiple versions, including semi-transparent, semi-solid, and solid color stains. From my experience restoring decks since 1993, Behr products tend to act more like coatings than true penetrating stains. While they …

One Time Wood Stain Review 2026 We would love to hear from you if you have used One Time Wood Stain on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. One Time Wood Stains consumer reviews below have shown issues with proper curing of the stain. We encourage you to read all the comment reviews. If you have any pictures of your experience with One Time Wood Stain, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. One Time® Wood Stain is a 100% solid stain that can be used on all types of unfinished exterior wood.  One Time® Wood Deck Stain is a proprietary acrylate resin blend that protects by penetrating …