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Behr Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot)
 
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Type: Semi-transparent wood stains
About - Behr Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot)

The Behr Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot) is part of the wood stain test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, wood stain models like the Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Appearance after 3 years:
Appearance after three years summarizes performance after one year of our accelerated weathering (i.e. equivalent to one year on a deck or three years on a vertical surface). Testing stops when appearance falls to fair or poor at which time, the product must be reapplied.

Appearance after 6 years:
Appearance after six years summarizes performance after two years of our accelerated weathering (i.e. equivalent to two years on a deck or six years on a vertical surface). Testing stops when appearance falls to fair or poor at which time, the product must be reapplied.
About This Brand

Behr is a leading brand of exterior coatings and is available exclusively at The Home Depot. For decks, Behr offers solid, semi-transparent, wood-toned, and clear finishes.

Features & Specs - Behr Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot)
info Resists cracking Yes
info Resists color change Yes
info Resists dirt No
info Resists mildew Yes
info VOCs (grams/liter) 100
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User Reviews - Behr Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing Wood Stain (Home Depot)
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4.0
One year in, so far so good
3/10/2013
Pros
Good coverage
No Fading
Very Hard Finish
Cons
Slow To Cure
Best Uses
Comment:
Cedartone 501: listed as Transparent on can and semi on website. Clearly is semi on application. Went on powerwashed ISYP deck that had been previously stained with transparent oil-base brands. Two coats by brush. It was slow to fully cure (3-4 days to walk on, 2 weeks with sun to not be slightly tacky. Color is slightly brownish red as other sites have reported. Doesn't show much wear, water still beads well, vastly superior to all prior oil base stains Tested it on vertical fence surfaces and lower cedar lath, still looks good at 6 years. horizontal surfaces now at 1 year.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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4.0
Good results for me
9/24/2012
Pros
Cons
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Comment:
How odd other people have had problems with this. I have two huge, playful Golden Retrievers who scratch the deck, plus I shovel snow off the deck often. The only problem I have is scratches from the dogs and shovels. I do a light pressure washing twice a year then paint the entire deck in two hours. It looks great and the light color is cool on my bare feet even on the hottest days. I've tried other products and ended up sanding them off. This product works great. Just make VERY sure the surface is clean and dry before painting and for two days after. Then don't walk on it for 4 days after painting.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Extremely Disappointed
9/9/2012
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Cons
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Comment:
I applied this product as directed in the summer of 2010. In the summer of 2011, I had to reapply in the areas exposed to sun, rain, etc.; and in traffic areas, because it was starting to peel. This summer, even where I reapplied last year, it has peeled up and looks awful. It doesn't appear to have penetrated the wood at all. So much for latex-based stains. CR has never steered me wrong before, but they're way off base on this one.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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