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Behr Solid Color Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain (Home Depot)
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Type: Solid wood stains
About - Behr Solid Color Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain (Home Depot)

The Behr Solid Color Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain (Home Depot) is part of the wood stain test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, wood stain models like the Solid Color Deck, Fence & Siding 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.

Appearance after 9 years:
Appearance after nine years summarizes performance after three years of our accelerated weathering (i.e. equivalent to three years on a deck or nine years on a vertical surface). Testing stops after three years, whether or not the product appearance falls to fair or poor. Products that at this point still rate at least good for appearance are considered superior products.
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 Solid Color Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain (Home Depot)
info Resists cracking Yes
info Resists color change Yes
info Resists dirt Yes
info Resists mildew Yes
info VOCs (grams/liter) 100
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User Reviews - Behr Solid Color Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain (Home Depot)
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Behr solid stain will peel after 2 years
9/18/2012
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Comment:
I used Behr Solid stain over my 10 yr old deck, it's been only 2 years and I will need to stain it again. there are some bald spots here and there already.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Good Product
7/26/2012
Pros
Performed as stated
Cons
none
Best Uses
Comment:
We used two coats of this product two years ago on all surfaces of a brand new treated-wood deck. I did the give the decking and top of the rail a superficial sanding first. Today the deck looks the same as it did the day we applied it. No pealing,fading or problem of any kind. We live in Indianapolis,IN and no part of the deck is shaded or protected from the weather. Even though the deck looks great, we seldom use it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Waste of Money and Time
6/22/2012
Pros
Cons
Peels after 6 months
Takes a long time to dry
Best Uses
Comment:
I used this product based on CR's review and was very disappointed. Our PT deck is 15 years old and had been previously sealed twice with other products and I never had a problem. I probably should have stuck with other brands but based on the CR review I thought I'd give Behr a try. Our deck does not get a lot of traffic but it does get direct sunlight so a new seal was due. The deck was prepped by power washing, dried thoroughly and then sanded lightly before applying product. After 6 months we noticed some areas already peeling but it was close to the end of the season so we waited until this year to see how the deck would fare. I did call the company last year to complain and they offered me more stain and a deck prep product of theirs. I would have preferred my money back and did ask but that was not the case. It is now 1 year later and at least ΒΌ of the deck has peeled. I can use a strong spray from a garden hose, not even a pressure sprayer, and have sections peel off easily. No way I am going to use Behr again.
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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