Wood stains

The Flood TWF-SEMI Semi-Transparent Wood Stain is part of the wood stain test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, wood stain models like the TWF-SEMI Semi-Transparent Wood Stain 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.