The Valspar
One-Coat Semi-Transparent (Lowe's) is part of the
Wood Stains test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Semi-Transparent Wood Stain
models like the One-Coat Semi-Transparent (Lowe's) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Appearance after 1 year:
A high score means the wood stain resists cracking, color changes, mildew, and dirt after one year of outdoor exposure.
Appearance after 2 years:
A high score means the wood stain resists cracking, color change, mildew, and dirt after two years of outdoor exposure.
