Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through.

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Flood TWF-SEMI Semi-Transparent Wood Stain is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests ...

A semi-transparent finish will still look good after two years. One semi-transparent stain from Cabot Express claims there’s no need to allow drying time between cleaning the deck and applying ...