15 Best Rated Wood Stain For Outdoors 2023

Requires no primer. Ready Seal is darkest when first applied. It reaches its true color in approximately 14 days. Do not apply Ready Seal over painted or newly stained surfaces. Sealed surfaces inhibit penetration.

May be applied using sprayer, roller or brush onto the woods surface.

Requires no back brushing and will nerver leave runs, laps, or streaks.

Requires no wet-line application, the product will blend itself and can be applied in any temperature range for proper application.

Requires no diluting or thinning prior to spray applications.

Subject to or will include a PaintCare recycling fee in the following states: CT, or VT. Not available in CA.

Easy maintenance - no sanding or stripping required for re-application

"Goof Proof" application

No laps, runs or streaks

No back brushing

Apply in any temperature

Subject to or will include a PaintCare recycling fee in the following states: CA, OR, CT, VT

Ideal for use on all interior wood projects: furniture, cabinets, doors, trim and paneling

One-coat coverage, fast-drying oil based formula

Dries to the touch in just 1 hour and covers up to 70 square feet

High performance stain system enhanced with nano pigment particles

Highlights natural wood grain to reveal wood's beauty

MARINE SEALANT: Our liquid formula creates a UV-stable coating for protection against the elements, saltwater spray, and water damage. Marine is a great protector for outdoor furniture, thermally modified wood, and boat docks. Marine is safe for use over open water and is non-hazardous to aquatic life.

DECK STAIN: It's water-based, ultra-low VOC, great for enhancing the extended life of your flooring, siding, and porch. The paint forms a water-resistant shield around wood fibers at the cellular level to help preserve the natural color.

WATERPROOF WOOD SEALER: The wood used on boat docks, decks, and retaining walls near rivers, lakes, oceans, and ponds is subjected to constant moisture. We crafted a sealer, remove stain, and finish all in one, specifically for these installations.

WOOD SEALANT: Our fast-drying protector penetrates wood below the surface, coating the wood fibers at the cellular level, which creates a long-lasting, flexible, breathable barrier. It provides a no-fuss, easy clean-up with soap and water.

SEAL-ONCE: Our user-friendly wood sealers and stains are an effective way to protect your lumber or concrete against water damage. When you use Seal-Once, you have the satisfaction of knowing our products will not harm pets, plants, or people.

RICH EVEN COLOR – Minwax Wood Finish is a deep penetrating, oil-based wood stain that provides beautiful color and enhances the natural wood grain in one coat. It’s perfect for interior staining projects such as wood furniture, cabinets, doors and more.

QUICK DRYING – Staining interior wood has never been quicker. The special formula allows it to deeply penetrate wood pores within 5 minutes of application, resists lapping, and dries in two hours, making all your wood projects quick, beautiful and easy.

EASY TO APPLY – Use a clean cloth or wood stain brush to apply this wood stain in the direction of the grain. Wait 5-15 minutes and wipe away excess stain. The longer you wait, the darker/richer the color. Reapply coats for deeper color.

ESPRESSO WOOD STAIN – This dark wood stain provides a beautiful, rich espresso color. With dark brown and black undertones, it’s a great choice for a wide variety of projects.

A BRAND YOU CAN TRUST – Minwax is America’s leading brand of wood finishing and wood care projects. Since 1904, we have been inspiring consumers to Keep on Finishing. We offer consumers a complete line of products to meet every wood finishing need.

General Finishes Exterior 450 Stains are premium quality, exterior pigmented wood stains designed for outdoor projects with vertical surfaces such as garage doors, entrance doors and furniture

These outdoor water-based wood stains not recommended for large horizontal surfaces such as a deck

Exterior 450 Stains contain U.V. absorbers to protect the finish but will not prevent the wood from changing color from sunlight

Product can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed; soap and water cleanup

WATER-BASED SEMI-TRANSPARENT WOOD STAIN – This environmentally friendly, water based deck stain allows the wood grain to show through with a beautiful semi-transparent, natural matte finish. It's great for staining wood decks, fences, siding, playsets, outdoor patio furniture, and more.

FORTIFIED WITH ZINC NANO-PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY– It’s like sunscreen for your wood. Tiny zinc particles dispersed throughout the stain reflect damaging UV rays, preventing premature graying and color loss.

EXTREMELY DURABLE, QUALITY THAT LASTS – DEFY Extreme wood stains are made with the highest quality resins available that have better resistance to fading and darkening. The result is a quality semi-transparent deck stain that typically lasts a season or two longer than competitive products. Keep your deck, fence or siding looking great for longer by using DEFY premium wood stains.

EASY TO MAINTAIN – When it’s time to do a maintenance coat, there’s no need to sand or strip the surface again. Simply brighten the wood with DEFY Wood Brightener and apply a single maintenance coat of DEFY Extreme Wood Stain.

100 VOC COMPLIANT - Ships to all states including California

PROTECTS AGAINST COLOR FADE AND PREVENTS GRAYING - #1 Deck Protects Wood From Damage Caused By Exposure to the Elements. Can Be Used On Pressure Treated Pine, Cedar, Fir, Redwood, or Most Other Softwoods. Hardwoods Will Require More Frequent Maintenance Coats.

BOTH A DECK STAIN & DECK SEALANT IN ONE - #1 Deck Stain Is a Dual-Purpose Stain & Sealer. It Adds Color to Your Wood and Seals it, Preventing Damage Caused by Water Penetration.

ALLOWS THE WOOD GRAIN TO SHOW THROUGH - Available in 5 Beautiful, Semi-Transparent Deck Stain Colors That Dry to Flat, Natural Looking Finishes That Will Enhance the Beauty of Your Exterior Wood.

BETTER FOR THE PLANET, EASY SOAP & WATER CLEANUP - With Less Than 50 g/L VOC Content, #1 Deck Sealer Is a Better Choice For Our Planet. Clean Up is Super Easy - Just Use Soap and Water.

WORKS ON DAMP WOOD, MINIMIZING THE WAIT TIME BETWEEN CLEANING AND STAINING - Once Your Wood Deck Is Visibly Dry, It's Ready to Stain.

STORM PROTECTOR: Storm Protector is a penetrating, semi-transparent stain and sealer that highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain while providing protection from Mother Nature.

PROTECT YOUR EXTERIOR WOOD SURFACES: This siding, deck and fence stain and sealer offers superior waterproofing and UV protection to help prevent color fading.

FOR A VARIETY OF WOOD SUBSTRATES: Storm Protector exterior wood stain and sealer can be applied to any exterior wood, including redwood, cedar, pine, douglas fir, spruce, cypress, mahogany and pressure treated lumber.

EASY TO APPLY: Storm Protector features a ready-to-use formula that's easy to apply. Mix thoroughly and apply to a prepared wood surface with a brush, roller, or sprayer. Packaged in a 1-gallon container.

PROTECTION TO WEATHER WHATEVER: From clear finishes that protect wood and highlight its natural beauty to more dramatic solid color stains, Storm Stain offers the look you want as well as the protection to weather whatever.

Ideal for use on all interior projects including intricate moldings, wood furniture, trim, cabinets, doors and paneling

Oil-based formula designed to provide deep, rich color with renowned Varathane polyurethane finish in one easy application

Thorough dry in 3 hours and covers 100 sq ft

Offers stain and polyurethane technology together to provide a durable, protective coating

Creates a smooth, semi-gloss finish that is long lasting

Perfect for interior wood finishing projects like furniture, trim, cabinets, doors and paneling

Even color, no brush marks

Premium protection

Water-based formula offers fast application

Soap and water clean-up

Opaque, Paint-Like Finish - This opaque stain is great for old & new decks, or decks with a mix of old & new boards. It hides the grain and creates a uniform finish.

Maximum UV Resistance - Formulated with zinc nano-particles that block harmful UV rays that cause fading, graying and color loss on wood decks, fences and siding. It’s like sunscreen for your wood.

Long Lasting Color & Protection - Made with durable acrylic resins, DEFY Solid Stain is the longest lasting DEFY stain available. Unlike an oil based deck stain, this DEFY sealer will last for years.

One Day Deck Stain - Clean in the morning, and stain in the afternoon. This solid stain deck sealer can be applied to wood as soon as the wood becomes visibly dry.

Easy Water-Based Cleanup - This water-based solid deck stain is easy to use, and easy to clean up with soap and water. No messy solvents or paint thinner needed.