#1 Deck Premium Wood Fence Stain and Sealer - Semi-Transparent Fence Sealer - Natural, 1 Gallon - Amazon.com (original) (raw)
Customers say
Customers like the color, ease of application, and effectiveness of the stain. They mention it looks great, is easy to apply 2-3 coats, and produces great results. Some are happy with the coverage. However, some customers are disappointed with its durability. Opinions are mixed on the water-based nature and value for money.
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139 customers mention "Color"118 positive21 negative
Customers like the color of the stain. They say it looks great and the coverage is even. Some customers also mention that the finish is flat, but they found it has some sheen to it.
"...It also says the finish is flat, but I found that it has some sheen to it, especially over the less weathered sections...." Read more
"...This looks good, but I ran out. Two gallons cover five eight feet length fence panels and I have nine panels, so I obviously need more...." Read more
"Good coverage, makes the wood look real nice. Easy to apply." Read more
"Love the Walnut color. Application was easy peasy with a fence stain brush. Would purchase again." Read more
84 customers mention "Ease of application"82 positive2 negative
Customers find the stain easy to apply. They mention it's easy to apply 2-3 coats of stain on weathered tables. Some say it's easier with a cloth than a brush.
"...Application is easiest when you follow the directions by doing the second coat within about 15 minutes of application of the first coat...." Read more
"Good coverage, makes the wood look real nice. Easy to apply." Read more
"Love the Walnut color. Application was easy peasy with a fence stain brush. Would purchase again." Read more
"This was very easy to use. I actually did it whole deck with a paint brush...." Read more
78 customers mention "Effectiveness"64 positive14 negative
Customers like the effectiveness of the stain. They mention it works well on older pressure-treated decking and handles rain with no problem. Some say the cleaner and brightener work great as well.
"...The cleaner and the brightener worked great, plenty of both left over for the future...." Read more
"...Finally I applied two coats of #1Deck stain and the results were great. The deck looked almost new...." Read more
"Great product. Goes on even. Cleans up with soap and water. First application lasted 3 years. Very pleased" Read more
"Worked well and love the color, make sure to shake it up before using it" Read more
70 customers mention "Stain quality"54 positive16 negative
Customers like the quality of the stain. They mention it's easy to use, cleans up after, and washes well. Some say the semi-transparent stain looks great and the boards appear to be both stained and sealed.
"...The deck looked almost new. The stain went on easily with a 10-inch brush attached to a broom handle. The coat was even with no overlapping streaks...." Read more
"...Between you and me, the Semi-Transparent Stain looked great (grin). Best of Luck" Read more
"Great product. Goes on even. Cleans up with soap and water. First application lasted 3 years. Very pleased" Read more
"...It was super easy to apply, and really easy to clean the tools after with just water and a little Dr. Bronner's soap...." Read more
21 customers mention "Coverage"21 positive0 negative
Customers like the coverage of the product. They mention it looks good, covers well, and spreads easily.
"...It covers more easily and dries better...." Read more
"Good coverage, makes the wood look real nice. Easy to apply." Read more
"Went on easily, good coverage. Will have to wait to report durability until next year." Read more
"...I applied liberally and got too lazy to apply a second coat. Coverage was excellent." Read more
27 customers mention "Water based"17 positive10 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the water-based stain. Some mention it's easy to clean up, repels water, and bubbles on top. Others say it's watery, has absolutely no water resistance, and runs terribly.
"...Defy, etc I chose this one due to the price, reviews, and water based to avoid mold/mildew...." Read more
"...my steps with a waterbased, outdoor paint and it peeled, held moisture under and was a wasted investment of money and time...." Read more
"...It covered far more area than I expected.It soaked in, definitely a stain, not a paint.The color held up over the winter...." Read more
"...Two days later water beads up beautifully. I highly recommend this stain." Read more
18 customers mention "Value for money"12 positive6 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the stain. Some mention it's easy to apply and dries fast, while others say it's very expensive and thin.
"...Chose this Stain for the low price. Used a 3 inch paint brush to stain entire deck...." Read more
"...my deck is going to look next year after a winter using this very expensive product, I thought it was gonna be much darker than it is because they..." Read more
"...Price was actually a little cheaper than anything highly rated at the big box stores locally and the 2.5 gallon contains seemed perfect – not having..." Read more
"...I'm guessing you need to reapply every year but I'll wait and see. Good value." Read more
17 customers mention "Durability"5 positive12 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the stain. They mention it peels off after one season, starts to chip off in the traffic areas, and doesn't hold up to Midwest winters.
"...Unfortunately, some of my floorboards are now splitting and cracking, which means that now I have to do quite a bit of repair work before cleaning..." Read more
"...Update! Holy cow it looks terrible. Everything is peeling off after one season. Let me tell you I did everything as directed...." Read more
"...Very easy to brush on and so far seems to hold. I'm guessing you need to reapply every year but I'll wait and see. Good value." Read more
"applies easily, cleans up easily. It does not last 2 yrs - I must reapply every year; gets abundant sun exposure in SE VA" Read more
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Following directions on timeline for application of subsequent coats. Brushes on easily. I used two coats to get a rich walnut tone with a matte finish. I let it fully dry overnight before installing arbor
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Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
I purchased all three steps products to refinish the deck on the house we just purchased. It is 30' x 30', so I ordered 5 gallons of the stain. The cleaner and the brightener worked great, plenty of both left over for the future. The stain ended up just barely enough to cover, mainly because about 1/3 of the deck is protected from the weather by an overhanging roofline and required much less stain to cover. Some of the most worn sections really soaked up the stain/waterproofer, so depending on your situation you will need to adjust how much stain to order. It says 100 to 150 square feet per gallon for two coats. If your deck has a lot of wear, calculate about 75 square feet per gallon. It also says the finish is flat, but I found that it has some sheen to it, especially over the less weathered sections. Application is easiest when you follow the directions by doing the second coat within about 15 minutes of application of the first coat. It covers more easily and dries better. Used dark walnut color due the deck being previously stained and the darker color made the whole deck more uniform in color while leaving the woodgrain to show through the stain. Don't know how this will stand up to northern Alabama weather, but I am happy with it so far. The only downside was the Amazon shipping. It shipped via USPS, and I was notified by the post office that they could not deliver as the packaging was damaged and there was a lot of leakage, making a mess of their truck and building. Reorder was easy through Amazon, although I had to speak with a person as the online return/reorder page directed me to return the original order. Since it was damaged and leaking, I asked how I was expected to ship it back. The Amazon customer service guy over-rode those directions and made sure I didn't have to ship the damaged stuff back. When I got the new order, I understood how it could have been damaged and leaking. The box that the 2.5 gallon jug came in from the manufacturer was well labeled and had arrows directing to keep the box vertical. But when the two jugs came in Amazon packaging, they didn't bother to pack them upright and had no notice on the outside of the box that it was to be shipped vertically and also no notice that it was liquid. Plus, the box that the two jugs of stain came in was larger than the two boxes and no packing was included to keep it from sliding around which also contributed to the original order being damaged. Since I eventually got everything I ordered undamaged, I didn't take any stars off my review.
29 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2024
This is a great product. A great color. I just put up a privacy fence which was pressure treated, but needed stained and sealed for the upcoming winter. This looks good, but I ran out. Two gallons cover five eight feet length fence panels and I have nine panels, so I obviously need more. It is runny and I advise wearing a mask while applying because it can be irratating to the lungs. Other than that, people kept walking by and giving me a thumbs up.
3 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
Good coverage, makes the wood look real nice. Easy to apply.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2024
Two years ago I painted my steps with a waterbased, outdoor paint and it peeled, held moisture under and was a wasted investment of money and time. My neighbors painted their steps with a stain/sealer even though they did not remove ALL of the paint on their steps. They still look fine enough. We live in an HOA that did not tell us NOT to paint but to use stain/sealer. . . whatever . . . I had to put a tarp over my steps to let them dry as there were rain clouds in the sky. (It did not rain and the steps dried). Label says they will dry within two hours at 65 degrees F, with humidity over 50... Temp was 59 degrees. . . I gave it a few days and the steps dried. I did not wash the brush well, only rinsing it. Now it has hardened streaks of stain/sealer in it that will not rub or peel out. However, when I bather the sealer on my fingertips washed away easily. I purchased WALNUT color. Pretty.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
Love the Walnut color. Application was easy peasy with a fence stain brush. Would purchase again.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Color!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
Love the Walnut color. Application was easy peasy with a fence stain brush. Would purchase again.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
I had a 31 year old deck that was weathered, stained and deteriorating. When COVID hit I decided to see what I could do to recondition it. I spent a lot of time pulling up deck boards and sanding them, but the top side was pretty bad. Instead I pulled up all the boards and reversed them, using the underside on top.
I power washed, sanded and fixed the rotted places with wood filler. Finally I applied two coats of #1Deck stain and the results were great. The deck looked almost new. The stain went on easily with a 10-inch brush attached to a broom handle. The coat was even with no overlapping streaks. I'm really impressed with how well this stain was able to revitalize my very old deck.
It is now 2 years later and the deck still looks great, though I think I'll be cleaning it in the fall and apply at least one more coat of stain. I highly recommend #1Deck stain and will be ordering more.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stain for old, weathered decks.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
I had a 31 year old deck that was weathered, stained and deteriorating. When COVID hit I decided to see what I could do to recondition it. I spent a lot of time pulling up deck boards and sanding them, but the top side was pretty bad. Instead I pulled up all the boards and reversed them, using the underside on top.
I power washed, sanded and fixed the rotted places with wood filler. Finally I applied two coats of #1Deck stain and the results were great. The deck looked almost new. The stain went on easily with a 10-inch brush attached to a broom handle. The coat was even with no overlapping streaks. I'm really impressed with how well this stain was able to revitalize my very old deck.
It is now 2 years later and the deck still looks great, though I think I'll be cleaning it in the fall and apply at least one more coat of stain. I highly recommend #1Deck stain and will be ordering more.
16 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
This was very easy to use. I actually did it whole deck with a paint brush. The color is rich and dark, but not so dark that you can't see the grain of the wood. We are very pleased with it and will be purchasing more to stain our privacy fence.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice stain!
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
This was very easy to use. I actually did it whole deck with a paint brush. The color is rich and dark, but not so dark that you can't see the grain of the wood. We are very pleased with it and will be purchasing more to stain our privacy fence.
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13 people found this helpful
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1.0 out of 5 stars Ce produit n'est pas de qualité espéré
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2022
La qualité de ce produit n'est pas de qualité espéré