Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Thompson's WaterSeal Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab ...

Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend three years testing each stain we rate. The type of stain you choose (solid, ...

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. (Solid stain covers ...