Best Deck Stains Updated May 2025
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Best Deck Stains
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Best Deck Stain
Premium Pick

9.9

1

9.9

Ready Seal 512 5-Gallon Pail Natural Cedar Exterior Stain and Sealer for Wood
Color
Ease of application
Product quality
Stain quality
Water resistance
Value for money
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Picked by 1582 people this week!
Picked by 1582 people this week!
Picked by 1582 people this week!
Best Deck Stain
Premium Pick

9.9

1
Ready Seal 512 5-Gallon Pail Natural Cedar Exterior Stain and Sealer for Wood
Color
Ease of application
Product quality
Stain quality
Water resistance
Value for money
Picked by 1582 people this week!
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Best Value

9.5

2

9.5

Bates Deck Stain Brush - 7.5-Inch, Wood Stain Applicator
Bristles
Staining ability
Quality
Brush functionality
Ease of use
Ease of cleaning
Best Value

9.5

2
Bates Deck Stain Brush - 7.5-Inch, Wood Stain Applicator
Bristles
Staining ability
Quality
Brush functionality
Ease of use
Ease of cleaning

9.1

3

9.1

Seal-Once Marine Premium Wood Sealer - Waterproof Sealant - Wood Stain and Sealer in One - 1 Gallon & Clear
Works well
Color
Water repellent
Ease of application
Sealability
Stain removal

9.1

3
Seal-Once Marine Premium Wood Sealer - Waterproof Sealant - Wood Stain and Sealer in One - 1 Gallon & Clear
Works well
Color
Water repellent
Ease of application
Sealability
Stain removal

9.0

4

9.0

Ready Seal Stain & Sealer for Wood, Outdoor Deck and Fence - All-in-One Exterior Wood Stain and Waterproofing Sealant – Easy to...
Color quality
Stain quality
Ease of application
Effectiveness
Protection
Speed

9.0

4
Ready Seal Stain & Sealer for Wood, Outdoor Deck and Fence - All-in-One Exterior Wood Stain and Waterproofing Sealant – Easy to...
Color quality
Stain quality
Ease of application
Effectiveness
Protection
Speed

8.9

5

8.9

Seal-Once Marine Premium Wood Sealer - Waterproof Sealant - Wood Stain and Sealer in One - 1 Gallon & Bronze Cedar
Works well
Color
Water repellent
Ease of application
Sealability
Stain removal

8.9

5
Seal-Once Marine Premium Wood Sealer - Waterproof Sealant - Wood Stain and Sealer in One - 1 Gallon & Bronze Cedar
Works well
Color
Water repellent
Ease of application
Sealability
Stain removal

8.7

6

8.7

Ready Seal 505 Exterior Stain and Sealer for Wood, 5-Gallon, Light Oak
Color
Ease of application
Product quality
Stain quality
Water resistance
Value for money

8.7

6
Ready Seal 505 Exterior Stain and Sealer for Wood, 5-Gallon, Light Oak
Color
Ease of application
Product quality
Stain quality
Water resistance
Value for money
Popular

8.6

7

8.6

30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner 2 Pack with Hose End Sprayer - Cleans Stains from Algae, Mold and Mildew on Vinyl Siding, Deck, Pati...
Functionality
Cleaning power
Ease of use
Speed
Mold removal
Popular

8.6

7
30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner 2 Pack with Hose End Sprayer - Cleans Stains from Algae, Mold and Mildew on Vinyl Siding, Deck, Pati...
Functionality
Cleaning power
Ease of use
Speed
Mold removal

8.4

8

8.4

SaverSystems #1 Deck Premium Semi-Transparent Outdoor Wood Stain and Sealer in One - Water Based Wood Stain for Decks, Fences, ...
Color
Stain quality
Ease of application
Product quality
Water soluble
Value for money

8.4

8
SaverSystems #1 Deck Premium Semi-Transparent Outdoor Wood Stain and Sealer in One - Water Based Wood Stain for Decks, Fences, ...
Color
Stain quality
Ease of application
Product quality
Water soluble
Value for money

8.3

9

8.3

KILZ Waterproofing Wood Stain, Exterior, Semi-Transparent, Cedar, 1 Gallon
Color
Durability
Stain quality
Ease of application
Functionality
Water repellent

8.3

9
KILZ Waterproofing Wood Stain, Exterior, Semi-Transparent, Cedar, 1 Gallon
Color
Durability
Stain quality
Ease of application
Functionality
Water repellent

8.2

10

8.2

Thompson’s WaterSeal Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain and Sealer, Chestnut Brown, 1 Gallon
Functionality
Ease of application
Durability
Coverage
Water resistance
Value for money

8.2

10
Thompson’s WaterSeal Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain and Sealer, Chestnut Brown, 1 Gallon
Functionality
Ease of application
Durability
Coverage
Water resistance
Value for money

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Best Deck Stain
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9.9

1

9.9

Ready Seal 512 5-Gallon Pail Natural Cedar Exterior Stain and Sealer for Wood
Color
Ease of application
Product quality
Stain quality
Water resistance
Value for money
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Picked by 1582 people this week!
Picked by 1582 people this week!
Picked by 1582 people this week!
Best Deck Stain
Premium Pick

9.9

1
Ready Seal 512 5-Gallon Pail Natural Cedar Exterior Stain and Sealer for Wood
Color
Ease of application
Product quality
Stain quality
Water resistance
Value for money
Picked by 1582 people this week!
Read Full Review
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