Decks are a wonderful place to relax, but keeping them looking good is a real challenge. Consumer Reports is running long-term tests on more than 30 deck stains to see how well they hold up. The ...

The best wood stains aren't always the costliest. Here are test results from leading brands including Behr, Cabot, Olympic, and Valspar.

Has your deck seen better days? Consumer Reports has you covered. It just tested 29 deck stains. To find out which stains last the longest, testers apply them to wood panels. The panelsare left on ...

There are a lot of mistakes you want to avoid when designing your deck, and choosing the wrong wood stain is one of the biggest. When comparing wood stains for your deck, the decision usually comes ...

It takes work to keep decks looking great, and this is the time of year many people take on the challenge of re-staining. The project can drastically improve both appearance and lifespan, but ...

The Flood TWF-SEMI Semi-Transparent Wood Stain is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood Stain models like the TWF-SEMI Semi-Transparent Wood Stain are rated ...

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, ...