Wood stain Ratings Enhance the beauty of decks, fences, and outdoor furniture with the best wood stain. A quality wood stain adds a premium finish that lasts for years.

The best wood stain in our ratings currently earns ... (You can check features and specs in our ratings charts.) If you have a covered deck or if your deck is in a shady spot, look for a stain ...

Deck stain is a penetrating wood treatment. Available in options from clear to heavily tinted and costing between $50 to $100 ...

One year of testing tells you how a stain will do after a year on your deck or about three years of weathering on vertical surfaces (siding or fences), as you’ll see in our wood stain ratings.