The best wood stain in our ratings currently earns an Overall Score of 82 out of 100. The worst earns an abysmal score of 4 ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck Exterior Waterborne Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports.

Oil-based stains are ideal for wood projects that require a deep, highly saturated pigment. They penetrate deep into the wood to create a semi-transparent or opaque finish that lasts a long time.

you should know that the bigger differences are actually between the different types of stains (like solid wood, semi-transparent, and clear), not the companies that make them. By Paul Hope ...