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1 gal. #SC-533 Cedar Naturaltone Solid Color Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer

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  • Waterproofing wood stain and sealer resists rain after 4 hours
  • Ideal sealer and stain for decks and fences
  • Lasts up to 10 years on decks and 25 years on fences and siding
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About This Product

The BEHR Premium 1 gal. Cedar Naturaltone Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer resists the growth of mildew. This is to maintain a pristine appearance. This stain protects your exterior wood surfaces from harsh weather conditions.

Highlights

  • Mildew resistant finish
  • Penetrating advanced 100% acrylic
  • Self priming
  • For decks, fences, and siding
  • Resists the growth of mildew to maintain a pristine appearance
  • Resists UV damage to maintain a like-new appearance
  • Can be applied in temperatures as low as 40°F
  • Formulated for use with a brush, roller or sprayer for easy application
  • Coverage area: 1st coat 200-400 sq. ft., 2nd coat 400-800 sq. ft.; avoid applying stain too heavily two thin coats recommended
  • Resists rain after 4 hours
  • Easy clean-up with soap and water
  • Actual paint colors may vary from on-screen and printer representations
  • Online Price includes a PaintCare fee in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, IL, MD, ME, MN, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA
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Product Information

Internet # 202263942

Model # 5053301

Store SKU # 400490

Specifications

Dimensions

Container Size

1 Gallon

Coverage Area (sq. ft.)

400 sq ft

Details

Application

Wood Deck Stain & Sealer

Application Method

Brush, Paint Sprayer, Roller

Base Material

Acrylic

Color Family

Orange / Peach

Color/Finish

Cedar Naturaltone

Dry to Touch (min.)

120 min

Interior/Exterior

Exterior

Maximum Optimal Temperature (F)

90

Minimum Optimal Temperature (F)

35

Number per Package

1

Paint/Stain Clean Up

Soap & Water

Paint/Stain Features

Low Temperature, Waterproof

Protection Type

Mildew Resistant, UV/Fade Resistant

Recommended Number of Coats

2

Returnable

Non-Returnable

Stain & Sealer In One

Yes

Substrate Condition

Pressure Treated Wood, Unfinished Wood

Substrate/Surface Material Use

Wood

Surface Location

Deck, Furniture, Patio

Textured/Smooth

Smooth

Time before recoating (hours)

2

Transparency

Solid

Vertical/Horizontal

Vertical / Horizontal

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

Limited Warranty

Questions & Answers

How long do you have to wait between applications?
ByNov 7, 2026
1 Answer | 
Answer This Question

Hi Greg, thank you for your question. We recommend giving the Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer at least 1 hour to dry before recoating. Have a great day! -Adelina

By|Nov 9, 2026


    Hi, I applied two coats of the Cordovan brown solid stain and I waited about 4 to 5 hours before walking on it, but our patio is surrounded by dirt and every time I walk on it It’s leaving footprints Did I not wait long enough for it to cure?
    ByNov 5, 2026
    1 Answer | 
    Answer This Question

    Hi Stephen, thank you for your question. As it turns out, the Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer needs at least 24-48 hours to dry before it can withstand light foot traffic. I recommend letting it dry for at least 72 hours before cleaning the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner to remove the dirt and footprints. Have a great day! -Adelina

    By|Nov 5, 2026


      Can this product be applied over oil base satin
      ByOct 30, 2026
      1 Answer | 
      Answer This Question

      Hi Bill, thanks for reaching out. We don't recommend applying this stain over an oil-based stain. Instead, it's best to remove the previous stain first. Good luck with your project! -Christina

      By|Nov 2, 2026


        Graco spray tip size for application?
        ByOct 30, 2026
        1 Answer | 
        Answer This Question

        Hi Allan, thank you for your question. Our Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish can be sprayed using an airless sprayer with a .015"-.019" tip and 60 mesh. Spray at packaged consistency. Have a great day! -Giovanna

        By|Oct 30, 2026


          Can I apply second coat after more than a week?
          ByOct 25, 2026
          1 Answer | 
          Answer This Question

          Hi Dave, thank you for your question. A second coat of Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer can be applied after more than 1 week has passed, as long as the surface is clean and dry. It may be best to use the All-In-One Wood Cleaner to ensure that there is nothing on the surface that will impact the adhesion and performance of the second coat. -Adelina

          By|Oct 26, 2026


            behr semi transparent cedar deck stain does it have red undertones because our HOA says no red under tones?
            ByOct 19, 2026
            1 Answer | 
            Answer This Question

            Hi Angi, thank you for your question. Cedar Naturaltone (ST-533) is a warm toned color. As semi-transparent finishes are influenced by the original color and tone of the surface, it may be best to try out one of the 8 Oz samples on a small inconspicuous area to test the color. Feel free to reach out to us directly if you need any other assistance with your color. -Adelina

            By|Nov 7, 2026

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              Our deck was stained with his several years ago and now it needs to be restained. Does it need to be completely stripped down to bare wood?
              ByOct 17, 2026
              2 Answers | 
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              Pressure wash it with some good detergent from Home Depot for outdoor washing, then rinse it off real good. Wire brush and sand any loose pieces of paint away and you’re good to go forget about that cleaner they use it’s just gonna cost 73 yr old homeowne

              By|Oct 31, 2026

                Hi LandJ, thank you for your question. The Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer doesn't need to be stripped off. Instead, we recommend making sure that the surface is in good sound condition before removing any loose coating. Then, clean the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner to promote adhesion before recoating the wood. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any other questions. -Adelina

                By|Oct 20, 2026


                  Can this product be used on dek deck
                  ByOct 16, 2026
                  1 Answer | 
                  Answer This Question

                  Hi Steve, thank you for your question. Your project is important to us, and we'd like to learn more about it to ensure we provide the correct information. Please reach out to us directly, and our customer care team is happy to assist you! -Angie

                  By|Oct 16, 2026


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                    Customer Reviews

                    4.3 out of 5

                    • 4.3 out of 11,910 reviews
                    • 74% recommend this product
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                    Don’t be fooled with the “ good” comments!
                    Be sure, unlike I did, that you also read the 1* comments! If I had, I would not have bought this product! First it says you can use this stain over “ lightly weathered previous stain”. Indicating that if it’s not too bad, this can go right over it. I did power wash my stairs first and let it dry out first and let it dry for a week. I had excellent professional painters put this on, the fail wasn’t their fault, it was the product. NO! It looks awful and uneven on top of lightly weathered previous stain, looks all patchy. But not even the worst part. 5 days now and these stairs still feel tacky. I don’t even want to walk on it or especially I don’t want my dog running down these stairs as I don’t want stain on her claws or for her to gouge the stain! I typed in “ tacky “ In the review questions and many people were saying the same thing, that it doesn’t want to seem to dry hard and stop being tacky. Behr answers all the questions and their pat answer to this is wash it all down with soap and water to try to eliminate some of the tackiness or “ give it more time to dry and weather”. Weather? How long will that take? I’m supposed to be able to stain it and have it totally dry in at least a few days in my mind! The other answer they like to give is to and it all down and start again “ because they want their customers to be happy”. Really? I just paid $60 for stain and $600 for professionals to paint it on twice and now I’m going to sand it off and buy more and start again? Ugh, NO. And at what cost? Can you imagine sanding these stairs? No, the product should have performed well. Do yourself a favor and read the bad reviews FIRST!
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                    Response from BehrOct 29, 2026
                    Hi Tina1951, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear the stain looks blotchy, and it is still tacky after 5 days. I can understand your disappointment with the time and expense that goes into a project like this. Customer satisfaction is very important, and our Customer Care team is on standby and ready to help. Please contact us directly so we can further assist you with a resolution. We look forward to hearing from you. -Ronald Behr
                      Color not as described
                      Not near as dark and not near as transparent as described. More orange colored than brown and almost looks like we painted the wood instead of stained it. Disappointed overall.
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                      Response from BehrOct 26, 2026
                      Hi Tripp, thanks for your review. I’m incredibly sorry to hear that the color of our coating doesn’t appear as expected, and I can understand your disappointment. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can learn more about your project and assist you. We look forward to hearing from you! -Angie Behr
                        Thought this should add a little more life to my trailer just put new treated deck on it. Stain went on real smooth and nice. This is two coats on it. Gonna do the same with my car trailer as soon as I redo the deck on it.
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                        It’s a paint, not a stain—but it’s gorgeous
                        This is more of a paint than a stain. It is not staining the wood, it’s covering it. I applied it to my covered deck 1.5 years ago, it gets used daily by two adults and one 30-lb dog. Nothing that would be considered excessive wear and tear—we sit on the porch sofa, walk to and from the grill 3-5 times a week, and there is a table and chairs that sit on an outdoor rug. There is not a lot of scraping, pressure washing, weather elements, or other abuse going on here. The product has chipped off in several places and so far we have done 2 rounds of spot touch up. So it’s not a maintenance-free, long lasting solution like normal stain. That said, it’s gorgeous. We love the color and the process of applying the actual “solid stain” product was extremely easy—just like applying other Behr paints. The prep process was, as other customers have mentioned, tedious and time consuming. We used the stripping product to strip the old stain, then the cleaning product, and let it dry for several days. All in all, I would say given the prep the product recommends, for the end result, you’re better off painting your deck.
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                          I Love the Results
                          I bought this a few months ago and worked on my deck ever since. Due to heat and weather, I had a lot of breaks in between. I was hesitate at first because this is the first time I have used the solid stain and I thought the color was too orange. ( I always used Behr semi-tranparent before.) But since my deck is 30 years old, I was told I should use solid. Well, after alot of hard work, since I have 300 spindles and lots of lattice work, I finally finished and I really like the results. I hope it lasts 10 years.
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                            • Recommended
                            We have a five year old cedar wood garage. It was completely grunged out by wet windy Winter weathers. We did some pressure washing and then applied BEHR PREMIUM #ST-533. The garage is 20 by 20. And now it looks b rand new.
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                            Beware of Cedar Colar
                            This review is for Behr #SC-533 Cedar Naturaltone Solid Color Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer - specifically Cedar Naturaltone color. We applied this over a previously stained clean dry cedar wood deck surface. After the stained surface dried, the product had dried to a bright pumpkin orange. The color was not close to the advertised tome.
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                            Response from BehrSep 25, 2026
                            Hi Jg, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color did not turn out as expected. I can understand your disappointment. Please reach out to us directly so that we can gather more details about your project and find the best way to help. Our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Giovanna Behr
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                              This product is good quality. However, if you are using a pray gun, please dilute with water. It is so thick that it clogs the gun. Also you will double your quantity.
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                              Ideal for exterior wood surfaces, this mildew-resistant stain offers UV protection and waterproofing for long-lasting beauty.
                              Ideal for decks, siding, and fences, this stain offers waterproofing and UV protection for up to 25 years.
                              Ideal for decks, fences, and siding, this stain offers 100% acrylic formula, waterproofing, and UV protection for up to 25 years.
                              Ideal for decks, siding, and fences, this stain offers 10-year waterproof protection and UV resistance.

                              UV Protection

                              Waterproofing

                              Mildew Resistance

                              Drying Time

                              2 hours
                              1-2 hours to recoat, 72 hours for full cure
                              2 hours
                              1-2 hours recoat, 72 hours full cure

                              Coverage Area

                              200-400 sq. ft. first coat, 400-800 sq. ft. second coat
                              200-400 sq. ft. first coat, 400-800 sq. ft. second coat
                              400 sq ft/gallon
                              200-400 sq. ft. first coat, 400-800 sq. ft. second coat