Customer Reviews for BEHR PREMIUM 1 gal. #ST-117 Russet Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer
- Recommended for prepared new to moderately weathered wood
- Semi-transparent stain shows the beauty of the wood grain
- Durable water repellent finish protects exterior wood surfaces
Customer Reviews
May 7, 2024
Its all about the prep! Make and take your time
It's been almost a month & we are very pleased with the coverage and the protection we see after a rain. Was a little tacky afterwards, but waiting a few more days and a little light was got rid of the tackiness. Prep was 80% of the work... Afterwards, the stain applied smoothly and effectively, making a nice even finish. Used a 3/8 nap to apply and 1 hour dry time between the two coats. Again, plan for the prep, it's worth it. Pray before, take your time & have fun.
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May 4, 2024
Covered an old weathered fence nicely
I was pleasantly surprised when one solid coat of this russet stain completely transformed my aging cedar fence and neighbor's gate. We'll see how well it lasts from May '24.
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Apr 25, 2024
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Apr 24, 2024
Terrible! The worst product I've ever used! It peels in 2 months or if anything touches it that's harder than a sneaker. You have to keep buying it and reapplying because it looks like crap all the time. I wish I had never put it on my deck. It's impossible to get it into cracks of the wood when you spread it, and it turns white if the humidity is too high and the temperature drops overnight even though it's within the temperature range. You have to stay off of it for 2 days for it to cure, and it shows every footprint, even if your shoes are clean. I wish I had never put it on my deck. If I weren't moving, I would replace the deck boards so that I could use something else!
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Response from BehrApr 26, 2024
Hi, Doityourselfer486; thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the stain is easily peeling and you had difficulty when applying. I can understand your disappointment since the stain isn't performing as expected. 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
Apr 18, 2024
Yep. It's not "Redwood" It's ORANGE.
I wish I had read the reviews before purchase. I wanted a redwood color. The sample shows redwood. The can shows redwood. But the paint is NOT redwood. It's "orangewood". Like everyone else, after opening I went ahead and used it, thinking it was an optical illusion. Nope. It looks the same on the fence as it does on the can. I have a picture here of the old weathered fence that was stained redwood 10 years ago, next to the new fence painted with Redwood 330.
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Response from BehrApr 22, 2024
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color did not turn out as expected. I can understand your disappointment. You have the option of coating over it with another color. We appreciate you sharing your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance. Our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Giovanna
Apr 15, 2024
Very Orange
My deck wood was prepared properly…power washed and had not been previously stained with any other color. The stain was easy to apply, but the result looks like I painted my deck bright orange. The color is nothing like what was shown on the store displays or in the pamphlet or the picture on the can. The only thing I can think of to do is find a stain with much more brown pigment in it to cover up the orange, but I don’t see that color option made by Behr. I did not plan for the expense or time to do this job twice. It’s extra disappointing because I have always used Behr paints and stains. They should not be advertising that this stain is a light tan when it is VERY orange.
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Response from BehrApr 16, 2024
Hi Quinn, thank you for your review. I'm terribly sorry to hear your color doesn't look as expected. That is not the experience we want for our customers, especially compared to the previous positive results with our products. Our Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Stain & Sealer is influenced by the original tone and color of the wood, which can impact the finish. To fix the issue without removing the stain, I recommend coating the deck with our Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer. It will provide an opaque finish in the color of your choice. Alternatively, you can remove the stain by stripping or sanding. Then, wash the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner before restaining with your desired color once dry. I recommend checking out the color Padre Brown ST-105. You can apply the stain on a small inconspicuous area to test the color before proceeding. Nonetheless, your 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. We look forward to hearing from you! -Lina
Apr 8, 2024
Color not what we thought
Disappointed how the color turned out on our new deck. It’s a bit too orange-ish for us. While we like UT, not a fan of the Cedar Naturaltone color.
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Apr 6, 2024
Terrible color
This is a rust-colored paint. The finished color looks very very different than the outside of the can, as you can see from the photo. It in no way resembles actual wood. Very unhappy with how it turned out.
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Response from BehrApr 8, 2024
Hi Michelle, thanks for your review. I'm sorry to hear you weren't happy with the finish of our Premium Solid Color Stain & Sealer. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can learn more about your project and assist. We look forward to hearing from you! -Christina
Apr 4, 2024
Will see in a year ask me n a year and I'll tell if works
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Mar 27, 2024
Behr Premium Waterproofing Stain & Sealer
Highly Recommend. Stained deck in November 2021. Still looks good March 2024. Initially it appeared very orange. Weathering subdued orange to red-brown hue over a few months. Deck is large Southwest facing exposed to sun, rain and wind tunnel through property. This is best stain I have ever used. Previously I stained deck annually. With this stain looks like its going to be every 3 years because I wont re-stain again until Fall 2024. It took longer to cure than label indicated. I let it cure for two days before using and I followed all the prep guidelines. Inconvenient but worth the hassle.The deck is 20 years old and I got tired of doing this maintenance every single year, so thanks Behr Premium. You made my life a lot easier.
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Mar 20, 2024
Worst stain ever…
Worst stain ever didn’t even last a summer.. bought two big cans and it was a waste of money..
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Response from BehrMar 22, 2024
Hi Katie, thanks for your review. I'm sorry to hear our Premium Solid Color Stain & Sealer didn't last as long as you expected. Please feel free to reach out to us directly so we can get a better understanding of your issue and provide a solution. We'd love the opportunity to help get your project back on track! -Christina
Mar 18, 2024
Didn’t last a year
Cleaned and prepped deck as directed. Didn’t even last through one winter before starting to peel.
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Response from BehrMar 20, 2024
Hi Toni, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear the stain did not last up to one winter. I can understand your disappointment since the paint isn't performing as expected. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we want to help. To fix this, I recommend removing the loose coating, sand the edges smooth, clean with our All-One-Wood Cleaner No. 063 (which helps with adhesion), and touch up. When dry, apply a very thin coat of stain over the entire surface for uniformity. Please feel free to reach out to us directly for further assistance. Our customer care team is ready to help! -Alex
Mar 14, 2024
Behr sucks since it’s Home Depot now
Yes we have a dog but the dog is never up on the railing. The wood was new, one year cured, cleaned and dry. Spend $800 on crappy paint the Handymam said was the best and only thing he ever uses. Well that has changed. However my deck was new and looks crappy thanks to Behr. Tried to communicate with smarty pants in the paint department but he was a smarty pants old man who treated me like a dumb female. He immediately told me I did something wrong before asking any questions. Rude!!
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Response from BehrMar 18, 2024
Hi there, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear about your experience when using the Premium Solid Color Wood Stain. Please know our goal is to provide a solution to all our customers to help them fix their issues. With that said, we always encourage our customers to reach out to us directly for one-on-one service and to further help with their projects. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance. Our customer care team is happy to help you! - Randy
Mar 14, 2024
Nice color. After painting, it surprised me at first at how orange the color looks but after about a month, it actually doesn't look too bad. Still a little too much on the orange spectrum for me, but depending on what look your going for, it does the job. Make sure to put 2-3 coats for outdoor use.
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Nov 29, 2023
Excellent product used on new/old wood decking under low temps (40-45 degrees) with very good results. Application is smooth. Easy water/soap cleanup.
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Nov 15, 2023
This product worked really well on my deck. It had been stained three years ago and this covered everything really well. It looks great!!
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Oct 30, 2023
Great paint and coverage BUT the Redwood should just be called Red because it’s nothing like on the tin or leaflet swatches. There is just no brown in it at all. I almost feel like it has been mislabelled, it's so orange/red!
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Oct 24, 2023
Color is way off
Disappointed in the color. It is not a natural cedar color. Color is very orange and continues to turn more orange during the curing process. Unless you want your deck resembling an Oompa Loompa, I would steer away from this color. The product does its job of protecting.
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Response from BehrOct 25, 2023
Hi Katie, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear the color didn't turn out as expected. That is not the experience we want for our customers, and I can understand your disappointment. Semi-Transparent stains are influenced by the original color and tone of the wood surface, which can impact the color. In this case, it may be best to remove the stain by stripping or sanding before recoating with a new color that will provide your desired look. Alternatively, to fix the issue without removing the stain, you can coat over it with a Solid Stain. That will provide an opaque finish in the color you select. Nonetheless, your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Lina
Oct 18, 2023
Beautiful tone and seems durable
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Oct 11, 2023
Worked Very Well
Powerwashed and bleached old cedar fence which removed 99% of old worn out stain to bare wood. I also rotary sanded with 150 grit. I had about 120 sq feet. I had to brush it on and took about 1.5 to 1.75 hours per 60 sq ft because wood was rough and had normal wood imperfections for the first coat. Second application was about 1 hour each 60 sq ft. Went on like butter on bread. I only used about 80% of the stain for two coats. I'll see how it holds up using Behr Premium. Old stain was Behr.
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Oct 10, 2023
Great solid stain (paint). I used it to restain/paint the kid's playset and it worked great at that. I did only one heavy coat which was enough to bring the playset back to life and cover the weathered cedar it is made of. This paint is durable as well.
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Oct 7, 2023
Color not as advertised.
The color is way off. Very ORANGE with a MUSTARD tone. Beyond disappointed and I want my $50 back.
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Response from BehrOct 9, 2023
Hi Petina75, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color of the stain was very orange with a mustard tone. I can understand your disappointment with the time and money 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
Oct 4, 2023
Beautiful color and you can't beat the lifespan being rated at a 10-year. It's probably some of the best stain on the market in comparison to the others offered.
Only time will tell how it holds up, I just installed this 3 days ago.
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Sep 27, 2023
Color
My fence is six years old and I had used Behr clear twice over the years which brought out the wood tones. This year I went with a semi transparent cedar tone. Horrible. Hopefully nature will bring back the more natural wood tones in about 3 years. Either use clear without color for natural wood tones or solid which covers all the natural wood tones but I will never use semi transparent ever again. Horrible! Plus it looks orange not cedar color in my opinion.
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Response from BehrSep 29, 2023
Hi there, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color of the stain on your fence didn't come out as expected. I can understand your disappointment, especially with the time and expense that goes into a project like this. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald
Sep 20, 2023
Am hooked on Behr but last time we used another brand on our deck because my husband's friend recommended it but here we are, less than 2 years later, repainting. Is thinner than regular Behr paint but covered beautifully and easily and looks great.
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Sep 6, 2023
Covered well and looks great!
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Sep 5, 2023
Extremely Disappointed
Regret buying this because there's nothing "natural" looking about it. Applied 2 coats to sanded deck boards, and it is a deep, almost neon orange color. Will now have to redo this project, and will have a hard time trusting other Behr stain color samples.
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Response from BehrSep 7, 2023
Hi Paul, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the Cedar Naturaltone color of the Semi-Transparent Wood Stain did not turn out as expected. I can understand your disappointment. You have the option of using a Solid Color over the Semi-Transparent Stain in a new color. However, this won't show any of the wood grain. You can also remove the stain, clean the surface with the All-In-One Wood Cleaner, and apply another two coats in different color. We appreciate your feedback and would like a chance to help. Please reach out to us directly; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Giovanna
Sep 4, 2023
Not bad but more orange than expected
As many reviews have said, the color (Cedar Naturaltone semi-transparent) had more of an orange tone than expected. I used it on our cedar patio furniture after sanding it down with 80 grit to remove the year of weathering. It went on pretty easily with a roller, touched up the edges and hard to reach area with a brush. I did not apply a second coat since it was already darker than I expected - hiding some of the grain and knots. Overall, I’ll use the product again but swap colors.
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Aug 30, 2023
Dried very uneven. Some places dark, other areas light. Especially in areas where you had to cut in using a brush. We used foam applicator, foam roller, regular roller, brush, and foam brush nothing worked. I had used this product several years ago, and it worked very well. Needless to say I am very disappointed.
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Response from BehrSep 4, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear about the uneven finish. This is not typical, and I can understand your disappointment. You can apply another coat to even out the finish, but keep in mind that this will make the finish more opaque. We appreciate your feedback, and if you need further assistance, please reach out to us directly. Our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Giovanna
Aug 20, 2023
Did not last through one winter
This is supposed to protect decks for 6 years. It didn’t even last one winter and the sealer/stain started peeling off! I applied the sealer in the summer of 2022 to make sure it will dry properly. See photos.
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Response from BehrAug 22, 2023
Hello, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear the stain you applied last summer is peeling. That is not typical, and I can understand your frustration. Our Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Stain & Sealer should provide a 6-year lifespan for horizontal surfaces and 8 years for vertical. To fix the issue, I recommend removing the loose coating and cleaning the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner to promote adhesion. Once dry, touch up the spots and apply a thin coat if needed for uniformity. If the peeling is widespread, it's best to remove the stain by sanding or stripping before using our cleaner and recoating the surface following the recommended spread rate. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Lina
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