Customer Reviews for Flood 1 gal. Cedar Tone Transparent CWF-UV Exterior Wood Stain

Wonderful! Applied 2 coats and my deck has never looked better

I used the Clear version on our rough cut cedar beams and posts. This was a new construction, so the beams were not greyed out yet, from UV damage. At first I tried using a large brush, but found that a 6" roller works best. I suggest a thick roller, 3/4" is preferable. It should also be the one that looks like lambs wool, and not the foam type. The rough cut cedar splinters take a toll on the roller. I back brushed all of the surfaces after applying a good wet coat with the roller.

Working to re-stain my deck, I had to use a diamabrush on my right angle grinder to clean up old wood/stain. I then sanded with 80-grit, to be able to apply this product on "fresh" wood. After two coats, it looks pretty good, but doesn't quite feel like what I was expecting, and I fear I may need a third coat...

Before and after...it looks great! It's clear but it still gives it a slight darker color but it's still beautiful 😍!!!

First application was completed in 2008. This application lasted 15 years. Be sure to prep your wood surfaces appropriately. I used a mild cleaning solution of one part bleach and four parts water. Pump sprayed it on and lightly scrubbed with a shop broom. I then power washed my deck and let it dry for at least two weeks. First coat was applied with a roller then back brushed. Same with second coat. I used three 5 gallon buckets. My wood fence is next (probably next year).

Don’t let the few bad reviews with people that likely applied it wrong deter you. Below is process I used: 1st image: after I scrubbed / pressure washed deck. 2nd image: after 1st coat, applied day after. Had hot day so it was fully dry upon application. I did THIN coat with brush, still making sure to back stroke it too & get in every crevice. 3rd image is after 2nd coat, applied day after 1st coat. Relatively thin coat with paint pad. 2 gallon buckets total, including stairs, deck fascia.

Used it on a older fence after pressure washing Came out pretty good.

I found CWF many years and it is simply the best. I will never buy a different brand. It works and lasts.

Sprayed on , back brushed, 2 coats, approx 20 min apart.. covers well on 25 yr old 2x6 pressure treated decking.. cedar color is very nice

I've used this product numerous times on a previous fence and presently on a new fence. Both are shadow board type which makes it a little challenging. I use a skinny 6in roller 3/4 mat for outdoor fence rough surface and decent brushes, not top brand ones because they get beat up from working in and out of the shadow board to fully cover all areas. I throw them away when project is done. I put on at least three coats to form a shell covering on the wood. It lasts longer than 2yrs before you have to seal again. See pics. You can see the difference between 1 and 3 coats. The pic with fence & gate has 3 coats- the other part of fence has 1 coat, still in work.

We had built a new, about 3000 ft deck with retaining wall and "fence" with rope at our sea wall. After it had set a year we new we needed to protect it. I read many reviews and chose this product. Our contractor cleaned the deck properly and was meticulous about using a brush to apply it after testing a sprayer and pads, etc. He did not apply it when it might rain or the sun was shining on it, etc. It took weeks to accommodate the instructions. That was a year ago. The whole thing is peeling this year. It looks awful. We used the clear. Power wash guys are due today. I thought we would be able to skip a year. We can't afford to hire this done yearly. Some areas are completely under a roof by our back door, not in the picture, so it is protected. It is peeling just as bad.

Time will tell how well this stain will hold up. But so far I am happy. The rear fence is shared with a neighbor and is newer than the sides. I pressure washed the sides prior to staining. I chose this one because of the price and was readily available. I used a cheap $2 brush and it applied nicely. The wood soaked it up and looked great afterwards.

Looks amazing! I added before/after photo so you can clearly see what it does to a newly built cedar fence. Makes the grain standout. Very clean look. Now we’ll wait and see regarding performance…

Used it on my 2yr old deck/pergola, made it look brand new again. Went with cedar color with two coats. First coat with roller and brush between boards and then 2nd was with stain pad. Went on smooth.

Deck Saver & Renewed

Looks good and soaks in fast I was able to put 3 coats on in an hour or so

We power washed and stained our 12 year old privacy fence with the Honey Gold transparent stain and it looks new.

It’s going to work for what I got it for. Had no issues at all with it.

It goes on better with a brush, you end up with a better and darker finish. I have a huge fence and will have to go back and do a second coat with a brush. It will serve the purpose. I tried a sprayer and didn’t like the results, I then tried a roller and it didn’t allow the wood to soak up the stain in my 6 months old 6 foot privacy fence. Will take some time with a brush but will be so worth it. I have done a lot of painting in my time with serving in the United States Navy!

Very easy to use with a very nice looking result, I think 3 coats is best.

Smooth, goes on nicely. Great finish

My wood looks fantastic

Great product highly recommend

This sealer is definitely NOT clear and was so disappointing. See my before and after photos. Also it did not seal well......eventually switched to another brand to get true water resistance. I am shocked this gets good reviews? After three coats, it was not water resistant in any way. Awful sealer.

We bought our house a year ago and had beautiful deck walls that had never been finished. Knowing nothing about wood (I now think it is Cedar), I spent hours researching the perfect clear sealer that would keep the natural look. So glad I chose this product. Yes it darkened the wood. It looks wet and refreshed but still natural and I love it.

I built a gazebo this year, and had to seal the decking, and fascia. I put 2 coats on everything I wanted. It covered well, and made things look better. This should keep the wood from drying to much, and splintering.

Used 30 years ago. Figured now it would not be the same but to my surprise it looks the same. great product

I did one coat wet on wet (first with roller second with brush) and then a few days later I hit it again because I didn't think it was dark enough. Because my wood was pressure washed thoroughly and it's never been stained before I wasn't worried about putting another coat on it after the stain was completely dry. Only thing I would say is watch out for the sales. I found this for $97.99 on a Tuesday but only bought a gallon to try it out first. I went back that Friday and it was $139.

GREAT PRODUCT I use the clear it drys brown but looks GREAT have to recoat on decks every two years

Looks like deck was installed last year ! Power wash & coat every 2 years !