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Customer Reviews for Olympic Elite 8 oz. Atlas Cedar Semi-Transparent Stain and Sealant in One

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Model #802002-16

Store SKU #1005065254

  • Advanced, premium stain + sealer with rich color clarity
  • 4 season protection for cedar, redwood and pressure treated wood
  • Ideal for deck, fence & other exterior wood projects

Customer Reviews

  • 4.2
    out of 996 reviews
  • 71% recommend this product
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Fantastic stain! Far better than any other stain i have...
Fantastic stain! Far better than any other stain i have used, and I clean and stain decks for a living
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    Still looking good
    I applied to my covered porch 6 years ago. Flooring is 120 years old TIG pine. Boards are mostly shaded from sun, but get pounded by rain and snow, and I hose and scub it down every year. It was stunningly beautiful for first 3 years after coating... Still looks OK, but for all the wear, dull finish, and scuffs. Can @olympia guide me on how to give it a touch-up? Will a fresh coat work? Water isn't beading anymore, and it's fair to say this could last another 120 years with some care.
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    Response from Olympic Client CareOct 15, 2021
    Hi there, please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET and we would be happy to assist you with your questions and guide you on how to give your project a touch-up.
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      Reacts with sunlight
      Turns black in the sun. Velspar Deck stripper removes the 'stuff'
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      Response from Olympic Client CareOct 15, 2021
      Hi there, we're sorry to hear this happened. We would very much like to further discuss this issue and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET.
        Not semi-transparent at all. Goes on like paint and dries completely opaque! Thankfully I tried i...
        Not semi-transparent at all. Goes on like paint and dries completely opaque! Thankfully I tried it on the mailbox post before I put it on the whole back deck! I returned it and am trying a different brand.
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        Response from Olympic TeamJul 1, 2021
        Hi there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected. Please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET so we can learn more about your project and provide you with some guidance on what product to choose. OlympicPaint
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        Not a happy camper
        After the first year of using this product my deck needed to be stripped and restained. I expected it to last at least 3 to 5 years but that was not the case.
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        Response from Olympic TeamMay 28, 2021
        Hey there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected and didn't last as long as it should have. We would really like to further discuss this issue and see what we can do for you, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET. OlympicPaint
          1 found this review helpful
          pleased
          i just finished applying the product. great coverage. beautiful color. time will tell if it is durable. the natural wood grain shows through. super happy with the result.
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            Do. NOT use this product!!!!!
            We paid extra money buying the Olympic stain for our sock. After 8 months it is peeling and faded horribly. We have been staining docks for over 20 plus years and have never had this experience with a deck stain. Don’t waste your money and time!
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            Response from Client CareMay 22, 2021
            Hey there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected. We are here to further discuss and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET.
              Sample board Oxford brown
              See pictures. Sample bird showing oxford brown (far left) them light maple then teak. On aged cedar deck.
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                1 found this review helpful
                Olympic dosnt honor their warranty, their product dosnt prevent mold and mildew
                applied this to $1200 new Pine tongue and groove last August. After this winter there is massive mold and milder on most of the siding. I called Olympic, their response was that I should have chemically cleaned the wood first. The surface prep on the can says brush of dirt and dust. Olympic wont honor their " Lifetime Warranty" This s is their response 99% of new wood has mildew inside the wood and putting a stain on it is like feeding it, and will bring it to the surface. The can instructions says to clean the wood with a cleaner, even new wood because cleaners will kill any mold or mildew that is inside that wood. At this point you would have to get what is called a deck brightener(oxalic acid) which will clean and clean and mildew off without lightening the color. Usually spray on and spray off, or agitate with brush in heavier areas. John Technical Advice Center - US PPG Architectural Coatings PPG Industries, Inc. 400 Bertha Lamme Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 T: 800-441-9695 F: 888-807-5123 E: techservice@ppg.com
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                Response from Olympic TeamMar 25, 2021
                Hi there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected. We are here to further discuss and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET. Thank you. OlympicPaint
                  1 found this review helpful
                  Dosnt prevent mold and mildew
                  Didnt protect newly stained wood over the winter, mold and black spots everywhere
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                  Response from Client CareApr 12, 2021
                  Hi there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected. We are here to further discuss and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET.
                    Dosnt prevent mold, mildew or water stains.
                    This product does not work as advertised to prevent mold , mildew resistant finish. Was applied to new pine tongue and groove and looks terrible now This is the damage from one winter in Western WA.
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                    Response from Olympic TeamMar 17, 2021
                    We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, and we’re sorry to hear that you’re unsatisfied with your project. Please contact our technical service team so you can speak with a specialist. The number is 1-800-426-6306 and representatives are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. Or, feel free to email technical service at techservice@ppg.com. OlympicPaint
                      2 found this review helpful
                      Great look...
                      Great look
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                      This stuff transformed my old dull deck into a vibrant one. Taking the time to do two coats is co...
                      This stuff transformed my old dull deck into a vibrant one. Taking the time to do two coats is completely worth it. I got this because I wanted something that said it had low VOCs then fell in love with the results. Also washed off easy when I fell off the ladder and splattered it all over my garage lol the picture shown is one coat versus two coats.
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                      • Recommended
                      Love the color and the coverage was amazing! Wish I had more things to stain...
                      Love the color and the coverage was amazing! Wish I had more things to stain...
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                      • Recommended
                      1 found this review helpful
                      timberline - looks great
                      Timberline color has a beautiful finish and only takes one coat! Note if you order online, timberline is a tinted version of atlas cedar so the can will read ‘Atlas Cedar’ but the sticker will indicate that the tint was added and it is now timberline.
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                        3 found this review helpful
                        Lasted 2 years and mildew loved it
                        We applied this in May of 2018. I hired a professional painter. I know he pressure washed first and applied by sprayer, but not sure if he brushed it after. It didn't take long for mildew to begin growing on it. It was a constant battle. I was willing to pay more for this sealer because it claimed lifetime. I knew it wouldn't last a lifetime (I live in sunny south texas), but I was hoping at least 5 years. Nope. Not even 2 years later my siding started absorbing water and needed another coat. I have put it off, and now wood is cracking. (Please ignore the ugly brown caulking in pictures. I put that on earlier this year because of gaps opening up and i am NOT a professional)
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                        Response from Customer CareOct 1, 2020
                        Hi there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected. We are here to further discuss and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET.
                          works great looks great worked even better !
                          We decied to go with product after several weeks looking at other sealents and colors and hundreds of reviews. It went on great covered easly with a sprayer and with a brush and roler. We did put two coats on our deck and fence, the only down side is that it really did take about take about 4 days for it to dry, not a big deal but it was a bit longer than we anticipated,
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                            Test Color First and Use a Pad Applicator
                            Test the color first, as the base is very dark. I used Atlas Cedar off the shelf. It’s an oil-based stain with the consistency of water, so use a pad to apply, not a brush. My 12” flat stain applicator worked well and boards were well sanded and screws countersunk. For balusters I used regular paint pads. I applied on a hot day always in shade, and no stickiness after.
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                              3 found this review helpful
                              This American chestnut stain is a nice color.
                              This American chestnut stain is a nice color.
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                              • Recommended
                              Beautiful chestnut brown color. Stain and sealer in one! Water beads off of the deck!
                              Beautiful chestnut brown color. Stain and sealer in one! Water beads off of the deck!
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                              • Recommended
                              Color not right
                              I have used Olympic stains in the past with great results, but this particular stain is problematic. You can see the color is not as advertised and now my deck looks like it did before I pressure washed and sanded. Not to mention it is two different colors (albeit I didn’t combine both gallons I purchased, but also didn’t think they would be this far off...). I’m hoping I can recover by staining over with a solid, darker stain.
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                              Response from Olympic TeamJul 20, 2020
                              We are sorry to hear this. Please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET so we can discuss potential solutions. OlympicPaint
                                It is much thinner than I thought, so it took a while to learn how to apply it so that it didn't ...
                                It is much thinner than I thought, so it took a while to learn how to apply it so that it didn't run. I also did not realize that it was not water cleanup (I hate using turpentine). However, It looks good.
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                                3 found this review helpful
                                Darker but very pretty
                                The color ended up a bit darker than we were expecting but it is very very nice looking and we really hope it actually lasts as long as it claims. We are happy with our purchase for our new house
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                                  4 found this review helpful
                                  The product as easy to apply and created the desired appearance. It took a little more product t...
                                  The product as easy to apply and created the desired appearance. It took a little more product than we thought but only required one coat, so we had enough. We were very happy with the outcome.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  BUYER BEWARE
                                  First, this stain is WAY DARKER and NOT the color advertised. Second, it has a very MATTE finish making it impossible not to have overlap marks. I specifically purchased as part of a two tone brand new chevron style deck. We now have to remove the deck boards that were stained and start over. VERY disappointed with this product.
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                                  Response from Olympic TeamJun 3, 2020
                                  Hey Nicole. We're sorry to hear that the color of the stain wasn't as expected. We are here to further discuss and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET. OlympicPaint
                                    2 found this review helpful
                                    Went on fine with just one coat
                                    Just stain my deck with Atlas Cedar semi-transperant today. One coat looks fine.
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                                      6 found this review helpful
                                      MUCH DARKER
                                      The color online is NOTHING like the actual color, I was expecting a semitransparent light stain that would accent the natural color of our deck. Instead it is much redder and darker than the picture. It goes on well, so I’ll give it that but I’m really disappointed with the color.
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                                      Response from Olympic TeamMay 26, 2020
                                      Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear the stain color wasn't what you expected. Please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET OlympicPaint
                                        9 found this review helpful
                                        Doesn’t last
                                        Bought a new home with new deck. Stained the deck a year ago and this stain has weathered terribly.
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                                          Regretful choice
                                          Wish I could go back and pick any other stain besides this one. First, as other reviewers noted American Chestnut is WAY darker than the sample. I could live with that -if the stain went on evenly. My deck is blotchy. Any slight overlaps are way darker. It seemed the stain dried way too fast to keep a wet workable edge. Furthermore, after 8 months the stain is flaking off. So it looks like I’ll be renting a sander and starting over soon. Big waste of money and time.
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                                          Response from Olympic TeamMay 1, 2020
                                          Hi there, we're sorry to hear your experience with our stain wasn't what you expected. We are here to further discuss and provide solutions, so please give us a call at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET. OlympicPaint
                                            1 found this review helpful
                                            Love it
                                            I don’t understand where are the negative reviews coming from. It looks better than on the picture. It was a rainy day when I took the picture so it looks like it has spots but it does not. Will be buying more for another project :)
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