In hot, sunny climates you’ll want strong UV protection to extend the life of your deck, so consider a semi-solid or solid stain. In rainy or humid climates, choose a stain with additional mold ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Solid Deck & Siding is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests ...

This stain imparts a semi-transparent layer of color and protection to decks that still allows the wood grain to show. Best of all, it’s available at an affordable price point. This stain and ...

Solid stains last longest overall. Behr's Solid Color Waterproofing, a CR Best Buy at $29 per gallon, handily beat Benjamin Moore's $46 Arborcoat Deck & Siding Solid—and left similarly pricey ...