YellaWood Protector® YellaWood Protector® semi-transparent stain and water repellent was specifically formulated for the makers of YellaWood® brand products which means it works exceedingly well with YellaWood® products.

Yellawood Protector is a semi-transparent stain. This particular stain is American Classic Cedar and I chose this for our cedar pergola and swing. The stain is easy to apply with a brush, roller, staining pad or air sprayer. It is water repellent and also seals the wood. A gallon covers up to 250 sq.ft.

6 Best Wood Stain Options For Interior

• Varathane Premium Wood Stain. This stain is reliable, performs well, and lasts forever.
• Minwax Penetrating Stain Wood Finish.
• Saman – One Step Wood Stain and Varnish.
• General Finishes Wood Stain.
• Varathane Premium “Fast Dry” Wood Stain.
• Minwax Wood Finishing Cloths.

• 10 Favorite Wood Stain Colors:
• Dark Walnut by Minwax. Minwax Dark Walnut (also available here!) was the first stain color that I fell in love with when I first started woodworking.
• Ebony by Minwax.
• Provincial by Minwax.
• Jacobean by Minwax.
• Early American by Minwax.
• Special Walnut by Minwax.
• English Chestnut by Minwax.

Water based stains, including acrylic stains, are durable and provide good protection. Oil-based stains showcase the beauty of wood grain but require chemical cleanup. Hybrid stains offer the best of both worlds.

In short, wood preservers help extend the useful life of wood by preventing wood rot and decay caused by mould, algae, fungi and wood boring insects. Interior and exterior wood that has been preserved, treated and maintained can last for many 100s if not 1000s of years, making it a very eco-positive option.

Oil-based stain can be kept for 1 year if the cans have been opened, but unopened cans will last 2 - 3 yrs. Water-based stain will last 1 year, if opened, and 2 years, if unopened. Oil-based varnishes will be good for 1 year, opened or unopened.

1. 1 Penofin Deep Penetrating Oil Finish.
2. 2 Storm System Penetrating Deck Stain.
3. 3 Cabot Wood Toned Deck Stain.
4. 4 Ready Seal 105 Exterior Deck Stain.
5. 5 DeckWise Ipe Oil Hardwood Deck Stain.
6. 6 Olympic Stain Maximum Waterproofing Deck Stain.
7. 7 SaverSystem Semi-Transparent Deck Stain.

6 Best Wood Stain Options For Interior

• Varathane Premium Wood Stain. This stain is reliable, performs well, and lasts forever.
• Minwax Penetrating Stain Wood Finish.
• Saman – One Step Wood Stain and Varnish.
• General Finishes Wood Stain.
• Varathane Premium “Fast Dry” Wood Stain.
• Minwax Wood Finishing Cloths.

Lighter colors such as beige, tan, and white are better choices because they will hide dirt and stains more effectively.

about two to three years The Bottom Line If you're looking for the short answer to how long deck stains prevent rotting wood, it's about two to three years on average. Those numbers assume that the stain is of decent quality, that it's been properly applied, and that the homeowner cleans the deck somewhat regularly.

1. 1 Old Masters Gel Stain Pint.
2. 2 Ready Seal Exterior Wood Stain.
3. 3 SamaN Interior Water Based Wood Stain.
4. 4 Varathane Premium Fast Dry Wood Stain.
5. 5 Keda Dye Aniline Wood Stain.
6. 6 General Finishes Oil Based Gel Wood Stain.
7. 7 SaverSystems Semi-Transparent Wood Stain.
8. 8 ExoShield Tung Oil Wood Stain.