Valspar stain comes in 50 beautiful, nature-inspired shades to add color to outdoor staining projects. The Sherwin-Williams Company is a leading manufacturer and brings more than a century of coatings industry innovation.

Exterior stains are water based (sometimes called acrylic), oil based (sometimes called alkyd) or oil modified. Water-based stains have more color options and dry within a couple of hours, letting you complete the project quickly. They have less odor and offer easy cleanup with soap and water.

water-based Semi-transparent stains are great for hiding imperfections, show texture, and have a premium look. Valspar Exterior Wood Stains are water-based which means they offer the simplicity and ease-of-use, while also offering beauty and protection.

kims review of Valspar This stain made my wood look perfect! It was just subtle enough and the best part is it protects as well. They have over 500 shades and it is rain-ready in like four hours. Six-year protection on decks and 8 on fences which we used on our back deck and it turned out amazing.

Our head office is located in Minneapolis in the United States. We have over 80 production sites in 25 countries and 9,500 employees. Valspar is in a truly unique position to supply customers with the coating solutions they need.

The Valspar Corporation is an American manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Exterior stains are ideal for outdoor projects such as decks, siding and outdoor furniture. They come in a variety of colors, hues and finishes, making it possible to customize the look of the project. Unlike interior staining, exterior staining requires no additional topcoat for protection.

Paints vs. The advantage to stain is that it will expand and contract more with the wood, enduring the changing weather better. Stain is also more breathable, allowing natural airflow through the wood. Paint will dry in a thicker coat, providing a more substantial barrier.

Oil-based stains offer superior coverage against aspects like sunlight and moisture compared to their water-based equivalents. However, they also take longer to dry - up to 24 hours as opposed to 4 hours with water-based products.

Oil-based stains are not easily penetrated by the elements and are much more durable than water-based stains. These types of stains require less long-term maintenance. While oil-based stains dry more slowly, they maintain a more even finish, making the stain look nicer in the long run.

Valspar® One-Coat Semi-Transparent Stain & Sealer 4.0 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for average rating value is 4.0 of 5.

Valspar® Wet Look High Gloss Sealer waterproofs and enhances the colour and design of aggregate, masonry, brick, slate and pavers with a glossy, wet-look sheen. As durable as it is beautiful, it protects against the sun's powerful rays, damaging weather, water, gasoline and de-icing salts.

Valspar is proud to be a part of the Sherwin-Williams Company, which has been in business since 1866.

Valspar Signature® paint can be used to prime patched areas and bare surfaces before applying the finish coat. For best results on heavily stained areas, drastic color changes or deep, vivid colors, prime with Valspar® Interior Multi-Purpose Primer Sealer for optimal color accuracy and coverage.

Unlike sealers, stains penetrate into the wood. Like the name suggests, a wood stain contains pigments that physically change the wood's color. This gives the wood protection against harmful UV rays. Stains also have the same beneficial water-repelling qualities.

Outdoor wood stains are water repellant, so they make the wood waterproof, that is protecting it against water and, as a result, against mold. The only problem is that it is a short-term protection. As the stain wears out, the water easily finds a tiny crack to penetrate the wood.