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1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain

The F&P Finish & Preservative 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain beautifies new wood and restores weathered wood with the penetrating, rich oil formula. The transparent color comes in natural wood tones to complement the original wood grain and texture. The stain provides UV protection and water repellency to help preserve the integrity of your wood deck, fence or siding.
Overall rating:
4.8 / 5
4.8
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5
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10 out of 10(100%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Review 1 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

EXCELLENT QUALITY AND VALUE

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PostedMay 29, 2013
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RUFFSLIFE
from Raleigh, NC, USA
 
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Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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I USED F&P PRESERVATIVE REDWOOD FOR THE ACCENT TRIM ON OUR 2,600 SQ FEET DECK AND PICKET RAIL THAT HAS BEEN WEATHERED AND MISTREATED FOR 10 YEARS. IT HAS DONE A WONDERFUL JOB IN MAKING OUR PORCH LOOK ALIVE AGAIN. IT HAS A GREAT REDISH BROWN COLOR AND WITH THE 2 COATS THAT IS RECOMMENDED APPLYING, IT GIVES A NICE DARK DENSE LOOK TO THE TREATED PINE.
NOTHING AS OF NOW CAN RESTORE OLD WOOD BACK TO ITS YOUTH, SO UNTIL THAT MAGIC SPRAY IS AVAILABLE I WILL KEEP USING F&P PRESERVATIVE WOOD STAIN PRODUCTS.
CAN'T COMMENT AT THIS TIME ON THE LONGEVITY OF THIS PRODUCT. ONLY BEEN ON A MONTH.
Pros: Even Application, High Quality of Material, Easy to Apply, Good Coverage, Easy to Use, Looks Great, Dries Quickly
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 2 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Worked great

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PostedMay 28, 2013
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hsww
from Millersville, MD, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I've been using Wolman deck stain products for years. In the past its always been the latex stain & sealer but its been getting harder and harder to find. I never found it at Home Depot but my local hardware store used to carry it. This year they no longer carried the redwood color I've been using and none of the other local retailers did either. So I moved to the Wolman oil based stain and I must say it worked great. It covered very well although it dries much darker than the latex stain. And one thing I noticed is that in the past I never needed a full gallon for my 19'x15' deck using latex but I had just enough with no leftovers using oil. In fact I ran out and had to revert to the 1/4 gallon of latex I had left over to do the steps. They are slightly different colors with the latex drying a bit lighter but only I would notice.
Pros: Easy to Use, Looks Great, Dries Quickly, Even Application, Easy to Apply
Cons: coverage was not as good as with the latex product
Yes, I recommend this product.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 3 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Preservation Beauty

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PostedSeptember 6, 2011
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Joan
from Rockville MD
 
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I knew this product was good because it was what a professional used several years ago. This time I did it myself and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to apply. I used a deck pad to mop it on and a brush for the tight places. The stain just absorbed right into the wood. No more dry looking wood or splinters. The color is rich and natural looking because the real wood grain shows through. My deck is surrounded by trees that shed pine needles and cherry blossoms, yet none of that debris stuck to the deck while the stain was still drying. The flower peddles and needles just blew off.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 4 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Satisfied but not ecstatic

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PostedAugust 21, 2012
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theweeshump
from Pleasanton, CA, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Coverage 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Low odor 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
The Wolman F&P product went on my redwood deck easily and was obviously penetrating into the wood. I got about 150 sq. ft per gallon coverage, probably because my deck is nearly 15 years old and is heavily weathered. I would have preferred to have more color in the finish. The F&P has some kind of reddish brown dye in it, but not enough to make much of a color difference. The main color change is that the wood is darker, but it doesn't look like redwood. The appearance is still better than the Behr deck stain that I used previously. It was basically just a dilute paint that sat on top of the wood and began to peel after two years. Since I just applied the Wolman F&P, I can't say how long it will last.
Pros: Even Application, Easy to Apply
Yes, I recommend this product.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 5 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Yard

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PostedSeptember 23, 2010
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moneypit119
from Mastic Beach, NY
 
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Recently had fence delivered and installed by Home Depot. I purchased 1 gal of transparent exterior wood stain on outdoor patio lounger just to try the product. I was very impressed with the ease of painting and quality produced. The color perfectly compliments my grey vinyl house siding. I plan to purchase a paint sprayer and enough stain for the entire fenced yard. Maybe a deck will be next. Thank you Home Depot.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+16points
16out of 16found this review helpful.
Review 6 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

This product worked great!

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PostedSeptember 27, 2012
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DIYML
from Bear, DE
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I bought this product to stain a neighbor's deck. She doesn't have much money so we went with the cheapest stain/preservative that we could find. I was a little leary of going cheap but this product was great! It coated excellently and the color was perfect. I would definately buy it again.
Pros: Even Application, High Quality of Material, Easy to Apply, Good Coverage, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Good Protection, Looks Great, Looks High End
Yes, I recommend this product.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 7 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Works well.

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PostedSeptember 6, 2011
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GofAZ
from Phoenix, Az
 
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This products works very well on older wood. I used it on gates in the late spring, sustained 110 degrees + temperatures, dust storms and rain. Still looks good today.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 8 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

great old school oil based stain

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PostedJune 18, 2012
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minktrapper
Coverage 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Low odor 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
used this on very well aged hemlock fencing. used a compressor sprayer to apply. after pressure washing the 30 years of scale off and applying my fence literally looks brand new. best value on the market!
Yes, I recommend this product.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 9 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

good product

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PostedSeptember 7, 2011
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Charlie
The product is good and is what I had expected. It was great that the stain could be shipped directly to my home address.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 10 for 1-gallon Oil-Based Redwood Deep-Penetrating Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

perfect for my purpose-finishing and protecting new redwood

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PostedSeptember 11, 2012
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LINCOLN
from Lincoln, MT
 
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Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product perfect for a finish and preservative for a new untreated redwood picnic table.
Pros: Very Adhesive, Even Application, High Quality of Material, Easy to Apply, Easy Instructions, Good Coverage, Easy to Clean, Easy to Use, Good Protection, Looks Great, Looks High End, Modern, Dries Quickly
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.