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BEHR® DECKplus® Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain

  • BEHR DECKplus® Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain uses a 100% acrylic formula for exterior wood protection and UV resistance.
  • BEHR DECKplus® Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain is designed for new to moderately weathered unsealed exterior wood surfaces.
  • Proper surface preparation for new and weathered wood helps improve penetration, adhesion, and final coating performance.
  • Application requires thin, even coats, temperature control, and drying time before recoating or returning surfaces to use.

BEHR DECKplus® Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain uses a 100% acrylic formula to protect exterior wood from weather and UV rays. It delivers up to 6 years of protection on decks and 8 years on fences and siding. Use it on properly prepared new to moderately weathered, unsealed exterior wood, including decks, fences, siding, shakes, and outdoor furniture. Prep the wood well, apply thin coats, and allow enough dry time before recoating or use.

Starting at$40.98

Accent and enhance your wood's natural patterns while providing increased protection from the elements with BEHR's Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain. This 100% acrylic formula seals out water and blocks the sun's harmful UV rays for up to three years on decks and up to five years on fences and siding, and is available in 60 custom colors to help you create a look that's as beautiful as it is durable.

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Color

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Features you'll love

  • Enhances Wood Grain
  • Resists UV & Water Damage
  • Mildew Resistant Finish

Finish

Creates a Semi-Transparent film that enhances the wood's natural patterns.

Best For Use In

Properly Prepared new to moderately weathered, unsealed exterior wood surfaces (0-10 years exposure).

Coverage

1st Coat: 250-300 Sq. Ft.
2nd Coat: 500-600 Sq. Ft.

Find step-by-step instructions in our how-to articles and videos.

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4.5
234 out of 261 (90%) reviewers recommend this product

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9 to 38 of 272 Reviews .
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Reviews 2
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Love my deck

4 months ago
I took so long deciding but once I got going I knew I'd picked right. Love my deck and now I can enjoy it

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Does an Amazing Job EVERY SINGLE TIME

4 months ago
I use this on my wood decks to freshen them up and love the finish. It coats well and lasts a few years. I think it’s easy to use and matching it every few years. Is easy since you don’t change colors like some companies..

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Holds up well and spreads evenly with roller.

4 months ago
Have used it for over 30 years. Is a great product

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Terrible product

6 months ago
This redwood stain that I had purchased for 1000 square-foot deck for me hundreds of dollars the stained lasts a month or two and then it appeals right off - oh boy do I have pictures? Unfortunately, the snow is covering the deck right now.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

This is all we ever use for our deck. It’s great!

7 months ago
We love using the stains always pleased with the end results

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Worked Wonders

8 months ago
Behr’s Semi-Transparent stain went on smoothly and covered an older stain and new wood with ease. Looks great, too!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

It literally took me one coat and I love how our l

9 months ago
I love how our log cabin came out all our neighbors tell us how beautiful it is.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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38372
Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

best stain since sliced bread

9 months ago
i used behr semi-transparent waterproofing wood stain on my latest project. garage doors and stairway door. goes on smooth and adheres to the wood like it was paid to. dries quickly with no color distortion. best stain experience i have ever had.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Deck looks like new

9 months ago
This Behr stain went on easy and penetrated very well.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Great for business

9 months ago
We have used this product with my son's small business, selling wood chairs. The product works great!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Excellent Product! Easy to apply!

10 months ago
I've been using this product on my log home & deck for 26 years. It really protect my wood & last for years.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Durable Color

10 months ago
I used this product on a 4" x 4" wood post that was to become a support for multiple bird feeders. The color has remained strong after exposure to the Michigan elements. I would use it again and recommend.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Amazing coverage

10 months ago
I did a customers back deck with this stuff, it was so easy. No stain overlap problems. Made the job 10 times easier than when ive used other brands

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Good product

10 months ago
I loved the way the color turned out. We will see how well it does in this weather.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Great easy to apply stain

11 months ago
The stain goes on quickly and easily with a large brush. Looks great and also hoping it lasts

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Easiest application

11 months ago
As a person who’s never done a project this big before, I was blown away with how easy and flawless it looked after. I wanted to surprise my husband while he was out of town with a refreshed looking deck and let’s just say he was totally impressed! 9/10! I wish it could dry faster but thats ultimately up to weather mostly.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Excellent product.

11 months ago
Easy to apply, spread so easy and dried quickly. Penetration of the product in old wood was good tho it required a second coat but that’s the wood not the product. Clean up was simply and results …..!spectacular!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Used this on our log cabin, absolutely beautiful

11 months ago
Decided to use on our home crafted burrow planters after using on our cabin..stunning results.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Fab

11 months ago
This really made our deck look brand new. Easy to apply left np streaks. Super happy with it!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great look

a year ago
Easy to apply looks great dependable Lots of colour choice

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Worth the Price to save your Deck

a year ago
Easy to apply and does the job.Good value for the price.
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Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Very durable

a year ago
Goes on easy and dries quick. It is very durable to foot traffic. Goes on easy with a roller or a brush.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Perfect results! Exactly what I wanted.

a year ago
I have a big 16x40 deck and wanted it to be a certain color to coordinate with the rest of the house. I studied the colors and finishes and with the help of the customer service rep in the paint department, made a decision and a purchase. I am so pleased and happy with the results! I don't use any other paint but BEHR.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

great product

a year ago
we wanted a colour that matched the natural wood colour we put up on out shed and Behrs stain product matched perfectly. it went on effortlessly and dried the exact colour we wanted . 10/10 recommend this product.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Beautiful Finish

a year ago
I used this product after pressure washing my deck. It brought out the most beautiful natural color of the wood. I was more than pleased!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Our deck

a year ago
The behr product was awesome covered well the stain in it did exactually what we wanted it to do. My wife and I did all the prep and application ourselves and it was easy.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Great product only have to apply every couple of y

a year ago
Excellent makes less work for me applies easily and my deck looks awesome

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

New deck looks great!

a year ago
We recently built a new deck and it stained it. It looks great!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Love this!

a year ago
I purchased this stain in 2020 and applied to my front porch. It has held up well and in 2025 only needs slight touch up and the old stain can from 5 years ago was still good to apply a new coat! Will purchase over and over.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Great product

a year ago
Bought to stain my deck, easy to apply looks great

Yes, I recommend this product.

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