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BEHR PREMIUM® Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

Starting at$44.98

BEHR PREMIUM® Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil is a penetrating oil-based stain that beautifies and protects your exterior wood surfaces. This product is available in popular exterior premix colors and can also be tinted to a range of other exterior colors. This product is ideal for both horizontal and vertical surfaces. After application, this product will resist rain after 4 hours which provides project flexibility during unsure weather conditions.

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Features you'll love

  • One-Coat Application
  • Pump Spray Friendly
  • Resists rain 4 hours after application

Finish

Creates a Semi-Transparent Finish that enhances the natural beauty of the wood.

Best For Use In

Recommended for properly prepared new to slightly weathered, unsealed exterior wood surfaces (0-5 years exposure) such as Decks, Railings, Shakes, Shingles, Siding, Fences, and Wood Patio Furniture.

Coverage

Up to 400 Sq. Ft. per Gallon depending on wood porosity.

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4.1
333 out of 409 (81%) reviewers recommend this product

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Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Do not use on TEAK

2 days ago
Someone I know got recommended the Premium clear waterbased waterproofer for their teak patio set and it did not dry correctly. Apparently teak has too much oil in it and will push the waterproofer off. Always test products in an inconspicuous place first!!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 0

Great product

9 days ago
This is a wonderful product that truly keeps your wood looking and feeling great. We love the natural cedar colour and use it for our pool shed and all the wood on our outside bar.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Reviews 2
Vote 1

BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finis

9 days ago
We used this stain on our new deck. Easy to spread and really stains and ortects our deck in all weather. The extra cost is more than worth for this product. The only one we use.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 0

Great product for our old deck

2 months ago
Easy and quick application, gave our old 1200sqft deck a much needed facelift, I like the penetrating oil as it’ll never peal or crack, and every few years give it a re-coat to keep it fresh looking.
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AZ
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelPRO

This product is absolute garbage!

4 months ago
Whatever your desired goal is after the use of this product...DO NOT pick this one!! You will be sorely disappointed!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Milford Michigan
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Easy To Apply And Use

4 months ago
I used this waterproofing wood finish on a wooden outdoor mat I made and it sealed perfectly. It was easy to use and apply. I definitely recommend

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 5

Very unhappy

4 months ago
Last summer (2025), we purchased new cedar board decks and saved some of the old to re do our deck. It was a ton of work and when it came to finishing we asked Home Depot for the best recommended water proofing and stain. We bought two gallons of Behr Waterproofing. After applying on clean boards, exactly prepared as per instructions, we are not even a year out and it's peeling off. These tins are not cheap and I would first like to know how to fix this and also your warranty ?? Where do I get a refund - through Behr or Home Depot. What an absolute disappointment and a ton of work.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Stain works well

4 months ago
Transparent stain cedar natural stsin used on fence provides good water protection and color is holding up in In the S Fl sun.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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