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BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish

Starting at$46.98

Give wood the ultimate in protection with BEHR PREMIUM Transparent Waterproofing All-In-One Wood Finish. This 100% acrylic formula seals out the elements and the sun's harmful UV rays, for up to 4 yrs. on decks and up to 6 yrs.on fences and siding. It's available in 3 pre-mixed colors as well as 6 custom colors so you can get the look you want while preserving your valuable investment.

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Color

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Features you'll love

  • Available in 6 custom colors
  • All-Weather Protection

Finish

Creates a Clear Finish that showcases the full natural beauty of the wood.

Best For Use In

New to slightly weathered, unsealed exterior wood surfaces (0-5 years exposure) such as: Decks, Railings, Shakes, Shingles, Siding, Roofs, Fences and Wood Patio Furniture.

Coverage

1st Coat: 300-350 Sq. Ft.
2nd Coat: 600-700 Sq. Ft.

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

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324 out of 400 (81%) reviewers recommend this product

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0705
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

All around great

4 months ago
Brushed on smoothly’ covered completely looks great

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Stains

4 months ago
Great stains, very satisfied and would recommend for decks and fencing

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Excellent product

6 months ago
I used this last summer on my deck and wow it goes on easy! Premium product! I have used Behr paint for years and it’s step above the rest!!! The paint is the right consistency which covers very well.I love Behr products, you won’t ever regret using Behr. Switch to Behr and I guarantee you will stay.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 0

Great stain

6 months ago
Used on a wooden fence and it has held up over 3 years now. Super happy.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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60656
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Deck stain

6 months ago
Love this because covers good and lasts long! Goes on very easy

Yes, I recommend this product.

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48906
Reviews 4
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Easy to use

7 months ago
I am a nerd about keeping our wood deck nice. I wipe on the Behr premium transparent waterproofing wood finish once a year. After the first year, the subsequent years are an easy wipe on. We like how the transparency lets the red cedar wood grain show.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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49508
Reviews 2
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

It doesn’t get much better then that

7 months ago
Goes on smooth and coverage is perfect. I didn’t Have to do extra coats. I saved on materials and labor time

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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54512
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Awesome stain

7 months ago
Used Behr on log siding and had held up to northern Wisconsin weather

Yes, I recommend this product.

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75844
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

I wanted transparent and waterproof

9 months ago
This works great! Beads the water like I wanted and I can see the wood grain.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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Mapunapuna
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Great martial

9 months ago
It’s good highly recommend it to family and friends

Yes, I recommend this product.

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24202
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Made our deck so beautiful and new again

9 months ago
The semi transparent stain made our deck look brand new again and so pretty you can still see the wood grain. Recommend to anyone for your porch or decks.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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63701
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Bear semi-transparent wood stains- awesome product

9 months ago
We've used mini bear products, but there's semi transparent. Wood stain is awesome and we wanted to say so! One coat color is true to value on their examples. Easy cleanup!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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98524
Reviews 2
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

High quality

10 months ago
This product has withstood the test of time, still looks just as good as when it was applied

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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63303
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Brought the wood back to life and definitely exten

10 months ago
Tried a few different products on an old, weathered backyard play structure that needed to be revitalized and and weather proofed. Never did I imagine that it would make this 10 year old, hit hard by the elements, wooden play set look brand new. The application was so easy and results were immediate. The best part was how it made the wood still look natural (not painted) while soaking in to preserve it for many more years of wear and tear! No sticky residue, no worry of peeling paint or need for re-application. Truly preserved this wood from the inside out and I cannot stress enough how easy the application was.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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37042
Review 1
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Our Treated Lumber.

11 months ago
We used this stain to enhance our treated lumber. It looks as good as Cedar and has lasted two years so far.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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32438
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Great product, came out beautifully!

11 months ago
The door stained we are still getting compliments on!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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47837
Review 1
Votes 0

Transparent waterproofing stain

11 months ago
Used on outside fence & posts for beautiful finish.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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02893
Review 1
Votes 9
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Misleading Color -Ruined My New Cedar Fence

11 months ago
This product is not clear. It leaves a noticeable yellow tint that completely changes the look of the wood. I just installed a brand new $12,000 cedar fence because I loved the natural color, and I chose this product specifically to preserve that tone. The samples in the store and the Behr color book both showed a natural finish, nothing like what I got. After spending over $800 and six hours of prep and sealing, my fence now has a YELLOW cast. It looks nothing like the clear, natural cedar I fell in love with. I’m heartbroken and exhausted. The solution Behr recommends, sanding 2,000 square feet of fence, is simply not realistic. I don’t have the time, money, or energy to start over, and hiring someone to fix it isn’t an option. It’s incredibly disappointing to invest so much in a high end fence and then be misled by a product name, color sample, and marketing that all implied a natural result. Instead, I’m stuck with a yellowed finish and a project I regret every time I look at it.

No, I do not recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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Response from Behr:
11 months ago
Franeelly, Behr Customer Care
Thank you for your review. We're terribly sorry to hear that your project doesn't look the way you expected. Your project's success is important to us, and we're here to help! We've reached out to you directly via email to learn more about your project. We hope to hear from you soon so we can do our best to help turn this experience around!
12148
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Great wood turning finish

11 months ago
Wood turning finish-excellent result easy to use. Quality product

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on BEHR PREMIUM® Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish Penetrating Oil

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Review 1
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Worked exactly how I wanted it to!

a year ago
Loved the finish it left. Was less work then other competitors. Loved that you can still se the natural wood through the transparent coat

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
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Easy to Use

a year ago
We've had great success with this stain. It looks great and lasts!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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48906
Reviews 4
Vote 1
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Easy to apply, shows beautiful red oak deck boards

a year ago
I like using the semi transparent waterproofing stain and sealer because unlike paint it will never peel. It shows the beautiful red oak boards through the stain. It is easy wipe on.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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92831
Reviews 2
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Durable stain

a year ago
I used 3 gallons of this stain on my backyard fence. Great coverage and slight coloration to the untreated cedar. Love to see the droplets pooling after our first rain. Looks good and seals the fence nicely!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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07825
Reviews 5
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Works great

a year ago
Excellent coverage! Spreads easy...like it! Enjoy a great product...

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Waterproof to Foolproof

a year ago
I had bought this wood stain to do the railing out back and it worked wonderfully. Very happy with how it went on and have not had any problems

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Review 1
Vote 2
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Why?

a year ago
Why am I seeing reviews of the transparent product when I am on the page of the semitransparent penetrating oil????

No, I do not recommend this product.

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T0e 1V0
Review 1
Votes 2
Skill LevelDIY - Beginner

Not actually clear

a year ago
This stain should not be advertised as “clear” or “transparent” as it is not. We wanted to keep the natural color of our wood and this is not what we got. Wasted $350 on a pail of stain we no longer want.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Behr:
a year ago
Alex, Behr Customer Care
Hi Ktruck - Thank you for reviewing our Behr Premium Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish. I'm sorry to hear the color did not turn out as expected. Our transparent stain will have a slight tint to it because of the UV protection. I will be reaching out to you via email to learn more about your project and assist you with this further. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us, and I hope to hear from you soon! -Alex
Review 1
Vote 2
Skill LevelDIY - Advanced

Clear isn’t clear! It’s yellow! 😩

a year ago
I bought this expecting a clear, transparent finish. This is NOT what I got. Don’t call it clear if it’s not!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Response from Behr:
a year ago
Christina, Behr Customer Care
Hi there, Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear the color turned out differently than you expected. The word "clear" refers to the transparent finish of the product; however, this product does have a slight tint in order to provide UV resistance. To fix your project, I recommend removing the stain with a floor sander or conventional stain stripper and applying a clear polyurethane instead. I've also emailed you directly to get more project details and find the best way to assist. Hope to hear back from you soon! -Christina
70710
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Works really well on outside wood finish

a year ago
I have no pics. I needed something to treat outside wood on house with a seal. Works well

Yes, I recommend this product.

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70710
Review 1
Votes 0
Skill LevelDIY - Intermediate

Good seal

a year ago
Easy to apply. Good warranty nice color selection t

Yes, I recommend this product.

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