Exterior Wood Stain & Sealer, Redwood, 5 Gallon | 5 Gallon semi-transparent "Goof Proof" oil-based stain & sealer for decks, fences, siding & pergolas; no primer, no streaks.

We previously used a water based coating recommended by a HomeDepot "expert" and our brand new redwood deck which turned out orange, and the coating started flaking off after few months which was not expected from a stain type coating. It was a mess and looked like the deck was 15 years old instead of just a few months old. After sanding the deck, railing, and benches, and then taping off the house with sheets of thin plastic, the application was fairly easy using a deck pump sprayer (messy too since we have deck benches). There were no streaks or overlap lines as it was drying which was great. Just as promised. Gone was the ugly orange and the redwood deck looked more like redwood again (just make sure the old coating is removed as much as possible as the coating doesn't absorb well to where the old coating was). The drying time for the few flat spots near our builtin benches where the coating pooled up took about 4 days to completely dry but only after tiring of the wait and wiping them with paper towels to soak up the excess. The rest of the deck was ready to walk on the next evening and ready to fully to use (around the pools or excess coating) within a couple of days of very hot days (85+). The color looks great even though I'd prefer a more natural color, but I've ended up liking it a lot and proud of the outcome. I also used the redwood color on a wood fence that attaches to a vinyl fence on the side of our property and it made it look new despite never having a real coating in the past 10 years. I got a lot on the vinyl fence as I sprayed but paint thinner took the overspray right off. The only warning is not exactly a product related flaw but a result of use: if you are coating a deck attached to an area with stucco on the house, taping it off will not work as planned. The coating absorbs into the stucco and will stain it in various circular patterns near the point of it coming into contact with the stucco as it drips over into the tiny crack between the edge deck plank and the stucco.

I've been using the Ready Seal for about ten years and I personally love it, goes on really well. Lasts about three years. It absorbs into the wood as it should.

A great product for most wood used outside. Did a small 8x16 deck railing and 6x6 support posts. Still looks great years later and beads water off. Be prepared to apply at least 2 coats, maybe 3 depending on the dryness of the wood. Used on PT after about a month of sitting in the sun to dry out a bit. Easy to apply, have use it in a airless sprayer, roller, brush. Airless sprayer does have an increase loss in product, but for doing siding or fencing you will need to order extra product but applies quickly. I did a small cabin outdoor siding in 1”x10”x16’ pine boards and did it with a roller to ensure the best penetration into the wood that dried for about a year. Came out phenomenal and the redwood color just pops with pine boards. Did a wooden swing that sits in the sun all year long. Had to reapply after two years, but it takes a beating from the sun. Best stain I have used for outside work, nothing beats oil based product for outdoor usage. Water based is just crap and does not work outside. Enjoy your projects.

It's a great product if you can get it, I started with it and now need more but only been able to get 1 out of the 3 that I ordered. still need 2 more. Probably best to order at least 6 months in advance.

Has a nice tent to it applies easy with a sprayer easy to use

Best product ever. Penetrated my deck boards with no lap marks. No goof-just like the can says. Just know the cleaner the boards the better the look. Do the prep!

Very thin and watery. I used the whole 5 gallons and it made it just look dirty even after I prepped the deck previously. I ordered 2 more gallons hoping it would make a difference but the delivery date kept being pushed out. Over a month. I bought a different brand and did my other deck with just 1 gallon and it looks better. Disappointed as I had such high hopes based off original reviews I had read. My deck is older9/10 years, but this is what the brands supposed to help with. Would probably work better on newer wood. I will say it is goof proof and dries quickly. Feel sad the 5 gallons didn’t work. Was very easy to apply. No over lapping lines. Easy clean up. Price point was also good.

Stir it well before use Great product would recommend

I don't have much experience with deck stain but I did a bit of research before getting this one. Just finished the deck, and so far so good. The color is excellent, brushed on easily, and you can't see any runs or drips. Because it's oil based It doesn't look like it will peel (like the acrylic stain I put on before), but there is a chance it might fade over time. The redwood color is nice and dark, but since I just put it on old wood I can't say at this point how long it will last. I hope to get at least a couple of good years out of it.

Gave this stuff a try after having a so-so experience with Cabot Timber Oil. (I understand we may have a different formula here in Canada) Very pleased with the results. Did our completely grayed out pressure treated fence with just a pressure washing, and we're on year 2, and it still looks great with just a slight fade in the (redwood) colour.

What my wife liked about it really easy to apply with roller, she had no choice to stain the new Hemlock deck it was so hot the last few weeks the wood was cracking once the 2 coats were dry wood stop working . We highly recommend this product ,we used red wood stain on hemlock looks so nice & rich. Only problem order way before time delivery was very slow Mo & Dan oka QC

Easy to apply

I ordered on in the spring and it was 210 plus tax and I found I needed another only to find out you wanted 310 for the next one 50% mark up.