DEFYExtreme Wood Stain and Sealer in One - 1 Gallon Semi-Transparent Waterproof Coating for All Wood Types - Gray

Originally I bought Behr Semi-Transparent (don’t do this) but after a test board I realized it was more like semi-solid/paint. After doing research this popped up as a strong alternative that was water based but couldAlso stand up to Canadian climate. Will see how she looks after a winter, but the front deck and shutters look amazing now and all them neighbours are stopping by to say so. For reference that deck is several decades old and after about a week of stripping, cleaning, and sanding it from black to nearly clean, that’s how she looks now. Also why it’s a slightly different colour than the shutters which I built myself this week. So you can see what it looks like on old and new wood double coated.

I have a treated pine wood fence and deck that are both over 10 years old. The deck flooring itself is original Trex, but the handrails and trim and support structure are wood. About 4 years ago, I hired someone to clean and treat the fence and deck with #1 Deck Stain semi-transparent cedar. I liked that it was water-based, and the price was good on Amazon. I was happy with the results at that time, but the color has worn off in areas under direct sunlight and the wood has cracked in several places. It was carefully applied with a brush according to the instructions. The entire job took 8 x 2.5 gallons, so 20 gallons.When I decided to treat it all again this spring before all the finish was gone, I figured I’d use the same thing, but the original #1 Deck Stain was on backorder so I looked into other options. The Defy product was readily available and reviews looked good. It is also water-based and claimed to have a zinc protectant. It was more expensive, but it said it covered twice as much area per gallon. I figured I’d give it a try in the same color, semi-transparent cedar. I did not have very high expectations with how aged and uneven the wood finish had become.I ordered 10 gallons based on calculations, and it came two days later in great shape. The same guy as before cleaned the wood well, let it dry a few days, and applied the Defy carefully and thoroughly using a brush and following all directions. The weather was perfect, but I can say the results are amazing. The finish is surprisingly even and beautiful. The wood looks new. I had two gallons left over, so instead of 20 gallons, it took eight. The finish has a very slight gloss, not shiny but clean and deep looking. I definitely recommend Defy, and you can believe them when they say it will cover 300 sq ft per gallon. That is what I got using a brush over a clean but old finish. Great stuff!I’ll try to update this in a year or two after some time to see how it holds up.

Have used this on bare wood fences and trellises for years. I've always used the clear coating. It richens up the wood colour very slightly. It prevents rot extremely well. It isn't cheap, but it is much more reliable and long lasting in effects than many other varieties. Preparation and clean-up are minimal. Never been disappointed with it.

Pour la maison

A nice penetrating stain. Will give it a winter and a summer to give a more accurate review.