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Customer Reviews for BEHR DECKplus 1 gal. #ST-147 Castle Gray Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain

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Model #307701

Store SKU #334085

  • Resists UV and water damage
  • 100% acrylic formula
  • Durable water repellent finish protects exterior wood surfaces

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  • 4.3
    out of 801 reviews
  • 84% recommend this product
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Awesome results! Fence looks amazing and the paint quality it amazing. Water repels like its suppose to. Highly recommend Behr. Fence not finished yet, but it starting to shape up
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  • Verified Purchase
Nice paint, but bad color
We painted our deck recently, and while the paint was easy to apply and seems to wear well, the color is very far off from what is shown online. In person, it is much much lighter and redder. In the sun it appears baby pink. I've attached a photo of when just the railings were painted so you can see the comparison between the paint and our natural wood deck. We honestly do not like the color, but are unwilling to repaint the entire deck now. Just wanted to warn others!
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    Transformed our deck
    We used Cordova Brown on our unfinished “new” deck that we finished about 2 years ago. We had trouble deciding on a color until we got a sample of this. Decided to go for it. We used a wool applicator pad and it worked well. It was challenging to go with the grain on our deck since the boards change direction every so many feet. Have a brush ready. After one coat it looked great, two coats it looked amazing. It still feels tacky a day later, maybe we are just used to the feel of unsealed wood.
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      • Recommended
      Not waterproof
      Home Depot employee recommended it for our new decks . Terrible recommendation . Did one coat of Pant on 1800 sq ft of decking and it came up in places when it rained so we did another coat and same thing happend we had to do another coat total of 3 coats and still not sticking . Do not buy this product. The wood was new and we did not paint over old paint .
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      Response from BehrJan 17, 2023
      Hi Lindsey, thank you for your review. Sorry to hear that our Solid-Color Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain didn't adhere correctly. This is not typical, and I can understand your disappointment. To fix the issue, I recommend removing the loose stain by scraping, sanding, or power washing at a low level. Then clean the surface with the All-In-One Wood Cleaner and let it dry, then apply 2 coats of stain per the label directions. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald Behr
        Took 2 coats, but looks great!...
        Took 2 coats, but looks great!
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        • Verified Purchase
        Superior Quality
        Superior coverage while allowing the grain of the wood to come through beautifully
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        • Verified Purchase
        • Recommended
        Thick stain provides great coverage, fills voids well yet still...
        Thick stain provides great coverage, fills voids well yet still holds on to minimize drips and runs. Let’s see how it holds up to time and East NC weather.
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        • Verified Purchase
        Use primer or buy something else
        Put this on a porch ceiling with new breadboard a year ago and already have to redo it. Ignore the label, use a primer that has mildewcide in it because this definitely does not. Alternatively, use a proper exterior paint because this stuff has the same consistency and peeling issues as paint, just with worse coverage and mold problems.
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        Response from BehrFeb 24, 2022
        Hi James, thanks for the review. Sorry to hear that our Deckplus Exterior Wood Stain is peeling off your ceiling and that your having a mold problem. I'd recommend removing the coating that is peeling by pressure washing or sanding, then cleaning the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner. If there is any existing mold. Then reapply either the stain, or an exterior paint. Our Deckplus Exterior Wood Stain does have a mildew-resistant finish, but will not kill existing mold. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Ronald Behr
          Orange red
          This does come out a totally different color than advertised. I added one pint of black acryllic to the 5 gallon bucket and it came out looking great.
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            • Recommended
            Bleeds through solid color
            Used this product to cover a swingset. Bought it tinted white for the base and grey for the roof. Both went on well and covered well. After 2-3 weeks the white started turning brown in random patches. It seems the wood might've bled through somehow.
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            Response from BehrSep 15, 2021
            Hello Donn, thank you for your review. I’m so sorry the stain turned brown in patches from the wood bleeding through. I recommend allowing the stain to dry 72 hours and cleaning with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner at full strength to see if that cleans the brown patches. If they’re still visible, then I recommend priming with our Multi-Surface Primer No. 436 to prevent the wood from bleeding through again and reapplying the stain. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team directly for further assistance. Our team is happy to help you! -Joni Behr
              2nd time not a charm
              The 1st time I got rained on and it did not last very long…understood. I decided to apply same paint code as i always thought that applying same paint was best. I applied 2 coats after power washimg and scrubbing with soap to clean off dirt. One coat looks ok, 2nd coat looked great. HERE’S the problem: ANY SIRT THAT GETS ON WONT WASH OFF WITH A HOSE OR EVEN A POWER WASH. You have to take a mop or brush. I have a dog that imprints his paws on the dexk often….not a fan of washing the deck with a mop every time. NOW I HERE MUD CAN “STAIN THE STAIN” PERMENENTLY. ———-IS THERE A COATING I CAN PUT ON TOP OF IT TO PROTECT IT??? If not….this product is 0 stars. Again, to be fair, all else is great with the product…coverage etc.
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              Response from BehrJul 19, 2021
              Hi BrianS, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear about the dirt and paw prints. This is not typical, and I understand your disappointment. I recommend cleaning the surface with the All-In-One Wood Cleaner and applying a thin coat. We recommend waiting 24 hours before exposing to light foot traffic and 72 hours before regular use. We do not have a topcoat to recommend as this is designed to be a final coat. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Giovanna Behr
                • Recommended
                The stain itself looks high quality and it went on easy. I ordered redwood but after two coats it...
                The stain itself looks high quality and it went on easy. I ordered redwood but after two coats it looks like I painted me deck orange. Wife is not thrilled. Is this what is should look like?
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                Response from BehrMar 24, 2021
                Hi CJ, thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color did not turn out as expected. I understand how disappointing this can be. You can do another coat in a different color if you'd like to change it. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our customer care team is happy to help you! -Giovanna Behr
                  I ordered this stain to put over the Behr semi-transparent stain in redwood color that was too br...
                  I ordered this stain to put over the Behr semi-transparent stain in redwood color that was too bright and shiny. It was called Padre Brown and certainly didn't look purple on the computer. It should have been called Purple Padre. I'm very disappointed. I now have a shiny red fence and I have no clue on how to tone down the color. I won't order stain online anymore. I am a senior, so I won't risk going into the store during Covid-19. Purple? Really Behr, give me a break!
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                  Response from BehrOct 26, 2020
                  Hi GardenWonder,

                  Thank you for reviewing Behr DECKplus Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain. I'm very sorry to hear about the color issue experienced, as it isn't what we want our customers to go through. Please contact Behr's Customer Care Department for further assistance with this matter. We'd love to find a way to help.

                  Kindest regards,

                  Doris Behr
                    We purchased this to re-stain/update our timber steps and retaining walls. They were dried out fr...
                    We purchased this to re-stain/update our timber steps and retaining walls. They were dried out from years of neglect before we bought the home. I pressure washed per instructions and, 2 days later when dried, applied stain with a 4 inch brush. Occasionally I stirred the product to keep everything mixed up but honestly there were no lumps or heavy clusters at the bottom of the pail. When I first opened it the stain looked like chocolate milk. I was a little worried something was wrong but it went on smooth as silk and gave amazing results. You can see the water is actually beading up instead of soaking into the wood. One good coat was plenty to achieve the look we wanted and it really came out nice. I used a roller tray for my brush dipping and refilled from the 5 gallon pail as needed. That way I wasn't lugging the heavy bucket all over the place. Everything cleaned up with soap and water as directions stated. Typically we purchase Behr brand for our paint choice and never had any problems. Would highly recommend this stain to anyone looking for a pro look on a DYI budget. All in we spent $160 for stain, brush, and other items to complete this project. Being retired and in no hurry it still only took me about 2 days to finish approx. 1000 sq ft and that is with crawling under and around all the bushes.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    • Recommended
                    Do not use this!!!
                    I bought 4 gallons of this for our deck in August 2019! I spent the summer of 2020 powerwashing, stripping and scraping all of this off the deck. It started peeling after only 3 months! Such a waste of money, time and effort!
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                    Response from BehrOct 9, 2020
                    Hi Eb247409,

                    Thank you for reviewing Behr DECKplus Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain. I'm terribly sorry to hear about your experience, as it certainly isn't typical or what we want our customers to go through. I understand this must've been very disappointing and encourage you to contact Behr's Customer Care Department for further assistance with this matter. We'd love to find a way to help.

                    Kindest regards,

                    Doris Behr
                      1 found this review helpful
                      It went on easily. The cappuccino was just the right color. Make sure you stir often. I do wish a...
                      It went on easily. The cappuccino was just the right color. Make sure you stir often. I do wish a long stirring stick would have been included.
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                      • Verified Purchase
                      • Recommended
                      Not even close to the color on the website!
                      Wow! I ordered "Curry" for my deck. Opened the can, looked inside, and all I could think was did I accidentally order Mustard? The actual stain is so many orders of magnitude more yellowy orange than the online samples, it's not even funny. Also not funny is the fact that you can't order smaller sample sizes, and now I'm out over $100 for 3 cans of Mustard, er Curry stain. Maybe my kids will start a lemonade stand or something, and I'll have a use for this nasty yellow stain after all....
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                      Response from BehrAug 21, 2020
                      Hi JG, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear that the color did not turn out as expected. I understand how disappointing this can be. The Solid Color stain is available in 8 oz. samples to test out the colors. Customer satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance, our customer care team is happy to help you! -Giovanna Behr
                        Lasts forever! Did my deck about ten years ago and this year just using it to touch up spots.
                        Lasts forever! Did my deck about ten years ago and this year just using it to touch up spots.
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                        • Verified Purchase
                        • Recommended
                        So far it looks great
                        Applied the color Forest onto our one year old new deck. Used a brush to do the steps and edges first. Then used a large brush that connected to a handle for the top of the deck. The stain went on more like paint vs stain, I normally purchase the semi-transparent for staining projects. I will probably wait more than the recommended 72 hours before walking on it. I went to the edge of the deck after one day and lightly ran my fingernail over it and see a slight scratch. The semi-transparent has never scratched easily. So only time will tell if the solid stain holds up. But for now it looks great!
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                          • Recommended
                          Great coverage
                          I was interested in this stain because Consumer Reports rated it among the best solid color stains. I wanted a nice cedar color but i was unsure of this color because other reviewers thought it was too orange. After i started staining I was very happy with the color. It is definitly in the orange family but works well for my fence.
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                            • Recommended
                            Used to renovate 25 year old deck made with pressure treated 2x4's and 2x6's. Spent the most time...
                            Used to renovate 25 year old deck made with pressure treated 2x4's and 2x6's. Spent the most time doing repairs (replacing rotted planks, fixing up damaged areas using outdoor putty, etc). Then power-washing and sanding. Putting on the stain was the easy part. Used 5" brush with long handle to avoid bending - application was easy and coverage was great. Was able to walk on deck after 30 minutes - which was very much appreciated by our dogs who are always eager to get outside. Coverage was great and even the most worn down portions came out looking great. Great product and easy to use.
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                            • Verified Purchase
                            • Recommended
                            redwood?
                            ordered redwood, its orange!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope I can return since it says no refund
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                            Response from BehrJun 3, 2020
                            Hi dave,

                            Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color looks more orange than expected! To ensure that the color is correct, I recommend comparing the paper swatch for Redwood SC-330 to the dried stain dab on the lid of your can. If they match, the color is correct, and we would recommend recoating your project with a new color. You may also want to purchase an 8 oz. sample of the new color to test out before making a larger purchase. If the paper swatch and stain dab are different, the color may have been mixed incorrectly, and it would be best to recoat with the correct color. We'd like to assist you with this further. Please feel free to reach out to us directly - we hope to hear from you! - Sara Behr
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                              Not worth the money or time to apply. Stain scratches very easily. Just applied and within a coup...
                              Not worth the money or time to apply. Stain scratches very easily. Just applied and within a couple days it was showing scratches.
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                              Response from BehrApr 28, 2020
                              Hello Kc, Thanks for reviewing the Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain. I’m sorry to hear it’s scratching easily. I know how frustrating that can be, and I assure you it’s not the experience we want any of our customers to have. To fix, I recommend removing the loose coating, cleaning the surface, and touching-up as needed for uniformity. It’s also important to avoid abrasive or sharp objects during the first couple of days. For further assistnace, please feel free to reach out directly to our customer care team. Best, Roxana N. Behr
                                Great product and easy to apply.
                                Great product and easy to apply.
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                                • Recommended
                                1 found this review helpful
                                disappointed
                                loved the sample i purchased in store however the five gallon i ordered online is not the same color it’s a very dark brown and not what i wanted. had to use since the invoice says you can’t return since it’s already mixed. used it on the back side of the fence but hoping it fades ☹️
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                                Response from BehrMar 10, 2020
                                Hello whitney,
                                Thanks for reviewing our Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Wood Stain. I’m sorry to hear the 5-gallon bucket didn’t turn out the same color as the sample. I can assure you this isn’t the experience we want any of our customers to have. I recommend having the formula verified. For further assistance, please feel free to reach out directly to our customer care team. Best, Roxana N. Behr
                                  Loved the brighter color and cover of this stain
                                  Loved the brighter color and cover of this stain
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Stained our shed using a Graco airless sprayer, it was first time using both the Behr Deckplus st...
                                  Stained our shed using a Graco airless sprayer, it was first time using both the Behr Deckplus stain and the sprayer. Went on so much easier than the old brush and roller method and looks outstanding. Covered well with one good coat, no runs or drips and everyone that see it loves the new color.
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                                    1 found this review helpful
                                    This product looks nothing like the color shown on the sample pamphlet. In Fact, when i came back...
                                    This product looks nothing like the color shown on the sample pamphlet. In Fact, when i came back to the store the clerk said he has been having a lot of problems with this particular color. He said he thinks the formula is wrong or the color on the in-store color brochure was incorrect. It should be immediately fixed or removed from the line. I wasted $150 on a 5 gallon bucket, which is completely useless to me now.
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                                    Response from BehrAug 1, 2019
                                    Hi ted,

                                    Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear that the color didn't turn out the way you expected! I recommend checking to see if the color was mixed correctly by comparing the dried stain dab on the lid of your 5-gallon bucket to the swatch in the brochure. If they match, the color is correct, and it would be best to continue your project with a new color. You may also want to pick up an 8 oz. sample of the new color to test out before committing to a larger purchased. If they don't match up, the color may have been mixed incorrectly, and we would recommend continuing your project with the correct color. So we can assist your with this further, please feel free to reach out to us directly. We hope to hear from you! - Sara Behr
                                    • Verified Purchase
                                    I chose to stain my deck rather than paint it because I wanted something that would allow the gra...
                                    I chose to stain my deck rather than paint it because I wanted something that would allow the grain to show through. However, this product acts more like a paint -- After three light coats (since two did not quite give me even coverage and rain water was still soaking into the wood in some areas), I can no longer see the wood grain. While this product works well if you're *not* specifically looking for a classic stain look, it is more of a deck cover-up product than a stain and since that was not my plan for this project, I am disappointed with the results. Would I recommend it for someone who wants the look of stained wood? No. For someone who wants a seal-it-up-and-protect-from-splinters-and-look-like-paint-type product? Yes.
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                                    • Verified Purchase
                                    Great product easy to apply and clean up looks really great!!
                                    Great product easy to apply and clean up looks really great!!
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                                    • Recommended
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