To evaluate exterior wood stains, CR’s test engineers apply two coats to pine boards and place ... tailored for each application. Cabot has also introduced stain for composite decking.

It dries noticeably faster than most other oil-based stains and comes in many wood colors, including light and bright ones.

For more options, check out our full wood stain ratings. To test wood stains, CR’s engineers apply two coats to pine boards, then place them on the roof of our headquarters in Yonkers ...

The Cabot does a bit better for first-year appearance, while the Behr stain is able to ... To test wood stains, CR’s ...