Behr solid color waterproofing stain and sealer color chart

The Behr Premium Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer (Home Depot) is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood stains models like the Premium Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer (Home Depot) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Appearance after 1 year Appearance after one year summarizes performance after one year of our accelerated weathering.

Appearance after 2 years Appearance after two years summarizes performance after two years of our accelerated weathering.

Appearance after 3 years Appearance after three years summarizes performance after three years of our accelerated weathering.

This post was updated on April 5, 2022

BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Stain Review

As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects using the Behr Solid Stain.

Summary: BEHR PREMIUM® Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer
Protect and beautify with BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Weatherproofing All-In-One Wood Stain & Sealer. This 100% acrylic formula seals out the elements, and the sun’s harmful UV rays, for up to 10 yrs. on decks and up to 25 yrs. on fences and siding. It’s available in more than 1,600 custom colors to help you get just about any look you can imagine.

Behr Solid Color Deck Stain Review

Behr Solid Color Wood Stain Scores (1-10)

Appearance After Initial Stain Application: 8

– The Behr Solid solid stain color we used was custom mixed to a red. The two coats applied to our PTP wood covered nicely and did not show any wood grain which is expected with a solid stain. Even application and no overlap lines.

DeckStainHelp.com Customer Photo of Behr Solid Color Deck Stain Peeling

Wear/Tear and Peeling: 3

–At the 2-year mark, there was significant wearing and peeling.

Cost Per Square Foot: 8

– We applied two coats to our 400 sq. feet of verticals that included all railings and steps. 2 Gallons were used at a cost of $40 per gallon.

Preventing Mold/Mildew/Algae: 8

– At the 2-year mark, the deck showed no signs of any mildew. Some green algae were present in the areas that had peeled.

Ease of Application: 8

– We applied two coats of the Behr Solid solid color stain with a roller and brush to the wood, waiting about 30 minutes between coats. The second coat goes on very easy and covers twice as far as the first coat.

Difficulty of Reapplication: 4

– You will need to pressure wash to remove the peeling stain and sand the remaining off. Not an easy fix!

Overall Score Behr Solid Color Stain at 2 Year Period: 6.5

– The Behr Solid stain did not perform well. Reading numerous reviews online, the Behr has a tendency to peel and wear in high traffic areas. We do not recommend.

Behr Deck Stain Home Depot

More Info: Home Depot
Cost: $39.99 per Gallon
Stain Type: Solid Color (Opaque) Wood Stain – Water Based
Available Custom-Mixed Solid Colors: 1,600 custom colors
Application Temperature: 45-95 F
Coats  Required: 2 Coats
Coverage Per Gallon: 200-400 sq. ft
Application Tools: Airless Sprayer, Brush, Roller
Dry Time: 2-4 Hours
Cleanup: Water
VOC Compliant: 50 VOC Compliant in all States
Manufacturer: Behr

Test Deck Stats

Deck Wood Type: Pressure Treated Pine
Deck Square Footage: 400 Square feet
UV Exposure: Full Sun
How Many Years Tested: 2 Years
Stain Color Used: Red

*All products tested and results are from our experience. We offer no guarantee of similar results. Take into consideration that results may differ due to different wood types, exposure to UV radiation, and natural weathering.

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As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites.

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