Wood Stain Brands. Behr Behr is a leading brand of exterior coatings and is sold at Home Depot and Walmart. For decks, Behr offers solid, semi-transparent, wood-tone, and clear finishes.

We currently have 34 wood stains in our ratings, including a number that are still undergoing testing. That’s because we test each stain for three years and rate the products each year.

Our experts explain how to lighten stained wood so that even the dingiest, darkest wood can be made lighter and brighter.

If you’re looking for something whimsical and out of the box, Minwax’s 2025 Color of the Year may be for you. The popular wood stain and finish brand elected Violet, a bold blue-toned purple ...

PPG’s OLYMPIC® and PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS® U.S. woodcare brands selected Chestnut Brown as the 2023 Stain Color of the Year. This rich, warming brown is the perfect on-trend hue for ...

I used this experience to select brands that I’ve come to trust over the years, as well as specific products, like J-B Weld Tan KwikWood Wood Repair Epoxy Putty, that I’ve used personally.

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if ...

Refinishing wood furniture is an easy way to give old pieces new life. This guide shows you how to refinish furniture like chairs, tables, and cabinets at home.