If you’re curious about which brand makes the best deck stain, you should know that the bigger differences are actually among the various types of stains (like solid wood, semi-transparent, and clear) ...

The Pittsburgh Paints Company ("Pittsburgh Paints Co.") announces Oxford Brown as the 2025 Stain Color of the Year.

Oxford Brown is a warm, earthy hue with hints of amber and russet, which adds depth and character to any design, the company ...

Even big-name brands like Olympic, Behr, and Valspar, which make highly rated solid deck stains, also make some semi-transparent and clear options that don’t hold up in our tests. If you want ...