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DEFY Essential is ideal for any wood stain project on a budget.
For All Exterior Wood
DEFY Essential Exterior Wood Stain can be applied to all wood types and outdoor wood projects including pressure-treated lumber, kiln dried lumber, pine, smooth cedar, rough sawn cedar, mahogany, ipe, douglas fir, and more.
- Decks
- Pergolas
- Outdoor Furniture
- Fences
- Siding
- Playsets
- Wood Shingles
- Log Cabins
DEFY Essential Semi-Transparent Wood Stain
Better Value. Better Performance.
DEFY Essential semi-transparent wood stain has durable, flat finish that helps protect against the damaging effects of outdoor elements like rain and snow. Your time is valuable and this stain allows you to complete your entire stain project in just one day. Clean the wood in the morning, when visibly dry then you can stain it and it'll be rainproof in just 4 hours.
- Value & Performance: DEFY Essential outlasts everything else in its category.
- Acryclic Waterborne Technology: Better quality ingredients mean a longer lasting finish.
- Semi-Transparent, Flat Finish: Available in six stain options that offer a durable, semi-transparent finish.
- One Day Deck Stain: Clean in the morning and stain in the afternoon with DEFY. Stain can be applied to wood as soon as it becomes visibly dry.
Easy to Use
DEFY Essential is easy to use and easy to maintain. You can use a pump sprayer, brush and roller, or airless sprayer to apply the stain. It's also easy to clean with soap and water.
Performance with Value
With 6 gorgeous shades to choose from, DEFY Essential outlasts every other value stain option.
Protection Against the Elements
DEFY Essential offers protection against the damaging effects of the elements throughout the year. The formula is resistant to fading and graying.
Made in the USA
All DEFY Wood Stains are proudly made in the USA by an employee-owned company in Richmond, Indiana.
Before You Stain Consider Cleaning or Stripping, and Brightening
CLEAN
If the wood is weathered, dirty, graying, or already has a worn-out stain on it, use DEFY Wood Cleaner.
STRIP
If there is an existing, weathered stain that is still holding up, use DEFY Stain Stripper instead. These products help prepare your wood to receive the maximum amount of new stain and give the entire surface a consistent color.
BRIGHTEN
Once the wood has been cleaned or stripped, use DEFY Wood Brightener to neutralize and brighten the surface.
Our brightener also opens the wood pores, so that they can receive the maximum amount of stain.
Mt
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
Save your money and buy your choice of alcohol (to drink)I am so disappointed with this there are no words but I will try.I necessarily refinish my deck every year and am qualified to do so but was disappointed with the life of the oil stain that I used.After looking at extensive reviews and assessments I fount that this was some of the highest rated sealant on the internet and hoped for the promised longevity found in the aforementioned enthusiasm. I prepped the deck with a deck wash and pressure washer then I used oxalic acid and pressure washed it again, at this point it was looking great I let the deck dry and followed all of the instructions as I have avoided this new acrylic technology. I put the sealant on in two coats in optimal weather as recommended and brushed it in. I used more sealant than advertised which is understandable as the deck is porous and aged (8 years).AT THE SAME TIME, I also used the same old OIL stain on adjasent part of the deck that needs color these products were used side by side.The deck has started to grey after about two months and there is no apparent water repentant left after about 2 weeks. - - - The old oil stain next to this product still looks as great as the day I put it on because of course! it has only been 3 months!
Melissa S.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
It is nice and seems to last a few years. I am using it for deck rails. It is easy to wash down the old coating and reapply. It is very low viscosity/watery so it drips from the brush a lot when applying so we put down a drop cloth.
Jim C
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
Pictured are two diff projects with this stain. The deck fence has one coat, the bench runners have two coats. It's really easy to apply, easy to drip, easy to spill, it's just plain sloppy like water, but looks great. I've learned to put cardboard or a drop cloth down before using it. I have since made wooden window trim and used it with great results.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2024
THIS STAIN IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.. EASY USE WITH GREAT COVERAGE.WE WILL BE BUYING THIS PRODUCT AGAIN.
loyalcustomer
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
This product is good when it comes to its odor. There is barely any there. However, the longevity of it is lacking. I put it down last year and the majority of the stain has washed away or faded. I have used Cabot's in the past and never experienced this so quickly. However, Cabot's stain has a considerable amount of odor to it.
T.N.T.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024
I purchased this for my friend/Landscaper that built me an outdoor bench. He immediately asked me where I got it and how much it was. His response, “I’d pay more! This stuff is AWESOME!” I’m pleased with my choice for sure! It looks spot on to what I wanted.
Lisa Lorenz
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
I usually use an oil based stain/sealant....bought this not reading that it was water-based. I used it anyway because I loved the color. This sealed excellent, and dried quickly! Very happy with the water-based!!
Kathleen
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2022
I was able to clean and stain my deck in just one day. The very next day I put all the furniture back in place. Application was easy, clean up was a breeze and the color is very close to the sample.My deck looks great! I'm glad I gave this product a try!
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