1 gal Flood FLD520 Cedar CWF-UV Exterior Clear Wood Finish

I had both cedar and redwood fencing installed last year that was starting to gray and looked washed out. Most experts recommend waiting at least six months until the oils in the natural wood diminish, giving the stain more adhesion and uniformity. It was now or never, so I compared brands until my head was spinning.A clear or transparent stain can repel water but won't retard graying. For that I needed some tint, as in 'semi-transparent' since I wanted the wood to show. Most redwood stains are too unnaturally red for my tastes, so I went with Cedar which I could use on both fences.I found that even the most expensive stains are good for a few years only. Flood's product is reasonably priced, and they've been around since before the Civil War apparently. I was also intrigued by their oil-based formula that supposedly cleaned up with soap and water. Well, it's true. It has an oily feel that the dry wood really soaked up, yet it washed off the brush and roller easily with just soap and water.One gallon did two coats on about 50 ft. of 6' fencing (one-sided), using a brush. I'm sure a sprayer would take more. To me it looks very natural, unlike some stains that are more like paint. My cedar fence looks new again, and the redwood is a deep amber hue that I love. In six months I'll be buying more of this for the newest back portion. At that time I will post updated photos showing how it's held up, but as of now I'm more than happy with the quality and coverage.UPDATE: My fences look just as they did when I stained them a year ago! No more graying and the wood still looks new. At this rate it should be good for several years. The pricing and availability has changed, but I checked around and Lowes carries the one gallon cans in stock for about $20.

This is the best stuff ever invented. I was told at a building supply store that no paint/stain, etc., survives the NM sun longer than 5-7 years, no matter what the paint can label states. Well, I used two, HEAVY coats on my log cabin outside, using a good-quality sprayer and a brush (for the drips from the heavy spraying). That was over 12 years ago, and the outside of the house still looks great! I am repainting it (this time with a roller and brush). It doesn't really need it yet--is just starting to "dry out" a little tiny bit. But I figure it will last over another 10 years. It is a miracle.

The product was not delivered. I then purchased it locally. It’s a great productand I have been using it for more than ten years. I won’t use anything else.

was going to use it for my front porch but while it looks great on "aged" lumber, it was too orange for the new construction. It looks wonderful on an aged bench that I have had for a few years!

I painted my fence a year ago and it still looks like the day I painted it. I live in Louisiana where conditions are harsh.

Good stuff

Makes an old deck look much much better , brings it back to life. Good product.

exactly as ordered. good price

Tres bon produit,s applique bien et donne une tres belle finition