The 8 Best Wood Stains of 2021
By The Spruce
Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Interior Stain
"Best for Interior"
Ready Seal 1-Gallon Can Natural Cedar Exterior Stain and Sealer
"Best for Exterior"
DEFY Extreme 1 Gallon Semi-Transparent Exterior Wood Stain
"Best for Pressure-Treated Wood"
SamaN TEW-212-12 Interior Water Based Stain
"Best Water-Based"
BEHR Premium 1 gal. Cedar Naturaltone Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer
"Best with Sealant"
Varathane 1 qt. Premium Fast Dry Interior Wood Stain
"Best Colors"
Minwax Wood Finishing Cloths
"Best Wipes"
General Finishes JQ Gel Stain
"Best Overall"
Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain
"Best Budget"
General Finishes Oil Based Gel Topcoat
"Best Wipe-On Urethane"
Minwax Pre Stain Wood Conditioner
"Best Interior Wood Stain"
DEFY Extreme Exterior Wood Stain
"Best Exterior Wood Stain"