OLYMPIC® WATERGUARD® Transparent Wood Stain + Sealer
Olympic® WaterGuard® Transparent Wood Stain with Sealer offers convenience and value. A durable, acrylic oil stain that provides protection, a slight hint of color, and highlights the wood grain. This penetrating, advanced multi-surface sealant protects against water damage and creates a mildew-resistant coating. Perfect for almost any outdoor wood surface.
- Ready to use transparent stain with sealer
- Durable sealant that provides waterproofing protection
- Adds color to your surface that allows wood grain and texture to show
- Protect exterior wood surfaces including decks, fences, siding, railings, outdoor furniture and other wood or previously coated wood with a weathered clear sealant or semi-transparent stain
- Repels water with just one thin coat of product
- Provides a mildew resistant coating that helps prevent mold stains
- Keep your wood protected and beautiful: Protects up to 3 years on decks and 4 years on fences and siding
- SunBlock® UV defense to shield your wood surface from the fading power of the sun
- Exclusive Scuff Guard® technology shields your wood surface from typical minor knicks, dents and scratches
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Product Features
Waterproofing Protection
Olympic® Waterguard® protects your deck from water damage, and protects against mold and mildew growth.
Perfect for any wood surface
Use on vertical or horizontal new wood, pressure treated wood, or weathered wood.
Convenience and value
Olympic® Waterguard® offers a ready mix, ready to use sealant that normally dries in 12-24 hours when applied at 50°F to 85°F.
Stain in 4 Easy Steps
Wood Staining - Step 1 )
How Much Wood Stain Do I Need?
Use our Stain Calculator. The size of your project will determine how much wood stain is needed. Remember, solid color wood stains require two coats.
Wood Staining - Step 2)
Clean Your Deck Or Patio
Sweep debris from your deck, then use Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner to wash away dirt and stains caused by mildew. See these How To Stain Wood articles for other staining projects.
Wood Staining - Step 3)
Prep Your Wood Surface
Tape off the surfaces of your deck or patio you don't want stained. Avoid staining in direct sunlight so the wood stain does not dry unevenly. Then get ready to apply wood stain!
Wood Staining - Step 4)
Apply Wood Stain
For even coverage, apply the wood stain to one board at a time. For best results, backbrush into the wood surface.
Refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.
Refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.
Wood Stain Transparency Guide
Clear Wood Finishes
Clear wood finishes & wood stains allow your wood to weather and gray naturally. Least protection, most woodgrain.
Transparent / Toner
Transparent wood stains add a slight hint of color that highlights the wood grain. Less protection, more woodgrain.
Semi-Transparent Stain
Semi-transparent wood stains provide rich color that allows wood grain and texture to show. More protection, less woodgrain.
Semi-Solid Stain
Semi-solid stains give the same rich color as semi-transparent, but hides more wood grain. More protection, least woodgrain.
Solid Color Stain
Solid Color Stain covers the woodgrain and accentuates the natural texture. Most protection, no woodgrain.
Deck Resurfacer
A deck resurfacer creates a new, safe, durable surface on worn or weathered wood or concrete.