The best wood stains let the natural beauty of the wood grain show through while adding rich color to the workpiece. This dark oil stain and sealer combo does both exceptionally well.

Shopping for a wood stain? Read about types, features, and other must-know topics in our wood stain buying guide to make an informed choice.

How Consumer Reports Tests Wood Stains To test wood stains, CR’s engineers apply two coats to pine boards, then place them on the roof of our headquarters in Yonkers, N.Y.

We currently have 34 wood stains in our ratings, including a number that are still undergoing testing. That’s because we test each stain for three years and rate the products each year.

With Flood Easy Seal premium stain and sealer, there is a faster way to transform outdoor spaces all while enhancing the beauty of a home,” said Vélez.

Keep in mind, we test our wood decking samples without any protective stain—you can potentially add years to the life of your wooden deck if you stain and seal the wood properly.

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., March 04, 2025--FLOOD wood finishes introduces FLOOD EASY SEAL Premium Stain and Sealer, providing one coat application and a faster path to flawless stain finishes.