The magazine rates Olympic Elite Advanced Stain and Sealant in One Solid in first place, with a score of 80; it's $42.98 a gallon at Home Depot. The No. 2 product, with a score of 74, is Behr Deckplus Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain ($30.98).May 31, 2019
Is Olympic deck stain any good?
The Worst Wood Stains From CR's Tests The Olympic WaterGuard for Wood is the worst of the bunch, earning the lowest Overall Score in CR's stain tests—a 5 out of 100. It also earns a Poor for its appearance after one year in our simulated weathering test for decks, meaning this stain didn't take to the wood at all.Mar 3, 2020
Is Olympic maximum stain any good?
– Overall the OLYMPIC® MAXIMUM is a pretty average wood stain. Good for about 12-18 months in our opinion. If you are limited to what is available at your local stores the Olympic would be a decent choice. Better wood stains are found on the Internet or specialty stores such as lumber yards and paint stores.Feb 5, 2021
Is Olympic or Behr stain better?
According to Consumer Reports, Olympic Maximum Solid Stain & Sealant in One is rated in their top solid wood stains category, coming in slightly behind Behr.
Is Olympic elite stain good?
– The Olympic Elite Advanced Stain + Sealant was above average score overall. The stain did hold up fairly well except in high traffic areas and no mildew was present.Feb 5, 2021