All stains differ from paint in that they provide color while also allowing the wood's character to show through. A "semi-transparent" product allows some grain to be seen, while a "clear" finish allows the most grain to be seen. A "solid" finish is the most opaque and allows texture, but little grain detail to be seen. Opaque products usually last longer because they block out a greater proportion of damaging ultraviolet rays.

Clear/Natural Finish

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector Thompson's® WaterSeal® Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced Clear Multi-Surface Waterproofer Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced Natural Wood Protector

Tinted Finish

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Waterproofer Plus Tinted Wood Protector Thompson's® WaterSeal® Advanced Tinted Wood Protector

Semi-Transparent Finish

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Deck & House Semi-Transparent Latex Waterproofing Stain Thompson's® WaterSeal® Deck & House Semi-Transparent Oil Waterproofing Stain Thompson's® WaterSeal® No Drip Exterior Gel Waterproofing Stain

Solid Finish

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Deck & House Solid Latex Waterproofing Stain Thompson's® WaterSeal® Deck & House Solid Oil Waterproofing Stain Thompson's® WaterSeal® No Drip Exterior Gel Waterproofing Stain