Choose how much natural wood grain you want to see.
We match the SuperDeck product to the deck—not the other way around. Wood species, age, sun exposure and the existing coating determine which opacity will look best and hold up properly.
Transparent · no sheen
Modified-Oil Transparent
Natural grain stays center stage.
A lightly toned, one-coat finish for suitable bare exterior wood.
Semi-transparent · no sheen
Waterborne Semi-Transparent
Color plus visible grain.
Richer pigment while the wood texture still reads clearly. Available in 102 colors.
Semi-solid · no sheen
Waterborne Semi-Solid
Richer color with some grain.
A strong middle ground when the deck needs more visual uniformity. Available in 36 colors.
Solid · low-lustre
Waterborne Solid Color
Uniform color and maximum coverage.
Best when hiding is the priority. Available in 71 colors, including 20 Cool Feel options.
Popular Sherwin-Williams deck stain colors
These are official Sherwin-Williams stain chips. The same color can read differently by wood species and age, so final color is confirmed for the actual deck before application.
Exotic hardwoods need a species-specific stain system.
We offer SUPERDECK Exotic Hardwood Stain
for appropriate exotic woods. Ipe, mahogany and other dense species do not absorb stain like standard pressure-treated lumber, so we inspect the species and condition before confirming the exact product, color and finish.
SUPERDECK Exotic Hardwood StainSpecialty system · availability and finish confirmed by project
Not sure which opacity fits your deck?
We recommend the product based on the wood and the look you want, then confirm the color before application.
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