Semi-transparent oil stains won’t last as long ... In the end, it’ll cost two to three times as much as standard acrylic ...

A semi-transparent finish will still look good after two years. One semi-transparent stain from Cabot Express claims there’s no need to allow drying time between cleaning the deck and applying ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through.