Choosing Opacity
Solid

Total coverage gives maximum protection.

Products
  • O.V.T. Solid Color Stain
  • The Finish
  • Factory Finish
  • Cabot Solid Color Decking Stain
  • Composite Solid Decking Stain
Semi-Solids

Extra pigment adds longevity.

Products
  • Cabot Decking Stain
  • Cabot Semi-Solid Stain
  • Composite Decking Stain
Semi-Transparent

Lightly pigmented for increased protection.

Products
  • Cabot Semi-Transparent Stain
  • Bleaching Oil
  • Weathering Stain
Translucent

Soft tones for natural beauty.

Products
  • Cabot SPF
  • Cabot Australian Timber Oil
  • Cabot Clear Solution
Clear

Water repellency with no color.

Products
  • Cabot Waterproofing
Colors and Finishes: Clear and Translucent Stains

To choose the right stain, you must first determine your desired balance of color and protection, which is also known as opacity.