Can I use a clear coat over semi-transparent? - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/can-i-use-a-clear-coat-over-semi-transparent/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:49:20 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Can I use a clear coat over semi-transparent? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/can-i-use-a-clear-coat-over-semi-transparent/#post-14820 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:06:02 +0000 No, you cannot add a clear coat over a deck stain. It will peel if you do this. Behr, BTW is a very poor stain. It will peel most likely. Terrible reviews by us and consumers:

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]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/can-i-use-a-clear-coat-over-semi-transparent/#post-14820 Can I use a clear coat over semi-transparent? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/can-i-use-a-clear-coat-over-semi-transparent/#post-14818 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:46:28 +0000 Hi there,

 

 

  • 1. State you live in : New York , Long Island. 
  • 2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun: pergola on deck -full sun only on some areas 
  • 3. Type of Wood-not sure 
  • 4. Mold or Mildew Issues- no
  • 5. Main Issues with Previous Stains -last one peeled after a year in the sunny spots . We layered on the stain very thick though. Our bad. 

  • this year we tackled stripping, cleaning, sanding the deck. We added one coat of semi transparent stain. It’s the perfect color, I do not want it any thicker or more opaque. 

  • question -can I , should I add a layer of clear transparent over the semitransparent for the extra wood protection? I do not want to add second coat of the semi-transparent. 

  • behr water based products. 

  • thank you for any advice. I googled a lot and couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for. 

 

 

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