The best wood stain in our ratings currently earns an Overall Score of 82 out of 100. The worst earns an abysmal score of 4 out of 100.

There are currently nearly 30 wood stains in our ratings, and our tests have found significant differences. The best wood stain in our ratings currently earns an Overall Score of 82 out of 100.

The best wood stains aren't always the costliest. Here are test results from leading brands including Behr, ... tying for the second-lowest Overall Score in CR’s tests with a 5 out of 100.