Behr, and Valspar, which make highly rated solid deck stains, also make some semi-transparent and clear options that don’t hold up in our tests. If you want your deck stain to last a long time ...

Behr's Solid Color Waterproofing ... "Clear" winners are scarce. Semi-transparent stains show some of the grain at the expense of longevity. Behr's Premium Semi-Transparent Weatherproofing ...