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  • OLYMPIC<sup>®</sup> ELITE Semi-Transparent Low VOC 🇺🇸

OLYMPIC® ELITE Semi-Transparent Low VOC 🇺🇸

Olympic ELITE: A premium wood stain and sealant. This semi-transparent stain adds color while still allowing the wood grain and texture to show. This super-premium exterior wood stain is formulated to protect and enhance the natural look of wood while providing protection and beauty through all seasons and a powerful mold, mildew and algae-resistant finish. All backed by a lifetime guarantee. 

  • Not available in the Canadian market
  • Our Best Lifetime Results, Guaranteed*
  • A rich, durable finish that accentuates wood textures and provides beautiful color
  • Four Season protection package delivers a urethane-fortified formula for toughness against cracking and peeling, enhanced waterproofing protection, and a powerful mold, mildew and algae-resistant finish
  • Excellent for all wood types, including exotic hardwoods
  • Low VOC, water based stain formula gives off less odor and harmful fumes as wood dries
  • A lifetime of durability and beauty
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Product Features

Waterproofing Protection

Olympic® Elite™ wood stain penetrates and protects your deck from water damage and protects against mold, mildew and algae growth.

4 Season Protection

Olympic® Elite™ expands and contracts to resist peeling and cracking in cold climates and protects from fading in sunny climates.

Our Best Protection

Olympic® Elite™ provides rich penetrating stain color that resists color fade year after year. Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.

Stain in 4 Easy Steps

Test
Wood Staining - Step 1 )

How Much Wood Stain Do I Need?

Use our Stain Calculator. The size of your project will determine how much wood stain is needed. Remember, solid color wood stains require two coats.
Wood Staining - Step 2)

Clean Your Deck Or Patio

Sweep debris from your deck, then use Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner to wash away dirt and stains caused by mildew. See these How To Stain Wood articles for other staining projects.
Wood Staining - Step 3)

Prep Your Wood Surface

Tape off the surfaces of your deck or patio you don't want stained. Avoid staining in direct sunlight so the wood stain does not dry unevenly. Then get ready to apply wood stain!
Wood Staining - Step 4)

Apply Wood Stain

For even coverage, apply the wood stain to one board at a time. For best results, backbrush into the wood surface.
Refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.

Wood Stain Transparency Guide

Clear Wood Finishes

Clear wood finishes & wood stains allow your wood to weather and gray naturally. Least protection, most woodgrain.

Transparent / Toner

Transparent wood stains add a slight hint of color that highlights the wood grain. Less protection, more woodgrain.

Semi-Transparent Stain

Semi-transparent wood stains provide rich color that allows wood grain and texture to show. More protection, less woodgrain.

Semi-Solid Stain

Semi-solid stains give the same rich color as semi-transparent, but hides more wood grain. More protection, least woodgrain.

Solid Color Stain

Solid Color Stain​ covers the woodgrain and accentuates the natural texture. Most protection, no woodgrain.

Deck Resurfacer

A deck resurfacer creates a new, safe, durable surface on worn or weathered wood or concrete.

Coverage

One gallon or 3.78 Liters covers approximately 250 to 350 sq. ft. or 23.2 to 32.5 sq. meters per gallon depending on application, wood texture and porosity.

Application Details

Apply to a small area and allow to dry to ensure acceptable appearance and penetration. Then, apply one thin coat with a high quality brush, paint or stain pad, or by spray equipment. Can be applied down to 50°F for <550 g/L VOC version or 35°F for <100 g/L VOC version.

Drying Time

Normally dries in 24 hours when applied in optimal temperatures of 50°F to 85°F or 10°C to 29°C. Application in high humidity or in temperatures below 50°F or 10°C may prolong drying times. Allow 24 to 48 hours of drying time before light foot traffic or replacing furniture.

Drying times may vary depending on temperature, humidity, film build, color and air movement.

Cleanup

Clean brushes and tools with mineral spirits for <600 g/L VOC version and with soap and water for <100 g/L VOC version.

Product Warning

Please refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.

Code Finish Base Sizes Download
80100 Toner/Transparent Ready Mix Custom Color Quart/946 mL (04)
80103 Toner/Transparent Ready Mix Custom Color Quart/946 mL (04)
80113 Toner/Transparent Ready Mix Custom Color Quart/946 mL (04)
80113 Semi-Transparent Ready Mix Custom Color 5 Gallons/18.9 L (05)
80200 Semi-Transparent Ready Mix Yellow Quart/946 mL (04)
80204 Semi-Transparent Ready Mix Custom Color Quart/946 mL (04)
802102 Semi-Transparent Stain - Custom Color Gallon/3.78 L (01), 3 Gallons/11.3 L (03)
802102 Toner/Transparent Stain - Custom Color 1/2 Pint/236 mL (16)
802142 Semi-Transparent Stain - Custom Color Gallon/3.78 L (01), 3 Gallons/11.3 L (03)
802142 Toner/Transparent Stain - Custom Color 1/2 Pint/236 mL (16)