Sherwin-Williams Product Finishes announces the Sher-Wood SB Stain System, a next-generation family of spray and wipe stains offering fast, repeatable color matching with tight tolerances.

Sherwin-Williams also made CR’s top picks for semitransparent stains, which show some wood grain. But Behr beat it in that group and won among solid stains.

Sherwin-Williams won big among paints, while Behr took home top honors among stains. But we also found other brands that are worth a look, especially if you're dealing with special conditions or ...