Samuel Cabot is here to protect and preserve -- your home's wooden surfaces. Cabot makes wood stains and surface preparation products, primarily for use on exteriors. Founded in 1877, the company's products include cleaners, strippers, primers, stains, and waterproofing, as well as specialized products for decks, fences, and interiors. Brands include Cabot and Problem-Solver. Customers include builders, painting contractors, interior designers, and homeowners. The company is a unit of US coatings giant Valspar. As such, Cabot products are sold largely through Lowe's stores, with whom Valspar has a strong relationship.