Ultraviolet (UV) light is high-energy radiation that induces degradation of organic compounds, such as wood. To prevent UV damage, several strategies have been used, including creating a UV light barrier at the wood surface. The most common strategy is to apply a coating to the wood surface. However, coating alone may not be effective enough to protect wood exposed outdoors. For example, clear coatings often contain additives to protect the material from UV radiation (hindered amine light stabilizers, quenchers, UV absorbers). This article reports work on the photostability of wood surfaces coated with waterborne nanocomposite urethane-acrylate systems in outdoor conditions. The wood color variation of sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marsh) was measured following accelerated aging. Different types of nanoparticles (ZnO, CuO) were used in water in predispersed and powder forms. Once cured, the nanoparticle dispersions were characterized by transmission electron microscopy. The best photoprotection was obtained with ZnO predispersed in water. Our major conclusion is that ZnO nanoparticles are better than CuO nanoparticles as additives intended to reduce the discoloration of clear-coated wood exposed outdoors. The highest increase in gloss was achieved with the mixture of inorganic and organic UV absorbers, which appear to show synergistic behavior.