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05/13/2019
I applied a good solid one coat of the Black Walnut on IPE this weekend? How often will I have to restain on IPE with that color? South facing deck, lots of sun!
Armstrong-Clark's stain offer the long lasting life on exotic hardwoods. Note: There are not two different versions of Amber and Mahogany Colors. Same version and they can be used on all wood types, but these colors were designed for exotic wood like Ipe and Mahogany.
Tested by professionals, Armstrong Clark outperforms all other brands on exotic wood such as:
- IPE
- Mahogany
- Cumaru
- Tigerwood
- All Brazilian Exotic Woods
Key Features of Armstrong Clark Hardwood Stain:
- Application can be done in direct sunlight and on hot days.
- Applies easily by roller, brush, garden sprayer or airless sprayer. During spraying - going back over with a brush or roller will help give a more even appearance. After 24 hours any remaining puddles or glossy spots can be removed using a dry rag.
- Older wood is reconditioned by deep penetrating nondrying oils.
- Drying oils lock in the conditioning oils while pigments and water repellents lock out moisture and UV damage.
- Armstrong wood stain is compliant with all environmental standards.
- Does not contain any offensive odors.
Coverage Area for Exotic Hardwoods:
Armstrong-Clark Deck and Siding Stain applies at 300-400 sq ft per gallon. Depending on wood porosity, actual coverage will vary.
Important
*We do not guarantee stain colors as they will vary widely depending on the wood type, age of wood, prepping of wood, and application. Small samples are available at top
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Thursday, 22 June 2017
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhy does it say on the back of the can that you are only suppose to use amber or mahogany colors on IPE decks? I used black walnut and it looks great so far. Just did it this weekend!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOur new deck, built last summer, has a custom balustrade made from IPE. The contractor told me he would oil the balustrade to make it look dark. Instead, it looks very red, a color I don't want.
Would your hardwood IPE stain in black walnut darken it?
When the balustrades were built last summer, the contractor applied a clear IPE oil.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou would have to strip off the IPE Oil first: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
Then you can use the AC Black Walnut.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI applied this Mahogany stain to my deck, which is Brazilian Hardwood, in the summer of 2017. I'm preparing to do it again in a couple of months and was wondering if the deck needs to be cleaned and brightened before reapplying the stain or if I can just clean with a deck cleaner or power wash before reapplying since the stain is already applied, just faded.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse this for the prep with light pressure washing: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-wood-cleaner
No need for the brightener this time.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI just power washed the deck (Brazilian hardwood) How long do I need to let the deck dry before applying the stain. It's currently 85 degrees and the deck is in the sun.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust double checking but did you say it's ok to apply A.C. stain to Ipe 4 hours before rain? My deck is stripped and brightened and ready to go but would hate to get water spots on my wood
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWith IPE, you would be better off with 12-24 hours before rain comes.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks, from the forecast it may be over a week before there are two days without rain. If it's that long or longer should I hit the deck one more time with brightener?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyi stained a cumaru deck 2 years ago with mohagany. The stain looks very uneven... perhaps it needed a 2nd coat. I want to restain and am thinking of using walnut. any issues if i just use cleaner/powerwash?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt is time to redo after 2 years. If you want to switch colors then strip and brighten for prep:
https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit-
We will reply to your comment shortlyyou linked to the restore a deck... (which i used on the new wood and still have). SHould i use this again? or a stripper? (is the stripper necessary or will the color just be off?)
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry, you need this: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
It needs to be stripped for best prep. Very easy to do.-
We will reply to your comment shortlybut same color can just be applied over without stripping yea? (its all A/C stain...)
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust bought tiger wood to cover an outdoor cabinet. The retailer sold us Deckwise Ope oil. What are the main differences between the Ipe oil and the AC products? I am leaning towards using the black walnut. Also they said to allow the wood to season for 7 days before install then apply oil. Just checking to see if was given good guidance since the wood is quite expensive.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo you have any pictures of how the stain looks on tigerwood in amber vs mahogany?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySonya Ross:
Bought a house w/ipe covered porch installed 3 years ago. Never been sealed or stained as far as I can tell. Has weathered gray. Planning to use RAD. Should I go darker (black walnut?) given it is already gray? Thanks in advance!
The gray will come off with the RAD and light pressure washing. You can use any color after. -
We will reply to your comment shortlySonya Ross:
Bought a house w/ipe covered porch installed 3 years ago. Never been sealed or stained as far as I can tell. Has weathered gray. Planning to use RAD. Should I go darker (black walnut?) given it is already gray? Thanks in advance!
The gray will come off with the RAD and light pressure washing. You can use any color after. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyBought a house w/ipe covered porch installed 3 years ago. Never been sealed or stained as far as I can tell. Has weathered gray. Planning to use RAD. Should I go darker (black walnut?) given it is already gray? Thanks in advance!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBought a house w/ipe covered porch installed 3 years ago. Never been sealed or stained as far as I can tell. Has weathered gray. Planning to use RAD. Should I go darker (black walnut?) given it is already gray? Thanks in advance!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStaining a IPE deck - where can I pick this up at in the chicagoland area
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStaining a IPE deck - where can I pick this up at in the chicagoland area
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJoe Steffler:
Hi,
Our deck has been stained with the Amber deck stain. I'm assuming ipe but I don't see this on the can anywhere. The deck has a ton of dirt accumulated on it in just 1 year. It seems that the stain collects the dirt. I would like to recoat the deck this year but I would like to get your opinion on how to clean it before doing so? Would a standard deck cleaner work without causing any issues to the existing coat on the deck? I would like to place an order within the next couple of days.
Since it is IPE and has to be done every year, it is best to use a deck cleaner like the Restore A Deck Kit for the prep. It does not matter if the current coating is removed and is encouraged when reapply to IPE wood. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyJoe Steffler:
Hi,
Our deck has been stained with the Amber deck stain. I'm assuming ipe but I don't see this on the can anywhere. The deck has a ton of dirt accumulated on it in just 1 year. It seems that the stain collects the dirt. I would like to recoat the deck this year but I would like to get your opinion on how to clean it before doing so? Would a standard deck cleaner work without causing any issues to the existing coat on the deck? I would like to place an order within the next couple of days.
Since it is IPE and has to be done every year, it is best to use a deck cleaner like the Restore A Deck Kit for the prep. It does not matter if the current coating is removed and is encouraged when reapply to IPE wood. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyHi,
Our deck has been stained with the Amber deck stain. I'm assuming ipe but I don't see this on the can anywhere. The deck has a ton of dirt accumulated on it in just 1 year. It seems that the stain collects the dirt. I would like to recoat the deck this year but I would like to get your opinion on how to clean it before doing so? Would a standard deck cleaner work without causing any issues to the existing coat on the deck? I would like to place an order within the next couple of days. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyHi,
Our deck has been stained with the Amber deck stain. I'm assuming ipe but I don't see this on the can anywhere. The deck has a ton of dirt accumulated on it in just 1 year. It seems that the stain collects the dirt. I would like to recoat the deck this year but I would like to get your opinion on how to clean it before doing so? Would a standard deck cleaner work without causing any issues to the existing coat on the deck? I would like to place an order within the next couple of days. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyRaymond Danner:
Would this be the proper stain to coat new tongue and groove 1x4" covered front porch, would you recommend coating all sides before installation?
The product we have is Blue Star 100% certified Malaysian Hardwood tongue and groove 1x4" x8' boards, we are replacing existing mahogany tongue and groove floor on the porch
Just the exposed wood needs to be stained. Install, wait a month, prep with the Restore A deck Kit, and apply one coat only. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyRaymond Danner:
Would this be the proper stain to coat new tongue and groove 1x4" covered front porch, would you recommend coating all sides before installation?
The product we have is Blue Star 100% certified Malaysian Hardwood tongue and groove 1x4" x8' boards, we are replacing existing mahogany tongue and groove floor on the porch
Just the exposed wood needs to be stained. Install, wait a month, prep with the Restore A deck Kit, and apply one coat only. -
We will reply to your comment shortlyWould this be the proper stain to coat new tongue and groove 1x4" covered front porch, would you recommend coating all sides before installation?
The product we have is Blue Star 100% certified Malaysian Hardwood tongue and groove 1x4" x8' boards, we are replacing existing mahogany tongue and groove floor on the porch -
We will reply to your comment shortlyWould this be the proper stain to coat new tongue and groove 1x4" covered front porch, would you recommend coating all sides before installation?
The product we have is Blue Star 100% certified Malaysian Hardwood tongue and groove 1x4" x8' boards, we are replacing existing mahogany tongue and groove floor on the porch -
We will reply to your comment shortlyRichard D Franklin:
Is the AC Hardwood/IPE stain suitable for southern pine (ACQ) decking?
What would be the coverage/gallon on new PT pine, after aging?
The IPE/Hardwood colors can be used on all wood types and are offered. The color samples on our site though are on IPE for the Mahogany and that color will not look like the picture on pine. Best to get samples to test prior to ordering. Coverage is about 200 sq. feet per gallon.
