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10/07/2021
After cleaning and using brightener on my IPE deck, noticed same gray and stains had not been removed. Spot sanded to fix these spots. Should I use brighter again before staining?
Armstrong-Clark's stain offers 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, 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 shortlyHi,
I just stained my IPE deck with the Armstrong-Clark IPE Mahogany Stain. Some areas are uneven - see photo. Any advice as to how to proceed?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThat is your wood causing this and is related to how there is a lack of absorption in those spots or marks. There is not a way to fix.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy contractor is suggesting applying oil over it. Any other suggestions to remedy?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, will not fix it and you cannot oil over the top of the AC deck stain. There is not a way to fix this as it is your wood internally causing this. Almost looks like something scratched or dented the wood there prior to staining and that is why the stain is not taking.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOk thanks, much appreciated.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am doing a mahogany deck. The mahogany boards have been stored in stacks at the site for over three months. 1. Do I still need to wait before applying AC semi-transparent? 2. I have read other articles that say to apply finish to all sides of the board before installing. I am confused. If I don't apply before installing, I will have to wait until next spring to apply, leaving the deck unprotected through the winter in a high snow area.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhen I used the deck stain calculator, I have 445sq ft of deck and stair area and it says I need 5 gallons of deck stain. If I read the specs for area coverage, it says 1 gallon covers 300-400 sq ft so I would need 2-3 gallons. Can you clarify quantity needed? Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI asked this question before but it was never answered and now I see it was deleted. I'll try again. In regards to the semi-transparent oil based stain. Do use waterborne resin-systems and coloring "pigments" that are light-fast. If not how is the light-fast quality and life of the coloring-agents?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi - We had a crew sand our ipe porch because they scratched it moving furniture. After sanding, they applied Thompson's Waterseal oil based. It is still greasy, so they are now sanding again to remove. I want them to apply AC. Can they just apply after sanding? What would be the best approach?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAfter sanding you should clean and brighten with this kit to open up the wood pores: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlySecondly, will there still be waterseal in the wood after sanding? Will that affect the application of AC even after cleaning and brightening?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks. Is the second sanding necessary to remove the waterseal, or would the RAD stripper have worked?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe Stripper would have worked.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOkay thanks. They have only done a small area that's a bit out of the way. Should I just have them stop and use the stripper? Also, what is shipping time? Ordering today.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyApplied a coat to my Tigerwood deck and a couple hours into drying I’m noticing spots I missed or didn’t get as even as I’d like. Can I touch up once it’s dried and I’m able to walk on it? I applied with a stain pad. Do I need to allow a full 48 hours for curing?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello,
I stupidly sanded parts of my IPE deck.
1) Will using a wood brightener help stain adhere better?
2) Would it help any to apply the wood brightener multiple times?
I have some "true" oil exotic hardwoods Sherwin-Williams Super deck - can't buy in Connecticut any longer.
3) If I apply this stain, what would I need to do to be able to apply AC IPE stain over it at some later point in time?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. If you spot sanded then the stain will not go on evenly and there is not a way to fix this besides natural weathering for a couple of months and then redo prep with a cleaner and brightener.2. No.3. You will need to strip and brighten for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlythanks for the quick reply. Sorry - I wasn't clear - When I said "parts" I meant the whole of the portion of the deck in back of my house (I also have a side portion). So, in this situation, ie. not spot sanding, 1) will a brightener help open the pores for better adherence 2) will multiple applications of brightener help more than 1? and a new question: 3) with respect to helping porosity, is it better to use a stiff brush with the brightener or better just to rinse it off? thanks for your patience and your quick and helpful reply
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat grit paper did you use?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, thanks again for your quick reply. I used a palm sander with 60 grit.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThat's good. Best to give it both a deck cleaning with a pressure wash and then a wood brighener. That will open up the pores. One coat of stain:https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlyRestained the deck using IPE in mahogany two days ago. We did not over apply and have used this exact stain before however this time it is taking a long time to "cure" it's been two days (over a full 48 hrs) and the color will still lift if I wipe areas with a paper towel. We have a small, young dog and cannot let him or us out onto the deck until it stops bleeding. Any thoughts/advice? It's been hot and humid, although no rain. Deck gets a lot of sun.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a tigerwood deck. Is it necessary to use one of the three hardwood stain options, or will the other softwood stains work as well?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI’ve stained my deck 3 times in the past 6 years. Each time I’ve cleaned/prepped it exactly the same way and used Armstrong mahogany stain. This time, however, it didn’t seem to take as well. I have some areas where the water isn’t beading as it should. See pics. I’m thinking it’s because the stain itself was around 4 years old. Does that make sense? I’ve ordered a new can. Can I put a second coat on the whole thing? On just the areas that aren’t beading? Please advise.Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have used the AC mahogany stain on my IPE deck for years with good results. I would like to stain it this year with a slightly lighter shade of mahogany. Do you have a product that I can use to dilute or lighten the current shade of mahogany? Would the Amber color work for this?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWas thinking about using your product for a covered porch with Batu decking that I am currently building. I understand the allowing it to weather for 12 mos to remove the mill glaze prior to oil/stain, however, if I chose to sand entire deck with 80 grit to open pores/remove glazing, is there any harm done by staining/oiling right away? Is it something I will regret having done with regards future maintenance?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySanding closes the pores, not opens them. You cannot stain right away. See this for tips: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat products would you recommend for staining a new kayu batu deck on a screened porch in New England? Most of the deck will won't see much direct sunlight. tHANKS.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here about new wood: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain
After wait and prep, use one of the 3 AC hardwood colors.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI applied your stain last year on my new ipe deck. Only confusion now is the can says I only need to clean the deck with a bleach/dish soap/water mixture before applying this year's coat but most of your posted answers seem to suggest I should use the cleaner again. I tested the can's suggested mixture and it appears to clean nicely but the weathered color in areas that were in full sun is only lightened slightly. Can you clarify what will yield the best results this year and going forward? Also, I still have last year's cleaner in my sprayer. Would it still be useable?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a 14 year old IPE deck in direct sun that has been stained/restained many times with Sikkens Proluxe Cetol DEK translucent satin wood stain finish. The color is Natural Oak 005. Over the years the deck has developed more color variation than we like. We have also found it necessary to restain every one to two years. We are about to hire a flooring professional to sand the deck to the bare surface and want to start over.
We understand your product is recommended by some for IPE. Is your product better for IPE than the the Sikkens product we have been using? If so, why? What life can we expect from your product?
See the pictures attached and recommend a color in your line that would come closest. We would like to come as close as possible to the look in the first picture. The color in the second which has been resanded is lighter than we like.-
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLooking for a recommendation for material to use on Alaskan Yellow Cedar. I have 52 outdoor benches that see the year round weather in Illinois. We have tried several different materials and nothing seems to hold up for more than a year.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy cumaru deck is 11 years old and i have used your hardwood mahogany for the last 4 years. Very happy with results. As the deck is older do you still need the hardwood formula for penetration or could I transition to your regular deck stain. More colors available.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I am looking to put my first coat of AC Hardwood Amber on my new mahogany deck this spring. The deck was built this past fall and its ready to stain. The deck has become a more muted color, and after doing some testing, when the amber stain is applied without the RAD cleaner it becomes a beautiful golden color that perfectly matches my house. I would like to keep it this color if possible, but the restore-a-deck cleaner brings it back to its original red color (as it's supposed to). Is it possible to prep without using the RAD cleaner?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLast spring I used the RAD Stain Stripper/ Brightener Kit on my Tigerwood deck and then applied the ARMSTRONG CLARK HARDWOOD/IPE STAIN Semi-Trans Mahogany color. By far the results were better than any other stain I’d previously used. My question is going into this spring, do I just clean and apply stain or do I have to strip it again?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi. I bought a house with a Tiger Wood deck that was not maintained well. It does have a stain on it (in places) whereas in others, it has worn right through. The previous owners used Woodrich Exotic Hardwood Wiping Stain on the deck. The previous colour in Amaretto. How does your project compare to this in terms of quality and longevity? I'm thinking that I should clean it, strip it, sand it and then re-stain it. Is there anything else that I should think to do to help ensure the best result? Thank you for your advice.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 3 month old mahogany deck, and wish to seal it, but also want to keep the deck as natural as possible so as to feature the color and grain variegation in the wood. What deck stain/sealant would you recommend would be best for my objectives, please?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I mix the black walnut and mahogany stains for a custom color? It would be used on an older mahogany deck. Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyContinuing my deck restoration project: Replaced rotting cedar railings with new cedar posts, rails and spindles, just in time for snow the next day, and still snowing. So, can't stain new system until next Spring (temps too low).
What would you recommend for staining/treating new cedar railing next Spring....stripping, cleaning, brightener?, and does A/C have a stain color to match old system color - Sikkens Semi-Transparent Teak. Incidentally, installers discourage using Sikkens on exposed railings -- too tight a seal --- and estimated 90% of railings they replace originally had Sikkens applied.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyClean and brighten for prep: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit
AC does not have a color that matches Sikkens.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am planning to use Armstrong Clark Hardwood/Ipe Stain 1 on my enclosed front porch where there will be high traffic with winter salt and snow and rain water tracked through. Should I put a top coat over the stained wood and if so does Armstrong carry a top coat or have a recommendation for one?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyhow to order the ipe hardwood samples? sample page does not specifically list ipe. Is Amber, Mahogany or Semi-Trans and Black Walnut samples for ipe?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThere is only one version of Amber, Mahogany, and Black Walnut, not two. https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/samples
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