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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 shortly· 05/24/2021Just cleaned mahogany deck is it clean enough and should I use amber
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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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We will reply to your comment shortlyWill this hardwood/IPE stain in mahogany come out the same color on a new pressure-treated pine deck? I love the mahogany color, but I don't want to use it if it will not show right on pine. Does anyone have any pictures of this color on pine decking?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you cannot get PTP to look like an exotic hardwood deck. It will be much redder/orange on your wood type.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you! I'm glad that I asked. Is there a color that you can recommend that will give a warm rich tone (similar to mahogany) to PTP?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust finished the whole process and stain. It’s been 20 hours.
1- if I go to wipe any boards fibers come up when wiping?
2- can I touch up dry spots/ boards with dark then dry areas... with bit more stain?
3- color varies a lot. Does this look good/normal? Especially photo 3 ... boards in front of door blotchy?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs there going to be a big difference using this stain on standard pressure treated wood, what are your concerns with doing so?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat is the process to stain new African Mahogany outdoor patio furniture (table and chairs) the with AC mahogany stain? Thank you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee this about new wood: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks for your reply. I get the waiting time and proper prep, but I was more interested in the application of applying the stain on the wood. I've done some experimentation and I found "one medium coat at room temp" and then "wipe off any excess after 2 hours" seems to give very good results (color and depth) on new mahogany with a 1-2 month wait time and "no prep" - use of brightener, etc. My application is on outdoor patio furniture (chairs and table) not a deck. I just wanted to hear your recommendations for such projects. Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot back wipe after 2 hours as that will potentially remove the curing oils before the stain dries fully leading to overall issues. You can if needed after 24 hours. Only one coat is applied to Mahogany.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOk. But I thought I read somewhere that if you were staining an outdoor bench to wipe off any excess stain after one hour to prevent the pigment from attaching to your clothing.
The mahogany color is perfect when I wipe after 2 hours. If I leave the stain alone for 24 hours the color is very dark in comparison. So how long do the curing oils need to do their job? 24 hours, or less? (I live in a hot and dry climate.)
So what will happen if I don't prep? Lifespan of the stain is lessened? I will need to re-apply again? When? Thanks for your help.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor prep, you would need to strip and brighten all wood. https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI’m about to stain using 4 inch brush. After going over it all do I wait 12 hours and emails up excess?
If so with what material?
And is it light wipe just to soak or to also spread stain and even it more?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOnly if needed, wipe oof any excess stain that did not soak in with rags and mineral spirits. Saturate all oily rags in water and lay flat to dry outside when done.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBought a house that has a small deck in NC., (humidity) In an area of 365 square feet, there are some black spots, that were under an outdoor carpet, not all over, though. I’m pretty sure this is mold. Can I sand the mold spots out? The owner has a a can of Clark’s Mahogany Stain in the garage. fran
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStripped, brightened, and stained ipe decking with AC Mahogany. Looks great!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a question in 2 parts:
1- I stripped/ brightened mahogany porch and there was furriness after drying so I lightly pole and hand sanded w 80 bc I didn’t like fur. I assume that’s fine yet do I need to brighten again bc I sanded some?
2- Also, I couldn’t stain for rain and time constraints, now at 17 days. Do I brighten again? And is re-brightening the answer to both questions?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. Brightener again will help to open up the wood pores.
2. Yes.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 4 inch applicator brush. Mahogany porch Boards are 3 or so. I’ll be overlapping one board to the next as I’d imagine there’s no way not too. If I work quickly to next board I guess I’ll be fine and no streaking?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAs long as you keep a wet edge, you are okay.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMeaning the edge lapping onto the next board shouldn’t dry?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have already purchased your stain and restore-a-deck kit for my 20 year old IPE deck. I have pressure washed the deck without any cleaner (just water) and it's looking pretty good (see photo). Would you still recommend using the cleaner and brightener before staining? Should I use both or just brighten?
The railing/banister around my deck is slightly rough after cleaning and is giving me small splinters. I was planning to give it a light sand (by hand) to remove the splinters and roughness. Should I do the sanding before or after cleaning/brightening?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo a light sand first and then brighten all wood after.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIn my case should I skip the cleaner? Sand, brighten, stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have an unopened gallon of this hardwood stain that's been sitting on a shelf for about a years. Would it still be ok to use?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf it has not frozen and was not opened, it should be okay.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks. Actually it was out in a non-temp controlled garage for one northeast winter, I think. Is there a way to tell from looking at it whether it's not good anymore?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I apply one coat of Clear stain on a new mahogany deck or do I should wait few months? I would like to apply the clear stain before installing.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, see here about new wood: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat would be the shelf life of 5 gallon pail if I don't use all of it on first application?
I am doing restoring an ipe deck, covered porch and stairs, one section at a time, and with short season in northern MN may not get to all of it this year.