Armstrong-Clark's stain offers two colors for 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 Colors:
- 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.
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
Note: There are not two different versions of Amber and Mahogany Colors. Same version and they can be used on all wood types.
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Thursday, 22 June 2017
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We will reply to your comment shortly· 07/05/2022I used the Restore-a=deck (cleaner, neutralizer) as usual on my IPE deck. It was not supposed to rain for 2-3 days, so i could then apply the stain (per usual). But forecast changed and it rained! Do I have to wait another 2 days? Also, how long after applying the hardwood/PE stain should deck be without rain? I've read as little as 2-3 hours or as long as 2 days. If I have to wait til it's no rainy for that long, it may take weeks to put on the stain. Thanks much - GMS
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhy is my IPE deck continuing to sweat this Black Walnut stain out in numerous spots 72 hours after the staining is completed?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNeed help double checking quantities. Massarandubba decking. 60 x 16 with another 7 x 10 section; plus 10 36” steps. Going with mahogany (if that matters)
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI do have ipe wood deck which is exposed and temperature goes up to 48 degree. We had done some staining and applied top coat but in few weeks time topcoat started peeling off. Any suggestions will help
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a pressure treated lumber deck and am going to purchase your semi transparent Amber deck stain. While it's the same price, is there a difference between getting the regular Amber deck stain and the Hardwood/IPE stain that states it can also be used on all woods?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI had my cedar fence sealed with semi-transparent sealant and unfortunately some overspray got on my truck. What can I use to get this off of my truck body and windows? Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo you have just a 'clear' stain. I am going to use this on a cedar deck which has never been treated.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi- yesterday I applied a sample of the amber on my mahogany deck. I stripped and brightened the deck five days earlier. The result looks much darker than expected, almost like black walnut (about 18 hours after application). The amber is the darkest of the samples in the photo, top left (the others are Restore A Deck samples). Could this be a prep or application issue? I love the look of amber on other people’s mahogany decks and want to figure out how to get that look.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDid you stir/shake the amber sample before applying? Can you send a picture of the Amber in the container? It should not be so dark like this.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe will check with AC directly and get back to you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI was hoping to be able to stain a mahogany deck on Saturday, and there’s rain expected on Sunday. I’m reading that as long as the stain can dry for 4 hrs before it rains, I should be fine. But in one of the comments, you had told someone that for IPE, it was best to let the deck dry for 12 hrs. Would that apply to mahogany wood as well?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou should be fine if you stain Saturday, and it rains Sunday.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPosting a picture of what the stain looked like on the wood when fresh (really nice, super rich color), and one once it all dried. The dried photo shows the color is more faded, and you can see the imperfections in the wood more, but otherwise, this looks fine? No need for a second coat?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs this the amber color, on mahogany? Looks good!
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We will reply to your comment shortly@Sarah It’s mahogany color on mahogany. But to be honest, I did end up doing a second coat and only because it became quite obvious that the heavy rain we had the day after I stained washed off a lot of the stain to the point where things looked more pale (and some of the stain had even splashed onto the spindles/railings with the rain). So I redid it when I knew I could have a full day after with no rain. Attached are the results now. Super happy with the color overall.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyRefinished ipe deck using AC Amber. Will want to darken it next time, using AC Mahogany. Will I need to strip the AC Amber? Or can I just clean and apply AC Mahogany over AC Amber?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I mix a Semi-Solid Armstrong Clark stain with Semi-Transparent Hardwood/Softwood Armstrong Clark stain to achieve a color in-between?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI'm planning on staining a newly installed a new IPE deck with AC Hardwood Stain, Mahogany. I want to use an airless sprayer. What's the recommended tip size?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHave Balua deck installed on new house 12 months ago. It was stained with cabots australian timber oil mahogany flame which has failed. What prep needs to be done in order to switch to
Armstrong-Clark hardwood/Ipe stain? Should I sand to bare wood then apply stain? Pressure wash then use your restore a deck kit? Or both?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and brighten for prep: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
Do not sand. Use Amber. One coat.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I have one section of new mahogany deck that I let weather over winter. It has never been stained and I plan on using the AC Amber.
I also have another deck that has previously been stained with Cabot Amber Wood.
What prep should I do on the new unstained deck vs the old previously stained deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and brighten for the older deck: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
Clean and brighten for the new deck: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor the AC hardwood stain on a outdoor mahogany deck installed 2 years ago and not refinished last year is it advised to dilute the first coat of stain have it soak in better? Then use full strength on second coat? Is there any benefit to have a third coat?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIpe deck approx 700 sq ft of surface area about 200sq ft of siding has not been stained in 5 years. Previous stain was the DuckBack SuperDeck. Should I switch to AC and if so what kind of prep is required?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep with this and then you can: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTrying to pick between amber and mahagany for an IPE deck. Used clear pennofine in the past and seems that deck was a reddish brown using clear. How red will mahagany make it and what do you recommend.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBest to look at our photo album: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/armstrong-clark-photo-album
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf there is rain in the forecast, how long should we allow the satin to dry. For example... If it is going to rain Monday, can I lay the stain on Saturday?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have an IPE deck which has been previously treated with Mesmer's Hardwood Oil. If I utilize Armstrong Clark stain, will the deck need to be stripped each yearly treatment or stain re-applied?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a red balau hardwood front porch that was installed one year ago. I am ready to stain it now and have a question...if we sand it first, do we still need to clean and brighten? Or can we stain after sanding?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a mahogany wood deck that I stained with AC Amber, one coat.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyi have an IPE/tigerwood deck that needs to be restained. it was suggested that i use Restore a Deck stripper and brightner. As opposed to their cleaner and brightner. it was last stained over 2 years ago using AC mahogany. i also have a wolmanized deck that is attached below my hardwood deck. it will be contracted out to be cleaned and stained with AC mahogany also. i need to strip the upper tigerwood deck first prior to lower deck being refinished. Question is, how long can i leave the tigerwood deck unfinished. And, any further prep work need to be done prior to staining the tigerwood deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan the black walnut IPE stain be used on pressure treated decking? If it could, will this stain protect the wood as much as the semi-transparent stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUsed Mesmers on my IPE deck 2 years in a row, does not last! In direct sunlight is this product gonna last?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAnthony tambasco:
I am interested in purchasing a 5 Gallon container of - Armstrong Clark Hardwood / Ipe Stain. It usually takes 1.5 gallons to stain my deck(which includes the railings). My question is the shelf life or storage requirements on the remaining product. I typically stain my deck on a yearly basis. Will the opened container store for 2-3 years? Obviously, there is some savings by purchasing in bulk.
If opened the shelf life is about 1 year. It could last longer but that depends on how well you close the container and if stored correctly in a temperature controlled room. It cannot freeze or have any evaporation of the solvents. If it does, it will go bad.