Armstrong Clark Wood Deck Stain 1 Gallon
Armstrong Clark Wood Deck Stain 1 Gallon
Armstrong Clark Wood Deck Stain 1 Gallon

Armstrong Clark Stain 1 Gallon

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Armstrong-Clark's deck and siding wood stain makes use of conditioning oils that part from the drying oils in the formula. The nondrying oils penetrate into the wood and take the place of the wood's diminishing natural oils. This process revives and restores wood.

The drying oils stay on the wood surface and lock in the conditioning oils to produce a barrier that is dry to the touch. Armstrong's deck and siding wood stain contain vegetable oils in addition to transparent pigments, solvents, mildewcides and water repellents.

  • Application can be done in direct sunlight and on hot days. If the first coat of stain penetrates within 30 minutes an additional coat may be applied for extra protection.
  • 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

Armstrong-Clark Deck and Siding Stain applies at 150-200 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.

Armstrong Clark Wood Stain Color Chart

Reviews

Friday, 30 August 2019

The best!!Easy to use one single coat will protect your entire cedar deck

Luis

Monday, 03 June 2019

It lasted 5 YEARS on my deck. After stripping, brightening and sanding I applied 1 coat which looks like a natural redwood color. My redwood/cedar deck is 40 years old so it absorbed the stain instantly but looked great for many years. I like only needing to refinish my deck every 5 years. Before switching to Armstrong it was every 2-3 years - Great product!

David Bongo

Friday, 22 March 2019

Great stain!

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    brad · 09/16/2020
    refinishing mahagony deck, built in 3 sections over last 3 years so it is darker in original section, w/ new wood in most recent section. previously used messners and superdeck in mahagony stains.

    1. will the RAD stripper/brightener kit even out the color before new staining?

    2. what color armstrong clark stain do you recommend to darken to original reddish brown color, but not a deep red?
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    Kim Clement · 09/01/2020
    I have a natural cedar deck with several new/replaced boards. The original boards are a nice weathered grey but the new boards are obviously the new warm red tone. What stain would I use to help make it all look like one color? Any special prep required?
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    jallen · 08/24/2020
    will A-C stain interact with a silicone membrane (under the deck planks)?

    what about the RAD products?


    thanks


    john
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    Rebecca · 08/24/2020
    Should I use a water repellant preservative before applying your semi solid stain. We are refinishing an old deck of pressure treated pine.
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      Armstrong · 08/25/2020
      You cannot apply a sealer prior to applying the AC stains.
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    R · 08/11/2020
    How long does it take from when I order, to you guys shipping it from you establishment?
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      Armstrong · 08/11/2020
      Depends on where you live? 3-6 days is average.
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    Ron · 08/09/2020
    Will a semi transparent stain last as long as a semi solid?
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    jg · 08/06/2020
    Can you recommend an airless sprayer for semi-transparent stain?
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      Armstrong · 08/06/2020
      Any quality airless paint sprayer should work.
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    Mary Ann · 08/02/2020
    How do you darken the driftwood semi transparent. You mention it can be done. Thanks
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      Armstrong · 08/02/2020
      You cannot add tint to the AC stains but you can mix two colors of the AC stain together. You cannot darken the gray though as there is not a darker gray color.
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    James · 07/31/2020
    Does the Driftwood Semi-Transparent Stain mimic the old Cabot's Bleaching Oil or is it a totally different animal.
    Looking to apply on #1 Cedar Sidewall Shingles.
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    Harry · 07/30/2020
    I have a large-ish bamboo deck (specifically, bamboo fibre). Wondering if the 'regular' stain or the hardwood stain is called for.

    Also, are brushes and pads equally good for application? Ideally, I'd like to use a pad. Roller is out, I know, and I'd rather not have to hand brush due to the size of the deck.
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      Armstrong · 07/30/2020
      Sorry but the AC stains will not work on bamboo.
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        Harry · 07/30/2020
        Appreciate the answer. Can you tell me why that is? You have products for everything from cedar to zebra. Just wondering what makes the bamboo an exception.
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          Armstrong · 07/30/2020
          Bamboo is to dense for the stain to soak in.
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    chris · 07/30/2020
    Hello Again - I see that I can order the cleaner, brightener and stain right here online with free shipping. I live in Pioneer CA - can you give me an idea of how long it will take for the product to arrive?
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    Dawn · 07/29/2020
    I had a new pool deck built 2 years ago, but never stained it. About a month and a half ago, I power washed it and now want to stain using the semi transparent in Natural Oak. Is the anything else I need to do before I stain?
    I live in western New York where the summers are humid and average 80-90 degrees. The deck is in full sun for most of the day.
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    Manny · 07/18/2020
    Found Rad and Armstrong semi trans cedar stain in basement of older house we bought.
    Rad did fabulous job in preparing deck, as you can see from the pics, but it has rained every other day for a week. Temps in the mid to high 20s Celsius. 1: How long after last rain before I can stain? 2: Is brushing preferred over rolling.?(or rolling then brushing) 3:And is this older Armstrong the same as the Armstrong Clark stains and can I top it up with a gallon of semi cedar if needed? 4: is there any advantages to applying a second coat?
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      Armstrong · 07/18/2020
      1. 48 hours
      2. brushes or stain pads are best
      3. The old stain has gone bad most likely. Use fresh product
      4. Only if needed
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        manny · 07/18/2020
        What do I look for to tell if it is bad..crystallizing?
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    Sharon · 07/13/2020
    Can another color be added to the driftwood gray to darken it up some?
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      Armstrong · 07/13/2020
      Yes, you can mix colors of the AC.
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    Marko · 07/02/2020
    Why do you have to wait a year before staining? I have a shed with T1-11 I want to stain with Semi-Solid cedar and from what I read many complain a single rain storm on T1-11 will cause it to delaminate unless protected. What will happen if I use your stain on the T1-11 as soon as I put it up?
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    Adriaan · 06/28/2020
    I am building a western red-cedar planter ("window box") to be placed on corbels in front of my sons house. Thus, it's new wood. My son found this stain as being recommended for new wood, he would like the cedar color. I have a few questions. (1) Should I treat the inside of the planter? I am planning to cover it with a heavy duty plastic liner (poly-ethylene), so I would think that plants would be protected from the oil of the stain. I am planning to add drain holes so there should be no standing water. (2) What final grit sandpaper should I use for this project? I read that too fine a grit may impede absorption of the stain. (3) Note, that I have used wood filler to fill the nail holes. Will this stain "cover" the wood filler so it does not stand out too much when done? (4) How many coats should I apply? Thanks, Adriaan
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    Joe · 06/28/2020
    Would this be good to protect a reclaimed cedar garden arbor from the strong Colorado sun? It was just sanded when it was built and I am looking for lasting protection. I was looking at transparent neutral or a semi trans for better protection.
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      Armstrong · 06/28/2020
      Yes, it would work well. The semi-transparent colors will give better UV protection.
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    Winston Thornhill · 06/26/2020
    Could I use the semi-transparent stain on pine as well as cedar? Thanks.
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    alex · 06/10/2020
    I have an all Azek deck but with a 5 inch mahogany wood top rail. Water stain from 2 years ago (when built) is flaking off. Was planning to use Stripper and Brightener instead of sanding before stain. 3 questions:
    1) assume stripping is better than sanding?
    2) Do I need to use the Hardwood stain, or can I go with regular semi-transparent?
    3) I am looking for deep dark brown with a little red for a stain on the mahogany wood. Is that the Chestnut stain? Assume "Mahogany" might be too red. Thanks
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      Armstrong · 06/10/2020
      1. Yes.
      2. Use one of the three hardwood colors. You cannot use the other colors.
      3. Try Black Walnut
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    Derek · 06/07/2020
    I applied the black walnut to my old, untreated, redwood stairs. I put on a pretty good amount in the afternoon and It seemed to absorb pretty well, then it rained that night.
    The wood now feels a bit soft now that it’s been a few days later (rained again the next day). Should the stairs dry out and harden and should I apply another coat? Not sure why the surface has a spongy feeling

    thank you.
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      Armstrong · 06/08/2020
      It will be fine, just let it dry out. You do not need more stain.
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    Andrew · 06/04/2020
    Hi

    My cedar deck was installed 2 years ago, with the wood being prepped and stained last summer with your semi transparent cedar stain. The vertical surface behind my BBQ looks great, but the horizontal aspect of the deck, which would have been covered with a fair amount of winter snow, is losing colour and peeling significantly. In order to restain the horizontal surfaces, do I need to sand my deck, or just clean/prep and restain?
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    ann · 06/03/2020
    How many square feet in 9000 linear feet?
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    Ann · 06/03/2020
    How many gallons of Transparent Natural Tone is needed for 9,000 liner feet? TIA
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      Armstrong · 06/03/2020
      New or old wood? Previous coating?
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        ann · 06/03/2020
        It's two years old and has a factory single coat of the transparent natural tone. It is starting to show signs of wear from the direct sun that hits it.
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          Armstrong · 06/03/2020
          Just do one coat. About 200 sq feet per gallon.
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    Jerry · 06/02/2020
    Our house and deck are cypress, cedar and pressure treated decking. It has never been painted or stained (or treated with anything) and is grayed with some mildew. The problem is that we live in a lake community with shared wells and it is against association rules to use the amount of water required for the cleaner and brightener. If the house were pressure washed and lightly sanded, if necessary, could we still use Armstrong Clark semi solid stains?
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      Armstrong · 06/02/2020
      As long as it is clean and the gray has been removed.
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    Bill in NH · 05/31/2020
    I have used Armstrong Sequoia stain on our pressure-treated decks twice in the last 6 years or so. Would we still get a noticeable gray coloration if we switched to the driftwood, or would the final color really look odd?
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      Armstrong · 05/31/2020
      You would have to fully strip it off if you want to go to the gray.
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    Kim White · 05/28/2020
    These pictures are of the deck after staining, +24 hrs old. And we did get a freak rain storm about 4 hrs after we’d finished applying. The deck was cleaned and prepped before applying the stain. It’s +20 yrs old and wasn’t ever cared for properly. We’re not looking for miracles...just looking a little more polished and protected.
    The calculator said we’d need 4 gallons and I bought 5. Used all of it. The stain did pool and then absorb within about 30 mins.
    I’m trying to figure out if it’s ok to do a 2nd coat, probably a couple weeks later, after I get more stain delivered. Would I just use the garden hose to make sure it’s cleaned off? I’m also trying to figure out quantity...do I want to let it pool again or just apply a thin coat?
    Thanks!!
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      Armstrong · 05/28/2020
      Apply one light coat with a stain pad or brush. Probably 3-4 gallons.
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    Tom · 05/28/2020
    We have cedar tongue and groove cedar siding on half of the front of the house. 40 year old wood that hadn't been maintained. Last year, we stripped the old finish, sanded down to fresh wood, and applied penofin red to it. It looks good, but we're away getting some small mildew spots already. Can I go over the penofin with Armstrong after a light scrubbing with dish soap as penofin recommends for recoating, or would I need to do more intense cleaning? And will the mildewcide in the Armstrong take care of the small spots we have now? Thank you!
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    Stephen Fuerch · 05/24/2020
    I’m getting ready to re-stain my decks and have 5 gallons of redwood tone left over from my original application. I’d like to tone down the orange appearance this time around and am thinking of cutting the 5 gallons with a gallon of one of your other colors. Looking for a more reddish brown color. Suggestion?
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      Armstrong · 05/25/2020
      You can add a gallon of Rustic Brown info it.
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    Stevie · 05/23/2020
    What happens when you add equal amounts of AC Transparent Natural Tone with AC Semi Transparent Cedar? Will it lighten the Cedar and lower the UV protection? Any adverse outcome could come from the mixing? I just want to tone down the Cedar a bit.
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      Stevie · 05/26/2020
      If the first 2.5 gallons of AC Semi Transparent Cedar used was not evenly stirred, should the remaining 2.5 gallons be left alone or needs additional transparency to lighten the pigmentation? If the latter, which would be better AC Transparent Natural Tone or AC Transparent Cedar? Much appreciated! - no photo
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        Armstrong · 05/26/2020
        Add the Transparent Natural into it.
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      Armstrong · 05/24/2020
      Yes it will lighten the color some and the UV protection as well.
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    jen · 05/23/2020
    Is there a retailer to purchase from in WIsconsin?
    I power washed are very old and never sealed deck. Do I need to also use a cleaner or brightener? Worried about mold/mildew
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      Armstrong · 05/23/2020
      No dealers in WI. Prep with this: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit
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        Jennifer Hans · 07/15/2020
        I just purchased semi-transparent stain. I was going to add a mold/mildew preventative to the stain since the deck is often in a damp environment. Is that ok mlm. If so, what brand do you recommend?
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          Armstrong · 07/15/2020
          You can do this. Any is fine as long as can be mixed with oil based stains.
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            Jennifer Hans · 08/20/2020
            Thank you so much for the help! I am about halfway done with my deck and I notice that the stain almost immediately soaks into the wood. There is absolutely no puddling of the stain and I really cannot spread it out the wood is so thirsty. Would you suggest a second coat? This wood has been neglected for about 15 years.

            And if you do suggest a second coat, will the stain get darker? If so how do I avoid it getting darker? Thank you!
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              Armstrong · 08/21/2020
              You can do two coats if the wood needs it. It will only even out the color, not get darker.
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                Jen · 08/25/2020
                So the second coat soaked in within 2 hours. It definitely repels water better.
                I plan on recoating next summer too. How long will a can of stain last once opened?
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                Jennifer Hans · 08/21/2020
                Does it sound like the wood needs it? If it soaks in so fast?
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                  Armstrong · 08/21/2020
                  It might but make sure the second coat soaks in as well. Maybe do a test spot and see how it dries in a few hours or so.