Armstrong Clark Stain 1 Gallon

I've got a myriad of products on my deck (back is Valspar - which I think is acrylic, front is Cabot - which I think is oil, and side is unknown - probably another oil based). I'd like to go to only AC, will stripping be sufficient, or will I need to sand the Valspar? If I'm going to sand one portion, should probably sand it all? Thanks. 

HelloWe have used Transparent Cedar on our deck (and fence).  We restrain it every two years, even three years.  On the off summers, we use a non bleach deck cleaner product which restores it pretty well.
Last summer we inadvertently applied Semi Transparent Cedar.  Just this weekend, we used Oxyclean and dish soap in place of a commercial product to clean the deck and it came out much more patchy than before. Some areas look much more "bleached" than we expected, and the stain is still quite evident in other areas.  We would like to apply just one coat of stain to correct the uneven look.
However, we ultimately would like to go back to the Transparent Cedar stain. Our question is - can we we put the Transparent Cedar over the Semi Transparent stain. Or do we need to apply one coat of the Semi Transparent for now and then wait to do the whole deck and clean/strip it properly before starting over with the Transparent Cedar?
Thanks.
Wendy

If I buy 2 1-gallon pails, do they need to be mixed together if I am using them on the same deck?

Hello.  It has been 24 hours since I stained my deck.  I went with Oxford Brown solid as I had to repair some of the boards and felt anything lighter/semi-transparent wouldn't match given the new wood/old wood construction.  I applied the wood stain using a staining brush during the day yesterday and the temperature was in the low 70's.  I used a brush to make sure I didn't over apply stain, frequently going back and forth over each board.  This morning there looked to be a few wet spots still so I went over them with rags per guidance on side of can (not quite 24 hours...more like 20).  After wiping off the excess it got pretty hot and the deck dried out nicely.  Afraid to walk on it just yet, I rubbed my fingers over several of the boards.  Even though the wood looks very dry, I was getting some stain off onto my fingers.  My fingers were not wet, but it was obvious the stain was coming off on them.  For prep on the older boards I power washed, gently, the cedar wood.  Then I washed the boards with a deck prep solution and scrubbed with a deck brush.  I then let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.  I also sanded the floor boards with 120 grit sand paper to help get off some of the older production.  I they used a blower to get all the dust off.  I waited 48 hours after cleaning to allow for maximum dryness before applying the stain.
We are expecting some rain tomorrow.  If I am still getting some of the stain off on my hands/shoes what would you recommend as far as next steps?  Cleaning with some light detergent & water and a deck brush followed by a good rinse?  I want to be clear that the wood is dry to the touch but my fingers are picking up some of the pigment.  The product on my fingers is not wet, but not dusty like if I didn't get the sawdust off the wood after sanding up well enough.  This pigment comes off easily with just some soap & water, not staying on my hands.  Thanks for your help.

Hi - how long should I expect a newly stained deck to "off gas" so to speak?  I did the whole process of restore-a- deck strip/brightener/power wash dried for 5 days, stained it and I have to say I am extremely pleased! The deck looks amazing, the stain went on so smooth and uniform. One coat of the semi solid was perfect. 
The deck looks and feels dry to the touch but it's been almost 2 weeks now and the smell that wafts into the house from the open windows is still rather pronounced.  Is this normal?
Thanks!

I bought a sample of the semi-solid in Sequoia to use on an old cedar swingset. The area I tested looked amazing but when I looked into buying a gallon, the semi-solid stain description states it is not for playground equipment or furniture. Why is that? Does the color rub off on clothing or is it toxic? Is there an equivalent color in another appropriate stain here? I'm so bummed. Thanks in advance for your insight!

I have a three year old pine deck that was stained with Armstrong Clark semi-trans.  I would like to use the Armstrong Clark semi solid next time.  Do I need to strip/brighten or clean/brighten?  Do you think semi-solid is good choice for gulf coast of Florida with humidity and full sun?

How long after application will slight rain not bother stain, small chance of rain day after we plan on staining. We used same stain 2 years ago and have already used cleaner and brightener. 

I've made 4 test samples.  They are lumber yard douglas fir.  I used the cleaner, but not the brightener.  I do plan on using the brightener with the actual project.  I used 2 coats of the stain, with the 2nd coat applied while the 1st coat was still wet.  I allowed them to dry a couple days.  It's been raining the last 2 days here and I placed the samples out in the rain and they didn't really bead up. I believe seeing somewhere that you use parafin in the stain.  Is it okay to add a coat of mineral oil/parafin mixture over the stain, after the initial 2 coats of color, as an added sealer?

Is it appropriate for rough textured cedar siding?

We just finished staining our cedar benches with semi-transparent cedar stain and realize it is a little too reddish. Any recommendation on how the color can be toned down a bit? Yes, we made a mistake not getting sample to try it out first! :( Also is there such thing as a stain that gives you a glossy finish?

Can I use a stain on a teak table and chairs?
If yes, what stain do you recommend?

Can I use Black Walnut on new mahogany decking? In the future would I be able to paint over it with a water-base paint, like a latex porch or floor paint?

redwood

Do you have any photos of grey driftwood color on cedar. I am ready to order for my deck(I got your sample) but I have another small protect and I would like to see how the hay look in the cedar.

Is the semi trans driftwood grey recommended to be used in cedar outdoor furniture? Do you carry any white stain for furniture?

Is AC stain suitable for exterior "Honduran" mahogany doors? If so, are the cleaning and/or stripping products suitable too?

Is the mahogany hardwood stain suitable for protecting cedar fencing?

About three weeks after I treated my deck with the hardwood mahogany stain, some folks tracked very muddy boots all over the deck and it dried. It has ben very hard to get the mud prints off (I have hosed it, scrubbed it, etc.). Is there anything I can do to get the mud off without having to start all over and re-clean, re-brighten, and re-stain the deck?

The entire deck is covered in furries. Should i sand or continue to stain when dried? Thanks.

We did the paint stripper and brightener steps. The wood isn't fully dry yet but why is it drying white? Is this ok or should I rinse and dry again? Applying semi transparent stain

What if we do the work first thing in the morning (late 60s or early 70s temp) and the temp falls below 50 that night? Would that be ok?

Our deck is over 6 years old. It has some kind of semi-transparent stain. I plan to use the wood cleaner and brightener, then sand with pole sander and 120 grit sandpaper before applying semi-transparent rustic-brown. I am guessing I have to repeat these steps in 2 years? Deck is in NC and gets morning sun (full shade past noon) and is in NC. Also, if I need a second coat, do i jus walk over wettish first coat to apply the second coat? Thank you.

I just sanded my porch for probably the first time in 90 years. As you can see the wood is not in the best condition in some places. However, it is covered so I don’t need to worry about direct sun and water damage. I’d like to use a transparent or semi transparent stain. Which do you suggest?

I have just finished installing a redwood deck on a screened in porch. The redwood is 50+ yrs old and I removed it from another screened in porch. I will be sanding it this week with a floor sander from the local hardware store. Your stain (semi-trans Rustic Brown) should be here on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2020. Do I need to wait a few days before applying the stain and can I use a roller to apply the stain? Can I use paint thinner for clean up?
Thanks

can you protect the wood w varnish after AC stain?

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?

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?

will A-C stain interact with a silicone membrane (under the deck planks)?

what about the RAD products?


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john

Should I use a water repellant preservative before applying your semi solid stain. We are refinishing an old deck of pressure treated pine.