Armstrong Clark Stain 1 Gallon

I have a new pressure-treated pine deck that is 4 weeks old. When can I apply a deck stain?

I am sorry, I didn't realize that when you scroll all the way down it gives you an idea of what the colors are. I previously sent an email for some samples. Please disregard.

Dewey:

Hi,

I recently bought a townhouse with an 18-year-old deck, probably made of pressure-treated pine. Looks like it was never stained or sealed.

It's not in great shape, but I think I can get some more years out of it if I take care of it properly. I plan to pressure-wash it as a first step.

It's on the east side of a one-story building, so it gets sun for about half the day, maybe a little more. Located in the Northeast US (plenty of cloudy days, and long winters.) Would a transparent stain be appropriate, or should I go semi-transparent?

Also, if I started out with Natural Tone, could I put one of your other shades over it later on if I wanted to?

Thanks!

You should use the Restore A Deck Kit when pressure washing as it is heavily grayed. Definitely use a semi-transparent or semi-solid color for this. It is really dried out and needs the protection.

Hi,

I recently bought a townhouse with an 18-year-old deck, probably made of pressure-treated pine. Looks like it was never stained or sealed.

It's not in great shape, but I think I can get some more years out of it if I take care of it properly. I plan to pressure-wash it as a first step.

It's on the east side of a one-story building, so it gets sun for about half the day, maybe a little more. Located in the Northeast US (plenty of cloudy days, and long winters.) Would a transparent stain be appropriate, or should I go semi-transparent?

Also, if I started out with Natural Tone, could I put one of your other shades over it later on if I wanted to?

Thanks!

Mrs Mac:

We will be putting up bamboo fencing around our property. It is recommended that an Oil-based, UV resistant sealant be applied to the bamboo prior installation. Which stain is the better choice? I read in the comments that the Amber has 3 times the trans oxides for better UV protection. Is that true for bamboo?

AC is not suggested for bamboo.

We will be putting up bamboo fencing around our property. It is recommended that an Oil-based, UV resistant sealant be applied to the bamboo prior installation. Which stain is the better choice? I read in the comments that the Amber has 3 times the trans oxides for better UV protection. Is that true for bamboo?

Deborah Schinnerer:

I have new cedar deck stained with cedar semitransparent. Should I clean it to keep it looking nice and when does it need to be restrained? We are on Michigan lakeshore.

New wood should be restained 1-2 years after the first application then every 2 years moving forward.

I have new cedar deck stained with cedar semitransparent. Should I clean it to keep it looking nice and when does it need to be restrained? We are on Michigan lakeshore.

Betty:

I can't tell the difference between the woodland brown and sequoia colors. Do you have any pics of decks with these colors? I'm looking for a deep brown with reddish undertones. I can't test out first as my deck needs to be painted soon- next week. Thanks.

We do not have pics. They are both reddish colors but in the scenario neither are mostly brown with a hint of red. Probably the Sequoia would be closest.

I can't tell the difference between the woodland brown and sequoia colors. Do you have any pics of decks with these colors? I'm looking for a deep brown with reddish undertones. I can't test out first as my deck needs to be painted soon- next week. Thanks.

Anne:

Our deck is about 20 years old, made of pressure treated pine, has been stained several years ago but now is almost gone. Do we need to strip it, or will Armstrong Clark cover even the areas that still have stain?

Yes you need to strip and brighten the wood for prep before applying the AC.

Our deck is about 20 years old, made of pressure treated pine, has been stained several years ago but now is almost gone. Do we need to strip it, or will Armstrong Clark cover even the areas that still have stain?

Mickey, try wiping off the excess stain with some mineral spirits and rags. Make sure to saturate the rags with water when done to avoid accidental spontaneous combustion form the mineral spirits/stain.

About 3weeks back I had my deck stained with your semi-solid Sequoia. It is not drying in some places. It is not peeling, but there is a thin coat of oil in places which are under an overhang.parts that are not shaded are dry.it is pretty even except for the shine in places. What can I do to get rid of this shine? I touched it and some of the oil and stain was on my finger! The deck had been pressure washed about one month before being stained. The weather has been around 40 deg but it's supposed to warm upto 60 deg in CA. Thanks.

5 gallons pails ship free while 5 single gallons do not.

The Amber has 3 times the trans oxides for better UV protection. This is why it costs more to manufacturer.

5 one gallon cans cost $219.99. One 5 gallon can costs $224.00. Huh? Also, can you tell me why an extra charge of $25.00 is added to this stain? I'm sure I read the reason on your web site; but I don't remember it. Thanks
Dorine

You can use the semi-solids for foot traffic.

I want to use Woodland Brown on my pressure treated pine covered porch floor. But I've read elsewhere that semi-solid stains aren't recommended for foot traffic areas. Are the darker tones (semi-solid) a different formula than the lighter tones (semi-transparent)? Are either OK for foot traffic areas?

Thanks!

Yes but you do need to wait for new wood to weather for 2-3 months and prepped with a cleaner and brightener before applying the stain.

We just installed a new douglas fir porch on a 1840's house. Is this the appropriate stain for that type of flooring? I'd like to use the driftwood grey color to mimic the typical grey paint of an old porch.

Molly, every 2 years is normal for the semi-transparent and semi-solid colors. The transparent colors will need a coating every 12-24 months.

How often will I need to reapply this product to a cedar deck at 7000 ft elevation with winter snow in Central California? Are there any retailers selling this in Central or Southern California? Thanks in advance for your response.

lee, I would not use the semi-solids on a hardwood deck as it may not penetrate properly. I would stay with the hardwood stain.

I have a 15 year old mohagany deck that I am stripping and restaining. I need to replace a number of boards with new mohagany so when I stain it I am assuming it will not look uniform. I was thinking of using a semi solid to make it more uniform. Can the non hardwood stain be used on a mohagany deck? Also, I understand that the new boards will need to age a bit before staining? Also, any other recommendations?

Sorry but we personally do not have any dealers there. One of the 5 gallon pails should be enough for this.

2 questions:
We are presently at our vacation home in McKenzie Bridge, OR, east of Eugene and west of Bend, OR. Do you retail in Oregon and, if so, what is closest store to 97413 zip?

We have a deck of about 825 sq. ft. We used your semi-solid Mtn Cedar on our fence in southern CA in April and we really like this product. Please advise how many gallons you recommend for this deck area, applying it horizontally.

You can use this on wood chairs.

Hi, I'm going to use this on my new deck. Can I also use it on some old chairs that we use outdoors or will it rub off on peoples clothing?

Do you have any retailers in Rhode Island? What would you recommend to prepare the surface on pressure treated wood, in good condition, previously stained with Wolman's F&P oil-based stain?

Jason, your wood should weather for a few months then be cleaned and brightened for the prep. I would look at the semi-transparent or semi-solid colors of the AC.