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09/12/2021
I live in Northwestern Illinois. How late in the year can I apply the semi transparent stain?
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.
Reviews
Thursday, 28 September 2017
I don't write product reviews. However, this stain is too good not to write one. We replaced our 34 year old deck floorboards last summer. During the past year, we researched deck stains and discovered that oil-based stains are becoming harder to find, which led us to Armstrong Clark. First of all, the option of buying samples is genius, as I would have chosen the wrong color without samples to test. After prepping the deck with the cleaner and brightener, the first difference I noticed from 34 years ago was that you no longer have to spend fifteen minutes trying to stir the thick sludge from the bottom of the can into a usable product. The Armstrong Clark stain was so easy to stir! The semi-transparent stain then went on evenly, was absorbed quickly, and dried to a rich, beautiful color. I love this stain! It has just recently been applied, so I can't write about its longevity yet, but this is a high quality product, and I am confident it will perform as described. We are thrilled with the way our deck looks, and will not hesitate to recommend it to others. A dreaded chore became a joy!
Thursday, 22 June 2017
Armstrong Clark is the top rated VOC compliant penetrating oil based stain. Allowed in all US States and Canada!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am staining my 20-year-old pressure treated pine deck with your semi-transparent driftwood stain, after power-washing off a lot of algae and mildew. The wood is weather checked and it is soaking in very fast. I am brushing it out very thin, not filling the cracks and crevices in the weathered wood, as I did not buy enough to put it on more liberally. It looks good, but I am contemplating another coat to better soak into the defects. I would like your advice on a second coat and whether to use more semi-transparent driftwood, or go with the clear natural for the second coat, as it appears to have enough pigment as it is now. Please advise. Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow do I stir the semi transparent product before application without removing the lid on the 5 gallon bucket?
Home Depot offered to shake the 5 gallon bucket which I've purchased on your website. Is it ok to shake the bucket even though I've read that oil-based products should be stirred? HD says they shake all paints and stains save for polyeurothane.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyApplied semi transparent rustic brown stain, a small area was not cured enough prior to a rainfall (see photo), has a textured look. 2 questions:1. How best to fix this area?2. We applied 1 coat to most areas and can see the two coated area has more colour - can we apply another coat to the entire deck now and if so do we need to re-prep it?Or is it better to wait 9 - 12 months and if so then clean and stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhen staining my deck I did one section then came back and did another section that butted up to the first section. Where I overlapped the two sections it appears darker. I have a couple questions... 1) Is this darker area due to extra stain in that area where I overlapped? 2) What is best to correct that difference in color, put a 2nd coat of stain on the entire deck, including the darker areas where I overlapped or just apply a second coat to only the areas that do not appear to have extra stain on it?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI live in TN and recently had a cedar fence built and and letting it season just a little. Can i just spray on the transparent Cedar color with a pump sprayer and follow up with a roller?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow do I open the 5 gallon bucket?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf you want to take the lid off fully, then pry open the tabs of the lid with a screwdriver.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI was assuming I had to take it off fully to stir it. Is that not true? It’s been sitting for a few weeks since it arrived in the mail. Maybe I can just roll the can around to mix it? Tell me what’s best! I’m finally ready to stain today!
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We will reply to your comment shortlytake off top and get a 5-gallon drill mixer to mix correctly.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat if I take it to my local hardware store and have them shake it? Would that work?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have about 1000 sq ft to stain. Being from Canada, oil-based stain selection is limited. I have cleaned, pressure washed and power sanded. Will use brightener as last step before staining. Was thinking to mix Expresso and Oxford Brown 50-50 as Expresso seems too dark on its own. Do you foresee any issues? West facing, lots of direct sun and weather. Other recommendations? Thank you!
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry for all the questions. After I get my deck completely stained. Should there be any kind of finish put on top of the stain or is it complete? How long will left over stain stay good? I am adding a 10x10 deck from the old deck out to my pool. I was hoping to use the left over stain once it is built. Hopefully last question. Is 2 coats all that is necessary? Or would you recommend 3 coats
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you cannot add a coating over the AC stain. Do not apply more than 2 coats.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOk thank you. Can the leftover stain be stored and used at a later time? If so long will it be good
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAfter pressure washing the deck how long do I need to wait to start staining. Also I used your calculator to figure how much stain I would need my deck is 60 feet long 13feet wide the railing is 80 feet long at 3 1/2 ft tall. It’s saying I need 34 gallon would I need that much if I’m using an airless sprayer?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 10 yr old deck. It has been pressure washed and the pressure treated wood looks good. Would the semi transparent natural oak be ok to use on it? Do I need to do anything else to it to prepare for the stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAs long as the wood is clean and free of old coatings you can use the AC stain. Any color will work.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySemiSolid on IPE?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo. Only the three hardwood colors of Amber, Mahogany, and Black Walnut.
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We will reply to your comment shortlydon't like those colors. Looking for medium brown like the mountain cedar which is much darker than the amber. What mix would you recommend for a bed brown with the hardwood options?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy deck has been stained twice with Cedar Tone transparent. Can I apply an AC semi transparent over it, assuming I prep with the Rad cleaner and brighter plus power wash?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, you can do this when you are going darker in color.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a small section of deck I stain about 3 years ago with AC semi-transparent Sierra Redwood. Test of the deck is two year old new/weathered pressure treated. I’m thinking of going with the semi-solid now. Do I have to strip off the old semi-transparent before apply the semi-solid? Or can just cleaning and brightening be ok. Will the semi-solid cover over the semi-transparent?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPressure wash, semi-dry, spray down with brightener. Totally dry. Brush on a semi solid like Mahogany. Done. I use 505/50 Sierra and Mahogany on vertical redwood siding. Love it. 9I really don't think you have to "strip" a semi-transparent.)
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you both for the helpful replies. I decided just to keep staining the verticals with the same semi-transparent Sierra Redwood and then go with the semi-solid for the flat deck boards. This way I only have to remove/pressure wash just a few decks steps with the old semi-transparent and not have to deal trying to remove/clean off the verticals at all. Plus the semi-solid should last longer on the heavy traffic flat deck boards/steps than the semi-transparent. Now not sure what color of semi-solid to go with the Sierra Redwood! Lol
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt would be best to strip and brighten for this prep so the semi-solid can fully soak into the wood grain: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI applied this to my new cedar deck last June 2020. What is this black residue and how do I fix this?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDirt or grime on top of your wood. Clean and then recoat. https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust had a new fence installed. The 18 ft gate is redwood and the fence is cedar. When should I begin painting? Do I need to wait or can I do it immediately?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySemi-Trans hardwood Stain - does this product also protect and seal the wood or do I need to purchase a sealer separately?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySquare ft. Coverage on new knotty pime
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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
About 200 Sq feet per gallon.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI want to stain our teak deck with semi transparent stain. Will the stain get absorbed on teak? Will I need a sealer after staining?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor teak, you need one of the hardwood colors: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/wood-and-decking-stains/hardwood-and-ipe-stain
You cannot apply a sealer over the AC stains.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPurchased kit in June for cedar deck. A few questions. The deck was finished being installed completely by end of June with kiln dried western cedar. Wood had been exposed to elements throughout all of May. We are in Ontario Canada and have some pretty harsh winters. Should we prep and stain this fall or wait until the spring? I do we wait, will the product still be okay to use?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe live on a lake and had the dock replaced 6month ago with pressure treated wood. The wood is very dry, can I stain it now or have to wait a year?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou can stain now after prep: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIn the description above it mentions that it applies easily by "... garden sprayer...", but in the "application tools" section on the right, it doesn't mention garden sprayer. Also, on the "product data sheet" it say "no garden sprayers".
I am asking specifically about the "transparent natural tone" product.
Can you please let me know if a garden sprayer is an acceptable to apply this to a pergola? I will be using a deck pad and brushes to apply to a deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am staining a ceder fence ive used the rustic brown semi trans stain. Made 2 orders for stain and it came out perfect i just did a reno and put up new fence from same distributer of fence panels and waiting about the same time to stain.. the new batch is coming out way lighter. Its not even close i would be fine if it was couple shades off based on the panels ive used but doesnt even match the sample on web page. Any help would be appreciated
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have used TWP oil based stain for my log house 3 years ago. For my new coat can I use Armstrong Clark oil based stains?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAfter you strip and brighten the wood, yes: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
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