Armstrong Clark Wood Deck Stain 5 Gallon
Armstrong Clark Wood Deck Stain 5 Gallon
Armstrong Clark Wood Deck Stain 5 Gallon

Armstrong Clark Stain 5 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

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!

Linda

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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    Gary · 05/07/2020
    Hi I order several gallons of Amber and received it yesterday. In the photo gallery I liked the colour but did not notice that that was on IPE wood. I tried it on cedar yesterday and I do not like the orange/golden tone and was hoping for a light-medium brown.
    This is going on a stripped and brighten cedar fence. Can I mix it 50/50 with Natural Oak (Rustic Brown?) to get a more brownish colour?

    Thanks
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      Armstrong · 05/07/2020
      Yes, you can. Rustic Brown would be more brown to mix with.
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    Paul · 05/06/2020
    Hello, I posted a question on 5/1 (Paul) about a 1300 square foot deck around a pool. I'm ready to order if you can confirm my plan (products and quantities) sounds good. Thank you.
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      Armstrong · 05/06/2020
      2 Kits of the RAD Stripper/Brightener are correct. For two coats of semi-transparent, you will need closer to 13 gallons. If you choose semi-solid, you will be closer to 10 gallons and only one coat is typically needed.
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        Paul · 04/04/2021
        Hello, a followup to your reply from last May.. (The project didn't happen last year but will now.)

        We've chosen a semi-solid color after trying some samples.

        You said "closer to 10 gallons". Does "closer to" mean less than or a bit more than?

        ie. do you think I should get just 2 five-gallon buckets, or will probably need another gallon?

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          Armstrong · 04/04/2021
          The semi-solid spread farther. 10 Gallons should be good.
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            Paul · 04/04/2021
            Thank you! Is this true regardless if rolled or sprayed?
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              Armstrong · 04/04/2021
              You should not spray or roll. Use a stain pad or brush for best application.
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                Paul · 04/05/2021
                This is news to me! Why do all the instructions say "Pad, Airless Sprayer, Brush, Roller" ??

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                  Armstrong · 04/05/2021
                  Pump sprayers will not work. Airless is fine but you will still need to back brush to ensure it is applied evenly. Rollers will apply but are not as easy as a stain pad as they can splatter. So best are stain brushes and stain pads.
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                    Paul · 04/09/2021
                    Stain has arrived! Last question I promise. You say wait 2 days after stripping/cleaning. is there any problem if a full week passes between prep and staining? 
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                      Armstrong · 04/09/2021
                      No issues. Just stain within 2 weeks of prep.
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                    Paul · 04/05/2021
                    ok thanks!
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        pmh4514 · 05/06/2020
        why 2 coats of semi-transparent vs. only 1 of semi-solid? Is that for color/look? is the protection the same?
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          Armstrong · 05/06/2020
          The semi-solid has much more pigment and adding too much, it may not soak in correctly. Protection is better for 1 coat of semi-solid compared to 2 coats semi-trans.
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            pmh4514 · 05/07/2020
            interesting, thanks. Is the "Amber" color (listed under "Hardwoods & Softwoods" considered a semi-solid?
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        pmh4514 · 05/06/2020
        apparently I can't order now anyway. Here's hoping you open up again soon
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        Paul · 05/06/2020
        thanks!
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    Paul · 05/01/2020
    Hi,

    I have a 1300 square foot deck surrounding an inground pool. The deck is entirely flat and ground level, no railings or seating and some plantings surrounding it.

    The deck is made of Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine and is 10yrs old and the wood itself is generally in good condition.


    3yrs ago it was finished with PPG ProLux (from Home Depot) but while some of that junk remains visible, that finish (which didn't seem to penetrate at all) has mostly been stripped away by the weather. Mostly but not everywhere.

    My plan is to use RestoreADeck Stripper/Brightener (2 kits worth) and 10 Gallons of the Armstrong Clark Stain either Semi Transparent or Semi-Solid.

    Does this all sound reasonable? Does the pool have to be covered/masked/protected from any of the cleaning solutions? Thanks!
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      Armstrong · 05/01/2020
      Post a picture or two.
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        Paul · 05/01/2020
        Thanks for the reply. Here are some pix..
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    smiya · 04/29/2020
    What kind of stain would you for a 4 year old pine log home. Not sure what kind of stain prior owner used. One side gets full sun, another only a little bit of evening sun.
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      Armstrong · 04/29/2020
      You will have to remove the previous stain first. Use the AC in a semi-trans or semi-solid.
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    roger dupuis · 04/26/2020
    is Ready Seal 512 from Amazon your product and the same as Armstrong-Clark wood stain
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    Kelly · 04/11/2020
    Semi transparent Rustic Brown on our fence
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      Marlene · 04/29/2020
      It looks nice and not too dark. How many coats?
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        Kelly Carr · 04/30/2020
        Only 1 coat, thankfully, we have a lot of fencing! I tried using a roller, but since the boards are staggered, it didn't roll on well. Plus, the roller seemed to absorb too much stain. So, l just used a brush to apply.
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          Marlene · 04/30/2020
          And that was rustic brown? In other pictures rustic brown looks darker. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or staining tips!
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            Kelly Carr · 04/30/2020
            Yes, we let the fence age a couple of years beforehand and it was constructed with PT boards. Just built a new section of fence and the wood is still very yellow, so it will need some time to cure otherwise I don't think it will match so well.
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              Marlene · 04/30/2020
              Thank you! Our fence was grey so we power washed. It looks like a brand new fence. Wondering if we should let it sit a bit before staining.
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                Armstrong · 04/30/2020
                No stain within 2 weeks of the prep.
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            Armstrong · 04/30/2020
            The color will vary widely based on the age of the wood and the type.
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    Mike · 04/06/2020
    How long will left over stain last?
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    Lindsey Verraneault · 04/05/2020
    We have a deck that is approximately 30 years old. It was last sanded and stained about 7 years ago. Portions of the deck are covered in mildew/algae. We were planning on power washing, sanding, and staining. Is this the way to go or should we be following different steps? We will need to replace 3 rotted boards. The deck is 60x12. How much stain will will need?
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    Cynthia Pronick · 03/18/2020
    I live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. If I order today, when can I expect delivery?
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      Armstrong · 03/19/2020
      Shipping takes about 4-6 business days to BC.
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    Michael Dempsey · 11/22/2019
    I have a 14'x17' treated pine pergola that has been up for about 6 months now and we are going to stain after the holidays. We are in S Florida so I assume that semi transparent would be the way to go for "some" UV protection. I'm having an issue trying to figure out how much I'm going to need. Not sure if one 5 gallon bucket will be enough? is there any advice you can give or anyone else feel free to chime in

    thanks

    mike
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    Eric Thompson · 11/01/2019
    How do I track the shipment of my order?
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      Armstrong · 11/01/2019
      When it ships an email is sent from UPS.
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    Heather · 10/21/2019
    I know it has to be above 49F to stain. It's getting to that for several hours during the day, but is dropping below at night. How will that effect the stain? Should I wait until spring early summer for more consistent temps?
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      Armstrong · 10/21/2019
      It can drop below that at night but not below freezing. It will take longer to dry and cure with low temps.
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    Larry · 09/04/2019
    Do your Standard and Hardwood stain lines have similar penetration properties or is the Ipe line a deeper penetrating product? I will be using your stain on 30 yr old 1x6 redwood siding that has been cleaned and prepped. The siding is very dry on certain exposures and I'm sure will drink it up. I'm looking to get as much goodness as deep as possible but do not need to penetrate a hardwood like Ipe. Can I use your Standard line? Thanks - Larry
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      Armstrong · 09/04/2019
      They penetrate the same. The Hardwood colors are colors designed for Ipe or Hardwood but can be used on other wood types. You can use any color you like for the Redwood.
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    Mike · 09/03/2019
    I just had 317ft of 6ft cedar fence installed about a month ago out here in Colorado. I am wondering how many gallons of semi transparent stain I’ll need? I plan on staining both sides. I had ordered some samples and just ordered another one to help decide on which tone to go with. Thank you for your time!
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      Armstrong · 09/04/2019
      For about 3800 total sq feet and 1 coat of the AC, you will need about 20-25 gallons. If you do two coats, about 35-40 gallons.
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        Mike · 09/04/2019
        Would you recommend 1 or 2 coats the first year or 1 first yr and 2nd next year? I live at 5300ft in dry colorado with sun exposure. Thanks!
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          Armstrong · 09/04/2019
          Is the wood smooth or rough sawn cut?
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            Mike · 09/04/2019
            It was considered their premium cedar pickets and I would say smooth
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              Armstrong · 09/04/2019
              Just one coat is all you need then.
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                Mike · 09/06/2019
                Is it best to brush on, roll or airless sprayer? Thanks
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                  Armstrong · 09/06/2019
                  Brush or stain pad is best. You can spray and then back wipe any drips.
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    David · 08/07/2019
    If your deck was done in your Semi-solid stains how do you get the deck ready to redo the stain when it is time to redo your deck? I am trying to decide which stain to buy a semi-transparent or a semi-solid stain and how easy it would be to clean the deck to reapply the stain.
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      Armstrong · 08/08/2019
      You clean and brighten the wood for reapplication. No difference in prep between the semi-solid and semi-transparent colors.
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    Veronica · 07/17/2019
    What semi transparent stain color is best for a mahogany porch? I would like it to look as true to mahogany as possible...
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      Armstrong · 07/18/2019
      Any color you want will work. Lightest hardwood color would be Amber.
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    Josh Lawrence · 07/16/2019
    Are you familiar with the juice box sprayer? If so, do you think it would apply the semi transparent stain to a Cedar fence well?
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      Armstrong · 07/17/2019
      Not sure if it will work or not. The AC is too thick for a pump sprayer but will work with an airless sprayer.
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    C.. Miller · 07/06/2019
    Are there any Armstrong Stain dealer around the Toronto Canada area
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    Matt · 07/03/2019
    Hi...

    I will be cleaning/brightening my cedar deck soon and reapplying the same semi-trans stain color I did 2 years ago.

    Is there a maximum amount of time between clean/brighten and actual staining that I should be aware of? I know I will need to let it dry after brightening...but just curious how long I have before I should get onto the actual staining after that first step?

    thanks!
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      Armstrong · 07/03/2019
      Stain within 2 weeks of prep.
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    Chad · 07/02/2019
    I want to stain my newly install patio ceiling. It is made of cedar tongue and groove. Is there a recommended stain for this? Also, do any of these stains aid in termite prevention? Thank you for your help.
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      Armstrong · 07/02/2019
      No, a stain will not help with termites but your wood should hinder this on its own. Use any color of the AC that you like. Maybe Natural?
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    Bob · 07/01/2019
    Any dealer in upstate NY? I am slightly concerned as I am restaining a deck that in the past I used the Olympic Maximum stain Brick Red. Will your mahoganybe close? It looks very red on your color swatches above
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    John · 06/14/2019
    Can you use a Wagner sprayer to apply your transparent stain on a deck?
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    aldrin martis · 06/12/2019
    hi for the deck of massaranduba in the Caribbean which stain is better the semi transparent Amber or the transparent natural tone?

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    Dawn · 06/07/2019
    How long will it take to ship 5 gallon pails to southern Ontario Canada?
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    Brad · 05/21/2019
    So if I have a table and chairs on my deck I should use semi-solid?
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      Armstrong · 05/22/2019
      Not sure what you are asking? Use a semi-solid on the table or chairs or use a semi-solid on deck because of table and chairs? Doesn't matter what you use on the deck. It is not suggested to use semi-solids on furniture.
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    Vay · 04/25/2019
    I have a new pressure treated pine wood deck, it will be between 3-5 months in May and ready for staining. Which type of stain is recommended? Transparent, semi transparent, semi solid or solid? I know another coat will be needed after a year of the first coat, can I use the leftover stain? Or do I need a different type? Does additional coat in the future of (ex. Semi transparent) changes the color of the deck? Any guidance is appreciated, thank you!
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      Armstrong · 04/25/2019
      Semi-transparent. One coat the first year. Use the same type and color when redoing. No, color is not changed.
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    Terry · 04/24/2019
    Previous stain is 3 years old and needs to be stripped that is why I am planning on sanding, to get to bare wood. After sanding I plan on blowing with pressure, then applying stain. Will that be fine or do I need to pressure wash? Problem is, this is a rental house not in the same town in which we live, and we can only do all the work on a weekend. I fear that after pressure washing the deck it will not dry in time to apply stain.
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      Armstrong · 04/24/2019
      After sanding, you should use a deck cleaner and pressure washer to open the wood grain. Do not use sandpaper that is finer than 80 grit.
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    James Warwick · 04/22/2019
    how long to arrive in pa near Philadelphia
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    carlb · 04/13/2019
    Is there a calculator to help determine how much stain and RAD is needed? I have 435 sq. ft. of deck, 246 sq, ft. of railing (2x4 with 1x1 balusters) and 408 sq. ft. of lattice with trim on top and bottom.
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      Armstrong · 04/13/2019
      For 1100 sq feet, you will need 2 RAD Kits. About 6-8 gallons of the stain.
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    Debbie Devereaux · 04/07/2019
    we just installed a new treated pine deck last fall we are not sure what to do, I see that you said not to sand them, so I just want to use the brightener kit with power washer and than stain? Since it is a brand new deck do I use the semi stain? Thank you so much for your help