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New Armstrong Clark Color - Espresso Semi-Solid
Brand new this year to the great Armstrong Clark Wood Stain colors is the new Espresso Semi-Solid. This new semi-solid color will highlight the wood grain with a rich deep brown tone while offering the best UV protection of our stain color choices.
We now offer several 5 semi-solid deck stain colors: Espresso, Mountain Cedar, Sequoia, Woodland, and Oxford Brown.
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Armstrong Clark Wood Stains comes in 16 different color choices. Armstrong Clark penetrates into the wood grain while "enhancing" the natural color tones of your wood.
Very Important: We do not guarantee final colors due to age and species of the wood, and how wood is prepared, affects the final color of an applied stain. Please use an Armstrong Clark Sample can to test for color and absorption on your wood before beginning application.
Final Armstrong Clark color will vary based on:
- Type of Wood
- Age of Wood
- Prepping of Wood
- Application method
Shelf Life of Armstrong Clark Stain
How long will your can of Armstrong Clark stain last?
You might find that when you’ve finished that big staining project, that you’re left with a bunch of Armstrong Clark stain left over. It would be a shame to throw it away, wouldn’t it? If you intend to store it, then there are a few things you should know first. Armstrong Clark deck stains are designed to be usable for a long time so long as they are stored correctly.
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Upon reviewing Armstrong Clark Stain tests show this high solids pigmented finish contains both heavy and light bodied oils. The heavy oils offer water shedding properties while the light-bodied oils combined with solvents penetrate deep into the wood pores for maximum protection and conditioning. Armstrong Clark Stain can be used on old or new pressure treated wood surfaces such as shakes, siding, decks, fences, and log cabins. Basically, anywhere water repellency, color retention, and wood rejuvenation are desired Armstrong Clark Stain can help. Offered in 10 different colors, Armstrong Clark semi-transparent stain will naturally highlight the wood grain while enhancing its natural beauty.
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In a recent Armstrong Clark Hardwood Stain review it was proven that such exotic hardwoods like IPE are extremely dense and difficult to penetrate. The special formula of Armstrong Clark Hardwood Stain has light bodied oils and solvents that allow deep absorption rates into hard to penetrate woods like IPE and other Brazilian hardwoods. This allows for better color retention and water repellency.
In addition to weather protection, Armstrong Clark Hardwood Stain utilizes drying and nondrying oils. The nondrying oils break apart for the drying side of the formula to penetrate into the wood fibers and replace the natural lost oils. This helps rejuvenate and condition the cellular structure of the wood to bring back flexibility. Moreover, the drying oils stay on top of the surface and cure to lock in the conditioning oils and form a barrier of protection from UV and water damage. This unique blend of oils is an innovative breakthrough backed by five generations of oil-based coatings experience.
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We are pleased to announce 3 new colors for the Armstrong Clark Wood Stain?
- Natural Oak Semi-Transparent. A medium to light brown tone for your softwoods like cedar, pine, and redwood.
- Chestnut Semi-Transparent for Softwoods. This color is designed to give softwoods like cedar and pine a rich reddish brown color, similar to IPE wood.
- Black Walnut Semi-Transparent for Exotic Hardwood, IPE, and all softwoods.
Why Armstrong Clark Stain Penetrates Wood
There are two main differences between wood stains, those that penetrate the wood and those that form a protective film on top of the wood. The film forming wood stains have a reputation of not holding up as well as penetrating stains. They are prone to peeling and flaking and are traditionally more difficult to maintain. Penetrating wood stains protect by diving below the surface and into the wood pores so there is no film atop the surface. Penetrating wood stains repel water and reflect UV rays before the can do damage. In addition, they are not prone to peeling, they simply fade and wear off before needing to be recoated and are much easier to maintain in this sense.
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Wood stains perform an excellent purpose of protecting your wood surfaces from harmful elements. Without wood stain preserving these surfaces, they would suffer greatly from UV and water damage as well as fungal infiltration and wood rot. The bottom line is exterior wood surfaces would not last half as long as they do costing homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements. Looking at it this way may help to justify the somewhat high cost of wood stains. With all of the oils, ingredients, and additives that go into making a quality wood stain, prices are driven up. As the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for”.
Read the full storyBest Armstrong Stain for Log Cabins
Regular maintenance is a large part of owning a log cabin. These beautiful homes fit right in with nature but the weather can take its toll if they are not preserved. In general, a log cabin will need to be cleaned and stained every few years to stay protected and looking good. Logs exposed to the elements can be harmed from moisture and sun exposure. The logs also become aged and start losing their own natural oils and may begin cracking and splitting.
On a log cabin where color retention, water repellency, and wood conditioning are a concern, Armstrong Clark siding wood stain is the best Armstrong stain for log cabins. This oil-based formula is specially designed to replace lost natural oils to rejuvenate the wood.
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Wood fences have long been used for purposes such as curb appeal, property line marking and privacy. Fences can be made of many types of wood from pressure treated pine and cedar to western redwood. Regardless of wood type, a wood fence should be periodically stained to protect it from the elements. Regular maintenance is necessary to prolong a fence’s life.
Armstrong Clark stain is ideal for most types of wood fences. If dealing with pressure treated pine, pine, cedar, redwood or rough sawn wood then Armstrong is the best stain for fences. Armstrong deck and siding wood stain is designed with an amazing formula consisting of nondrying rejuvenating oils that isolate from the drying oils that stay on top of the wood surface. The drying side of the formula locks in the conditioning oils, which aids in wood rejuvenation. Armstrong stain for fences helps with color retention, water repellency and wood conditioning.
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Cedar has always been a popular choice for exterior wood siding on homes. Cedar is naturally resistant to moisture, wood rot and insect infestation making it a great choice. Some cedar siding is painted. In this case, the surface will have to be cleaned and repainted every so often. For homes that have more of a rustic, natural look with non-painted cedar siding maintenance consists of cleaning and recoating with wood stain. Although cedar is naturally resistant to moisture and rot it needs some extra protection to shield against years of prolonged exposure to the elements.
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Whether you are looking for a wood deck stain for pressure treated pine, cedar, redwood, or an exotic hardwood like IPE, Armstrong Clark has you covered. Both their regular wood stain and their hardwood stain have unique formulas that help to recondition wood fibers.
The exclusive blend of Armstrong Clark wood and deck stain uses nondrying oils that separate from the drying side of the formula to aid in wood conditioning. These special nondrying oils penetrate into the wood surface where the wood’s natural oils have diminished to rejuvenate the wood and add flexibility. At the same time, the drying oils stay on the surface to lock in the conditioning oils and to create a weather barrier against water and UV rays.
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