Samples

Is the semi-transparent black walnut listed in the samples the same black walnut in the stain color picture card that is listed under hardwoods & softwoods?  I’m staining a mahogany deck and want to make sure I use the correct stain. 

What is the color component of the amber and cedar stain?

Is Amber a transparent or semi-transparent?

is your company able to tone down driftwood from blue looking to a grey color.

In 2019, I had a semi solid stain applied to the deck, PPG Russet.  Now the deck is peeling in certain areas.  Will I need to remove all the stain before I apply new stain or can I clean, sand in peeling areas, and apply new stain?

My husband built a deck  2+ years ago and we have used Thompson’s water seal in the spring for the last 2 years can this product be used if Thompson’s was done in spring 2021

are the amber and mahogany samples the same as the semi-transparent stains for hardwoods (my deck is Massaranduba 

I recently bought a house with a deck that has not been maintained well and is currently grey. Should I use one of the semi solid stains or would I be able to use the Mahogany hardwood stain? I read somewhere that your semi solid stains were best for old wood but I love the Mahogany color.

Covering about 1500 sf of new fencing. 
about how much product would I need? 
thanks!

Covering about 1500 sf of new horizontal slat redwood fence, rough texture wood common con. 
put in 3 weeks ago. Dry climate. Full sun. Clean fresh fence. 

can i proceed with a semi-transparent stain without the clean and prep steps? 

about how much product would I need for 1500 sf of coverage? 

one coat sufficient? 

on horizontal pickets do I roll on horizontally with the grain or is traditional up and down okay?

Would you recommend a roller for the big parts/
6 “ picket boards ? Brush for posts and finer detail?
spongy fluffy roller or tighter fibers?

acrylic or natural fibers on brushes rollers?

thanks!

Hi....we had a new deck built and completed 11/1/2021. Trex deck on horizontal including stair treads,  and pressure treated pine on all verticals, rails and bench. We have waited long enough for staining (in TN).  Do I need to pressure wash the verticals and bench with the RAD?  How do I know how much stain to order for the verticals and bench?

Can you apply two coats of Armstrong Clark stain, one week apart, to get a darker color and to provide more protection? I stainedd two sample test boards, one with semi-transparent Cedar and one with semi-transparent Natural Oak, and the sample boards don't have the desired color. I'm thinking two coats would also provide more protection.  

I JUST ORDERED A SAMPLE OF OXFORD BROWN. THE AD PICTURE SHOWS 3 SMALL CANS. IS THAT WHAT I'M GOING TO RECEIVE?

I just read on your tip sheet that a newly installed fence should not be stained until 3-4 months.  Is the correct?

Gazebo pic

Another pic

We have a new fence and would like to match it with our gazebo.  Both are cedar and neither has been stained.  Which stain would you suggest to match the two and maintain it’s natural beauty.

New construction home with wood fence that wraps around the property; fence has been there since July. Can I stain with "Hardwoods & Softwoods" colors? Also, what two colors can I combine to achieve the closest to an off black? I know I cannot use semi-solids because the wood is less than a year old.

Do your stains require sealer on top?

My mahogany decking fence was beautiful but a significant portion has a long southern exposure year round and the initial Cabot's Australian Timber oil did not last 6 months. It is now streaked with gray, natural and black ash drips from rain. What can be done to weatherproof the fence and retain natural grain look with a neutral tone, slightly amber like it was originally?

Hi there, trying to find a semitransparent or transparent stain with no yellow or orange hue, or very less of these colors? Prefer a lighter color. Any suggestions and help is truly appreciated!

We are building a new house and have rough cut cedar wrapped around some posts we want to stain. Do we need to do any prep on them prior to staining?

Hello. Two questions if I may: 1/ What size (fl oz) are the samples? 2/ Does an open gallon container of the stain, if properly sealed, last or will it become unusable in 6 - 9 months? I have a couple of small pieces to stain that probably require only a quart of stain, although i intend to reapply in the future. Thanks

I applied one coat of rustic brown semi transparent stain yesterday in sunny 80 degree conditions, looked fantastic. Stain had soaked into wood, and then 6-8 hours later thunderstorm rolled in. This morning all looks good with water beaded but wondering should I remove standing water puddles in some manner? Supposed to rain again later in day too. Thank you!Lynn

I have log cabin with wrap around porch - approximately 1800 sq ft.  It is 16 years old - was initially stained/sealed with Cabot ATO - I have restained a couple of times since then with different product.  In all areas where the deck receive little to no sun, the original ATO still look decent but needs recoating.  Can I use your product on top of the ATO or should I completely strip and start over.  Looking for direction.

We have a an IPE deck and we have used Cabot Timber Oil in the past.  We are looking for an oil that it closest in color to the honey teak of Cabot.  What would you suggest?   Also, will this oil last longer / penetrate deeper than Cabot?

We just built a rough cut pine barn we are up in the air on what type of stain to use solid or transparent  and would we need 2 applications 

We have a 7 year old tigerwood deck that we are refinishing and we live in Colorado. Should we use the Semi-transparent stain? We like the look of the wood when it is wet so is Amber a good choice?

I have replaced all my deck boards and rails using treated lumber (pine) throughout the past few months.I ordered a few samples and  I  like the Oxford Brown stain.Now I am ready to stain my deck. How many coats of stain should I plan on putting on my deck for this initial staining?

Our painter stained our cedar fence with semi transparent natural oak and it is beautiful. However, some of the stain dripped onto the concrete pavers in the courtyard leaving large oil stains. What method and/or product works best to remove them? Thanks!