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Thursday, 22 June 2017
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Armstrong Clark Stain Samples
Here is how our sample program works:
- Pick as many colors as you would like by placing a check next to each then click "Add to Cart". Color swatches at bottom of page.
- All samples cost $8 each to ship. Sample size volume is roughly 4 oz.
- Once you decide to purchase a stain from our site, you can use the money you spent on the samples towards the purchase of a 5 Gallon Pail of Stain!
- Maximum $15 discount per customer/household. Instructions on how to get a credit will be included with your samples.
*Sample program cannot be combined with any promotional discount coupons!
How To Claim Sample Credit
- Enter your sample order number into the "Comment Area" during checkout. The sample credit will be issued after the order for the 5 gallon pail is placed. Typically the next business day and will post to your Credit card or Pay Pal account within 3-8 business days.
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No. It is a very bad idea to make a deck look shiny or top coat it with a poly. It will blister, peel, attract mold, and will be a nightmare to fix.
Hello, there is no way to darken the filler with the AC stains. You could possibly darken the filler with a similar color in a Minwax stain but not sure if that will blend or not.
Fro sample credit, we need an invoice for the sample order.
Semi-trans as the semi-solid has to be 1 year. Clean and brighten all the wood for the prep with the Restore a Deck Cleaning Kit.
I have a wood deck (pressure treated pine, about 3 years old, unstained/unpai nted) and I had an addition installed (new wood, pressure treated pine, almost 2 1/2 month ago). Should I be using the semi-solid or can I use a semi transparent? I noticed the semi-solid indicates that it not be used for 1 year old or less. Thank you
Does the 2700 sq. feet cover both sides? You will need about 20-25 gallons for the two coats and 2700 sq. feet.
You can intermix the colors.
Redwood tone has UV protection. For even more protection from UV, use the Sierra Redwood.
The Oxford Brown is not for IPE. Use the Amber, Mahogany, or Black Walnut.
You cannot apply a sealer over a deck stain nor is there a need. The AC is a sealer as well.
You can intermix the AC colors.Try samples to test first.
Try Rustic Brown or Natural Oak.
The RAD prep is better for the wood and is a better prep overall.
Hello,
There are not any dealers in NY. Shipping from our site takes 2-3 days.
All of the AC colors are tinted and will enhance the grain based on the color you would like. The Natural is the lightest tint and is similar to a wet look.
60 to 80 grit.
Thanks for the quick responses...one last question though.
I have read belt sanding along the grain of the wood is best to sand the cedar deck...would you go to an 80 grit paper to really get this old BM stain out? Thanks again!
It is the same. There is only one version of Black Walnut. It is color designed for hardwoods but can be sued on all wood types as well.
That is correct!
Thank you for the response.
I have heard sanding is almost required with the BM stuff. So process should go sand, cleaner, brightener, AC stain....correct?
thanks again
The BM Arbocoat does not remove well with a stain stripper so sanding is most likel needed. After the sanding, continue the prep with the Restore A Deck Kit. This should do it for the prep.
I have a 2 year old cedar deck that I stained after a few months with Benjamin Moore Arborcoat semi-transparen t stain…it is junk and started to peel after the first winter. I waited another winter to get as much of it off as possible “naturally”, but need to do the staining again this year.
I have heard odd things about AC and will try the “Cedar” semi-transparen t, or Amber (will get some samples though).
I live in Vancouver, BC so we get a fair amount of rain, and possible snow.
My question is what is recommended approach to get this horrible BM product off the deck, and prep it so I can stain with the AC product this season? I have a big flat (2x6”) cedar deck with a one step (along the entire edge) going down to the lawn. No railings to worry about.
Many thanks!
Prep first with the Restore A Deck Prepping Kit.
The AC stains are all penetrating oil based stains that do not peel. Any color that you like will work. Prep with the Restore A Deck Kit first.
We do not have a sample order from you. Please add to cart the colors that you would like.
Thanks
Sequoia would be closest to what you are looking for.
Thanks.
Sorry but that is not possible. The old coating must be removed if you to want to use a semi-transparen t.
I have washed teh deck down with a cleaner and a pressure washer. Can I apply a semi solid stain over top?
You can use any of the colors of AC on Tigerwood. The Amber was designed though to give a little better UV protection.
The Armstrong Clark in one of the Semi-transparen t colors is what you would want for this.
I live in Georgia, have a deck around an ubove ground pool that has full sun all day...looking for a good stain to help with mold and graying...the deck rails are cedar and that's what I'm staining what are your recommendations?
Thanks for your time! Maria
There are not. We ship from Michigan. Only takes a couple of business days.
The new sample colors can now be ordered from the website!
Sometime next week we should have the samples and product in stock. We will add it to the website as well for ordering.
Amber is a semi-transparen t. Verticals will last about 3-5 years depending on the exposure to the UV.
The Mahogany is a semi-trans.
Yes you can mix colors with the AC stains. Shelf life of an opened 5 gallon pail is about 12 months or less. Possiblly longer, but depends on how well you store it.
The AC can be sprayed, but you will need to back brush to ensure it is evenly applied. Typically lasts about 2 to 3 years for most deck surfaces. The semi-solid colors would give the longest life in your environment.
Please tell me how well Armstong Clark works in this are of the USA? Can you share pros and cons with me? As well as using an airless sprayer to apply your product.
Mahogany is the closest in color.
Thanks
All the colors will enhance the grain of the wood including the Natural Tone. They do not "artificially" color the wood, but enhance based on the color you choose.
No you cannot use the AC unless you remove the Cabot fully first.
Can I paint over it with Rustic Brown Semi?
Sorry but we do not custom mix. You can mix yourself together two colors to achieve a custom color. Adding Natural into many of the colors would lighten them respectively.
the MC is a tannish cedar color. There is no "green" in it.
Depends on where you live. What state?
Yes, but they offer the lowest amount of UV protection. Pigment and color is directly related to the UV protection. The darker colors or stains with more pigment will always last longer from sun fading.
Cedar-Semi.
Sorry but not sure so it would be best to get a few samples form this page to test first.
Cedar Semi-Transparen t
Semi-trans.
thanks
It is a true brown for the Rustic.
Yes, the more pigment you have, the longer the UV protection.
eric
Less than a year if opened. Sometimes longer if you close the lid so there is not any evaporation. Has to be temperature controlled storage as well.
The semi-solid is a penetrating stain as long as you prep the wood properly and remove all previous coatings, if any.
I am sorry but I do not understand your question?
Depends on how you prep. If you clean and brighten correctly, then it will not darken much through the years.
Thanks in advance
Sorry but we do not have a green colored stain. Mountain Cedar is a tan/cedar color.
Yes it is.
Thank you
See this about new wood: www.armstrongclarkstain.com/.. ./
Use a semi-transparen t color after the wait and prep.
No dealers there. We can ship to you from our website in about 3 business days.
More pigment in the semi-solid colors. The Amber is a semi-trans.
thank you.
Amber has 3 times the trans oxides as the cedar. Color is about the same between the two. Amber may be a little darker.
Is the Amber slightly lighter?
It can be used on al wood types.
1. Clean and brighten then reapply.
2. All of the AC stains can be cleaned and reapplied when time to redo.
I have two projects that I could use some advise on.
1. A few years ago a stripped, brightened a large mahogany porch and finished with your product...came out great. It is a little worn now in places so I guess it's time for a redo or some patching. So what do I do? Can I use a cleaner and then stain over what I have or do I strip and brighten again?
2. I also have a deck that sits over a lake so I want to be environmentally conscious. So when it's time to redo the deck I can power wash, but don't think I should use anything too strong. Do you have any stains or finishes that don't require a lot of heavy strippers when its time for a redo?
Any thoughts would be helpful. Please email or call 617 835 3694.
Thanks
The Woodland Brown is a reddish color, not a brown. Brown would be Rustic Brown or Oxford Brown.
There is not.
Semi-transparen t Cedartone.
A pamphlet will not give you any more options then looking at a color swatch on the computer. Final color is based on your wood type and age of wood. That is why we offer actually samples to test.
John Anderson
42 Peregrine Crescent
KANATA, Ontario, Canada K2M 2T3
Willing to pay for this ...
Thanks very much.
Natural is the lightest tint and will fade the fastest. You will have to redo every 1-2 years when using natural. The semi-transparen t colors will last longer and the semi-solids a little longer than the semi-transparen ts.
There are two colors that we suggest for IPE. amber and Mahogany. These colors can also be used on other wood types. There are the same version/type, not two different types of stain.
No the Natural is not clear but lightly tinted.
Sorry but no. We can ship there in 2-3 days.
One gallon will cover 300-400 Sq. feet for Ipe.
You can order samples to test here. We do not have a list of comparable colors from different companies.
It is closest to a semi-transparen t.
All the colors will show the wood grain. You can mix colors to achieve a different color.
Color depends on your wood type. It is more reddish in color, not purple.
Color varies based on your wood type and age of wood. All wood turns out differently so you should not use your monitor to determine but apply it to your wood to see how it looks.
And does the mahogany have a purplish cast to it?
Thanks
Sorry but no our stains will not cover the Rustoleum.
$15 max credit is allowed. Shelf life if unopened is a few years. Opened and it depends on how well it is protected from evaporation. Could be a year or less.
1. what is the shelf life of the product?
2. will I receive a $15 credit for each pail, total of $30 if I order two 5 gallon pails?
Also see this about new wood:
www.armstrongclarkstain.com/.. ./
The lightest tints are the Natural, Redwood Tone and Cedar
Tone.
Thank you!
Martin
You can order the Mahogany color sample right here on this page.
Nether is bronze. Oxford is a dark brown and Sequoia is red with a little bit of brown.
You can order sample right here.
Semi-transparen t cedar.
There are not dealers in Canada but we can ship to you there. Prep with a deck cleaner after the sanding.
No and that would change the color of the semi-solids. You can still see the grain with the semi-solids.
Deb, all stain colors turn out differently based on the deck age, wood type etc. We purposely do not label the pictures as we do not want to give a "false" impression that it will look exactly like the picture. This is why we offer samples so you can test on your wood.
Use the Rustic Brown.
It is lightly tinted, not clear.
Thank you
Deidre, maybe a combination of Mountain Cedar and Oxford Brown. Not sure on the ratio but start with the Mountain cedar and add some Oxford Brown to it to darken it to the color you want.
Yes you can mix the AC colors together. Any of our colors work well on Cedar wood. I believe the samples are on cedar. Color will still vary though.
Im staining 1200 sq ft of old cedar ,freshly sanded with new replaced boards in spots.
I know the stain will vary all over just wondering what your samples are painted on and what may be a good colour of stain?
Can I mix the redwood tone with the sierra redwood ?
thank you
Woodland is reddish. Oxford is brown. Look at the Rustic Brown as well.
No it is 100% penetrating so the texture should be the same as your wood is.
Any color will work.
To get the shipping charges for Canada, please add the products to cart. During checkout you will enter your shipping info and then it will show the charges and costs prior to payment. There are not dealers in Canada so you will have to order online.
Oxford Brown only comes in a semi-solid.
We live in a small town south of Calgary, Alberta, Cananda.I would like to get the les that I checked off above. I would also like to know if you can buy the product anywhere in Canada. If not how much will it cost for the shipping on 2, 5 gallon pails once I have picked my color.
Thankyou
Nancy
Only online but if you have an address in Buffalo, we can ship it there.
and I am going to Buffalo NY this weekend so what store can I buy it at instead of online?
It is an option above. It is a red color with a hint of brown.
As long as you remove all previous coatings, you can use the AC. All of the AC colors (including semi-solid) are penetrating stains as long as wood is prepped and the stain is not over applied. They can be cleaned and reapplied without the need for removal.
Remove the Behr first. Any color will work as long as the wood is prepped well and all old coatings are removed.
Try Natural. Take inconsideration that the lighter the color, the quicker it fade and needs to be reapplied.
Natural is very lightly pigmented. Amber is the same color tone as the Cedar tone Transparent but has three times the trans oxides for better UV protection.
It is a hybrid of a transparent and semi-transparen t.
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