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Hello.  I’ve used semi transparent cedar and have been happy with it but thinking about switching to amber.  What is the major difference between the two colors in terms of tone?  Any special prep to move to amber? I’m 

I love the  natural colors of the mahogany deck on my covered porch which stain should I use to keep it the natural color not all one color?

I purchased a 5 gallon of the Oxford Brown Semi-solid which looks great.  I have a newly installed 200sq' section of IPE hardwood and would like a color recommendation of the 3 hardwood stains that would somewhat blend if possible.  thanks

Do you carry water based stain?  

Sorry - I meant to say Transparent Cedar tone or natural in my previous question. Not semi transparent. Thx. 

Hi, I’m installing western red cedar T&G siding on a north facing wall covered by eaves, so it doesn’t get too much weather.  I want to keep the look of this cedar as natural as possible. Would u suggest the semi transparent cedar or the natural?  Does the natural mean it’s completely clear? I really don’t want it to get blotchy from the pigments. Also, should I oil the back side of the siding too?
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Hi! I live in Canada, is that a problem for shipping me two samples to try? My beautiful cedar deck is one year old, and the “weather-proofing” product I put on it is still letting a lot of grey come through. It looks several years old already!  The man who pressure washed my fence this spring recommended your products, but said they aren’t sold in Canada.  

I have a rough sawn cedar house that now has tranformation stain on it its been abut 7 years now and would like to know which is best to use on it the sun has beaten the one side the other 3 aren't as bad.  After pressure washing of course would the semi-transparent be the best I don't like solid stains.

We are laying eastern white cedar boards on our deck in Nova Scotia. About 800 sq/ft around a pool. Direct sunlight for 4-5 hours a day. Rest of the day is shaded by trees. We like the color of the cedar after it rains. What type (transparent, semi, color) to keep the same color under dry conditions. Thank you.

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

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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!