Samples

I am planning to stain new cedar posts and boards. I am having a difficult time discerning any color difference between Cedar Tone and Amber.
Is the Amber slightly lighter?

Sam:

Can the amber stain be used on a redwood fence or is it just for exotic woods?

It can be used on al wood types.

Can the amber stain be used on a redwood fence or is it just for exotic woods?

Denise:

Hi,
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

1. Clean and brighten then reapply.
2. All of the AC stains can be cleaned and reapplied when time to redo.

Hi,
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

cinner00@comcast.net:

I ordered 2 samples, woodland brown and driftwood. The woodland brown went on very reddish or (cedar like), not brown at all. We tested it on treated lumber that had been prepped for new stain. It is possible I got a wrong sample? We are putting it over a semi-drift wood that is completely worn off the back deck.

The Woodland Brown is a reddish color, not a brown. Brown would be Rustic Brown or Oxford Brown.

I ordered 2 samples, woodland brown and driftwood. The woodland brown went on very reddish or (cedar like), not brown at all. We tested it on treated lumber that had been prepped for new stain. It is possible I got a wrong sample? We are putting it over a semi-drift wood that is completely worn off the back deck.

Dave Sather:

Besides the Driftwood Gray are there any products that have a gray tone?

There is not.

Besides the Driftwood Gray are there any products that have a gray tone?

chris nadeau:

what color is in the second picture down from the top, on the right side, in your photo gallery? it's a view of a deck, photo is larger then the ones above it, and shows a railing on the left and on the end...making an upside down capitol L.

Semi-transparent Cedartone.

is there a color key that matches up with your photo gallery pictures? so i know

what color is in the second picture down from the top, on the right side, in your photo gallery? it's a view of a deck, photo is larger then the ones above it, and shows a railing on the left and on the end...making an upside down capitol L.

John Anderson:

I have viewed the available stain colour options on the company website but would prefer to see colours on a physical product such as a product pamphlet. I find it hard to decide between Sequoia and Woodland Brown, for example. Is a pamphlet available? If so could it be mailed to me at:

John Anderson
42 Peregrine Crescent
KANATA, Ontario, Canada K2M 2T3

Willing to pay for this ...

Thanks very much.

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.

I have viewed the available stain colour options on the company website but would prefer to see colours on a physical product such as a product pamphlet. I find it hard to decide between Sequoia and Woodland Brown, for example. Is a pamphlet available? If so could it be mailed to me at:

John Anderson
42 Peregrine Crescent
KANATA, Ontario, Canada K2M 2T3

Willing to pay for this ...

Thanks very much.

Clint Miller:

Does the "Natural" stain offer as much UV protection as the other colors, or will my cedar deck turn gray quicker with this choice? I prefer the least amount of color, as the natural beauty of the tight knot cedar is so pleasant, but I don't want to have to strip the deck every two years.

Natural is the lightest tint and will fade the fastest. You will have to redo every 1-2 years when using natural. The semi-transparent colors will last longer and the semi-solids a little longer than the semi-transparents.

Does the "Natural" stain offer as much UV protection as the other colors, or will my cedar deck turn gray quicker with this choice? I prefer the least amount of color, as the natural beauty of the tight knot cedar is so pleasant, but I don't want to have to strip the deck every two years.

V:

Are the samples on the site the same product for the IPE wood?

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.

Are the samples on the site the same product for the IPE wood?

Cam Miller:

Would the transparent natural tone be the same as clear?

No the Natural is not clear but lightly tinted.

Would the transparent natural tone be the same as clear?

Bobby spoonemore:

Do you have a local dealer in Atlanta?

Sorry but no. We can ship there in 2-3 days.

Do you have a local dealer in Atlanta?

Russ Davidson:

My question is in the title. How many square feet of new - unfinished ipe will each gallon cover. I have 160 sq. ft. of all wood ipe deck tiles that need finishing.

One gallon will cover 300-400 Sq. feet for Ipe.

My question is in the title. How many square feet of new - unfinished ipe will each gallon cover. I have 160 sq. ft. of all wood ipe deck tiles that need finishing.

Prudence:

Could you suggest any paint/stain chip color from other paint companies that come closest to your Oxford and Woodland brown shades? I'm leaning to ordering your semi-solid product because of the positive reviews, but color counts (historic house) so I'd like to be sure before I order.

You can order samples to test here. We do not have a list of comparable colors from different companies.

Could you suggest any paint/stain chip color from other paint companies that come closest to your Oxford and Woodland brown shades? I'm leaning to ordering your semi-solid product because of the positive reviews, but color counts (historic house) so I'd like to be sure before I order.

John Thurow:

Is the Mahogany a Semi Transparent or Semi Solid, or both?

It is closest to a semi-transparent.

Is the Mahogany a Semi Transparent or Semi Solid, or both?

Codie:

I'm looking for a semi transparent so we can see woodgrain still...but rustic brown looks not nearly light enough. I want a rich dark brown. Would maybe two coats of rustic brown work or is it possible to mix in some Oxford brown with rustic? Or would it not blend well being two different transparencys

All the colors will show the wood grain. You can mix colors to achieve a different color.

I'm looking for a semi transparent so we can see woodgrain still...but rustic brown looks not nearly light enough. I want a rich dark brown. Would maybe two coats of rustic brown work or is it possible to mix in some Oxford brown with rustic? Or would it not blend well being two different transparencys