Samples

I live in NO Cal Can I buy locally? Where Otherwise, I guess I have to buy the samples

Just recently built a deck using micropro sienna pressure treated wood. I don't want the colour to change but want to protect it! What transparent product would work best with this wood!

I am thinking about using Driftwood Grey semi-tram stain on my old pealing deck. I plan to prepare it properly. My question is can I later refresh by applying another coat say annually without having to sand and/or strip.

David Clayton:

My samples have arrived and I want to apply them at the correct rate. What area do they cover?

About 2 sq. feet for the sample

My samples have arrived and I want to apply them at the correct rate. What area do they cover?

Lisa D, the Natural is tinted but a transparent color. There is not light color in the semi-trans. No you cannot use a solid stain over it without prepping first.

Can the Natural tone be used on vertical shiplap pine board and batten new siding for a large barn that is ready to stain or is a Semi Trans needed for pigment. Which is the lightest semi trans without orange tint to the finished job? Can we use a water base solid ever in the future? A couple of the windows were primed so will they need a paint or a solid on those? Thanks

Aziz:

Hello,
I would like to order about 6 Gallons of stain + wood brightener. I live in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. How long will it take for the stain to be delivered after I place my order?
Thanks

3-4 business days.

Hello,
I would like to order about 6 Gallons of stain + wood brightener. I live in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. How long will it take for the stain to be delivered after I place my order?
Thanks

Calden:

Hi there. I tested the rustic brown on pt boards (one new from store, one about a month or so old). The stain was dramatically darker on the older board. Since I am told to wait a few months before staining a new deck should I expect the rustic brown to be very dark? It looked like oxford brown when compared to your site colors, in your experience is this normal for rustic brown? I love the color on the new boards (a medium, warm brown). Thank you.

The more absorbent the wood the darker to color will be. It is not nearly as dark as the oxford though. It should end up being a medium brown after the prep.

Hi there. I tested the rustic brown on pt boards (one new from store, one about a month or so old). The stain was dramatically darker on the older board. Since I am told to wait a few months before staining a new deck should I expect the rustic brown to be very dark? It looked like oxford brown when compared to your site colors, in your experience is this normal for rustic brown? I love the color on the new boards (a medium, warm brown). Thank you.

Joseph E. Freed:

is it possible to obtain 5 gallons of Armstrong Clark AMBER as a 50/50 mixture with TWP 203 Gold color?

Thanks,

Joe

No.

is it possible to obtain 5 gallons of Armstrong Clark AMBER as a 50/50 mixture with TWP 203 Gold color?

Thanks,

Joe

There are only one Amber and one Mahogany.

I would like to order samples of the Mahogany and Amber hardwood stain for IPE. I want to make sure I order the right stain online. Under the "Order Samples" part of the webpage there is a list of many colors, but for hardwoods only two are available. Under the list of many colors is the Mahogany and Amber the correct choice?

Joel

Vin:

Have a 25 year old deck that has been maintained with semi transparent stain. It has been power washed. Since the wood is really showing wear I would like to use a semi solid gray. All the stain is off the deck but even though power washed there are remnants on the spindles and railing. Will semi solid cover the railings? what do you suggest?

It would be best to strip off all of the old stain as much as possible as the AC does not cover old coatings.

Have a 25 year old deck that has been maintained with semi transparent stain. It has been power washed. Since the wood is really showing wear I would like to use a semi solid gray. All the stain is off the deck but even though power washed there are remnants on the spindles and railing. Will semi solid cover the railings? what do you suggest?

jackie starks:

Is it possible to order a color chart so I have a better chance of ordering correct sample colors?

The color charts look the same as the online pictures.

Is it possible to order a color chart so I have a better chance of ordering correct sample colors?

Stefanie:

Hello!

I am interested in ordering some samples of stain for our new IPE T&G porch. I just want to clarify that the mahogany and amber are the two colors currently available for use on IPE? Also, for the sample credit to apply towards purchase do you ship to Pennsylvania?

Yes these are IPE and we ship to PA.

Hello!

I am interested in ordering some samples of stain for our new IPE T&G porch. I just want to clarify that the mahogany and amber are the two colors currently available for use on IPE? Also, for the sample credit to apply towards purchase do you ship to Pennsylvania?

David:

Trying to achieve a satin finish on a redwood pergola. I want to use your stain first but assume it will give a matte finish. Can I apply a clear coat product over the stained wood? Do you know a product to recommend?
Many Thanks!

No you cannot add a top coat to create a shine. This is a bad idea as well. It will peel and blister and will be very hard to fix.

Trying to achieve a satin finish on a redwood pergola. I want to use your stain first but assume it will give a matte finish. Can I apply a clear coat product over the stained wood? Do you know a product to recommend?
Many Thanks!

I ordered a few stain samples from you guys earlier (cedar semi, woodland brown, rustic brown). I'm looking to get a quality stain with a nice rich color (no orange or bright red). I'm testing your brand vs a few of TWP 1500 sample stains for a dual toned, mixed wood deck (mostly red/white cedar). I'm still in the sanding process. I'll be cleaning and brightening by next week, weather permitting. I hope one of your stains is what I'm really looking for, and one that I can use for many years to come.

Here's what the deck looks like as of today: [img]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1/majorguns/deck5-13-14.jpg?t=1399983923[/img]

That is Mahogany color but on IPE wood. It will not look like that on say Pine or Cedar.

The I was looking at the following picture: http://www.armclark.com/assets/img/feature_banner/1.jpg

Cedar fades the fastest while Amber and Semi-Cedar last a little longer.

I am looking at re-staining my 4 year old deck this summer and will start by stripping and brightening with restore a deck. My question is which stain to use CEDAR Transparent, AMBER Transparent or a CEDAR SEMI

Could you briefly give me the pros and cons to assist in my decision

Thanks

Bob, you have to remove the old stain if you want to use AC. Either with a stain stripper or sanding but this varies depending on the stain type.

Deck railing is 30 years old - pressure treated lumber). Power washed - but cannot remove all old stain. Can I use your product? What further prep might be needed?