Samples

Patrick Sommers:

What is the shelf life of unused portion left in a 5 gal container? Or is it best to re-seal in 1 gal containers? My project is expected to stretch over two years hence the question.

12 months or less with an opened 5 gallon pail. you can try to seal in singles gallons and it should last a little longer. Cannot be stored in a freezing situation.

What is the shelf life of unused portion left in a 5 gal container? Or is it best to re-seal in 1 gal containers? My project is expected to stretch over two years hence the question.

Ann Dunstan:

I want a stain to put on a weed deck that surrounds a swimming pool with chlorine in it. Will this stain peel from the chlorine and dampness? I live in Toronto Ont and I would like to know the price. Thank you in advance

It will not peel but chlorine can damage a deck stain by "bleaching" out the color. Prices are on the website. For shipping costs, add products to cart and enter your shipping info.

I want a stain to put on a weed deck that surrounds a swimming pool with chlorine in it. Will this stain peel from the chlorine and dampness? I live in Toronto Ont and I would like to know the price. Thank you in advance

Richard Nestor:

Do you ship to Quebec Canada.
If so..if I would like 4 samples..what would be the cost including shipping.
Thanxs.

We do ship there. Please add to cart and enter your shipping info at checkout page to see the total cost.

Do you ship to Quebec Canada.
If so..if I would like 4 samples..what would be the cost including shipping.
Thanxs.

LarryF:

Do you have fire resistant deck stains available?

We do not.

Do you have fire resistant deck stains available?

James T:

I'm interested in the shine and protection of polyurethane to my new douglas fur deck. After applying the AC transparent Cedar stain can I apply one or more coats of polyurethane?

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.

I'm interested in the shine and protection of polyurethane to my new douglas fur deck. After applying the AC transparent Cedar stain can I apply one or more coats of polyurethane?

Ordering 4 sample colors of semi transparent

I live in New York City and a two year old deck. My deck is exposed to hot summers and snowy winters. My stairs are exposed to the sun year round but the rest of the deck is under an awning.Would you recommend a semi-transparent or a semi-solid for my deck. I am leaning towards a natural wood look but I want to protect my deck as much as possible. Thank you

Dan Phillips:

I read where it you are not suppose to have wood filler in the deck. Unfortunately, I had already filled some holes with wood filler. Any advice on how to proceed with your stain. Also, I'm not sure where my form is that I had order four sample stains. Is there any way I can still get credit for the 5 gallon container.

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.

I read where it you are not suppose to have wood filler in the deck. Unfortunately, I had already filled some holes with wood filler. Any advice on how to proceed with your stain. Also, I'm not sure where my form is that I had order four sample stains. Is there any way I can still get credit for the 5 gallon container.

Gellian:

Hello
I have a wood deck (pressure treated pine, about 3 years old, unstained/unpainted) 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

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.

Hello
I have a wood deck (pressure treated pine, about 3 years old, unstained/unpainted) 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

Reecejackson870:

I have approx 2700 square feet of a 10 year old cedar fence that has been pressure washed and ready to treat.....never been stained or treated before. Can you recommend the number of gallons it should take to cover this area using 2 coats of your semi-transparent stain?

Does the 2700 sq. feet cover both sides? You will need about 20-25 gallons for the two coats and 2700 sq. feet.

I have approx 2700 square feet of a 10 year old cedar fence that has been pressure washed and ready to treat.....never been stained or treated before. Can you recommend the number of gallons it should take to cover this area using 2 coats of your semi-transparent stain?

rick clement:

i tested sequoia and oxford brown semi solid on my deck.i feel i would like a color a little browner than sequoia and not as dark as oxford.can i mix them together? i was thinking 4 parts sequoia to 1 part oxford...thanks

You can intermix the colors.

i tested sequoia and oxford brown semi solid on my deck.i feel i would like a color a little browner than sequoia and not as dark as oxford.can i mix them together? i was thinking 4 parts sequoia to 1 part oxford...thanks

jaime:

had a deck and pergola of redwood built last year. It was sealed with Thompson. With all the rain we had in N.califonia wood turned dark. Pressure washed it with wood cleaner. which is best to seal and stain with uv protection? Does REDWOOD TONE have uv protection?

Redwood tone has UV protection. For even more protection from UV, use the Sierra Redwood.

had a deck and pergola of redwood built last year. It was sealed with Thompson. With all the rain we had in N.califonia wood turned dark. Pressure washed it with wood cleaner. which is best to seal and stain with uv protection? Does REDWOOD TONE have uv protection?

Ralph:

Hi, I wanted to make sure that the oxford brown stain is appropriate for an IPE deck. Does it need a sealer after the stain?

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.

Hi, I wanted to make sure that the oxford brown stain is appropriate for an IPE deck. Does it need a sealer after the stain?

Paul Franklin:

Hi, can I mix two different colors together to make a new color? I need a warmer (more purple) gray than Driftwood and thought about mixing a gallon of Driftwood with a gallon of Sierra Redwood or Mahogany...

You can intermix the AC colors.Try samples to test first.

Hi, can I mix two different colors together to make a new color? I need a warmer (more purple) gray than Driftwood and thought about mixing a gallon of Driftwood with a gallon of Sierra Redwood or Mahogany...

Glenn Neely:

We have cedar siding on our house that is stained with a natural cedar tone semi transparent stain - not yours -but is close in color to your cedar semi. Looking for a semi transparent stain color for our adjacent pt decks that we are cleaning and staining. Looking for a color that will go with cedar semi but not be the same.

Try Rustic Brown or Natural Oak.

We have cedar siding on our house that is stained with a natural cedar tone semi transparent stain - not yours -but is close in color to your cedar semi. Looking for a semi transparent stain color for our adjacent pt decks that we are cleaning and staining. Looking for a color that will go with cedar semi but not be the same.

danny:

I'm a little confused about whether to use your 1 part bleach to 3 parts water formula or the RAD cleaner. After reading some of the questions the readers have asked, I'm inclined to do the RAD cleaner and skip the bleach method. Is this correct analogy?

The RAD prep is better for the wood and is a better prep overall.

I'm a little confused about whether to use your 1 part bleach to 3 parts water formula or the RAD cleaner. After reading some of the questions the readers have asked, I'm inclined to do the RAD cleaner and skip the bleach method. Is this correct analogy?