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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?

Constance goldie:

Where is your closest dealer to Plattsburgh New York ?

Hello,

There are not any dealers in NY. Shipping from our site takes 2-3 days.

Where is your closest dealer to Plattsburgh New York ?

Stan Gresens:

I am planning a porch with a sapele deck, treads and railings. I would like to leave it natural color. Which of your products do you recommend?

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.

I am planning a porch with a sapele deck, treads and railings. I would like to leave it natural color. Which of your products do you recommend?

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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.[/quote]

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?

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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!

60 to 80 grit.

TheSealerStore"][quote name="Matt H"][quote name="TheSealerStore:

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.[/quote]

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[/quote]
That is correct!

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!

JT:

Hello, i'd like to get a sample of your black walnut. A customer wants a dark brown stain on his ipe deck to match what he had on it before. I don't know what it was, but haven't found any other dark brown deck stain for ipe beside yours. I could not find a black walnut for hardwoods in the samples. There was only a semi transparent black walnut available. Thank you,

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.

Hello, i'd like to get a sample of your black walnut. A customer wants a dark brown stain on his ipe deck to match what he had on it before. I don't know what it was, but haven't found any other dark brown deck stain for ipe beside yours. I could not find a black walnut for hardwoods in the samples. There was only a semi transparent black walnut available. Thank you,

Matt H"][quote name="TheSealerStore:

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.[/quote]

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

That is correct!

TheSealerStore:

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.

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

MH:

Hi…

I have a 2 year old cedar deck that I stained after a few months with Benjamin Moore Arborcoat semi-transparent 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-transparent, 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!

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.