Samples

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

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What combination of your colors would be closest to a teak color?

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And does the mahogany have a purplish cast to it?

Color depends on your wood type. It is more reddish in color, not purple.

lynbober:

I just received the sample of Oxford Brown & am pleased with the color. I know the Rustic Brown is semi-transparent and not semi-solid, but how would you compare the shade/tone of the brown? It appears slightly grayish on my monitor. Need a rich brown & trying to stay away from shades that have reddish or orange hues. Any insight/descriptions would be most helpful! Thank you in advance for your reply!

Color varies based on your wood type and age of wood. All wood turns out differently so you should not use your monitor to determine but apply it to your wood to see how it looks.

Philip Haag:

What combination of your colors would be closest to a teak color?

Thanks

And does the mahogany have a purplish cast to it?

What combination of your colors would be closest to a teak color?

Thanks

I just received the sample of Oxford Brown & am pleased with the color. I know the Rustic Brown is semi-transparent and not semi-solid, but how would you compare the shade/tone of the brown? It appears slightly grayish on my monitor. Need a rich brown & trying to stay away from shades that have reddish or orange hues. Any insight/descriptions would be most helpful! Thank you in advance for your reply!

Lucy:

I am sanding to remove Rustoleum restore its going slow but I will never get it all off epically between the boards, do you have a product that will cover the mess I am left with? I can't replace the deck

Sorry but no our stains will not cover the Rustoleum.

I am sanding to remove Rustoleum restore its going slow but I will never get it all off epically between the boards, do you have a product that will cover the mess I am left with? I can't replace the deck

Would any of these stain colors cover the ink stamped on pressure treated wood? Advise on another website says to sand off the ink stamps, but I'm not sure if the stain will apply evenly if I do this.

Ordered 4 samples

Easton1:

I ordered 5 samples and intend to order two 5 gallon pails.

1. what is the shelf life of the product?
2. will I receive a $15 credit for each pail, total of $30 if I order two 5 gallon pails?

$15 max credit is allowed. Shelf life if unopened is a few years. Opened and it depends on how well it is protected from evaporation. Could be a year or less.

I ordered 5 samples and intend to order two 5 gallon pails.

1. what is the shelf life of the product?
2. will I receive a $15 credit for each pail, total of $30 if I order two 5 gallon pails?

Martin White:

Just finished a new smooth cut Redwood deck and would like to keep the natural look of the wood. Something like when the wood is wet. What would you suggest for this look. Also we live in San Diego where the winters are pretty mild?

Thank you!
Martin

Also see this about new wood:
http://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain

Martin White:

Just finished a new smooth cut Redwood deck and would like to keep the natural look of the wood. Something like when the wood is wet. What would you suggest for this look. Also we live in San Diego where the winters are pretty mild?

Thank you!
Martin

The lightest tints are the Natural, Redwood Tone and Cedar
Tone.

Just finished a new smooth cut Redwood deck and would like to keep the natural look of the wood. Something like when the wood is wet. What would you suggest for this look. Also we live in San Diego where the winters are pretty mild?

Thank you!
Martin

Robert Bennett:

I want a sample of the Mahogany stain.

You can order the Mahogany color sample right here on this page.

I want a sample of the Mahogany stain.

Jan:

I am looking to match a dark bronze color on house trim. Would Oxford Brown or Sequoia be closer? Thank you for your help.

Nether is bronze. Oxford is a dark brown and Sequoia is red with a little bit of brown.

I am looking to match a dark bronze color on house trim. Would Oxford Brown or Sequoia be closer? Thank you for your help.

Mary Beth Horton:

please send me two samples of deck stain, one amber and one mahogany.

You can order sample right here.

please send me two samples of deck stain, one amber and one mahogany.

Thomas P.:

What color of stain was used in the photo of the dock with the white chair sitting on it?

Semi-transparent cedar.

What color of stain was used in the photo of the dock with the white chair sitting on it?

Craig MacAlpin:

Where is the Armstrong Clark cedar tone available in Canada? We live in Canada and want to keep our natural cedar look and prevent greying from occuring. We are currently sanding it down and then what else would you recommend before apply this stain?

There are not dealers in Canada but we can ship to you there. Prep with a deck cleaner after the sanding.

Where is the Armstrong Clark cedar tone available in Canada? We live in Canada and want to keep our natural cedar look and prevent greying from occuring. We are currently sanding it down and then what else would you recommend before apply this stain?

logg:

I like the look of your semi-solid stains but my wife wants to see a bit more of the grain. Would adding a bit of the transparent natural tone stain to the semi-solid be a good way to achieve that?

No and that would change the color of the semi-solids. You can still see the grain with the semi-solids.

I like the look of your semi-solid stains but my wife wants to see a bit more of the grain. Would adding a bit of the transparent natural tone stain to the semi-solid be a good way to achieve that?

Deb Ziegler:

I am trying to decide what color satin to get, and it would be extremely helpful to know what color stain was used in all the examples you have up on your photo page. Is there any way you can label what color stain was used in the photos?

Deb, all stain colors turn out differently based on the deck age, wood type etc. We purposely do not label the pictures as we do not want to give a "false" impression that it will look exactly like the picture. This is why we offer samples so you can test on your wood.