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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!

Alan Siers:

I have a cedar deck that was installed in the fall and has gone through 1 one winter untreated.

Prep first with the Restore A Deck Prepping Kit.

I have a cedar deck that was installed in the fall and has gone through 1 one winter untreated.

joe billings:

I have a new cedar deck that i put in last year. I want to stain it with something that will not peel like water base stuff does. It is around an above ground pool so the deck gets used alot and it is in direct sun. Which product do you recommend?

The AC stains are all penetrating oil based stains that do not peel. Any color that you like will work. Prep with the Restore A Deck Kit first.

I have a new cedar deck that i put in last year. I want to stain it with something that will not peel like water base stuff does. It is around an above ground pool so the deck gets used alot and it is in direct sun. Which product do you recommend?

Ken Kroeker:

I requested a sample of the Oxford Brown several weeks ago but have not received it. Now I would like to also receive a sample of Natural as the guy doing my deck think Oxford Brown may be too dark and he would need to lighten it up by blending in some natural color.

We do not have a sample order from you. Please add to cart the colors that you would like.

Thanks

I requested a sample of the Oxford Brown several weeks ago but have not received it. Now I would like to also receive a sample of Natural as the guy doing my deck think Oxford Brown may be too dark and he would need to lighten it up by blending in some natural color.

Amy:

I ordered a sample of the woodland brown and the rustic brown. I do not like the look of semi-transparents and the woodland brown came out looking way too orangish. I am looking for something more reddish in a semi-solid. Would you recommend trying a sample of the Mountain Cedar or the Sequoia if I am looking for a brown with reddish tones?

Thanks.

Sequoia would be closest to what you are looking for.

I ordered a sample of the woodland brown and the rustic brown. I do not like the look of semi-transparents and the woodland brown came out looking way too orangish. I am looking for something more reddish in a semi-solid. Would you recommend trying a sample of the Mountain Cedar or the Sequoia if I am looking for a brown with reddish tones?

Thanks.

Bill F:

We have a deck that was treated with either Behr stain or Behr Deckover at least 2 years ago. We bought the house then and htere are empty cans of each in garage. Wood is drying out and starting to crack.
I have washed teh deck down with a cleaner and a pressure washer. Can I apply a semi-solid stain over top?

Sorry but that is not possible. The old coating must be removed if you to want to use a semi-transparent.

We have a deck that was treated with either Behr stain or Behr Deckover at least 2 years ago. We bought the house then and htere are empty cans of each in garage. Wood is drying out and starting to crack.
I have washed teh deck down with a cleaner and a pressure washer. Can I apply a semi solid stain over top?

Mark Emerick:

I really like the natural look of Tigerwood and have recently ordered material to replace my existing deck. You recommend Amber versus Natural Tone Transparent because, I assume, natural tone transparent is not properly formulated for exotic hardwoods? By the way, I live in Michigan and my deck is covered but will get sun.

You can use any of the colors of AC on Tigerwood. The Amber was designed though to give a little better UV protection.

I really like the natural look of Tigerwood and have recently ordered material to replace my existing deck. You recommend Amber versus Natural Tone Transparent because, I assume, natural tone transparent is not properly formulated for exotic hardwoods? By the way, I live in Michigan and my deck is covered but will get sun.

Maria McCaslin:

Good morning,
I live in Georgia, have a deck around an ubove ground pool that has full sun all day...looking for a good stain to help with mold and graying...the deck rails are cedar and that's what I'm staining what are your recommendations?
Thanks for your time! Maria

The Armstrong Clark in one of the Semi-transparent colors is what you would want for this.

Good morning,
I live in Georgia, have a deck around an ubove ground pool that has full sun all day...looking for a good stain to help with mold and graying...the deck rails are cedar and that's what I'm staining what are your recommendations?
Thanks for your time! Maria

historiker:

Are there any retailers in Ohio that carry your product?

There are not. We ship from Michigan. Only takes a couple of business days.

Are there any retailers in Ohio that carry your product?

A K:

I am interested in ordering samples of the new semi colors that were just introduced for 2017. Black walnut, natural oak, chestnut. When will these be available? Thanks!

The new sample colors can now be ordered from the website!

A K:

I am interested in ordering samples of the new semi colors that were just introduced for 2017. Black walnut, natural oak, chestnut. When will these be available? Thanks!

Sometime next week we should have the samples and product in stock. We will add it to the website as well for ordering.

I am interested in ordering samples of the new semi colors that were just introduced for 2017. Black walnut, natural oak, chestnut. When will these be available? Thanks!

Roger Ewing:

I am planning to order several samples to try on my 20 year old PT deck. If I cannot find a single color that I like, can I blend semi-transparent colors with semi-solid colors? Of course, blending the two types will change both the color and grain appearance. Can natural be blended with both types? Thanks!

Yes you can mix the AC colors together for a custom color.

I am planning to order several samples to try on my 20 year old PT deck. If I cannot find a single color that I like, can I blend semi-transparent colors with semi-solid colors? Of course, blending the two types will change both the color and grain appearance. Can natural be blended with both types? Thanks!

Gary & Martha:

Not sure if last message was delivered - Looking for stain on Pressure treated walls build last summer ( 6 months) Is Amber a solid or semi - trans? How long would color and protection last on vertical surface vs. Horizontal in the Northeast?

Amber is a semi-transparent. Verticals will last about 3-5 years depending on the exposure to the UV.

Not sure if last message was delivered - Looking for stain on Pressure treated walls build last summer ( 6 months) Is Amber a solid or semi - trans? How long would color and protection last on vertical surface vs. Horizontal in the Northeast?

Mark Chmiel:

Sample Mahogany. Is that a semi transparent or is it a plain stain. I will be applying this product on pressure treated wood. I built the deck in July and interested in your product. I am a paint contractor. I am waiting for the deck to weather for about 6 months. Rather be safe than sorry. Thank you for your time.

The Mahogany is a semi-trans.

Sample Mahogany. Is that a semi transparent or is it a plain stain. I will be applying this product on pressure treated wood. I built the deck in July and interested in your product. I am a paint contractor. I am waiting for the deck to weather for about 6 months. Rather be safe than sorry. Thank you for your time.

Lenore:

I'm in the Chicagoland area. My deck is 25 yo (I think pressure treated pine). Partial sun. Nothing has been done to it in 15 yrs. It has no board rot just some cracking. It had a solid or semi solid stain previous. I'm restoring it and have cleaned, stripped, pressure washed and brightened so far. Im about to countersink some of the nails and sand. Your stain was recommended but I don't see a color I like. I was hoping for something cedarish with some red in it. I'm assuming as old as my wood is most any color will turn out darker than what you show. Any color recommendations for my type of deck? I'd like to go with a semi transparent stain. If I buy a 5 gallon bucket and don't use it all how long of a shelf life will the leftovers have? Could I mix colors?

Yes you can mix colors with the AC stains. Shelf life of an opened 5 gallon pail is about 12 months or less. Possiblly longer, but depends on how well you store it.

I'm in the Chicagoland area. My deck is 25 yo (I think pressure treated pine). Partial sun. Nothing has been done to it in 15 yrs. It has no board rot just some cracking. It had a solid or semi solid stain previous. I'm restoring it and have cleaned, stripped, pressure washed and brightened so far. Im about to countersink some of the nails and sand. Your stain was recommended but I don't see a color I like. I was hoping for something cedarish with some red in it. I'm assuming as old as my wood is most any color will turn out darker than what you show. Any color recommendations for my type of deck? I'd like to go with a semi transparent stain. If I buy a 5 gallon bucket and don't use it all how long of a shelf life will the leftovers have? Could I mix colors?

David Wolf:

I located in central Texas. San Antonio area. My deck was rebuilt with pressure treated pine a couple years ago. And is roughly 2200sf mostly covered by trees.
Please tell me how well Armstong Clark works in this are of the USA? Can you share pros and cons with me? As well as using an airless sprayer to apply your product.

The AC can be sprayed, but you will need to back brush to ensure it is evenly applied. Typically lasts about 2 to 3 years for most deck surfaces. The semi-solid colors would give the longest life in your environment.

I located in central Texas. San Antonio area. My deck was rebuilt with pressure treated pine a couple years ago. And is roughly 2200sf mostly covered by trees.
Please tell me how well Armstong Clark works in this are of the USA? Can you share pros and cons with me? As well as using an airless sprayer to apply your product.