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Which of the semi-transparent can you a color to?

because of the poor condition of the logs on all but the north side of my cabin I probably need a penetrating stain for conditioning. is your semi-solid stain penetrating or does it basically coat the log?

Duncan Boan:

I'm trying to match the pigmentation of a nail-hole-filling saw flour paste with the colour of an original application of your stain. The 'filler' likely won't take stain, and I'm wondering whether the color of your stain will darken with each subsequent application. (if so, my 'patches' would become progressively more apparent with each application).I'm thinking in particular of semi transparent or semi solid cedar.

Thanks in advance

Depends on how you prep. If you clean and brighten correctly, then it will not darken much through the years.

I'm trying to match the pigmentation of a nail-hole-filling saw flour paste with the colour of an original application of your stain. The 'filler' likely won't take stain, and I'm wondering whether the color of your stain will darken with each subsequent application. (if so, my 'patches' would become progressively more apparent with each application).I'm thinking in particular of semi transparent or semi solid cedar.

Thanks in advance

Michelle Bain:

Hello.I want a green stain to compliment a deep gray green (sherman williams color "rosemary")your stain is highly raed and I see that mountain cedar appears green in pictures.My deck is new wood douglas fir. Thank you M Bain

Sorry but we do not have a green colored stain. Mountain Cedar is a tan/cedar color.

Hello.I want a green stain to compliment a deep gray green (sherman williams color "rosemary")your stain is highly raed and I see that mountain cedar appears green in pictures.My deck is new wood douglas fir. Thank you M Bain

Donald Shenberger:

Is the mahogany a semi transparent stain
Thank you

Yes it is.

Is the mahogany a semi transparent stain
Thank you

Diane Beavers:

Have new red cedar deck. What stain do you recommend to maintain wood grain. Deck faces south with 3-4 hours of sun but also will get sap from Maple and pine trees. Also when since this is a new deck when should we stain and will we need to use a cleaner and brightner on it. Thank you

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

Use a semi-transparent color after the wait and prep.

Have new red cedar deck. What stain do you recommend to maintain wood grain. Deck faces south with 3-4 hours of sun but also will get sap from Maple and pine trees. Also when since this is a new deck when should we stain and will we need to use a cleaner and brightner on it. Thank you

rueben houston:

can anyone tell me where to buy armstrong clard in shreveport la pls. I called and checked everywhere. Thank you

No dealers there. We can ship to you from our website in about 3 business days.

can anyone tell me where to buy armstrong clard in shreveport la pls. I called and checked everywhere. Thank you

karen mackey:

What's the difference between semi-solid and semi-transparent? Also what type is Amber -- a solid??
thank you.

More pigment in the semi-solid colors. The Amber is a semi-trans.

What's the difference between semi-solid and semi-transparent? Also what type is Amber -- a solid??
thank you.

Jim Neumann:

I am planning to stain new cedar posts and boards. I am having a difficult time discerning any color difference between Cedar Tone and Amber.
Is the Amber slightly lighter?

Amber has 3 times the trans oxides as the cedar. Color is about the same between the two. Amber may be a little darker.

I am planning to stain new cedar posts and boards. I am having a difficult time discerning any color difference between Cedar Tone and Amber.
Is the Amber slightly lighter?

Sam:

Can the amber stain be used on a redwood fence or is it just for exotic woods?

It can be used on al wood types.

Can the amber stain be used on a redwood fence or is it just for exotic woods?

Denise:

Hi,
I have two projects that I could use some advise on.
1. A few years ago a stripped, brightened a large mahogany porch and finished with your product...came out great. It is a little worn now in places so I guess it's time for a redo or some patching. So what do I do? Can I use a cleaner and then stain over what I have or do I strip and brighten again?

2. I also have a deck that sits over a lake so I want to be environmentally conscious. So when it's time to redo the deck I can power wash, but don't think I should use anything too strong. Do you have any stains or finishes that don't require a lot of heavy strippers when its time for a redo?

Any thoughts would be helpful. Please email or call 617 835 3694.
Thanks

1. Clean and brighten then reapply.
2. All of the AC stains can be cleaned and reapplied when time to redo.

Hi,
I have two projects that I could use some advise on.
1. A few years ago a stripped, brightened a large mahogany porch and finished with your product...came out great. It is a little worn now in places so I guess it's time for a redo or some patching. So what do I do? Can I use a cleaner and then stain over what I have or do I strip and brighten again?

2. I also have a deck that sits over a lake so I want to be environmentally conscious. So when it's time to redo the deck I can power wash, but don't think I should use anything too strong. Do you have any stains or finishes that don't require a lot of heavy strippers when its time for a redo?

Any thoughts would be helpful. Please email or call 617 835 3694.
Thanks

cinner00@comcast.net:

I ordered 2 samples, woodland brown and driftwood. The woodland brown went on very reddish or (cedar like), not brown at all. We tested it on treated lumber that had been prepped for new stain. It is possible I got a wrong sample? We are putting it over a semi-drift wood that is completely worn off the back deck.

The Woodland Brown is a reddish color, not a brown. Brown would be Rustic Brown or Oxford Brown.

I ordered 2 samples, woodland brown and driftwood. The woodland brown went on very reddish or (cedar like), not brown at all. We tested it on treated lumber that had been prepped for new stain. It is possible I got a wrong sample? We are putting it over a semi-drift wood that is completely worn off the back deck.

Dave Sather:

Besides the Driftwood Gray are there any products that have a gray tone?

There is not.

Besides the Driftwood Gray are there any products that have a gray tone?

chris nadeau:

what color is in the second picture down from the top, on the right side, in your photo gallery? it's a view of a deck, photo is larger then the ones above it, and shows a railing on the left and on the end...making an upside down capitol L.

Semi-transparent Cedartone.

is there a color key that matches up with your photo gallery pictures? so i know

what color is in the second picture down from the top, on the right side, in your photo gallery? it's a view of a deck, photo is larger then the ones above it, and shows a railing on the left and on the end...making an upside down capitol L.

John Anderson:

I have viewed the available stain colour options on the company website but would prefer to see colours on a physical product such as a product pamphlet. I find it hard to decide between Sequoia and Woodland Brown, for example. Is a pamphlet available? If so could it be mailed to me at:

John Anderson
42 Peregrine Crescent
KANATA, Ontario, Canada K2M 2T3

Willing to pay for this ...

Thanks very much.

A pamphlet will not give you any more options then looking at a color swatch on the computer. Final color is based on your wood type and age of wood. That is why we offer actually samples to test.

I have viewed the available stain colour options on the company website but would prefer to see colours on a physical product such as a product pamphlet. I find it hard to decide between Sequoia and Woodland Brown, for example. Is a pamphlet available? If so could it be mailed to me at:

John Anderson
42 Peregrine Crescent
KANATA, Ontario, Canada K2M 2T3

Willing to pay for this ...

Thanks very much.

Clint Miller:

Does the "Natural" stain offer as much UV protection as the other colors, or will my cedar deck turn gray quicker with this choice? I prefer the least amount of color, as the natural beauty of the tight knot cedar is so pleasant, but I don't want to have to strip the deck every two years.

Natural is the lightest tint and will fade the fastest. You will have to redo every 1-2 years when using natural. The semi-transparent colors will last longer and the semi-solids a little longer than the semi-transparents.