Armstrong-Clark Company Wood Stains 1 Gallon
Armstrong’s deck and siding wood stain has nondrying conditioning oils that separate from the drying side of the formula. These oils penetrate deep into the deck or siding wood fiber where the wood’s natural oils used to be. This process rejuvenates the wood. The drying oils stay at the surface, lock in the conditioning oils and create a dry to the touch barrier. Armstrong’s deck and siding wood stain formulas also contain vegetable oils, transparent oxide pigments, water repellents, mildewcide, and solvent.
Quality is what Armstrong-Clark brings to you. Backed by five generations of oil-based coatings experience, coupled with modern technology, Armstrong-Clark can meet and exceed your need for oil based wood coatings.
- Can be applied in direct sunlight and heat of the day. If the first coat penetrates within 30 minutes a second coat can be applied for extra protection.
- Easily applied by brush, roller, garden sprayer or airless spray equipment.
When spraying – back-rolling or brushing will help even out appearance. If there are any puddles or glossy spots after 24 hours, remove with a dry rag. - Non-drying oils penetrate deep to recondition older wood.
- Drying oils, pigments, and water repellents protect against water and UV damage and lock in the nondrying oils.
- Complies with all government environmental standards.
- No offensive odor.
Coverage:
Armstrong-Clark Wood Deck Stain applies at about 150-200 feet per gallon. Actual coverage varies depending on wood porosity.
Does this stain have a UV filter? That is, once stained, does it protect from UV light?
Yes, it does. The darker or richer the color, the better the UV protection.
These are pictures of my deck. The first one is from 5-2022 when we used Armstrong Clark semi-transparent Sierra Redwood. The next one is current and in the sunshine in an area where the deck has darkened. The third is in the shadows and shows that the stain is wearing off. I also want to know if any products you recommend will harm my house paint.
Use this kit for prep: https://www.opwdecks.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit.htm
No need to clean and brighten after. It does not remove paint.
I applied a semi-transparent stain to my redwood deck 2 years ago and I am going to need to strip and restain it this year. Can you tell me what products you recommend to use to strip the stain? Do I need to clean and brighten it afterward? I didn’t know it was oil-based until just now and I have heard that makes it more difficult to remove.
We would need to see pics to determine what is needed to remove the old stain. You can upload them in the comments.
Hello, can you confirm the best product for exterior cypress railing? I would like a clear and tinted finish. The wood is presently unfinished having been sanded without sealer.
Use the Armstrong Clark Stain.
How many coats to apply to an older deck that has been freshly cleaned? Fairly good condition.
2 coats.
All the questions asked refer to decks. I am assuming the semi translucent cedar would be fine on fencing. Thanks Richard
Yes, works great on fences.
After applying the stain, how long it lasts, and when needed to repeat the stain?
Every 2-3 years on a deck. Twice as long on vertical wood.
I have an older pressure treated deck which is gray from the sun, etc. It has no stain on it. Do I need to power wash before using the cleaner and brightener? (It looks spotty from the raindrops coming down)
You pressure wash while using the Cleaner and then apply the brighener after.
Hi. Can you tell me how long an unopened can of Armstrong Clark semi solid Espresso stain is good for on the shelf? Thank you.
2-3 years.
Do you ever mix colours? Looking for a muted brown/grey. Need a cross between the Rustic Brown with some added grey like Driftwood.
We do not but you can mix it on your own.
I used Sico transluscent stain (natural oak colour) on my deck 3 years ago. There’s been some peeling on about 5% of the horizontal surfaces. Can I clean the deck and apply Armstrong Clark semi-tranparent oak stain on top?
No, you have to fully remove the current stain when switching stain brands.
Looking to stain my 1 year old PT deck. If I do a second coat, does one can cover the same square footage as the first coat, or does it go further? My deck is right at 400 SQ feet I need to cover.
If I buy too much how long will a never opened can keep, and will it need shaking before use?
Coverage varies based on the stain brand you are using. Which one of our stains are you looking at?
Armstrong Clark semi-transparent
Sorry, I thought since I commented below a specific stain that meant my question was for that and not in a general pool.
Okay, we see now. Coverage for two coats applied wet on wet will be about 3-4 gallons for the 400 Sq feet that you have. If you do one coat. You will need about 2-3 gallons.
I have power washed and used brightener for my deck, but some spots still look darker or have a tone of green/grey when it gets wet (or after rain). Please see the attached photos for dry and wet conditions. I guess if I apply the stain the end product looks similar to the wet condition (?) What is your recommendation for the best choice of (not-so-dark) colour for a semi-transparent stain?
Prep looks good. Try Natural Oak color.
I finished a new cedar deck with Cetol -cedar 077. After 2 1/2 years parts of it have turned medium dark brown while other parts remained reasonally clear. I think I have to strip and then refinish. If I use Armstong should I use the transparent or semi pigmented cedar, or something else? What stripper would you recommend? I tried a cleaner/brightener with only limited success.
Post some pics in the comments for prep help.
I built a pergola on top of my deck. I like the natural color of the wood. If I just use the transparent Natural Tone stain, would that give enough protection against the wood turning gray? And if after a couple of years rhe wood does turn gray, can I then apply a tinted semi transparent stain over it?
The Natural Tone is tinted, not Clear so it does offer UV protection. You would have to prep correctly if switching to a different color in the future.
Hello,
That is not the stain turning black but dirt, pollen, etc from your trees falling on your deck. If you take a wet rag and wipe a spot you will see the grime come off.
Tried that, it didn’t come off. Tried using soap and water and it still did not come off. I eventually tried some oxy, dish soap and borax and after 10 minutes I was able to scub off the black colour. I will most likely have to strip and reapply a stain. Any other thoughts on what could of caused this?
Dirt, pollen, etc from your trees falling on your deck
why do you advise against applying a thompsons water seal over the semi solid stain? my deck is pretty old and while we stripped and sanded before application the finished look is still a bit rough. i am trying to apply something else that will give it a more finished look and make the wood more comfortable to walk on.
You can never apply a coating over a deck stain. It will peel. In addition, Thompson’s is a very poor product.
To clarify the 1st coat of Semi solid Woodland Brown was just done 2 days ago and I want to do the second coat in Semi solid Mountain Cedar within 2 weeks. I still have to strip the new coat? Is it because the colour will be off/inconsistent or they are not compatible? Thanks.
It will be inconsistent and it may not cure correctly. Strip and start over is the correct way.
I stained my deck with 1 coat semi-solid stain in Woodland Brown and the colour is too red looking like a lighter version of mahogany. Can I do the second coat in mountain cedar to lessen the red colour? Thanks.
No, it will have to be stripped so the new coat can properly cure.https://www.opwdecks.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper.htm
Hello team,I just cleaned our 5 year old mahogany front porch and it looks nice again. I read all about the Hardwood deck stain and would like to order a gallon. But I am worried about changing the nice different color look of the Mahogany wood (see picture). Should I order the ‘Amber’ or the ‘Mahogany’ one? I don’t want it to be dark, but maintain the original wood look as much as possible and still get the sun protection (parts of it get morning sun and grayed out). Thank you lots in advance, Michael
All colors are tinted and that means the color for your wood will change or be enhanced. It is impossible to have a clear (no color) that will offer UV protection. Amber is the lightest hardwood color and will look similar to a wet look.
Can this stain be applied to mahogany decking that was previously treated with a standard water-based deck stain?
You have to remove the prior coating first and then yes, you can use the AC.
Hi what is the cost to ship to Canada? Thank you
Hello,
Add products to the cart and then enter your shipping address for the shipping costs.
I want to stain exterior stairs, 13 steps. Do I need to also stain the underside of the steps and would 1 gallon do for stairs? We live in the rainy Pacific northwest.
No need to stain undersides. We would need a total sq footage of wood to be stained to give amount needed.
I stained my cedar deck for the first time a year ago with Armstrong Clark transparent natural tone. I have a lot of trees and the deck needs heavy cleaning now, which I’ll do with a cleaner and pressure washer. If I’m not planning to stain it again until next year, should I use a brightener after the cleaner? And how can I tell whether the deck can hold up another year or should get a new coat this year?
You cannot prep with a cleaner and then not apply a coat of stain. Prep products can only be used when you are planning on recoating.
So what’s the best way to clean the deck? Just pressure washed with no detergent? And how can I tell if I need another coat of stain or if last year’s is still good?
Try just water but being too aggressive will remove the stain. You should be fine until next year for another coat.
I have a new deck that is only a day or two old. The railing and frame are pressure treated pine, the decking is cedar. Should I plan to let the deck weather until late September or early October? At that point would I want to use the cleaner/brightener combo, then rinse and stain after it is dry? The deck is North facing so it gets sun pretty much all day long, semi-transparent would probably the best option for now?
See here about new wood: https://www.opwdecks.com/when-to-stain-a-new-deck.htm
Once you are ready, use a semi-transparent color.
Hi I have a cedar deck that I installed two years ago. I used a transparent oil based stain because I wanted to preserve the natural look but now it has grayed, especially on the treds. I want to stain again but I want it to last. I don’t think a solid colour is what I want, I’m thinking more a semi-transparent. Which product would be best in terms of longevity and which colour would look the most natural on cedar?
Yes, use any of the semi-transparent colors by Armstrong above. That would be your best option.
Hello
My deck is 3 years old (pressure treated lumber) – After several months of drying, it was stained with TWP (2 coats) then restained 8 months later (1 coat) under warranty because it was already fading out
Now, I need to restain because it’s fading out again (some spots seem with no stain anymore), and there is some apparent traces of mold
Do I need to apply chemicals such as cleaner OR stain stripper (and then brightener to neutralize these chemicals) or a careful power wash will be enough?
I plan to apply Armstrong Clark semi solid stain, in dark color
Thanks
Strip and brighten for prep would be best: https://www.opwdecks.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper.htm
I stained my deck with AC semi-trans amber and it’s time to re-stain now. But I would like to change a color to semi-trans ceder or transparent ceder tone. Can I use just clean and brightener instead of stripper and brightener?
Thanks
No, you will need to strip and brigthen for prep if switching colors.
Have a few questions. I would like to stain my deck. Live in Ontario Canada. For a 1 year old PT deck size about 300 Sqft.
What is the recommended Cleaner and Brightener and how many gallons of stain do I need (what is the recommended number of coats?).
Applicators, what do you recommend, and can they be re-used for Cleaner, Brightener and Stain.
Thanks.
Use this kit for prep: https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-300.htm
About 2-2 gallons of the AC stain for the two coats.
use a stain pad or brush.
Thanks for the prompt response. Do you still ship to Canada? What is the shipping cost with import duty for 4 gallons of AC stain and the cleaner and brightened?
Yes we ship there. For costs, add products to cart and enter your shipping info. Thanks
I live in northern part of Ontario Canada where our long and brutal winters get extremely cold where -40 f is not unusual added with tons of snow. Would this product hold up on a deck under those conditions? I feel like we live in the north pole and nothing we do here lasts! ~Lori~
Yes, it will.
I’m using Armstrong n Clark yo stain my deck, do I also need to use a sealant?
No, nor can you or need to apply a sealer over any deck stain.
cost to send 1 gallon semi-trans chestnut deck oil base sealer zip 63456-1448
If you add to cart and enter your full shipping info, it will update with the shipping costs.
We live in Victoria British Columbia, Vancouver Island. Washington state is just south of us. Would there be a postal code/delivery address in Washington state could pick up our order to avoid brokers fees and duty charges? Canadians are allowed to bring back a certain amount of USA goods duty free after a stay of a minimum of twenty four hours.
You would have to find your own delivery address in the states, we do not supply those. Many Canadians do delivery to the states and pick up.
There are no brokerage or duty charges from us when we deliver to Canada. Shipping costs and taxes only.
I purchased some of the semi natural oak. after 1-2 yrs will i need to strip this off my deck or can i just clean and brighten and then put the same stain over it
Clean and brighten for the prep when redoing.
Can you ship to Mass?
Yes.
I have a PT deck with Armstrong Clark rustic brown and I love it. I just purchased a gazebo with cedar posts and want to stain those to match. However, they have water based stain from the vendor, who says you can stain on top. I don’t want to strip as there are a lot of small pieces in the roof. Do you know of a water based stain that would be close to AC’s rustic brown? I would try samples but don’t have any spots that won’t show. Thanks.
You cannot apply a different brand of stain on top of their coating. Doesn’t matter if water-based or oil-based, you have to strip/remove no matter what. We offer water-based stains and none of them will work to go on top of a stain of a different brand.
In Ontario Canada we have brown pressure treated deck boards which I want to use. I like the AC semi transparent chestnut colour. Will it show up on the new boards?
Color will be dependent on wood type and age of wood. Best to try a sample to see how it will look on your wood: https://www.opwdecks.com/wood-stain-samples.htm
I have a mahogany deck which needs to be coated with a stain. Is your mahogany stain color neutral or is it tinted towards mahogany?
It is tinted towards Mahogany color.
Are solid color stains more susceptible to peeling? If I wish for a stronger or more solid grey color, will I be able to achieve it with 2 coats of the Armstrong Driftwood stain? If not, what other Armstrong clark equivalent brand would you recommend to obtain a more solid look? Thank you!
Solid color stains are prone to peeling. You cannot make the AC into a solid by adding more coats.
Hi,
I just built a new cedar deck and I want to seal it. I also want to darken the wood a bit, make it look like it does when its wet as opposed to when it’s dry. But I also want to keep the natural wood look and not lose any of the natural cedar look. What sealer/stain would you recommend.
The Amber color in the Armstrong Clark. See this about new wood:
https://www.opwdecks.com/how-to-prep-a-new-deck.htm
Is there any difference in penetration ability and likelihood of future peeling between a semi transparent vs. semi solid?
No. They both soak in if prepped and applied correctly?
[quote name=”Oliver A.”]I tried a sample of chestnut semi transparent on the pressure-treated spruce decking that I am using. The second coat seemed to intensify the color and make it less transparent. Is there any draw back to using the natural tone as a second and third coat?[/quote]
You cannot use the Natural as the second coat and you cannot apply more than 2 coats “wet on wet” when staining the deck with AC.
I tried a sample of chestnut semi transparent on the pressure-treated spruce decking that I am using. The second coat seemed to intensify the color and make it less transparent. Is there any draw back to using the natural tone as a second and third coat?
[quote name=”Oliver A.”]I’m staining a new deck of pressure treated spruce with the semi-transparent chestnut. When I re-stain it in 2 years time, will I loose transparency? Will the color get darker? Would it be OK to use the transparent natural tone to re-coat if I still liked the color after 2 years?[/quote]
You will not lose transparency nor does it get darker as long as the prep is done correctly.
I’m staining a new deck of pressure treated spruce with the semi-transparent chestnut. When I re-stain it in 2 years time, will I loose transparency? Will the color get darker? Would it be OK to use the transparent natural tone to re-coat if I still liked the color after 2 years?
That would not make it darker, but redder. A little bit of Oxford Brown would make it darker.
can I add some of the woodland brown to the Rustic Brown to make it darker?
Hard to say as it depends on how your store it and if you close it to the point there is no evaporation of the product. Make sure it does not freeze.
i need to re-stain the deck about every 2 years. if i have some armstrong clark semi solid stain left over, would it still be good to use 2 years later?
You cannot match the RB in the semi-solid colors. The oxford would be the closest.