Wood Stain Samples

Have a project to cover only vertical surfaces of a 1 year old PT pine deck; we have composite decking and handrail caps. We are considering either TWP 100 or AC semi-transparent stains in either Pecan or Natural Oak. Which is preferred for vertical surfaces?

Which is the best option for an IPE deck?  I like the colors brought out by the Penofins, but looking to change the Stain, due to problems with the Penofins... I kinda think oil base is better over the water base, am i wrong??

what color is close to your chestnut brown stain??? would it be 1501 Cedar , 1520 Pecan, or something else

Do you have solid stain samples?

Do you have samples of TWP 200 available?

I used a Cabot semi transparent stain this year for salt water pool deck. It has not done well, so will need to do some sanding before I do anything further. My question: Can I restain using the Cabot for uniformity in coverage and then use you clear to seal it?

Everyone here is talking about decks. I'm looking to do my cedar shake home in Maine. Do the same principles work for my siding work. Clean, brightener, stain? Thanks.

Where do I go on this site to view the armstrong deck stain colours?

We live near Huntsville, Ontario, Canada. We stained our deck but most of it has come off. What kind of deck stain would you recommend? Our siding in brown and trim white.

I live in Southern WV. We get all 4 seasons and I live near water. We replaced our deck (pine) and it has set a year. We have power washed it and are ready to stain. What stain do you recommend for our climate and location to water. We do get green and black mold/mildew...

Do you have samples that are applicable to cedar wood? I understand that the stains show a different colour depending on the type of wood it is applied on, so would like to get samples for cedar.

Which of your products (lighter tones near wet wood look) hold up best, in northern MI, on rough saw pine 1/4 Log siding? The Restore product and process worked very well for stripping 2, 15 + yr old coats of semi transparent oil.

Is there a big difference in the ac Cedar Semi and Amber? Looking to stain new 3mth cedar deck, that shows the grain and keeps a natural look with uv protection. Thanks.

I would possibly like to use an ARMSTRONG semi-transparent stain for the combined good results of 1) over-all wood-grain enhancing appearance and adequate to excellent UV protection; BUT I want a "light" hue, like the TWP 1515 Honeytone stain. Which Armstrong stain comes closest in hue to the TWP 1515 Honeytone? Which of the two provides better UV protection? (For 2500 Sq ft
PTP deck facing south in Halifax, VA 24558.)

i live in rochester,ny town of irondequoit which is

North of the city. Our 2 tared deck last used Bear but it peeled and was hard to remove. We pressured washed and hand sanded. what brand of semi-transparent stain would hold up best in our area?

We live in eastern Ontario and are building a western red cedar t&g fence. Want to keep the natural look of the red cedar. Would the Armstrong Clark Natural Tone be a good choice?

KenG:

I have a 1.5 year old cedar fence that has not been stained yet. I would like a transparent stain on the yard side. I like the look when wet. The back of the fence, I would like something that will last longer so transparency isn't important. I live in SoCal.

Look at the TWP 1515 Honeytone:
https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-1500-series.htm

I have a 1.5 year old cedar fence that has not been stained yet. I would like a transparent stain on the yard side. I like the look when wet. The back of the fence, I would like something that will last longer so transparency isn't important. I live in SoCal.

Joe Svec:

Hello.
I have a two year old weathered cedar deck, will be cleaning and brightening in a few weeks. It's never been stained.

What would you reccomend to get that oiled look? I tried a semi solid, the colour looks too matte for my liking.

I have read that sealing cedar produces a nice oiled look, but it flakes off or peels within a few years.
Is there a product that will give a good gloss, while also allowing the wood to breathe?
I live in Toronto, Canada. Harsh winters, hot summers.

Thanks!

You cannot add a shine or gloss to exterior wood. It will fail. Must be a penetrating finish without the shine.

Hello.
I have a two year old weathered cedar deck, will be cleaning and brightening in a few weeks. It's never been stained.

What would you reccomend to get that oiled look? I tried a semi solid, the colour looks too matte for my liking.

I have read that sealing cedar produces a nice oiled look, but it flakes off or peels within a few years.
Is there a product that will give a good gloss, while also allowing the wood to breathe?
I live in Toronto, Canada. Harsh winters, hot summers.

Thanks!