Samples

[quote name=”Jim Fleury”]What is the color of stain that was used in the picture of the dock on the water on your home page ?[/quote]
Cedar Semi-Transparent

[quote name=”Keith”]Is the mahogany Semi-solid or Semi-Trans?

thanks[/quote]
Semi-trans.

[quote name=”Ellen”]For the semi-transparent rustic brown, what tint is there in the brown – pink, red, orange, true brown? I will be ordering a few samples, but want to have more info on this color before ordering. Thank you.[/quote]
It is a true brown for the Rustic.

[quote name=”Erico”]I have read that the semi transparent stain lasts longer than transparent stain? Is it the same with AC Stains?

eric[/quote]
Yes, the more pigment you have, the longer the UV protection.

[quote name=”Donald shenberger”]How long can you store deck stain I will have some left and would like to keep it.[/quote]
Less than a year if opened. Sometimes longer if you close the lid so there is not any evaporation. Has to be temperature controlled storage as well.

[quote name=”peggy gusler”]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?[/quote]
The semi-solid is a penetrating stain as long as you prep the wood properly and remove all previous coatings, if any.

[quote name=”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[/quote]
Depends on how you prep. If you clean and brighten correctly, then it will not darken much through the years.

[quote name=”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[/quote]
Sorry but we do not have a green colored stain. Mountain Cedar is a tan/cedar color.

[quote name=”Donald Shenberger”]Is the mahogany a semi transparent stain
Thank you[/quote]
Yes it is.

[quote name=”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[/quote]
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.

[quote name=”rueben houston”]can anyone tell me where to buy armstrong clard in shreveport la pls. I called and checked everywhere. Thank you[/quote]
No dealers there. We can ship to you from our website in about 3 business days.

[quote name=”karen mackey”]What’s the difference between semi-solid and semi-transparent? Also what type is Amber — a solid??
thank you.[/quote]
More pigment in the semi-solid colors. The Amber is a semi-trans.

[quote name=”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?[/quote]
Amber has 3 times the trans oxides as the cedar. Color is about the same between the two. Amber may be a little darker.

[quote name=”Sam”]Can the amber stain be used on a redwood fence or is it just for exotic woods?[/quote]
It can be used on al wood types.

[quote name=”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[/quote]
1. Clean and brighten then reapply.
2. All of the AC stains can be cleaned and reapplied when time to redo.

[quote name=”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.[/quote]
The Woodland Brown is a reddish color, not a brown. Brown would be Rustic Brown or Oxford Brown.

[quote name=”Dave Sather”]Besides the Driftwood Gray are there any products that have a gray tone?[/quote]
There is not.

[quote name=”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.[/quote]
Semi-transparent Cedartone.