New to Armstrong Clark - Mahogany/Amber on Western Red Cedar

[dhou 14]

Hello - Homeowner here who has read much on this forum and was previously using ReadySeal (Natural Cedar) for most of my deck sealing needs. I am interested in trying AC and from the pros forums, most seem to like cedar-semi or the newer Amber.

I got samples of both the Amber and Mahogany and did some test stains on my deck. The Amber seems a bit "yellow" for my taste and the Mahogany looks pretty good. Does anyone have experience or thoughts on the Mahogany stain on cedar? I looked through the forums for example pictures but did not find many.

Does the Amber look yellowish to most folks as they seem to do in the pictures posted? If anyone has any pictures of a full cedar project with the Mahogany stain, that would be very helpful as well.

Thanks for your time and help in advance!

[Tonyg 14]

We only have pressure treated pine but I can tell you that the age of the wood makes a big difference as well. Is this a new/newer deck or does it have some age?

[dhou 14]

The deck is about 3.5 years old.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

PT Pine? Amber would be my choice.

Beth

[dhou 14]

Beth - The deck is cedar which is about 3.5 years old.

Thanks for everyone's input thus far!

[Adrian 155]

Beth - The deck is cedar which is about 3.5 years old.

Thanks for everyone's input thus far!

Welcome, what's your name?

[dhou 14]

Thanks for the welcome Adrian - name is David.

[dhou 14]

No other recommendation or pictures? Or everyone just too busy working with the better weather (in the northeast anyways) this week?!?!

[Jake Clark 17]

Hello David, We don't label our photo gallery because the age and species of wood determines the final look of the stain. This is why we have the sample cans for you to try. Your sample cans are showing you exactly what YOUR wood will look like after application. Other's pictures could be misleading.

IF you need further help, please give me a call.

Many thanks,

Jake Clark, Pres

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

David,

You need a signature. Forum rules. Please fill it in.

Beth

[dhou 14]

Beth,

Sorry about that. I think I've taken care of it!

David

Edited June 1, 2013 by dhou

[dhou 14]

Jake - Thanks for your suggestion.

Though the Amber and Mahogany are formulated to work on hard to penetrate hardwoods, are there any negatives in using them on PT or a softwood like cedar?

David

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

David,

We use AC on all species. Have for years.

Beth

[Jake Clark 17]

David, The hardwood stains work great on softwoods. Please call my cell 1 209 541 6579 if you would like more of our info. Many thanks for considering our stains, Jake

[deedub 14]

here's my cedar deck with the AC mahogany...a little too red for my taste, but it has since mellowed a bit.

i plan to hit it with a maintenance coat of the semi trans rustic brown or cedar to " brown it out " a bit.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Deedub,

First off, welcome, second of all nice job, and thirdly...please add a signature.

Beth

[Jake Clark 17]

Hello David.

We were all born in America. so do as you choose.

Many thanks,

Jake

[Tonyg 14]

here's my cedar deck with the AC mahogany...a little too red for my taste, but it has since mellowed a bit.

i plan to hit it with a maintenance coat of the semi trans rustic brown or cedar to " brown it out " a bit.

Keep in mind the color will tone down and mellow out significantly over time to something more preferred. Not sure how it would look to apply one color over another but you would probably like the Mahogany / Rustic Brown mix. I think you may need to strip unless you let it weather for a couple of years.

Edited June 30, 2013 by Tonyg