deck staining quote and change of stain (color, good, ideas)

[nc99]

Just want to check if I was ripped off...Initially I was told that Wolman F&P Natural stain will be used for staining my deck, but later the contractor changed to Armstrong Cedar Semi-solid...not sure which is a good ? any ideas

[mk3supraholic]

Armstrong seems to be more a contractor grade material. No worries here.

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by nc99

Just want to check if I was ripped off...Initially I was told that Wolman F&P Natural stain will be used for staining my deck, but later the contractor changed to Armstrong Cedar Semi-solid...not sure which is a good ? any ideas

In performance tests Wolman performed BETTER than Armstrong. Armstrong is also $7/gal more expensive.

I've been I firm believer in TWP for years- good color selection, color retention, and beading. It has a "medium" grade of penetration.

[TrapperL]

If you know how to read an MSDS, the Armstrong in my opinion is a far better product. The Wolman is mostly mineral spirits, naphtha, stoddard solvent and distillates to the tune of about 68% content. So roughly 65% or better is going to evaporate. That doesn't leave much for protecting the wood. The Armstrong has <1% linseed oil. I'm old school and linseed oil would be high on my list to have on my deck. I think your contractor did you a big favor.

[froglipz]

Armstrong will hold up better so you will be happier with your selected contractors work, seems professional.