Armstrong-Clark manufactures a high quality good old fashioned traditional exterior oil stain that is legal and compliant in every city and state in the United States. We do not use modified oils or water in our formula. Our secret lies in how our blended oils separate from each other after application. As of 2019 the website DeckStainHelp.com has us tied for the #1 oil stain on the market for softwoods and #1 for exotic hardwoods like ipe. Although our company has been in business for thirty years, our history in wood preservation dates back seven generations to before the Civil War. Product Benefits: Can be applied to wood with up to 20% moisture content Can be applied in 110 degree direct sun No flashing, shiners, peeling or cracking No stripping or sanding required on maintenance coats Although it is a formulated to be a one coat product, when desired a second coat can be applied wet on wet or wet on dry for many applications Can rain on the stain 60 minutes after absorption Transparent, Semi-Trans, Exotic Hardwood and Semi-Solid premixed colors One formula for all exterior wood applications During application freezing after absorption does not harm the stain All colors are intermixable FREE 4 ounce sample cans are available at brick and mortar retailers