TWP 100 Series Deck Stain – The Best Deck Stain
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TWP 100 Series Total Wood Protectant (TWP) Wood Deck Stain protects and prolongs all exterior woods, decks, and fences. TWP Wood Deck Stains and Sealers is a distinctive mixture of chemicals blended together to form a professional strength formula that preserves exterior wood surfaces in numerous ways.
TWP 100 Series Stain will perform at its maximum potential when the wood is properly prepped and when the stain is properly applied. Unfortunately not all wood is in the same condition prior to applying the stain.
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Please answer these few questions to achieve the best possible results with your TWP 100 Wood and Decking Stain.
Age of wood?- Type of wood?
- Condition of the wood?
- Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain?
- Small description of the area to be treated.
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[quote name=”Cliff Brents”]Deck was built last July, this will be the first stain applied. The wood is Yellow Wood. The wood is in excellent shape. It is a 20′ by 10′ covered deck that receives some morning sun. Is this the product I need to use and can I buy it locally in Kansas City area, on the Kansas side?[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore kit and stain with the 100 Series. We personally do not have dealers there and we ship online.
Do you have a link to a project finished with TWP100 dark oak? I really think it’s a striking color but it might be just too dark
Deck was built last July, this will be the first stain applied. The wood is Yellow Wood. The wood is in excellent shape. It is a 20′ by 10′ covered deck that receives some morning sun. Is this the product I need to use and can I buy it locally in Kansas City area, on the Kansas side?
Steve, use the 100 Series for this and prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit if gray and dirty or the Restore A Deck Stripper if you have an old coating to remove.
1) 4 years in MO g
2). Pressure Treated
3). Good shape
4). Not sure
5). 14×16 deck some dun
[quote name=”Kurt Rudd”]1) 10yrs in NC
2) pressure treated
3) Good shape but has some black and green mold 95% comes off with power washer and mild bleach / soap mix
4)Yes, TWP
5)10X12 deck (some mild checking)and 12×16 covered screened in porch.
Note – liked TWP product except that it seems to sits on top rather than penetrate. Have grey color and would like to stay with that. Is there a more penetrating option?[/quote]
Kurt, not in the gray there is not another option. The grays have more pigment than the other colors so they do penetrate a little less.
[quote name=”Tom U”]1. Age of wood unknown prob 10 years+
2. Type of wood unknown prob standard home depot pressure treated lumber
3. Wood is splintered and was grayed
4. Thompsons Water Seal Applied 3 years ago.
5. Looking at around 475sf to be restored.
The wood is pretty splintered in spots, was going to replace some boards and then looking to I guess strip, sand and then use either twp 100 or 1500, was looking for some suggestions. I live in Northern NJ. Thank you![/quote]
Tom, use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep and the 1500 Series for NJ.
1) 10yrs in NC
2) pressure treated
3) Good shape but has some black and green mold 95% comes off with power washer and mild bleach / soap mix
4)Yes, TWP
5)10X12 deck (some mild checking)and 12×16 covered screened in porch.
Note – liked TWP product except that it seems to sits on top rather than penetrate. Have grey color and would like to stay with that. Is there a more penetrating option?
1. Age of wood unknown prob 10 years+
2. Type of wood unknown prob standard home depot pressure treated lumber
3. Wood is splintered and was grayed
4. Thompsons Water Seal Applied 3 years ago.
5. Looking at around 475sf to be restored.
The wood is pretty splintered in spots, was going to replace some boards and then looking to I guess strip, sand and then use either twp 100 or 1500, was looking for some suggestions. I live in Northern NJ. Thank you!
Mike, yes just lightly clean and brighten for the prep and just apply one coat:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I stripped cleaned brightened and applied TWP 100 cedar tone last spring. It has been the only finish to last a summer and still looks good on the vertical posts and pergola. I would like to just do the decking itself this year. Other then the stripping should I still clean and brighten before I apply the stain? ?
Ron, yes the 100 would be the correct choice for this.
I have a deck around my pool that was constructed 10 months ago from non pressure treated lumber. I have cleaned and brightened the deck already and am looking for a semi transparent stain that will give my deck the best possible protection. I live in Tennessee so I get all types of harsh weather. I was thinking the 100 series but not sure on that choice. Any help would be appreciated.
[quote name=”Ami”]I just put in a new cedar fence and want to use the colored (non-clear) TWP 1500 on it 2 coats. How long can I expect it to last before it has to be re-applied?[/quote]
Clear has no UV protection from graying. Must choose one of the colors for UV protection. The Clear will gray in a a matter of months depending on exposure. Tints will last years on a fence.
I just put in a new cedar fence and want to use the colored (non-clear) TWP 1500 on it 2 coats. How long can I expect it to last before it has to be re-applied?
[quote name=”Kevin wood”]I pressure washed my fence last year but did not apply stain. Should I pressure wash it again before applying stain? Also, I don’t know which stain is the best for my fence, which is pressure treated pine. Should I get the 100 series or the 1500 series?[/quote]
Yes prep again and use the 1500 for the fence.
I pressure washed my fence last year but did not apply stain. Should I pressure wash it again before applying stain? Also, I don’t know which stain is the best for my fence, which is pressure treated pine. Should I get the 100 series or the 1500 series?
Sorry but TWP is not a linseed oil based stain. It is an oil based stain stain. TWP 1500 would be best.
My board fencing was last ‘treated’ with creosote in ~1992, built in 1982 originally creosoted. We have 5 acres and 3 enclosed paddocks. I’m looking for the best semi-transparent linseed oil containing stain to cover/preserve the fencing. We also have wood hand rails and deck (~400SF). I heard TWP was highly rated. Which type should I use 1500 or 100? As I pressure clean the wood it is porous but actually in good shape;; after cleaning you can’t tell there was creosote (~20yrs ago). The deck we’ve done twice in the last 5 years with local products Behr/ built 6 years ago.
Only 1500 for RI. Calculator is on right hand side for stain amount.
Application article:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/application-instructions/how-to-apply-twp-100/
Hello,
I have stripped my deck with Restore a deck
and used the deck brightener. Now I am ready to stain. Can I use TWP 100 (I am in Rhode Island) and the deck is pressure treated and 3 years old. Deck is 700 feet. How much will I need and what is the best way to apply. Please advise.
Thanks,
David
Jason, if it dries shiny than the stain did not penetrate. This is commonly done from improper prep or over application. It sounds like over application and we suggest one coat on new wood. Not much you can do now. Just let it dry and when it is time to redo you will need to strip it off.
I applied TWP 120 “Pecan” oil based stain on our 6 month old cedar deck yesterday afternoon. The deck had never been treated with any other stain or finish. It had been bleach washed and pressure washed 3 days prior. I applied the stain per instructions on back of the can and stirred the stain regularly. I used a brush and applied a light initial coat that appeared to penetrate well..and then went back over it 30 minutes later with a 2nd coat. today its glossy looking and tacky. is that normal? how long should I expect it to take to dry? is there anything I should be doing to it at this point? thanks for any advise.
Billy, clear coats with no pigment means there will be no UV protection from graying. Must have some tint for this. TWP does come in clear.
I am putting down a philippino mahogany deck and i want your recommendation for the color stain to put on it…i would rather a clear coat with no pigment, do you have anything?? thanks
[quote name=”Bill Kiczuk”]Which stain is best for pressure treated deck put down 5 months ago. In NH, gets little sun, gets snow, ics, rain. Mostly in shade.[/quote]
For NH you can only use the TWP 1500 Series.
[quote name=”uncleah”]what would i have to do to use this with a sprayer?[/quote]
Put the TWP into the sprayer and pull the trigger :) Kidding aside, TWP can be applied with a pump sprayer. Make sure it is a decent quality sprayer with a fan tip and. Make sure to back brush the TWP for uniformity.
what would i have to do to use this with a sprayer?
Which stain is best for pressure treated deck put down 5 months ago. In NH, gets little sun, gets snow, ics, rain. Mostly in shade.
Bob, you should not apply TWP on top of the Sikkens. It needs to be removed first by either sanding or stain stripping. Once removed it would work very well.
age- 10yrs. Cedar (pressure treated) good cond. The deck has been treated before with Sikkins. It is peeling off and I am not happy with it. I want to clean the main posts and facia board and apply this stain. I have a cedar siding house and all looks good except the mentioned areas. How will this product work on the cleaned pressure treated cedar posts?
Trevor, yes too much stain can create issues. Best to apply every 2 years or so to a horizontal surface area.
How often do you need to restain with TWP? I stained with Dark Oak last summer and was wondering if I need to reapply ? Sometimes with other stains, it can get too thick and peel if too much is one the wood.
Thanks
Ed, coverage is 150-200 sq, feet per gallon for the first coat and 200-300 for the second coat.
Our HOA requires TWP 101 stain for fences … I have approximately 160 Lft, board-on-board, 6 ft H, treated southern pine. What is the approx coverage per sq ft using an airless sprayer?
Brock, yes we deliver to Richmond VA and it is best to apply two coats wet on wet:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
Susan, yes TWP comes in a clear. Clear protects the wood but does not offer UV protection from graying.
Large deck, one section is 25 years old the other about 8 years old. It’s very bleached out. Can you put more than one coat on? Do you deliver to richmond virginia?
Does TWP come in clear? I don’t want to add any color to the wood, just protect it.
Thank you
Anne, it normal for knots to be lighter in color as the wood is much more dense there. Either just leave alone until next year or apply a very light coat to the floor this year.
Went through all of the steps of stripping and applying TWP 101 last August in Minnesota and we are now seeing the deck again after a LONG winter. It looks great but it looks like a few of the knots in the wood no longer have the stain on them. Can just the knots be restained or should/could we add another coat to the whole deck?
So if I use that kit to prep the deck, can I seal it the same day? How many days after it rains does it take for a deck to dry?
Thanks
Ray, yes you need to prep the deck first. Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
There is a calculator to the right of this page that will give you an idea as to how much you need.
For the spindles, brush around them and wipe off when done with a rag.
Temperature for TWP is 45-90 degrees and wood has to be completely dry.
I am looking to seal my deck on our house we just had built and finished back in Nov 2013. The deck was finished around the same time so it is about 5 months old and went through the winter without being sealed. I would say the condition and color of the wood is still good, I just want to seal it for the long term with the TWP 100 Cedartone since I believe the wood is cedar. The deck is about 12ft by 12ft so was curious how many gallons I would need? What is the best way to apply? There are also black/metal spindles so will I need to tape those off or just use a brush around them for the rails? Would like to completely seal the whole deck. Also in KS it rains quite a bit in the spring so what are the weather conditions I need to apply (temp and rain?) and since it is only 5 months old do I need to clean the deck? Sorry for all the questions, but I would appreciate the help since this is the first deck I have sealed before. Thank you
Ray
[quote name=”LaRue”]Which TWP Stain color is closest to new pressure treated wood color?[/quote]
Please read this article about colors:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-100-color-choices-and-tips/
Which TWP Stain color is closest to new pressure treated wood color?
Rob, please read this article:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Can you tell me if I can use TWP 100 series on a new IPE deck? It has not had anything on it previously and it has not been sanded. If I can use it, do I need to wait a period of time before I can apply?
Thanks!
Jim, you will need to remove the Cabot. Use the Restore A Deck stripper and a light pressure washing. Brighten with the Restore A Deck Brightener when done. Either series would work for you. Use the 100 if it is compliant for your state.
I installed a small pressure treated pine deck (250 square feet) approximately six months ago. The condition of the deck is excellent except for the uneven appearance of the sealer I applied. I applied one coat of Cabot Australian Timber Oil (natural). I would like to refinish the surface with TWP 100 of TWP 1500. What preparation should I make to the surface so that it will accept the TWP Product? Also, which product would you recommend (TWP 100 or 1500)? I am considering Pecan 120. Your help will be greatly appreciated.