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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Age of wood?- Type of wood?
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- Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain?
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2-3 year old wood deck and fence in Nebraska. 800 sq ft deck around a pool… about 2700 fencing around the yard. the wood is yellow treated pine and has some UV greying just starting this year. the deck is in partial shade and full sun…. as is the fencing… neither has ever had stain on it. looking for advice on name brand of brightner, cleaner as well as the stain. thank you!!
[quote name=”Randy A.”]2.5 yr old pressure treated pine deck in Wisconsin.
550 to 600 sq. feet
Like the gray options in TWP100
Recently finished stripping failed Behr Semi-Transparent stain with Behr stripper, using power washer. Some stain (gray) remnant remains in gaps. Planned to use Behr all-in-one cleaner/brightener (free from Behr due to stain failure) before applying another stain. Like what we’re hearing about TWP. Necesary to use your brightener, prior to using your stain if we use Behr’s instead?
Recommend 2 coats of stain?
If so, how many gallons?[/quote]
As longa as you remove all of the Behr you can use the TWP. Get some sample colors to test from the site. You will need two very light coats. 4-6 gallons should work.
[quote name=”Graham”]Hello. I am getting ready to re-stain my cypress deck that’s close to 200sqft . I used twp1500 cedar tone when I completed the build, close to three years ago, and it has held up beautifully. However, I wasn’t absolutely thrilled with the color through the early stages. As the deck has aged, I am beginning to love the silvery/gray look. I know a basic clear stain won’t protect from uv rays so I’d like some tint for protection. I guess my question is, can I mix twp 100 stains? I sampled almost all of the colors from different manufacturers listed on this site. The twp driftwood gray had the best color tone, for my taste, but it was rather solid. Can I mix it with a 100 transparent clear (not listed on their site but I remembered reading that they do carry it)? Right now I am think a 50/50 mix but may play with it to test first. figured one gallon of each would be give me more than enough coverage. What are y’all’s thoughts? I really appreciate it!![/quote]
The TWP 100 Clear can be mixed into the other colors but as you mentioned it would be best to test first. You can get the clear from our site here.
2.5 yr old pressure treated pine deck in Wisconsin.
550 to 600 sq. feet
Like the gray options in TWP100
Recently finished stripping failed Behr Semi-Transparent stain with Behr stripper, using power washer. Some stain (gray) remnant remains in gaps. Planned to use Behr all-in-one cleaner/brightener (free from Behr due to stain failure) before applying another stain. Like what we’re hearing about TWP. Necesary to use your brightener, prior to using your stain if we use Behr’s instead?
Recommend 2 coats of stain?
If so, how many gallons?
Hello. I am getting ready to re-stain my cypress deck that’s close to 200sqft . I used twp1500 cedar tone when I completed the build, close to three years ago, and it has held up beautifully. However, I wasn’t absolutely thrilled with the color through the early stages. As the deck has aged, I am beginning to love the silvery/gray look. I know a basic clear stain won’t protect from uv rays so I’d like some tint for protection. I guess my question is, can I mix twp 100 stains? I sampled almost all of the colors from different manufacturers listed on this site. The twp driftwood gray had the best color tone, for my taste, but it was rather solid. Can I mix it with a 100 transparent clear (not listed on their site but I remembered reading that they do carry it)? Right now I am think a 50/50 mix but may play with it to test first. figured one gallon of each would be give me more than enough coverage. What are y’all’s thoughts? I really appreciate it!!
[quote name=”Janet Jansen”]My husband painted the cracks with a paint brush, then went over the entire deck with a roller. Where he painted the cracks turned shinny. We need to put a 2nd coat on the deck but what do we do about the shinny areas? We used 102-1 redwood. Love the color. Please help, we love the color.[/quote]
There is not a way to fix this except stripping and starting over. In addition TWP needs to be applied wet on wet. If you apply the second coat now after first coat dries, most likely the whole deck will be shiny which means it did not absorb and was over applied. You eventually need to strip it off and start over. You can do this now before you apply another coat or you can apply the second coat and strip in a year or two. You will run the risk of it not absorbing though and prematurely failing.
My husband painted the cracks with a paint brush, then went over the entire deck with a roller. Where he painted the cracks turned shinny. We need to put a 2nd coat on the deck but what do we do about the shinny areas? We used 102-1 redwood. Love the color. Please help, we love the color.
[quote name=”david phillips”]What is the best stain for furniture?[/quote]
100 or 1500.
[quote name=”Chrissie”]brand new 32x20ft redwood deck. Built today
California..SF bay area
full sun
no mold issues/lots of kid traffic
Which product? TWP 100? When should I apply?[/quote]
Only the 1500 is allowed in CA, Please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
[quote name=”Dave A”]I have some TWP 100 series and want to stain new cedar shake siding. Do I need a primer? Please recommend?
Thanks,
Dave[/quote]
No you cannot use a primer with TWP.
What is the best stain for furniture?
brand new 32x20ft redwood deck. Built today
California..SF bay area
full sun
no mold issues/lots of kid traffic
Which product? TWP 100? When should I apply?
I have some TWP 100 series and want to stain new cedar shake siding. Do I need a primer? Please recommend?
Thanks,
Dave
[quote name=”jerry sweet”]Old deck fur, sanded everything, bare wood with little traces of water based stain still down in the grain, so stripped it and used brightner now looks like brand new, But supposed to rain off an on for the next week or so, Question— how long can I leave this fur open to the elements before I can stain? without causing more problems.[/quote]
A couple of weeks is okay.
[quote name=”TomG_ATL”]Hi,I have a new deck (3wks old), press treated pine. I want to stain it soon as it gets alot of sun….but I know it needs to dry a while too. Which stain is best 100 or 1500? Can 100 be shipped to GA?
Thanks![/quote]
100 and yes it can be shipped to GA. Please read:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Old deck fur, sanded everything, bare wood with little traces of water based stain still down in the grain, so stripped it and used brightner now looks like brand new, But supposed to rain off an on for the next week or so, Question— how long can I leave this fur open to the elements before I can stain? without causing more problems.
Hi,I have a new deck (3wks old), press treated pine. I want to stain it soon as it gets alot of sun….but I know it needs to dry a while too. Which stain is best 100 or 1500? Can 100 be shipped to GA?
Thanks!
[quote name=”Bill L”]Can this be used on badly faded composite decking ( 1 year old)[/quote]
It is not designed for composite but you can do a test spot and see if it works for you.
Can this be used on badly faded composite decking ( 1 year old)
I completed staining my deck 48-60 hours ago. Rained for about a hour, deck with a good seal with standing and puddles of water on top. Am I good to go or brush water off?
[quote name=”Jer”]I applied CWF UV clear 2 years ago. Can I just power wash and use the 101 cedar or the 1500 series? Deck is about 5 years old.[/quote]
You would need to remove the CWF first with a stain stripper and pressure washer. Apply brightner when done.
I applied CWF UV clear 2 years ago. Can I just power wash and use the 101 cedar or the 1500 series? Deck is about 5 years old.
[quote name=”Barbara Spence”]I have a pressure treated pine deck that is 20 years old. It was last stained with thompsons 7 years ago and is mostly worn off.The wood is in good shape. What prep do I need to do? I am hoping to just power wash it.
Thank you[/quote]
Use the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and pressure washing to remove the old Thompsons. Use the Brightener to neutralize when done. This will prep for the TWP.
I have a pressure treated pine deck that is 20 years old. It was last stained with thompsons 7 years ago and is mostly worn off.The wood is in good shape. What prep do I need to do? I am hoping to just power wash it.
Thank you
[quote name=”Ron Grimm”]1. 3 month
2. Pressure Treated Pine
3. New and clean
4. No previous stain
5. full Georgia sun[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and apply just one coat of the TWP 100 Series for new wood.
1. 3 month
2. Pressure Treated Pine
3. New and clean
4. No previous stain
5. full Georgia sun
[quote name=”UNCLENOZ”]WHEN TO TREAT WITH TWO 100
1. NEW
2. CEDAR
3. CLEAN
4. NOT PREVIOUSLY STAINED
5. NEW DECK 9×14.5 PLUS RAILINGS AND BALUSTERS
THANKS[/quote]
Please read:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
WHEN TO TREAT WITH TWO 100
1. NEW
2. CEDAR
3. CLEAN
4. NOT PREVIOUSLY STAINED
5. NEW DECK 9×14.5 PLUS RAILINGS AND BALUSTERS
THANKS
[quote name=”budsvtec”]Deck was built in 2006. Previously stained using a honey tone by olympic. I just power washed deck. Can I apply twp100 pecan to my deck?
Thanks[/quote]
As long as the Olympic was removed you can apply the TWP.
Age of wood-12 years
AC2 Pine ( pre-treated)
Condition-good
Stained previously with FLOOD
CWP
We are stripping 450sq.ft of stain off our backyard angled deck
I have an old deck, I’m assuming about 20 years old. I’m assuming pine that is cracked but still solid. Unfortunately, I lapsed on maintenance so the solid stain sat on there for 7 years. I’m not sure what brand it was but it has since cracked. I have pressure washed it and most of the stain has come off with only about 10% remaining. I’ll be removing the remaining solid stain soon. The area is approx 500 sq ft. After applying TWP, do I need to apply anything else on top of it? I live in Houston, TX and the area is about 70% direct sunlight, and 30% indirect sunlight.
Deck was built in 2006. Previously stained using a honey tone by olympic. I just power washed deck. Can I apply twp100 pecan to my deck?
Thanks
[quote name=”Lauriel Sandstrom”]Wold like a coupon for twp100[/quote]
Sorry but we do not have any coupons currently.
Wold like a coupon for twp100
[quote name=”Constance Phillips”]we cleaned and stained our deck in sept 2011 with twp 100 cedartone, it needs to be done again this year, the wood is ipe, it’s 4 years old. it held up pretty good, mostly fading not much black mildew at all. when it rains it no longer beads up. what do i have to use to remove old twp 100? we used m-1 deck and roof cleaner 3 years ago and it worked great. thanks[/quote]
Use the Restore A Deck Stain stripper followed by the Wood Brightener for the prep.
[quote name=”Barbara M”]MY HOUSE HAS BEEN STAINED WITH TWP 100 series in the past. It needs to be recoated. How do I know if I just need to clean it versus stripping it? What would the process be to strip it?[/quote]
Strip if wearing unevenly. Clean if not. These articles explain the process:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/prepping-for-twp-stains/
we cleaned and stained our deck in sept 2011 with twp 100 cedartone, it needs to be done again this year, the wood is ipe, it’s 4 years old. it held up pretty good, mostly fading not much black mildew at all. when it rains it no longer beads up. what do i have to use to remove old twp 100? we used m-1 deck and roof cleaner 3 years ago and it worked great. thanks
MY HOUSE HAS BEEN STAINED WITH TWP 100 series in the past. It needs to be recoated. How do I know if I just need to clean it versus stripping it? What would the process be to strip it?
[quote name=”Pmerch”]I live in Austin TX, which is better 100 or 1500 for a new pine fence.[/quote]
Fore a vertical fence in Texas you should use the 1500.
I live in Austin TX, which is better 100 or 1500 for a new pine fence.
[quote name=”Bubst”]I have a deck that is used frequently. Last year I applied TWP 101 to unsealed cedar decking. In the high traffic area the stain is wearing off. In some area bare wood is exposed. What is recommended for surface preparation before reapplying TWP 101.
Bob[/quote]
Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep for another coat to the floors.
[quote name=”jerry sweet”]Do you need a mask (resperator)to apply?
How long is does odor last?
Decks are approx. 15 years old but but sanded down to bare wood and cleaned with deck brightner. should I use 100 or 1500?
Thanks Jer[ Only want to apply one coat!![/quote]
You do not have to use a mask when applying. Odor does linger for a few days or so. Use the 100 if allowed otherwise the 1500.
I have a deck that is used frequently. Last year I applied TWP 101 to unsealed cedar decking. In the high traffic area the stain is wearing off. In some area bare wood is exposed. What is recommended for surface preparation before reapplying TWP 101.
Bob
Do you need a mask (resperator)to apply?
How long is does odor last?
Decks are approx. 15 years old but but sanded down to bare wood and cleaned with deck brightner. should I use 100 or 1500?
Thanks Jer[ Only want to apply one coat!!
[quote name=”Ron C”]can i apply 2nd light coat on deck after 24 hrs of first coat? Deck is 5 plus yrs old. Also how long before I can put furniture back on deck or have food traffic?[/quote]
If you do it must be a very light coat of the stain. Wait at least 24 hours for the furniture.
can i apply 2nd light coat on deck after 24 hrs of first coat? Deck is 5 plus yrs old. Also how long before I can put furniture back on deck or have food traffic?
[quote name=”New Cedar”]The TWP-100 application instructions call for two coats, wet-on-wet. Does the coverage-per-gallon take this into consideration? I need to cover new, rough cedar (~ 1500 sq ft) – would I need 10 gal? 15 gal? 30 gal?[/quote]
150-200 sq. feet for the first coat and 200-300 for the second coat. Averages to about 100-125 sq. feet for two coats per gallon. You will need somewhere between the 10-15 gallons most likely.
The TWP-100 application instructions call for two coats, wet-on-wet. Does the coverage-per-gallon take this into consideration? I need to cover new, rough cedar (~ 1500 sq ft) – would I need 10 gal? 15 gal? 30 gal?
[quote name=”Kevin Waskin”]AGE: 12 yrs
TYPE: treated pine
CONDITION: majority is fair to good, I replaced heavily worn boards this year.
PRIOR STAIN: Olympic Maximun
Description: 2 level large deck around pool, heavy sun exposure, vinyl railing.[/quote]
Use the Restore a Deck Stripper and the Wood Brightener for the prep first before applying the TWP.
[quote name=”LW”]I have a 12 year old pressure treated deck that has not been treated before. Just within the past week, cleaned it and cleaned it. The wood appears to be in good shape with nice wood grain. I live in West Virginia, which TWP product do you recommend?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series