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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20 years old
Pressure treated pine
Average for age
Does not appear to have been treated/just bought the house
Very large wooden deck on two sides of the house.
[quote name=”Colleen H”]I am having an addition put on my existing deck. It will be treated pine and wrapped in cedar. What stain can I use to make the pine (both old and new) most closely match the cedar? Can I use the same stain on the cedar? The existing wood is about 10 years old.[/quote]
New and old wood will not match the first time staining. The newer wood will be lighter in color. Please read this about new wood and TWP: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I am having an addition put on my existing deck. It will be treated pine and wrapped in cedar. What stain can I use to make the pine (both old and new) most closely match the cedar? Can I use the same stain on the cedar? The existing wood is about 10 years old.
[quote name=”ct”]1. new deck
2. pressure treated yellow pine
3. new
4. no
5. 400 sq. ft. deck in Ohio facing south[/quote]
Please see this article about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You will need the TWP 1500 Series for OH.
1. new deck
2. pressure treated yellow pine
3. new
4. no
5. 400 sq. ft. deck in Ohio facing south
[quote name=”Steve Maghielse”]I live on a small lake in the Grand Rapids Michigan area. My deck is 16′ x 28′ and is 26 years old and made out of what was called wolmanized (treated) lumber at the time. I’ve just completed power washing it and am looking for the best sealant or stain that will hold up the longest and just fade with time. THANKS[/quote]
Use the TWP 100 Series. Apply two coats “wet on wet”.
I live on a small lake in the Grand Rapids Michigan area. My deck is 16′ x 28′ and is 26 years old and made out of what was called wolmanized (treated) lumber at the time. I’ve just completed power washing it and am looking for the best sealant or stain that will hold up the longest and just fade with time. THANKS
[quote name=”Les Balantine”]Is CWT100 legal in WA state? I am completely sanding my deck with a 12×18 walk behind sander. How many coats would be required? Thank you.[/quote]
The TWP 100 Series is allowed in WA. After the sanding you should prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. apply two light coats of the TWP. Apply “wet on wet”.
Is CWT100 legal in WA state? I am completely sanding my deck with a 12×18 walk behind sander. How many coats would be required? Thank you.
[quote name=”steve farb”]I want to stain my 3 rail fence.
It has 30 x 10′ rails, 11 post, & 2/4′ gates. The rails are different age & need to be cleaned. How much stain do I need? Do you have a cleaning agent? Can I spray the fence or use a brush?
Thx, Steve[/quote]
Steve, please supply us with a total sq. footage of all wood that is to be stained. it is not spoonbill for us to determine this on the amounts you supplied. Yes we have a prepping product:
http://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
I want to stain my 3 rail fence.
It has 30 x 10′ rails, 11 post, & 2/4′ gates. The rails are different age & need to be cleaned. How much stain do I need? Do you have a cleaning agent? Can I spray the fence or use a brush?
Thx, Steve
[quote name=”philip mcbride”]I have a redwood deck, new this year and applied 2 coats after aging the surface. The redwood absorbed both coats with no problems other than aesthetics. Three months later I applied a coat in hopes that it would become glossy and even. The problem that I have is that it is peeling off and easily scraped. It is possible that I applied the TWP to thick. This application does not seem that it is totally dried, and it has been 2 weeks in 80+ temperatures. How do I treat the peeling areas? How can I repair these areas. Thank you.[/quote]
You did many things incorrectly. First new wood needs to age 4-12 months and prepped first properly. In addition only one coat is suggested for new wood. TWP also is a penetrating stain and it not supposed to be shiny. Shiny means you excessively over applied and the TWP “filmed” on the surface. When the stain is over applied, it will fail. The only thing you can do is remove it all and start over. Please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I have a redwood deck, new this year and applied 2 coats after aging the surface. The redwood absorbed both coats with no problems other than aesthetics. Three months later I applied a coat in hopes that it would become glossy and even. The problem that I have is that it is peeling off and easily scraped. It is possible that I applied the TWP to thick. This application does not seem that it is totally dried, and it has been 2 weeks in 80+ temperatures. How do I treat the peeling areas? How can I repair these areas. Thank you.
[quote name=”Michele Morrow”]20 years
Pressure treated decking and fence.
good condition/stained and treated.
Elevated covered deck with stairs and railing(10×12, 13 stairs)
fence in fair condition but has never been stained or treated. fence is about 140 yards total[/quote]
Prep the fence with the Gemini Restore Kit first. The deck if still has an older stain will need to be stripped with the Restore A Deck Stripper. Brighten after.
20 years
Pressure treated decking and fence.
good condition/stained and treated.
Elevated covered deck with stairs and railing(10×12, 13 stairs)
fence in fair condition but has never been stained or treated. fence is about 140 yards total
[quote name=”Bill Schueneman”]New Wood / Pressure treated decking / New condition / never been staines / 12′ x 24′ deck / no railings / 12 inches off the ground / sides have same decking material[/quote]
Hello, please read:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
New Wood / Pressure treated decking / New condition / never been staines / 12′ x 24′ deck / no railings / 12 inches off the ground / sides have same decking material
[quote name=”Martin W Holden”]25 year old cedar deck, good condition, Thompson water seal, followed by Beher semi, then Behr Solild, none held up. Now stripping deck to bare wood and wanting to restain. Located in Wisconsin.[/quote]
You must remove all of the Behr solid stain if you want to use the TWP and that will require sanding it off as s tripper will not remove it completely.
25 year old cedar deck, good condition, Thompson water seal, followed by Beher semi, then Behr Solild, none held up. Now stripping deck to bare wood and wanting to restain. Located in Wisconsin.
[quote name=”Harry Jones”]We have read the can, looked on the web, but cannot find how long we need to let the 100 stain dry before we are able to put out metal deck furniture and use the deck. Could you please advise? We are patient, but are looking forward to using our new deck. :D[/quote]
1-2 days but depends on weather and UV exposure.
We have read the can, looked on the web, but cannot find how long we need to let the 100 stain dry before we are able to put out metal deck furniture and use the deck. Could you please advise? We are patient, but are looking forward to using our new deck. 😀
[quote name=”Mark Bready”]Sir,
My deck and vertical wood; treated pine, are 8 yrs old and have had a sherwin williams oil transparent that is 5 yrs old. The stain is wearing off and some of the wood is checking. What do you suggest for prepping and which product would be best ? The 100 or the 1500 ?[/quote]
Prep first with the Restore A Deck Stain stripper with pressure washing. After removal you will need to apply the RAD brightener. Stain with either the 1500 or 100 series based on what is allowed in your state.
[quote name=”Roberta Lee”]We hope to stain in the next few days after brightening (already used cleaner). The forecast calls for highs 94-95 and heat indices of up to 105. The TWP 100 can states to stain between 50-90 degrees and cautions about the set point. Should we wait until the temperature gets under 90 before we stain?[/quote]
Sorry did not see this but yes best to be careful if over 90 degrees.
Sir,
My deck and vertical wood; treated pine, are 8 yrs old and have had a sherwin williams oil transparent that is 5 yrs old. The stain is wearing off and some of the wood is checking. What do you suggest for prepping and which product would be best ? The 100 or the 1500 ?
We hope to stain in the next few days after brightening (already used cleaner). The forecast calls for highs 94-95 and heat indices of up to 105. The TWP 100 can states to stain between 50-90 degrees and cautions about the set point. Should we wait until the temperature gets under 90 before we stain?
[quote name=”davef”]I previously used an Olympic deck stain on my deck, and I have prepped the deck for a new staining using the Olympic deck cleaner. Will the TWP 100 product cover/blend with the old stain or does it need to be stripped?[/quote]
You cannot apply the TWP over the Olympic so you will need to strip it.
I previously used an Olympic deck stain on my deck, and I have prepped the deck for a new staining using the Olympic deck cleaner. Will the TWP 100 product cover/blend with the old stain or does it need to be stripped?
[quote name=”scott nagel”]Age of wood: 18 yrs
Type: pressure treated
Condition: good to fair
Stained: yes Thompsons washed right off
Entire deck to be reappplied[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Kit and stain with the TWP 100 if allowed in your state or the 1500 if not.
Age of wood: 18 yrs
Type: pressure treated
Condition: good to fair
Stained: yes Thompsons washed right off
Entire deck to be reappplied
[quote name=”Teresa Mertens”]We are not sure of the age of our deck. We bought the house Dec of 2013 and I know that is was on the house at least 5 years prior to that. We think that the wood is green treat, but as I have sanded, some but not all has a cedar smell. It has had a stain, but no idea what kind. I have been sanding it due to new siding and flashing close to deck. Part of the deck is open to full elements and sun, while some of the deck is under a roof. We live in northwest Missouri. Do we need to use 100 or 1500? We want something to last, but also do not want something with a lot of color as we are wanting the rustic look that we currently have after sanding.[/quote]
Use the 100 Series but make sure to remove all of the old stain first.
We are not sure of the age of our deck. We bought the house Dec of 2013 and I know that is was on the house at least 5 years prior to that. We think that the wood is green treat, but as I have sanded, some but not all has a cedar smell. It has had a stain, but no idea what kind. I have been sanding it due to new siding and flashing close to deck. Part of the deck is open to full elements and sun, while some of the deck is under a roof. We live in northwest Missouri. Do we need to use 100 or 1500? We want something to last, but also do not want something with a lot of color as we are wanting the rustic look that we currently have after sanding.
[quote name=”JOE M”]HI,
I need help as to what type of stain to use.
Im comparing the 1500 series or the 100 series.
I want this stain to last the longest amount of time. There is no such thing as a store like LOWES, Home DEPOT or any hardware store etc. that sells a good quality stain that lasts. These companies only sell to us consumers stains that last only 2 years or less.I have researched Ext Stains for about 6 hours now and I have read the reviews about your product and I have confidence in TWP since all the other garbage stains peel, lift etc after a year or two.
Heres my deck info
10 years old
Pressure treated pine lumber
Good condition now that I stripped it and spent 40 hours powerwashing it
No idea about prior stain—just bought the house
full day sunshine with some trees around the deck
ALSO
do you sell the HIGH VOC series 100 to Pennsylvania? and does High VOC last longer?
thanks
JOE[/quote]
TWP 100 is not legal for PA and we do not sell it there. Only the 1500. Apply two light coats of the 1500. Apply wet on wet. The 1500 lasts the same as the 100 when applied properly.
HI,
I need help as to what type of stain to use.
Im comparing the 1500 series or the 100 series.
I want this stain to last the longest amount of time. There is no such thing as a store like LOWES, Home DEPOT or any hardware store etc. that sells a good quality stain that lasts. These companies only sell to us consumers stains that last only 2 years or less.I have researched Ext Stains for about 6 hours now and I have read the reviews about your product and I have confidence in TWP since all the other garbage stains peel, lift etc after a year or two.
Heres my deck info
10 years old
Pressure treated pine lumber
Good condition now that I stripped it and spent 40 hours powerwashing it
No idea about prior stain—just bought the house
full day sunshine with some trees around the deck
ALSO
do you sell the HIGH VOC series 100 to Pennsylvania? and does High VOC last longer?
thanks
JOE
Just built a cedar pergola and fence 1 month ago. Wood in great condition and never been stained. What do you recommend and where can I buy ASAP? I want to use July 2-3rd.
Thanks,
Eric
[quote name=”Dan Hovendick”]I am building a new deck with KDAT pine.
1. Do I need to do any surface preparation?
2. Can I stain it right away?
3. TWP 100 or 1500 for Georgia?
Thank you[/quote]
Yes you will need to prep with the Gemini Restore Kit about 2-3 weeks after install of the wood. Use the 100 series and only one coat this year.
I am building a new deck with KDAT pine.
1. Do I need to do any surface preparation?
2. Can I stain it right away?
3. TWP 100 or 1500 for Georgia?
Thank you
[quote name=”tom powers”]I would like to recover a small wooden deck (approx. 150 square feet of facing surface). The wooden understructure of the deck is fine (approx. 12 years old). I want to use new cedar.
Do I need the gemini prep with new wood? Should one gallon of TWP 100 be enough? Are there mildew-resisting agents in the stain?
thanks, tom[/quote]
Please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I would like to recover a small wooden deck (approx. 150 square feet of facing surface). The wooden understructure of the deck is fine (approx. 12 years old). I want to use new cedar.
Do I need the gemini prep with new wood? Should one gallon of TWP 100 be enough? Are there mildew-resisting agents in the stain?
thanks, tom
[quote name=”Ed K”]We want to use TWP 100 to restain a deck in Cleveland, Ohio that has previous coats of Cabot 1433 stain on it. Any advice?[/quote]
TWP cannot go over a stain of a different brand. The Cabot would have to be removed first. In addition you have to use the 1500 Series for Ohio.
[quote name=”VictorRR”]Can I put TWP on a painted deck? The deck is a brick red paint. TWP states it’s a cedar national. Sorry for the little info as this is for my grandfather and a friend gave it to him. Thank you.[/quote]
No TWP cannot go on a painted deck.
Can I put TWP on a painted deck? The deck is a brick red paint. TWP states it’s a cedar national. Sorry for the little info as this is for my grandfather and a friend gave it to him. Thank you.
We want to use TWP 100 to restain a deck in Cleveland, Ohio that has previous coats of Cabot 1433 stain on it. Any advice?
[quote name=”Robert Huey”]We have alot of afternoon rain here. What is the dry time for this product? It says I need a 2-day window of dry weather after inital application…….Please advise…Thanks[/quote]
Depending on your wood, exposure to sun, and air temps, it can take the TWP anywhere from 4-24 hours to dry properly before a rain can hit it.
We have alot of afternoon rain here. What is the dry time for this product? It says I need a 2-day window of dry weather after inital application…….Please advise…Thanks
[quote name=”Don Waggener”]We have a 15 year old PT pine deck with an 8 year old addition. They had a coating on that I pressure washed, cleaned, sanded and brightened. The wood looks good and I am ready to apply the TWP 120. I plan to coat the balusters first by brush, then apply a coat on the handrails followed by a second coat. We will then apply a coat to the floor with a pad and within 10-20 min a second coat wet on wet by sections of the deck floor. The temp is mid 70’s at night and is to be 95+- during the afternoon. Can I get up early and get coated and be okay? We have been getting a lot of rain and wonder how long after we apply will it be okay if it rains?[/quote]
You should be okay as long as it does not rain for the rest of the day.
We have a 15 year old PT pine deck with an 8 year old addition. They had a coating on that I pressure washed, cleaned, sanded and brightened. The wood looks good and I am ready to apply the TWP 120. I plan to coat the balusters first by brush, then apply a coat on the handrails followed by a second coat. We will then apply a coat to the floor with a pad and within 10-20 min a second coat wet on wet by sections of the deck floor. The temp is mid 70’s at night and is to be 95+- during the afternoon. Can I get up early and get coated and be okay? We have been getting a lot of rain and wonder how long after we apply will it be okay if it rains?
[quote name=”Larry Allen”]I have an older deck that has been fairly well maintained over the years. The last two applications of stain were Flood. 1. Will TWP cover this prior application? 2, Which product would be best for this deck? 3.Can TWP be applied with a sprayer?[/quote]
1. No, you cannot apply TWP over a different stain.
2. Use the 100 if allowed in your state. If not use the 1500
3. Yes but you will need to back wipe.
I have an older deck that has been fairly well maintained over the years. The last two applications of stain were Flood. 1. Will TWP cover this prior application? 2, Which product would be best for this deck? 3.Can TWP be applied with a sprayer?
[quote name=”gregpayne”]I have a 30 year old pressure treated pine deck that has been stained multiple times with Behr. I used the Woodrich hd-80 stripper and brightener to remove the old stain. I’m sanding now. I replaced a few damaged boards but the wood is in reasonably good condition (but does seem dry). Can I use the 100 product and is the stated coverage for 1 coat? Would the second coat go further? I live in Michigan.[/quote]
As long as all the Behr is removed you can use the TWP. First coat of TWP applies at 150-200 Sq. feet. Second applies at 200-300.
I have a 30 year old pressure treated pine deck that has been stained multiple times with Behr. I used the Woodrich hd-80 stripper and brightener to remove the old stain. I’m sanding now. I replaced a few damaged boards but the wood is in reasonably good condition (but does seem dry). Can I use the 100 product and is the stated coverage for 1 coat? Would the second coat go further? I live in Michigan.