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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How long do I need to wait until staining a new smooth cedar fence?
What is a good NATURAL color to stain for the first time on pressure treated wood. We did another deck on another area of our property and it was too orange.(with another product)
What color do you recommend that is NOT orange, gray or too dark in the 100 series line? …just natural looking.
Thanx.
You can use TWP again. I would use the Gemini Restore Kit to prep after the sanding. This will remove sand dust and allow the stain to penetrate better.
I’v already sanded 10 yr old cedar deck with 80 grit paper. Previously used twp. Can I now use twp again? Should I wait. Is there any other prep necessary?
Diane, new wood needs to weather and then prepped properly. Please read this article:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I would go with the 100 Series
Russel, the stripper and brightener will prep well but it may not remove all the oil and grease completely as that has penetrated deep into the wood.
new red cedar wood
not previously stained
Live in St Louis Mo. so both 100 and 1500 are allowed
Full sun facing west
Building a pergola.
Which product the 100 or 1500 do you recommend.
Thanks for the quick response. I just want to make sure you know that the reason I am wanting to stain the wood is because it very dirty looking. I have black spots (from BBQ pit, etc) all over the wood. I sprayed some spray and forget stuff and it was useless. I tested a spot with outdoor bleach and the black stuff came up after some serious scrubbing. So do you still say just use brightener after the sealer remover stuff?
You would want to remove the TWP with a stain stripper before applying a paint.
Russell, to prep you would want a stripper and a brightener. You do not need the cleaner. No need nor can you put a sealer on top of TWP.
Five years ago we had our house stained by a professional painting company that used TWP 100. It needs to be done again and we are now thinking about painting over the TWP. What type of prep will need to be done?
I have a treated pine deck, 2 years old. Used thompsons water seal twice, last year the latest time. Now I want to stain it. Was planning on using a stripper to make sure sealer is 100% gone, then a cleaner and then I was going to apply twp 100. After that, should I apply a wate sealer on top or does this act as the sealer just as good? Thanks! Also please let me know if what I am doing is right.
Jim, Make sure to clean and remove any of the old Cabot as much as possible before applying the TWP. I am not familiar with that Cabot color. I would thing that either the Rustic or Redwood would be the closest.
i need to improve a 2 year old pressure treatee wood deck – needs recoating – owner used cabot oil based stain in new redwood color 18 months ago – getting some mold. would twp 100 be a good choice after a pressure wash – if so what color thinking rustic would be best match.
Mike, I would get 10 gallons of the stain for this. We do not have double packs and you are a little over for one back to be enough. Stain pads are best but you will still get drips. Make sure to trap below if possible.
I live in South TX in a salt water environment. I have a combination of an unprotected dock of approx 350 sq. ft. & a partially protected porch/stairs area totalling 700 sq. ft. The wood is treated pine and 20 years old. The dock has some checking & spliting but is still OK. I have only previously used Thompsons type sealers & have not treated it in 6-7 years. I plan to use cleaner and brightner and a power washer. I like the reviews of TWP 100 and the Restore-a-Deck products.
1. How much TWP 100 should I order?
2. Do you offer the Restore-a-Deck double packs or will one suffice?
3. With the dock over water and the 2nd story deck over a concrete patio I am looking to minimise drip through. what would be the best application method?
Eddie,
Prep with the Gemini Restore-A-Deck then apply 1 coat of TWP. Please read this about staining TWP to newer decks:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Neil, If rough wood, you do not need to use a cleaner.
Do I need to use wood cleaner before staining a newly installed rough cedar arbor before staining with TWP100?
Deck built in Aug of 2012
Cedar
Good
No stain waiting for it to weather
Deck 12X30
If this is smooth wood then you need to wait 4-12 months to let the wood weather. If is is rough cedar then you can stain as long as the wood is dry. I would use the 1500. You can get samples here:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I just put up a cedar fence and now I need to stain it. It has never been stained before. What product (1500 or 100 series) do you recommend and can you send me samples? Thanks. I have approximately 270 linear feet of fence, 6 feet high.
The 100 is 500 VOC compliant for about 35 states while the 1500 is a lower VOC which allows it to be shipped to all states. The 1500 has a higher solid content.
i would like to know the difference in the 1oo and the 1500
Chad, yes you can but you will need to prep the wood first by cleaning.
Jack5,
Prep the deck with the Gemini Restore Kit. This will remove the gray, dirt, and mil glaze. I would then stain with 1 coat of the TWP.
I have twp stain on rough cedar and it seems to have faded in some areas with a lot of sun. Can I put a new coat of twp over the existing twp stain?
1) 8 months
2) Ceder
3) new
4) No
5) ceder deck 14×30
Nicki, I would look at the Restore A Deck Stripper for this:
http://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper-detail
Two coats “wet on wet”. Here is an article about that:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
Thank you for your reply below. Do you have a specific stripper you recommend? And should I do the gemini restore kit on the old and the newer unstained parts of the deck? And how many coats should I do? Thanks so much, look forward to placing my order =)
RE: Hello :)
1: New part of deck is 1.5 years, unsure how old other part is but the woods in good shape.
2. Pressure treated Pine
3. New part is great condition, older part also in good condition
4. New portion has never been sealed or stained, old portion has been well maintained with a sherwin Williams stain but it’s now a flaking peeling mess
5. The total deck is approx 1000 sq feet. We also have a pool and I’m nervous about colors matching the old and the new decking. Thank so much for your help. Also which line of your stain would be best? I live in Ohio and like I said the deck is exposed to lots of water from the pool and natural weather elements.
The 100 is a 550 VOC stain and has less solid content while the 1500 is a low VOC stain of 250 with a higher solid content. The 1500 may give a little better UV protection. The 1516 Rustic is slightly darker then the 116 Rustic.
I used 100 rustic stain on my pine wood siding a year ago, what is the difference in the 100 and 1500. Which one is better and will the 1500 rustic match the 100 rustic in color.
Kent, many things are being done wrong. TWP is not to be applied to new wood for 4+ months after install. Wood should then be cleaned and brightened to prep. Sanding is not the proper way to prep as it reduces the stain’s ability to penetrate. One good thing for you is that this is a ceiling. If it was a floor, the stain would fail quickly due to improper prep. Since it is a ceiling, it will probably be okay.
As for your questions, adding a second coat will not help the stain last longer and could cause more issues. Never apply a top coat stain on top of TWP. It will not work.
Hope this helps!
@-22-13 We sanded new pine 1×8 tongue and groove starter board smooth side applied to an interior ceiling,client wants second coat and it will be 17 hours since the first coat done.is this possible?and she wants a clear satin finish over the twp 100 pecan stain,is this possible?
Nicki, to ensure an even application you must remove remnants of all old stain first. Depending on who bad the old stain is, this should be done by either stripping off the stain or sanding it off. Once that is removed then cleaning and brightening with the Gemini Restore Kit will help even out the appearance of the new and old wood.
For Ohio you would need the TWP 1500 as the 100 Series is not compliant.
Hello :)
1: New part of deck is 1.5 years, unsure how old other part is but the woods in good shape.
2. Pressure treated Pine
3. New part is great condition, older part also in good condition
4. New portion has never been sealed or stained, old portion has been well maintained with a sherwin Williams stain but it’s now a flaking peeling mess
5. The total deck is approx 1000 sq feet. We also have a pool and I’m nervous about colors matching the old and the new decking. Thank so much for your help. Also which line of your stain would be best? I live in Ohio and like I said the deck is exposed to lots of water from the pool and natural weather elements.
4 months should be okay to stain. Makes sure to clean and brighten the wood with the Gemini Restore Kit. Only 1 coat the first time you stain with the TWP 100. You can always add another coat in 12-24 months. For 800 Sq. feet, one 5 gallon pail of stain should be enough.
1.Installed 4 months ago
2.PT Pine
3.Excellent
4.No. Recently installed.
5.Dock, stairs and decking. Approx 800 sf.
Located on S. Florida canal. Full sun.
Did you get rid of all the dark patches? If not then that is probably old Penofin that has darkened. You should strip the rest of then brighten the wood to get it more even. You cannot “cover” discoloration with a semi-transparent stain like TWP. You could “blend” maybe with the Dark Oak.
the wood is 25 years old
clear redwood
discolored with black patches
have used wood clearner and power washed the deck
stained about three years ago with Penofin
about 1400 square feet
what color is best to cover the discoloration?
Was the wood new? New wood should weather for 4-12 months, then cleaned and brightened to prep.
Stains will also prematurely fail due to lack of penetration into the wood. Sanding the wood probably caused this as it makes it difficult for the stain to absorb deeply. Using the cleaner and brightener would help alleviate this but cannot fix if over sanded.
Yes you can lightly clean and then apply a light coat of TWP 1500. Colors vary though between the series so make sure you get a matching color.
I stained my cedar deck with TWP 101 stain this past September. After about 5 months the color on the deck boards has faded significantly. Before i stained the deck with TWP 101 i sanded the entire deck, cleaned it with wood cleaner and brightener. I cleaned with cleaner and brightener twice and waited 3 days before staining. Any suggestions on why this has faded premature? can i do maintenance coat with TWP1500 over the top of TWP 100 with out stripping it?
New wood should weather for 4-12 months before the TWP is applied. I would wait, then clean and brighten the wood with the Gemini Restore Kit before applying the TWP
I have a deck with western red cedar (new) that has been oiled with boiled linseed oil. Can TWP be applied over the BLO, or should it be cleaned first?
Prep with the Gemini Restore A Deck Kit then stain with either the 100 or 1500 Series. For this size deck you would need roughly 10-15 gallons of stain.
I would use the TWP 100 Series. The new wood should weather for a few months first though as it will not take the stain very well. After that you should use the Gemini Restore Kit to clean and brighten all the wood before applying the stain.
I am looking for a stain that will last. I have a 10 year old deck with treated pine. Fairly large (850 sq. ft), with about 150′ or railing. In frustration, I have just let it weather (did apply clear Cedarcide to it to protect it a few years ago). Doesn’t look good at all. Very little stain color remains (except some light coloring on the railing). What do I need to do? How much do I need?
My question basically is what else do I need to prep before applying stain and what stain do you suggest? I live in NC so I can use any…
1.Age of wood? 7.5years some ne(Replaced boards)
2.Type of wood? Pressure treated
3.Condition of the wood? Recently powerwashed to remove all dirt and replaced bad boards.
4.Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? No
5.Small description of the area to be treated. 68’x16’eeck with 2 stair cases.
New wood should weather for 4-12 months then prepped with the [url=http://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit]Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit[/url] first before applying the stain. Only 1 coat on new wood.
Future coats require the use of the kit to prep first before reapplying.
I have an new ipe deck and it isnt oiled before. It is 2 months old.
I have twp 100. But should i first clean the deck? What should i use?
Over months i want to oil it again. Should i clean i then again and what product dou you advise?
The deck is 1000 sq.ft