TWP 100 Stain

[quote name=”William Blakeman”]We have just installed a Batu deck.
What TWP product would you suggest we use to seal this hardwood with?[/quote]
TWP is not designed for hardwood decking.

[quote name=”Denise Wilton”]When it’s time to redo the deck what kind of prep is involved? Can you go over the existing TWP stain with another coat of TWP or do you need to strip and brighten with products like Restore a Deck?
Thanks[/quote]
Clean and brighten will be needed with a Gemini Restore Kit.

[quote name=”Debra phillips”]We used Behr semi transparent premium… 4 years ago on a 5 year old deck. followed all directions- it failed the day after we applied. Now we stripped, and cleaned with behr 63 wood brightener- nuetralizer and sanded deck. Can we use TWP 100 on it, or do we have to clean it with something else first??[/quote]
As long as the Behr is fully removed, you can use the TWP.

[quote name=”alexpro”]Hi, I’m interested in using TWP100 for my dock. After putting 2 coats of your sample onto the cedar, I noticed it was shiny. The stain also stayed tacky for about 3 days which I didn’t expect. I put the 2nd coat on about an hour after the first coat while it was still wet. The piece is now dry but there is a definite gloss. I want to make sure this won’t be slippery while walking on it since the dock is used to get to and from the water and people will have wet feet. My sample is too small to test for this.

Thanks[/quote]
TWP is not supposed to be shiny. If it dried shiny, then it was over applied or not prepped correctly. Was this new wood?

[quote name=”Trent Miller”]A pressure treated pine dock installed in November 2015. No previous stain. Full afternoon and evening sun.
What special information do I need to know for prepping and staining the dock, which is over water?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 100 or 1500 Series, depending on your state laws. Take precautions to not get the stain in the water.

[quote name=”John Rigling”]1. 3 years
2. pressure treated pine
3. Slightly grayed
4. Yes Behr premium
5. deck has been stripped cleaned and brightened
6. 36 x 16
Question – what is the coverage and quantity needed ? TWP 100 or TWP 1500[/quote]
Which series to use depends on your state. If your states allowed the 100, then use it. If not, the TWP 1500 is the way to go. See our calculator for amount needed:

http://www.twpstain.com/twp-deck-stain-calculator

[quote name=”Tom Brown”]1. 16 years
2. Western Cedar
3. Knots coming out but otherwise ok, weathered
4. Previous TWP stain not sure which one
5. Backyard Pergola[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore kit and stain with the TWP 100 or 1500.

[quote name=”Andy Youngs”]My contractor recommended TWP 100 series for our deck which he is sanding and then staining. We wanted to have the closest look to the wood itself for which he recommended the honey color.

My question is whether that would also be the best finish for some handmade redwood furniture I am looking at buying. I love the look of the redwood when it is freshly planed and sanded, and would like to keep as close to that look as possible while protecting the wood from moisture, sun, etc that causes it to gray.

Is the TWP100 Honey the best product for my redwood furniture or is there a better product?[/quote]
All TWP colors will enhance the wood grain. The Honeytone is the lightest tint and is similar to a rich “wet look”. You must have color in your stain if you want to prevent UV graying.

[quote name=”Tomas Einarsson”]Hi i stained With TWP 100 series 2years ago and now i want to restain my deck with 100 series same colour do i need to use cleaner and brightener before i stain?[/quote]
Yes you should prep with the Gemini Restore Kit before reapplying.

[quote name=”Melody Alsup”]We stained our deck yesterday and the floor boards are lighter than the railings and spindles when we looked at it this morning. There are also a few darker spots from us not being careful with the stain and getting it on a board before the entire board was stained. Can we apply a 2nd coat to help remedy both of these issues? if so when can a 2nd coat be applied. The instructions only call for a wet on wet 2nd coat.[/quote]
Applying another coat now could result in over application to the point where it cannot absorb into the wood and dries shiny.

[quote name=”Don Self”]New owner of home with deck stained in the past with TWP 101 Cedartone Natural (per can left at house). Still OK for Missouri? How do I order the same thing again?[/quote]
Yes the TWP 101 is allowed in MO. You can order on this link:

http://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series

[quote name=”Henleben”]Can this product be used on a deck that currently has a solid stain – 22 years old?[/quote]
No, the solid would have to be removed fully first.

[quote name=”Mark Goodman”]For a log home do you recommend 2 coats on all vertical and horizontal surfaces? does 100 last longer or hold up longer than 1500? The home was done with 100 several years ago[/quote]
Yes you should apply two coats wet on wet. Either the 100 or 1500 will last about the same.

[quote name=”Walter King”]Age – 15 years
Type – Mahogany
Condition – fair: was pressure washed to completely remove bad solid stain – some wood lignin was removed
Stained previously with California Paint’s Storm stain transparent natural oil finish (not very durable and mildew growth was a problem.
Area to be treated is ~ 600 ft2 deck[/quote]
Where are you located?

[quote name=”Rost Beyder”]Hello,

Applied cedar 2 coat, 100 series, to treated 3 year old pine deck. 2 coats, wet on wet, per instructions. Looks amazing, love it, comments galore. If anything substantial of color, ie food smashed post kid, it stains the wood a little in that spots, clean up with sponge, but some stain fades. Water, ie rain repels perfectly. Do I need to apply some sort of clear sealer on the floor of deck or something similar ? Great product ! Thank you.[/quote]
No it is not possible to apply a clear sealer on top of the TWP.

[quote name=”JR M”]Hi,

Is TWP 100 safe to use as a stain on a children’s playset? The standard rainbow stain is water-based, and I’m looking to use something that will be more durable; but I wanted to make sure. Thanks.[/quote]
Yes it is safe once it has fully dried. Make sure to prep first.

[quote name=”Nick Vitse”]3 year old deck made of pressure treated pine, stained 2 years ago with TWP101. I now want to re-stain the horizontal pieces, again with TWP101.

Do I need to completely strip the old stain, or is the Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit enough?

If the Restore-a-Deck is the right choice, is there a recommendation on avoiding the vertical surfaces that I will not be re-staining, or should/can I do all surfaces?[/quote]
Use the Gemini Restore Kit. We would suggest doing all.

[quote name=”Kim Helgeson”]Our deck is 1 year old untrained cedar. I cleaned and washed it, applied the first coat which it sucked up right away. Applied the 22nd coat yesterday, 1 week later, and it’s still shiny, tacky and not seeming to dry? Please advise as to what I should do.[/quote]
When applying a second coat, you need to apply wet on wet, not wet on dry. Basically you over applied now. You can try to wipe pff excess stain with rags and mineral spirits to help. Make sure that you saturate all oil rags with water and lay flat to dry!

[quote name=”Keith Elliott”]I’m slowly building a outside bench using white oak. I bought the wood about 6 months ago and it has been in the garage the entire time while I’ve been designing the bench and working the wood. The wood is in perfect condition, never been treated, painted, or stained. I’m in the process of final sanding and then plan to stain it using TWP100. Is TWP100 the right choice? Also, I’d like to try small amounts of the various colors before buying a large quantity. Do the stains come in sample sizes?[/quote]
Samples are on this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples