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?
- Condition of the wood?
- Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain?
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1 year old red western cedar. Full sun. vertical side of a house. Previous stain sherwin williams water based semi transparent. Failure at 1 year with mildew and pealing. Plan is to use restore a deck cleaner and brightener then sand to original color and to completely remove old stain. After sanding do you recommend anything prior to applying TWP?
[quote name=”jeff w”]Age 2008 6 inch appalachian round; pine
Dirty but water still beads
Stained with Outlast O8 medium reddish brown
Log cabin
Southwest Virginia
Covered deck East and South
TWP 100? Cedar[/quote]
The 100 series would be best for this.
Age 2008 6 inch appalachian round; pine
Dirty but water still beads
Stained with Outlast O8 medium reddish brown
Log cabin
Southwest Virginia
Covered deck East and South
TWP 100? Cedar
[quote name=”Debbie Walker”]Are there any pictures of finished projects in the different colors TWP offers? Trying to decide between Redwood and Rustic. Used Sherwin Williams Covered Bridge previously and want a similar color.[/quote]
Colors vary based on wood type and age of wood. Best to try some samples on your wood: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Are there any pictures of finished projects in the different colors TWP offers? Trying to decide between Redwood and Rustic. Used Sherwin Williams Covered Bridge previously and want a similar color.
[quote name=”Karen Wickstrand”]We recently had a deck and boat house stained. The contractor used a Behr product (natural stain) water base and the problem was the color. We requested cedar tone and he applied natural. We want to re-stain with TWP 100 cedar tone. The contactor plans on using a foam based cleaner to clean surface before application. Will we be ok going forward with TWP 100?[/quote]
No. You cannot apply TWP (or any other brand) on top of the Behr. You will need to remove the Behr and that requires stripping and sanding. Behr is not easy to remove, especially when just applied.
We recently had a deck and boat house stained. The contractor used a Behr product (natural stain) water base and the problem was the color. We requested cedar tone and he applied natural. We want to re-stain with TWP 100 cedar tone. The contactor plans on using a foam based cleaner to clean surface before application. Will we be ok going forward with TWP 100?
[quote name=”Larry Lapple”]Is TWP 100 resistant to mildew and mold. I have a real problem with it. Is there an additive to use with TWP to help prevent Mildew and mold? Some paints have that.[/quote]
TWP already contains and EPA registered mildewcide.
Is TWP 100 resistant to mildew and mold. I have a real problem with it. Is there an additive to use with TWP to help prevent Mildew and mold? Some paints have that.
[quote name=”Mary McKinley”]Want to protect Woodway Moderna clear cedar panel screen (like lattice) to be vertically installed below cedar facia (already installed) as well as Western Red cedar posts for cable rail system. Should TWP 100 be applied before installation? The Azek surface and cedar facia is in place.[/quote]
No. Best to weather and prep. See this about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Want to protect Woodway Moderna clear cedar panel screen (like lattice) to be vertically installed below cedar facia (already installed) as well as Western Red cedar posts for cable rail system. Should TWP 100 be applied before installation? The Azek surface and cedar facia is in place.
[quote name=”Jeff Brynteson”]I would like a color a little more brown than pecan. Can I mix dark oak and pecan together without issues. I’m going to be using twp100. Also my PT fence is one year old. How many initial coats should I apply?[/quote]
Yes, you can mix them. 2 coats applied wet on wet.
I would like a color a little more brown than pecan. Can I mix dark oak and pecan together without issues. I’m going to be using twp100. Also my PT fence is one year old. How many initial coats should I apply?
[quote name=”Bob Ballenger”]I recently restrained my railing with Cedartone 100 series. I want to do a second coat but I can only buy 1500 series now. Will 1500 on top of 100’be OK?[/quote]
Hello, no the 1500 cannot go on top of the 100 Series. Wait a couple of years, prep to remove the 100, and then apply the 1500.
I recently restrained my railing with Cedartone 100 series. I want to do a second coat but I can only buy 1500 series now. Will 1500 on top of 100’be OK?
[quote name=”ScubaMi”]what is the best product for re-staining over TWP 101 in south east michigan?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series for reapplying. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. You can pick this up locally at our store:
2388 Franklin Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
what is the best product for re-staining over TWP 101 in south east michigan?
[quote name=”EEB”]I had a pressure treated privacy fence installed last August. I am going to stain it for the first time now. It has only a few grey stains. Do I need to clean it all first? Do you recommend 100 or 1500 series?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit that we offer on our site. Stain with TWP 1500.
I had a pressure treated privacy fence installed last August. I am going to stain it for the first time now. It has only a few grey stains. Do I need to clean it all first? Do you recommend 100 or 1500 series?
[quote name=”Mary Beth Lindsay”]3 years old
Pressure treated pine
Good
Yes, TWP
We have cleaned the deck, but there is still remnants of the previous application. Since we are using the same color, are we okay to go?[/quote]
How did you clean? Did you use the Gemini Restore Kit?
3 years old
Pressure treated pine
Good
Yes, TWP
We have cleaned the deck, but there is still remnants of the previous application. Since we are using the same color, are we okay to go?
[quote name=”Daunelle Hughes”]We have a 10 year old deck made of pressure treated lumber. We live in Iowa so our winters are brutal and summers are scorching. Deck is 1,000 sq ft and sunny 90% of the day and southern facing. We have no pets and one teenager so the traffic area is primarily from the patio sliding door to the grill. The wood is in decent shape (very mild warping, some splits) because we have to clean and restain every year. Should 100 or 200 or 1500 be used in our case? I would be thrilled if we only had to restain every 3 years.[/quote]
Prep well and use the TWP 100 Series. Apply two coats wet on wet. 2 years is normal maybe 3.
We have a 10 year old deck made of pressure treated lumber. We live in Iowa so our winters are brutal and summers are scorching. Deck is 1,000 sq ft and sunny 90% of the day and southern facing. We have no pets and one teenager so the traffic area is primarily from the patio sliding door to the grill. The wood is in decent shape (very mild warping, some splits) because we have to clean and restain every year. Should 100 or 200 or 1500 be used in our case? I would be thrilled if we only had to restain every 3 years.
[quote name=”Kevin Gilfoyle”]Can I use TWP 100 to go over or cover Restore X2?[/quote]
No. Nothing can go over the Restore 2x by Rustoleum.
Can I use TWP 100 to go over or cover Restore X2?
[quote name=”Barry Woodworth”]Looking to buy Twp-315 qd light cedar stain? Can’t seem to find! Or is there one close to this?[/quote]
I am sorry but we do not offer the 300 Series and the 100 is not the same.
Looking to buy Twp-315 qd light cedar stain? Can’t seem to find! Or is there one close to this?
[quote name=”Don Norris”]1. Approximately 18 months old
2. Treated yellow pine
3. Clean and cured; deck was built September 2016
4. No previous stain
5. Large deck, railings, and two sets of steps
I am considering using TWP 100; what is your recommendation?[/quote]
Where are you located? The 100 Series should work well as long as it is allowed in your state. Apply two coats “wet on wet”.
1. Approximately 18 months old
2. Treated yellow pine
3. Clean and cured; deck was built September 2016
4. No previous stain
5. Large deck, railings, and two sets of steps
I am considering using TWP 100; what is your recommendation?
[quote name=”Jason Odegaard”]4 year old cedar deck. Was coated with twp 100 series 3 years ago and is needing redone. I have pressure washed the deck and it looks pretty good. Do I have to use a brightener or can I just reapply twp? When applying twp would you recommend one coat or two?[/quote]
Clean and brighten for prep with Gemini Restore A Deck Kit. Apply 2 light coats with wet on wet application.
4 year old cedar deck. Was coated with twp 100 series 3 years ago and is needing redone. I have pressure washed the deck and it looks pretty good. Do I have to use brightener or can I just reapply twp? When applying twp would you recommend one coat or two?
[quote name=”Robert Bateman”]Is TWP 100 allowed to be shipped to Illinois in area code 60464 (Cook County)[/quote]
It is not allowed in IL.
Is TWP 100 allowed to be shipped to Illinois in area code 60464 (Cook County)
[quote name=”Mark Gwin”]What is the difference between the 100 and the 1500 series? Is all TWP semitransparent stain oil based?[/quote]
All TWP that we offer are oil based semi-transparent. See this for more info:
https://www.twpstain.com/difference-between-twp-100-and-1500-series
and
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-stain-comparison-reviews-ratings
What is the difference between the 100 and the 1500 series? Is all TWP semitransparent stain oil based?
[quote name=”Mike H.”]Stained my pressure treated deck last summer with TWP 100 cedar tone. We really don’t care for the color and would like to apply a second coat of a darker color. Is that possible? Or do I need to stick with the cedar tone color. What should I do to prep the deck for the second coat? Last summer I used your cleaner, brightner and I sanded it.[/quote]
HI Mike, you should be able to go darker in color as long as you prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing.
Stained my pressure treated deck last summer with TWP 100 cedar tone. We really don’t care for the color and would like to apply a second coat of a darker color. Is that possible? Or do I need to stick with the cedar tone color. What should I do to prep the deck for the second coat? Last summer I used your cleaner, brightner and I sanded it.
[quote name=”Mike m”]Stained my deck last fall, and it looked a little blotchy. In early March, now, there is not the luster that I envisioned, and the water on the deck is pooling not beading.
What can or should I do?
Mike[/quote]
TWP is not supposed to have a shine as it is a penetrating stain, not filming. It also is a breathable coating so it is not going to bead water but “shed” water. Since it was a little blotchy last year, we would suggest a very light cleaning to remove any dirt. Apply a very light coat of the TWP. This should even out the appearance and give the deck an enhanced the overall appearance as well.
Stained my deck last fall, and it looked a little blotchy. In early March, now, there is not the luster that I envisioned, and the water on the deck is pooling not beading.
What can or should I do?
Mike
[quote name=”Kevincoyle”]I stained my deck about a year ago it worked great. Recently I noticed a burn mark on one of the boards… I preceeded to sand the burn mark out… When I tried resanding the stain would not take now the board does not match. Is there anything I can do? Should I have waited longer after I sanded to reapply stain?[/quote]
When you sand the wood is reduces the TWP’s ability to soak in. This could result in a lighter color and possibly some filming of the stain on top of the wood instead of soaking into the wood. Not much you can do about it besides letting it weather after the sanding for a few months.
I stained my deck about a year ago it worked great. Recently I noticed a burn mark on one of the boards… I preceeded to sand the burn mark out… When I tried resanding the stain would not take now the board does not match. Is there anything I can do? Should I have waited longer after I sanded to reapply stain?
[quote name=”Jim Pillans”]Can I apply TWP to a Cedar fence that already has Thompson waterproofer Plus tinted wood protector which I applied 4 years ago?[/quote]
Hello, TWP or any other stain cannot be applied on top of the Thompsons without removal of the Thompsons first. It will need to be stripped and or sanded.
Can I apply TWP to a Cedar fence that already has Thompson waterproofer Plus tinted wood protector which I applied 4 years ago?
[quote name=”monacom”]I used TWP 100 on my 10 year old never sealed PT pine deck and it looks great. Excellent product. The only problem is that I put down painters tape to protect my painted siding and some stain wicked under the tape and dried. I tried mineral spirits but it did nothing. Do you have any suggestions on how to remove it? Can it be sanded and repainted with good results?[/quote]
Try a water based graffiti remover cleaner. You can find this in the paint aisles.
I used TWP 100 on my 10 year old never sealed PT pine deck and it looks great. Excellent product. The only problem is that I put down painters tape to protect my painted siding and some stain wicked under the tape and dried. I tried mineral spirits but it did nothing. Do you have any suggestions on how to remove it? Can it be sanded and repainted with good results?
[quote name=”jim francisco”]I have a new deck made from treated lumber. Not sure how long the boards sat at the lumber yard before I used them, but wanted to know how soon I could apply TEP 100. Also, what is the recommended application method, can I spray it on?[/quote]
Se these articles please:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/application-instructions/how-to-apply-twp-100/
I have a new deck made from treated lumber. Not sure how long the boards sat at the lumber yard before I used them, but wanted to know how soon I could apply TEP 100. Also, what is the recommended application method, can I spray it on?
[quote name=”Mike Marszalec”]4 years old cedar deck
direct sunlight 1/2 day
Recently removed old Skkins SRD by a 4-disc sander using 36 grit
Cleaned and pressure washed but still some gray (post sanding color)
temps are 70 during the day but 45 at night[/quote]
Try a wood brightener and then stain after. Use the TWP 100 if allowed in your state. If not, use the 1500 Series.
4 years old cedar deck
direct sunlight 1/2 day
Recently removed old Skkins SRD by a 4-disc sander using 36 grit
Cleaned and pressure washed but still some gray (post sanding color)
temps are 70 during the day but 45 at night
[quote name=”Jacinta”]6 months old
pressure treated pine
cleaned with Behr cleaner
never stained before
elevated covered deck
I live in Atlanta, GA. I have already ordered samples of 1500 but after reading some responses should I use 100 or 1500 and reasons why?
Is it okay that I used the Behr cleaner?[/quote]
See this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You can use either series.