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TWP 1500 Series Deck Stain – The Best Low VOC Deck Stain
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TWP 1500 Stain is a highly rated, EPA registered wood preservative that can be used for all types of exterior wood, siding and decking. TWP 1500 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 1500 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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[quote name=”Michael Pufahl”]Existing deck:
Cedar, 4 yrs., Good Condition.
Lower deck = 500 SqFt
Stairs w/landing = 100 SqFt
Upper deck = 240 SqFt.
Total = 840 SqFt.
Handrail caps and deck surface will be done only. (not stiles and post they are painted white)
Currently has Behr Cedar Naturaltone 501
Would like to strip/brighten/stain with TWP 1500 Ceader. Best process recommended, and do I need to protect all railings upper and lower with plastic or will care and pre-rinsing do the job?[/quote]
Strip off as much as you can of the Behr with the RAD Stripper. Sand off the rest. Brighten all when done. Stripper does not remove the white paint. Once prepped you can stain a few days later with the TWP 1500.
[quote name=”Jim McKinstry”]I applied TWP 1500 to my 8 year old deck yesterday (never been treated before). I used the two coat wet on wet method. I finished around 4:00PM and at around midnight we got hit with heavy rain. The deck looked dry a few hours after staining it and the rain is pooled on the deck this morning. IS it safe to say everything is fine?[/quote]
Mot likely nothing is wrong. Let dry for a couple of days and check.
I applied TWP 1500 to my 8 year old deck yesterday (never been treated before). I used the two coat wet on wet method. I finished around 4:00PM and at around midnight we got hit with heavy rain. The deck looked dry a few hours after staining it and the rain is pooled on the deck this morning. IS it safe to say everything is fine?
Existing deck:
Cedar, 4 yrs., Good Condition.
Lower deck = 500 SqFt
Stairs w/landing = 100 SqFt
Upper deck = 240 SqFt.
Total = 840 SqFt.
Handrail caps and deck surface will be done only. (not stiles and post they are painted white)
Currently has Behr Cedar Naturaltone 501
Would like to strip/brighten/stain with TWP 1500 Ceader. Best process recommended, and do I need to protect all railings upper and lower with plastic or will care and pre-rinsing do the job?
[quote name=”mari danek”]New outdoor dining table. Not teak but rather some hardwood that is a pretty reddiah brown. Want to preserve against food and grease stains. Also in direct sunlight on deck. Thanks![/quote]
Try the 1516 color for this.
[quote name=”Steve Mason”]I have a new barn with vertical rough sawn cypress siding.
What would you recommend as a sealer that would protect but not change the natural color of the cypress?
Thanks,[/quote]
If you go clear than you will not have UV protection from graying. Must have a tint if you want to retain color. Please read this about colors: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
I have a new barn with vertical rough sawn cypress siding.
What would you recommend as a sealer that would protect but not change the natural color of the cypress?
Thanks,
New outdoor dining table. Not teak but rather some hardwood that is a pretty reddiah brown. Want to preserve against food and grease stains. Also in direct sunlight on deck. Thanks!
[quote name=”ken keneally”]I just power washed my deck. It is 27 years old,in pretty good shape. Pressure treated wood. To place the 1500 stain how long does it need to be dry before using the stain? do I do one or two coats? Right away?? Wet on the first coat?/ Please help!![/quote]
2 days after prep to dry. Please read this about application: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
I just power washed my deck. It is 27 years old,in pretty good shape. Pressure treated wood. To place the 1500 stain how long does it need to be dry before using the stain? do I do one or two coats? Right away?? Wet on the first coat?/ Please help!!
One year old
cedar
good
olympic semi transparent stain
deck
Will your 1500 stain work well over a deck that was stained with a water based stain before?
[quote name=”Stafford”]I have a redwood fence (most likely Pacific redwood) that is between 8-12 months old. We pressure washed the inside and stained it with the California Redwood TWP 1500. It looks good, but the color is more golden/orange than I had hoped. It was hard to tell with the sample since it didn’t cover very much. I think the Redwood color is too red, based on the sample. Are any of the other colors, like Pecan or Cedartone somewhere in between? I think a color in the middle of California Redwood and Redwood would be what I’m looking for. I’m not sure if the stains can be mixed or not.[/quote]
Yes you can mix two colors of the TWP together.
[quote name=”Kevin Earl”]Wood has been sitting dry and covered.
Red Cedar.
wood is in perfect condition (new)
what would you recommend for a stain?[/quote]
Please read about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Wood has been sitting dry and covered.
Red Cedar.
wood is in perfect condition (new)
what would you recommend for a stain?
I have a redwood fence (most likely Pacific redwood) that is between 8-12 months old. We pressure washed the inside and stained it with the California Redwood TWP 1500. It looks good, but the color is more golden/orange than I had hoped. It was hard to tell with the sample since it didn’t cover very much. I think the Redwood color is too red, based on the sample. Are any of the other colors, like Pecan or Cedartone somewhere in between? I think a color in the middle of California Redwood and Redwood would be what I’m looking for. I’m not sure if the stains can be mixed or not.
[quote name=”frank ttt”]how long to I have to wait before staining beveled cedar siding after installation ?[/quote]
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
how long to I have to wait before staining beveled cedar siding after installation ?
[quote name=”Guido”]last year I got 1 coat on before a thunderstorm popped up. I used the cedartone. Can I do a maintenance coat using the redwood stain? looking for something a little darker to match my arbor. what steps should I take. Thank you[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Kit. You can go darker if you would like.
[quote name=”Dominic Perry III”]Pressure treated wood deck built 10 months ago. The wood is in good condition. still bare no treatment. It is a large deck around a 24 foot oval above ground pool.
Located in Ohio.[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 1500 Series for the state of Ohio.
last year I got 1 coat on before a thunderstorm popped up. I used the cedartone. Can I do a maintenance coat using the redwood stain? looking for something a little darker to match my arbor. what steps should I take. Thank you
Pressure treated wood deck built 10 months ago. The wood is in good condition. still bare no treatment. It is a large deck around a 24 foot oval above ground pool.
Located in Ohio.
[quote name=”mikeie”]can you apply twp over an already staind deck that has been stained with flood co. stain several times before?[/quote]
No you cannot. Must remove the Flood first.
can you apply twp over an already staind deck that has been stained with flood co. stain several times before?
[quote name=”andy l”]4 years old pressure treated good cond the TWP applied has worn partially off the deck area traffic area’s the tops of the rails have fadded off[/quote]
Since it has been 4 years you should use the Restore A Deck stripper and Restore A Deck Brightener for prep.
4 years old pressure treated good cond the TWP applied has worn partially off the deck area traffic area’s the tops of the rails have fadded off
[quote name=”PHILLIP DAMON WHITE”]I want to make sure my deck is ready to stain;
Age of wood? 6-7 months
Type of wood? Pressure Treated lumber
Condition of the wood? new, well just installed last Sept.
Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? No
Small description of the area to be treated. 16 by 28 deck 8 ft off ground at highest point, with 6 stairs
Thanks[/quote]
Need to prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and a light pressure washing.
I want to make sure my deck is ready to stain;
Age of wood? 6-7 months
Type of wood? Pressure Treated lumber
Condition of the wood? new, well just installed last Sept.
Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? No
Small description of the area to be treated. 16 by 28 deck 8 ft off ground at highest point, with 6 stairs
Thanks
Please read:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
What color would new pine wood deck be with natural or honey tone stain?
[quote name=”Jim Shuck”]I had a new cedar deck built. I hired a “painter” who used Porter Acri-Shield stain. Semi-Transparent alkyd/oil. It has been on the deck for about 6 months. The application was splotchy , and we have a lot of fading. My plan is to use TWP 1500. There is no flaking, do I need to use a deck cleaning agent before I apply or stripper?[/quote]
You cannot apply TWP on the Porter. Strip and or sand to remove. Brighten wood when done.
[quote name=”Steve Taylor”]Can the 1500 be applied with a pump up type sprayer?[/quote]
Yes
Can the 1500 be applied with a pump up type sprayer?
I had a new cedar deck built. I hired a “painter” who used Porter Acri-Shield stain. Semi-Transparent alkyd/oil. It has been on the deck for about 6 months. The application was splotchy , and we have a lot of fading. My plan is to use TWP 1500. There is no flaking, do I need to use a deck cleaning agent before I apply or stripper?
[quote name=”jackie avignone”]I just applied the TWP1500 in natural to my new Hemlock posts and headers. The color of the wood is now very orange which I do NOT like.Is there anything I can do to tone down the orange color? I would like it to be more grey or brown to look more natural. Any suggestions without re-sanding and starting over? It took a professional painter a full day to apply the TWP. Thanks in advance for your help.[/quote]
You cannot tone down the color unfortunately. There is not a grey color in the 1500 Series maybe the Dark Oak color for a brown. Please read this for color tips: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
I just applied the TWP1500 in natural to my new Hemlock posts and headers. The color of the wood is now very orange which I do NOT like.Is there anything I can do to tone down the orange color? I would like it to be more grey or brown to look more natural. Any suggestions without re-sanding and starting over? It took a professional painter a full day to apply the TWP. Thanks in advance for your help.
[quote name=”Brian Pellissier”]What do you recommend for sealing exterior cypress? Also, I want to stain some cypress beams in the interior of my house also. I’ve read that you have to but a sealer on them first like Bullseye shellac, lightly sand them with steel wool and then apply a stain. What process do you recommend for staining process.
Thanks
Brian[/quote]
No you cannot apply a shellac first than stain. It will never absorb. In addition you cannot apply shellac on top of the TWP. You can use the 1500 Series on the Cypress with no issues.
What do you recommend for sealing exterior cypress? Also, I want to stain some cypress beams in the interior of my house also. I’ve read that you have to but a sealer on them first like Bullseye shellac, lightly sand them with steel wool and then apply a stain. What process do you recommend for staining process.
Thanks
Brian
Wood is 1 year old. I was told to let it season.
Cedar
Good
no stain has been used.
We used trexx for screened deck. I want to use Dark walnut so do I need to use wood brightner? since it will be covered with dark stain.
I think I only need two gallons. How long does the stain last if I buy a 5gallon pale?
Thanks, Rex
[quote name=”Darrell and Suzanne”]After our house was built, we waited 2 years to stain the deck. We cleaned it, pressure washed it, waited a couple days, and used a Behr stain, 2 coats. It lasted a year. We don’t want to make a mistake this time.
It’s is treated fir, now 4 years old. Old stain is almost peeled off.
How do we rid of the left over paint? Pressure wash or chemical treatment? Then please advise with the next steps we should take. Thanks.[/quote]
D and S, chemical stripper and pressure washing to remove the Behr. You may need to sand as well. Once removed, stain with the 1500 Series.
3 year old cedar was stained 2 years ago with sillkins. All pealed off power washed all off.
After our house was built, we waited 2 years to stain the deck. We cleaned it, pressure washed it, waited a couple days, and used a Behr stain, 2 coats. It lasted a year. We don’t want to make a mistake this time.
It’s is treated fir, now 4 years old. Old stain is almost peeled off.
How do we rid of the left over paint? Pressure wash or chemical treatment? Then please advise with the next steps we should take. Thanks.
So 1500 clear is to be used by itself or mixed with another 1500 stain. What is the effect of mixing it? Does it just affect the color/tone?
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”ngabriel”]Is there value in applying the 1500 clear as a topcoat over one of the other 1500 products (value as in appearance, protection, etc.)?[/quote]
No value and actually could create issues.[/quote]
[quote name=”ngabriel”]Is there value in applying the 1500 clear as a topcoat over one of the other 1500 products (value as in appearance, protection, etc.)?[/quote]
No value and actually could create issues.
Is there value in applying the 1500 clear as a topcoat over one of the other 1500 products (value as in appearance, protection, etc.)?
[quote name=”Jeff Viehmeyer”]I had a 5 gal bucket of your twp 100. I used up the 5 gal bucket on my fence and had to buy 7 more gallons. The original 5 gallon bucket may have been 3-4 years old in cedartone. The new twp 100 is probably 2 shades lighter than the older twp 100. Now I have 2 different colored fence. How can the shade change that much and what do I do now to get my fence to match? I have always use twp but that will change after my recent experience. Fence looks awful.[/quote]
Jeff, it is the shelf life of the product that most likely caused this. You were far outside it.
I had a 5 gal bucket of your twp 100. I used up the 5 gal bucket on my fence and had to buy 7 more gallons. The original 5 gallon bucket may have been 3-4 years old in cedartone. The new twp 100 is probably 2 shades lighter than the older twp 100. Now I have 2 different colored fence. How can the shade change that much and what do I do now to get my fence to match? I have always use twp but that will change after my recent experience. Fence looks awful.
[quote name=”Ed88″]What is shipping cost for 1 gallon to 08873?[/quote]
Probably $12-$15. Checkout would tell you.
What is shipping cost for 1 gallon to 08873?
[quote name=”Tom N.”]I had my deck stained with TWC California Cedar 3 years ago. I washed deck and still see heavier paint strokes from the original application. Do I have to strip the surface again, or just apply TWC 1500 right over the remaining stain? The wood is 10 years old, 431 sq. ft.[/quote]
If the old coating of TWP is uneven than you should strip it off and brighten the wood for the prep.
I had my deck stained with TWC California Cedar 3 years ago. I washed deck and still see heavier paint strokes from the original application. Do I have to strip the surface again, or just apply TWC 1500 right over the remaining stain? The wood is 10 years old, 431 sq. ft.