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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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Our redwood deck is five years old. The wood is in good condition. It was previously stained twice with Honey Teak Cabot Australian Timber Oil. The first time the ATO was oil-based, second time was water-based, which didn’t last as well. Do you have a color that is similar to Honey Teak?
[quote name=”Denise Gregg”]red wood, constructed April 15th, wood in pretty good condition, though it has been wet a lot. Not previously stained, area is flat and area is 22 feet by 24 feet. We don’t want to add much colour and need it to be mildew/uv protected.[/quote]
Look at the the TWP 1515 for the lightest color with Uv protection and mold prevention. Prep first with Gemini Restore Kit and only one coat for the new wood.
[quote name=”benjaminlj”]Would you recommend applying a “sealer” after your TWP 1500 dries?
This is a new, year old pine deck.[/quote]
No you cannot add a sealer on top of the TWP.
Would you recommend applying a “sealer” after your TWP 1500 dries?
This is a new, year old pine deck.
red wood, constructed April 15th, wood in pretty good condition, though it has been wet a lot. Not previously stained, area is flat and area is 22 feet by 24 feet. We don’t want to add much colour and need it to be mildew/uv protected.
[quote name=”Matt Bartz”]New redwood deck and patio just installed and not yet stained.
When and how to apply TWP 1500 on new deck and patio?[/quote]
Please read:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
New redwood deck and patio just installed and not yet stained.
When and how to apply TWP 1500 on new deck and patio?
[quote name=”Margie”]House with clear cedar siding installed 5 years ago and previously stained with Flood oil base stain with penatrol.
Can’t find anyone who still carries Flood. What would you suggest? Thank you so much[/quote]
Prep with the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing. Use the Restore A Deck Brightener when done. Stain with the 1500 Series after it dries in a few days.
House with clear cedar siding installed 5 years ago and previously stained with Flood oil base stain with penatrol.
Can’t find anyone who still carries Flood. What would you suggest? Thank you so much
[quote name=”Jim Platt”]Cedar Shake Roof .. if cleaned and preped propertly .. how long will the TWP 1500 last before additional application needs to be applied .. located in Minneapolis MN[/quote]
Probably about 2-3 years for a roof with full exposure to weather in MN. Two coats.
Cedar Shake Roof .. if cleaned and preped propertly .. how long will the TWP 1500 last before additional application needs to be applied .. located in Minneapolis MN
[quote name=”cklyman”]can this stain be used on cedar fencing
best way to apply it?[/quote]
Yes it can be used on fences. Works great. Apply with a brush or pump sprayer.
can this stain be used on cedar fencing
best way to apply it?
[quote name=”Micki”]Hi. We just used TWP 1500 on a pressure treated wood deck that was installed last year. We put a second coat on it and did not wipe down the excess stain so now it looks shiny and is tacky. I know that we didn’t put the stain on correctly. Is there anything we can do now to fix it. Thanks.[/quote]
[quote name=”Micki”]Hi. We just used TWP 1500 on a pressure treated wood deck that was installed last year. We put a second coat on it and did not wipe down the excess stain so now it looks shiny and is tacky. I know that we didn’t put the stain on correctly. Is there anything we can do now to fix it. Thanks.[/quote]
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
Hi. We just used TWP 1500 on a pressure treated wood deck that was installed last year. We put a second coat on it and did not wipe down the excess stain so now it looks shiny and is tacky. I know that we didn’t put the stain on correctly. Is there anything we can do now to fix it. Thanks.
[quote name=”Sue Ann Todhunter”]My deck was built in 1998, so is 16 years old. It’s probably pine, maybe cedar, in okay condition for Colorado, about 200 sq. ft., and has been stained previously a dark reddish brown, although I don’t know what kind, since I bought the house in 2003. I’ve sanded it, but do I really need to clean it?[/quote]
Yes you should clean after sanding to help the penetration of the TWP.
My deck was built in 1998, so is 16 years old. It’s probably pine, maybe cedar, in okay condition for Colorado, about 200 sq. ft., and has been stained previously a dark reddish brown, although I don’t know what kind, since I bought the house in 2003. I’ve sanded it, but do I really need to clean it?
[quote name=”DavidJ”]I’m staining a pressure treated porch deck that has aged 4 months. I had planned on cleaning it with Restore A Deck and doing two coats wet on wet, however the product data for TWP 1500 says to clean with bleach water and rinse/power wash then later “Apply only _one_ coat to new horizontal wood.” Is bleach wash and one coat sufficient?[/quote]
Do not use bleach but the kit. Just one coat for new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I’m staining a pressure treated porch deck that has aged 4 months. I had planned on cleaning it with Restore A Deck and doing two coats wet on wet, however the product data for TWP 1500 says to clean with bleach water and rinse/power wash then later “Apply only _one_ coat to new horizontal wood.” Is bleach wash and one coat sufficient?
[quote name=”Stephen Zografos”]I would like to stain new construction cedar deck stairs and Fascia. No prev stain, new cedar. Want a natural aging of the cedar to grayish. Which stain color?[/quote]
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the Clear to allow natural graying.
I would like to stain new construction cedar deck stairs and Fascia. No prev stain, new cedar. Want a natural aging of the cedar to grayish. Which stain color?
[quote name=”Mark Christensen”]Our deck is white cedar, 5/4 thick by 4 inches. It was built about 25 years ago. A few replacement boards are 1 year old. The condition of the wood is generally good. It has been stained with multiple products over the decades and was stripped with Orange Stuff three years ago. Since then it has been treated three times with Cabots Australian Oil Stain, the product with the blue lid (once per year in the late Spring). Now, in areas where it gets direct Sun for a few hours a day, it is peeling off revealing uncoated wood. If I overcoat with the same product it will look blotchy, so I am looking for a new, penetrating stain. The total area is about 500 square feet. The deck is 18 inches above ground and is on the north side of the house. Located 40 miles west of Chicago. Yard is shady with trees. Any advice on prep/stripping and coating would be appreciated.[/quote]
You must remove the Cabot first if you would like the use the TWP. Use the Restore A Deck stain stripper and pressure washing to remove. Use the Restore A Deck Brightener when done with the stripping.
[quote name=”Diane faughnan”]I applied 1500 stain 24 hours ago to a deck that was stripped with restore,it is still not dry. How long will it take to dry the weather has been sunny in70’s[/quote]
It may have been over applied, hence the longer drying time. Give it a few days.
Our deck is white cedar, 5/4 thick by 4 inches. It was built about 25 years ago. A few replacement boards are 1 year old. The condition of the wood is generally good. It has been stained with multiple products over the decades and was stripped with Orange Stuff three years ago. Since then it has been treated three times with Cabots Australian Oil Stain, the product with the blue lid (once per year in the late Spring). Now, in areas where it gets direct Sun for a few hours a day, it is peeling off revealing uncoated wood. If I overcoat with the same product it will look blotchy, so I am looking for a new, penetrating stain. The total area is about 500 square feet. The deck is 18 inches above ground and is on the north side of the house. Located 40 miles west of Chicago. Yard is shady with trees. Any advice on prep/stripping and coating would be appreciated.
I applied 1500 stain 24 hours ago to a deck that was stripped with restore,it is still not dry. How long will it take to dry the weather has been sunny in70’s
[quote name=”Michael Cinquemani”]Hi — I stained by pressure treated deck last fall at my house in Long Island, NY. The deck was three years old, professionally installed using the highest quality lumber and was stained with another product after 6 months of weathering and proper preparation. That product failed miserably, flaking and discoloring after less than six months. I spent many hours preparing to use TWP — pressure washed + your recommended stain removers + tons of elbow grease in the form of sanding and surface preparation. The wood looked brand new and quickly absorbed water. The TWP 1520 went on flawlessly and looked beautiful — more like furniture than a deck, with the natural grain showing through beautifully. After only one winter, however, the color has faded to a much lighter color, although it still repels water just fine. The color now is not far from a shade or two darker than natural. I loved the original, darker color. Any suggestions on what I should do now.
Thanks for your help.
MC[/quote]
Light maintenance coat to the floor. Use a cleaner (not stripper) to remove the dirt and such and apply one coat only to the floors.
Hi — I stained by pressure treated deck last fall at my house in Long Island, NY. The deck was three years old, professionally installed using the highest quality lumber and was stained with another product after 6 months of weathering and proper preparation. That product failed miserably, flaking and discoloring after less than six months. I spent many hours preparing to use TWP — pressure washed + your recommended stain removers + tons of elbow grease in the form of sanding and surface preparation. The wood looked brand new and quickly absorbed water. The TWP 1520 went on flawlessly and looked beautiful — more like furniture than a deck, with the natural grain showing through beautifully. After only one winter, however, the color has faded to a much lighter color, although it still repels water just fine. The color now is not far from a shade or two darker than natural. I loved the original, darker color. Any suggestions on what I should do now.
Thanks for your help.
MC
[quote name=”Tom Polcin”]I HAVE 17YR PINE LOG HOME ,LAST STAINED 8-10 YRS AGO W/TWP TIME TO RESTAIN AGAIN.
NORTH FACING LOGS HAVE SOME WEATHERED DARKING ,SOME WEST FACEING 2ND STORY LOGS ABOVE PORCH ROOF HAVE SOME CRACKING.
WHAT METHOD OF STRIPPING DO YOU RECOMMEND BEFRORE RESTAINING ,PRESSURE WASH OR COB BLAST. BRUSH ON 1 COAT STAIN OR 2? CAN ON INSECTICIDE BE USED IN THE STAIN ,IF SO WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND. ONCE RESTAINED & IN GOOD CONDITION ,ANY ,MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED TO PRVENT TOTAL STRIPPING & RESTAINING IN THE FUTURE . SUCH AS LIGHT WASHING & TOP COATING EVERY COUPLE YEARS.[/quote]
Use the Restore A deck stripper and pressure washing for prep. Use the Restore A Deck Brightener when done. Apply twp coats “wet on wet” for this. Use this for the insects:
http://www.twpstain.com/bug-juice-insecticide
[quote name=”Vinita”]Hi, we used the 1500 stain, cedar, on a redwood deck last August, after allowing the wood to remain untreated for a few months. Used Gemini cleaner + brightdner, then applied 1 coat of TWP. There have always been some grayish stress. We are getting ready to re-stain with TWP again. What steps do you recommend, and how many coats of TWP should we apply?[/quote]
Use the Gemini Kit again and apply two light coats “wet on wet” application.
[quote name=”Al Velicka”]Where to purchase?[/quote]
You can order from our website.
Where to purchase?
Hi, we used the 1500 stain, cedar, on a redwood deck last August, after allowing the wood to remain untreated for a few months. Used Gemini cleaner + brightner, then applied 1 coat of TWP. There have always been some grayish stress. We are getting ready to re-stain with TWP again. What steps do you recommend, and how many coats of TWP shoul we apply?
I HAVE 17YR PINE LOG HOME ,LAST STAINED 8-10 YRS AGO W/TWP TIME TO RESTAIN AGAIN.
NORTH FACING LOGS HAVE SOME WEATHERED DARKING ,SOME WEST FACEING 2ND STORY LOGS ABOVE PORCH ROOF HAVE SOME CRACKING.
WHAT METHOD OF STRIPPING DO YOU RECOMMEND BEFRORE RESTAINING ,PRESSURE WASH OR COB BLAST. BRUSH ON 1 COAT STAIN OR 2? CAN ON INSECTICIDE BE USED IN THE STAIN ,IF SO WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND. ONCE RESTAINED & IN GOOD CONDITION ,ANY ,MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED TO PRVENT TOTAL STRIPPING & RESTAINING IN THE FUTURE . SUCH AS LIGHT WASHING & TOP COATING EVERY COUPLE YEARS.
[quote name=”william sheesley”]We have a30 year old pressure treated deck, The wood is in fair condition at best. We are replacing a few boards that have badly cracked. We pressure washed and now want to know which product we need to apply. The last treatment to the 550 square foot deck was TWP 200 applied in June 2002.[/quote]
Use the 1500 or the 100 for this.
We have a30 year old pressure treated deck, The wood is in fair condition at best. We are replacing a few boards that have badly cracked. We pressure washed and now want to know which product we need to apply. The last treatment to the 550 square foot deck was TWP 200 applied in June 2002.
[quote name=”Chuck Babec”]I have a 10 year old cedar deck. The wood is in good condition, but the stain is peeling badly. It is a solid stain product from Behr. I have tried to remove the stain with a stripper and a power washer and even after 8 hours working on it, I have only been able to get most of the stain off half the deck. Even then, there are still spots I have not been able to remove. My question is what is the best product to remove the remainder? And if I can’t get all of it off, do you have a solid stain that will work. In addition, I have a raised connecting deck that I built of pressure treated wood that is holding the stain fine. It is a solid redwood stain color. How opaque is your stain?[/quote]
Solid stains cannot be removed effectively with a stripper. You will need to sand it all off. TWP does not have an opaque stain and it cannot be applied on top of one.
I have a 10 year old cedar deck. The wood is in good condition, but the stain is peeling badly. It is a solid stain product from Behr. I have tried to remove the stain with a stripper and a power washer and even after 8 hours working on it, I have only been able to get most of the stain off half the deck. Even then, there are still spots I have not been able to remove. My question is what is the best product to remove the remainder? And if I can’t get all of it off, do you have a solid stain that will work. In addition, I have a raised connecting deck that I built of pressure treated wood that is holding the stain fine. It is a solid redwood stain color. How opaque is your stain?
[quote name=”James Townsend”]We have a large pressure treated pine deck that has never been stained. About 7-8 years old, wood is in pretty decent shape. Sits in direct sun around swimming pool, just pressure washed it to get most of the mold/greying out. What stain would you suggest?[/quote]
Use the 1500 Series for this.
[quote name=”Tom Dumbacher”]Just built a brand new (last week) pressure treated pinewood dock on a lake here in Orlando, Florida. (Since new, it obviously has not been stained before). How long do I wait before staining it? And what do you recommend the twp 100 or 1500. I can not tell the difference? Also, I was told to stain it with a more solid color so it would last longer, but all of your stains are semi-transparent, correct?
Thanks for your feedback,
Tom[/quote]
Yes TWP is only semi-transparent colors. Use the 100 Series but read this first about TWP and new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We have a large pressure treated pine deck that has never been stained. About 7-8 years old, wood is in pretty decent shape. Sits in direct sun around swimming pool, just pressure washed it to get most of the mold/greying out. What stain would you suggest?
Just built a brand new (last week) pressure treated pinewood dock on a lake here in Orlando, Florida. (Since new, it obviously has not been stained before). How long do I wait before staining it? And what do you recommend the twp 100 or 1500. I can not tell the difference? Also, I was told to stain it with a more solid color so it would last longer, but all of your stains are semi-transparent, correct?
Thanks for your feedback,
Tom
[quote name=”Marlin Miller”]Hi,
Building a pergola. Will treat it when finished. Using pressure treated pine. There are some greenish patches and some surface dirt on some boards. What prep should be done to the wood and how long should I wait to treat after built?
Thanks-
Marlin[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
1) 4 week old deck
2) Douglas fir
3) splintered – cannot walk on barefoot and cannot touch hand rails
4) Treated with Thompson Semi-Transparent Maple
5) Entire deck needs to be refinished so it is usable
Hi,
Building a pergola. Will treat it when finished. Using pressure treated pine. There are some greenish patches and some surface dirt on some boards. What prep should be done to the wood and how long should I wait to treat after built?
Thanks-
Marlin
[quote name=”Randy Moore”]I have a new deck that I have allowed to cure for 5 months. I am ready to clean, sand and stain the deck. It is pressure treated pine throughout. Your TWP 1500 stain reviews are good. I would like to see samples of your stain colors. Is there a local store where I can do that? My zip code is 30739.[/quote]
We have samples that you can get from our site:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I have a new deck that I have allowed to cure for 5 months. I am ready to clean, sand and stain the deck. It is pressure treated pine throughout. Your TWP 1500 stain reviews are good. I would like to see samples of your stain colors. Is there a local store where I can do that? My zip code is 30739.
[quote name=”Robin Dailey”]We live in Fredericktown Ohio and would like to know where we can purchase the TWP 1500 stain.. We have a new deck that has had nothing put on it yet . Please let us know.. Thank you!![/quote]
We do not personally have dealers there but we can ship to you.
We live in Fredericktown Ohio and would like to know where we can purchase the TWP 1500 stain.. We have a new deck that has had nothing put on it yet . Please let us know.. Thank you!!
[quote name=”Kristina Brown”]1. 5 years old
2. Pressure treated, #1 wood
3. Numerous cracks
4. Stained previously, w/ various products including Ready Seal (which turned out to be fire engine red) w/ Benjamin Moore or Olympic Stain being the last stain used.
5. 18ft x 12ft deck.
Interested in a cedar color.[/quote]
Please strip off all of the old stains and sand if needed. Apply wood brightener as well. Stain with TWP Cedartone 1501.
1. 5 years old
2. Pressure treated, #1 wood
3. Numerous cracks
4. Stained previously, w/ various products including Ready Seal (which turned out to be fire engine red) w/ Benjamin Moore or Olympic Stain being the last stain used.
5. 18ft x 12ft deck.
Interested in a cedar color.