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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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Is the 1530 Natural a completely clear finish? What is the sheen of the product? I have new cedar that has been up for about 2-months, can I go ahead and stain? Should I use the cleaner product before I apply stain to new wood?
Thanks,
Ron
[quote name=”Mark Jacquette”]2200 sg/ft of pressure treated pine. Approx 10 yrs old. Cleaned well with power washer. which product(thinking of semi-transparent), quantity(5gal?),price and where can I purchase. Variety of tints?[/quote]
Use the 1500. You will need 15-20 gallons for two coats. Price and colors are on this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-5-gallon
We ship there.
2200 sg/ft of pressure treated pine. Approx 10 yrs old. Cleaned well with power washer. which product(thinking of semi-transparent), quantity(5gal?),price and where can I purchase. Variety of tints?
[quote name=”Bruce Patteson”]Age of wood = 8 years
Type= Pressure treated
Condition = good
Stained previously with Penofin penetrating oil finish.
cleaned with deck cleaner and then thoroughly pressure washed.
deck size = 200 sq. ft.[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 Series for this. 1-2 gallons for two coats.
Age of wood = 8 years
Type= Pressure treated
Condition = good
Stained previously with Penofin penetrating oil finish.
cleaned with deck cleaner and then thoroughly pressure washed.
deck size = 200 sq. ft.
[quote name=”Deb Schiavo”]Project is an outdoor front covered porch in 1879 Queen Anne Victorian home in northeastern U.S.
I’m not sure the age of the wood – guessing it’s about 15-20 years.
Wood = Mahogany
Prior owner used a high gloss poly – incredibly slippery in winter weather. I previously stained with old formula Cabot Australian Timber Oil. Did not last as long as I’d hoped. Need to replace about 9 rotted boards as part of the project. Would TWP 1500 be the best product in your line?[/quote]
Yes but you must remove the old stain poly and ATO first.
Project is an outdoor front covered porch in 1879 Queen Anne Victorian home in northeastern U.S.
I’m not sure the age of the wood – guessing it’s about 15-20 years.
Wood = Mahogany
Prior owner used a high gloss poly – incredibly slippery in winter weather. I previously stained with old formula Cabot Australian Timber Oil. Did not last as long as I’d hoped. Need to replace about 9 rotted boards as part of the project. Would TWP 1500 be the best product in your line?
[quote name=”Todd J”]I treated my cedar fence about 7 years ago with Olympic Maximum stain/sealer. It has mostly worn off since then. How would I prep the fence prior to applying TWP? Thanks[/quote]
Use the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing to remove the rest of the old stain. Use the brightener when done.
I treated my cedar fence about 7 years ago with Olympic Maximum stain/sealer. It has mostly worn off since then. How would I prep the fence prior to applying TWP? Thanks
[quote name=”Dave Combs”]The cedar was kiln dried and pre stained with sickens 077 last August
I have cleaned the deck with restore a deck and brightner
What type of spray applicator works best
Should I use TWP 1500? what is the difference between TWP100 and 1500[/quote]
Make sure to remove the sikkens completely. Cleaning is not enough. Use the 1500 for this.
The cedar was kiln dried and pre stained with sickens 077 last August
I have cleaned the deck with restore a deck and brightner
What type of spray applicator works best
Should I use TWP 1500? what is the difference between TWP100 and 1500
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Mike Nguyen”]I have a 2 year old deck with a cabot oil based transparent coat on it. Looking to put down twp 1500 stain. Do I need to remove the old stain first? Or can I just clean it and put down twp 1500?[/quote]
Yes you need to remove the old stain first.[/quote]
So Do I also need to clean it first before applying the stripper and brightener afterwards?
[quote name=”Mike Nguyen”]I have a 2 year old deck with a cabot oil based transparent coat on it. Looking to put down twp 1500 stain. Do I need to remove the old stain first? Or can I just clean it and put down twp 1500?[/quote]
Yes you need to remove the old stain first.
[quote name=”Brenda Toole”]How long will unused stain be good to use in the future?[/quote]
Might want to read this article:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
I have a 2 year old deck with a cabot oil based transparent coat on it. Looking to put down twp 1500 stain. Do I need to remove the old stain first? Or can I just clean it and put down twp 1500?
How long will unused stain be good to use in the future?
[quote name=”Jeanne Brown”]I had our local Ace Hardware build me a pine Bistro patio set. It was built in June 2014. Do I still need to wait 6 mo. to seal the wood? What should be my process to protect this patio set? It is under a covered patio. I need to go ahead and order what I will need if you could advise me I would really appreciate it. Thanks -[/quote]
Please read about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I would wait until Fall, lightly prep and apply once coat of the stain.
I had our local Ace Hardware build me a pine Bistro patio set. It was built in June 2014. Do I still need to wait 6 mo. to seal the wood? What should be my process to protect this patio set? It is under a covered patio. I need to go ahead and order what I will need if you could advise me I would really appreciate it. Thanks –
[quote name=”Gail Amundsen”]We have an old deck that has peeling Sherwin Williams Deckscapes on it that we are scrapping off. It was an opaque brown and it will be really hard to get off the sides of the boards not to mention the tops. Do we need to get it all off Before putting on the TWP or is there some other solution?[/quote]
Yes you need to get it all off as you cannot apply a semi-transparent stain over a solid opaque.
We have an old deck that has peeling Sherwin Williams Deckscapes on it that we are scrapping off. It was an opaque brown and it will be really hard to get off the sides of the boards not to mention the tops. Do we need to get it all off Before putting on the TWP or is there some other solution?
[quote name=”dinahlab”]I have a 2 year old deck that had a water-based stain applied when it was built (this is the deck’s third summer). We are in the middle of sanding the deck, the railing, and an attached mudroom that has cedar siding before using TWP 1500 on it, as the water-based product didn’t hold up well at all. I have TWP 1500 on the sides of my log home, which we applied two years ago and it looks great. 🙂
My question is — after sanding the railing, deck, and mudroom, do we need to hose them off or is it sufficient to wipe down to remove dust before staining?
It’s been a soggy summer so far, so there haven’t been a lot of days in a row where we don’t expect rain, heavy morning fog, or both and the wood isn’t staying dry for long! If we need to hose, there need to be two nice days without moisture on the deck before we can stain, then two nice days afterwards while the stain is drying, right?
Thanks for the advice![/quote]
Yes you should heavily rinse the deck with water to remove the sand dust. Let dry for 2 days and stain. Thanks
[quote name=”James Murphy”]Do I have to sand my deck before applying TWP 1502 ? I t’s a 9 year old deck without any sealers on it[/quote]
No you do not have to sand but you do need to prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Do I have to sand my deck before applying TWP 1502 ? I t’s a 9 year old deck without any sealers on it
I have a 2 year old deck that had a water-based stain applied when it was built (this is the deck’s third summer). We are in the middle of sanding the deck, the railing, and an attached mudroom that has cedar siding before using TWP 1500 on it, as the water-based product didn’t hold up well at all. I have TWP 1500 on the sides of my log home, which we applied two years ago and it looks great. 🙂
My question is — after sanding the railing, deck, and mudroom, do we need to hose them off or is it sufficient to wipe down to remove dust before staining?
It’s been a soggy summer so far, so there haven’t been a lot of days in a row where we don’t expect rain, heavy morning fog, or both and the wood isn’t staying dry for long! If we need to hose, there need to be two nice days without moisture on the deck before we can stain, then two nice days afterwards while the stain is drying, right?
Thanks for the advice!
[quote name=”Sachin”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Sachin”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”]
1. Use the 100 Series after removing the Bakers with the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brighten when done
2. Strip not clean for prep. Easier as well.[/quote]
Thanks for your comments. Can you tell me why 100 series is better than 1500 series. Is this because of the type of the wood/weather etc?[/quote]
Not that it is better, just will penetrate a little better then the 1500.
Bakers is a watered down version of the TWP 200 Series.[/quote]
My existing Stain is Baker’s Super Cedar. Which twp stain is closer in appearance to Baker’s Super Stain?[/quote]
I am sorry but we are not familiar with their stain colors.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Sachin”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”]
1. Use the 100 Series after removing the Bakers with the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brighten when done
2. Strip not clean for prep. Easier as well.[/quote]
Thanks for your comments. Can you tell me why 100 series is better than 1500 series. Is this because of the type of the wood/weather etc?[/quote]
Not that it is better, just will penetrate a little better then the 1500.
Bakers is a watered down version of the TWP 200 Series.[/quote]
My existing Stain is Baker’s Super Cedar. Which twp stain is closer in appearance to Baker’s Super Stain?
I have an older treated pine deck that has a semi-transparent stain on it. How do I remove it, do I use the solid strip, as in your video, I do not see it for sale. I plan on ordering a gallon of your TWP 1500.
Edward Anderson
[quote name=”Byron Carter”]What should I use on concrete siding that looks like Masonite siding if TWP wood stain will not work ?[/quote]
Sorry but no idea
What should I use on concrete siding that looks like Masonite siding if TWP wood stain will not work ?
[quote name=”Byron Carter”]Can this be used on concrete siding also[/quote]
This is not a concrete stain.
Can this be used on concrete siding also
[quote name=”Hilty”]Have use stripper to removed old failed stain from my 4 year old pressure treated deck and used neutralizer/brightner. Am now sanding remaining stain stripper did not get off. After sanding should I use a brightner again? Am planning on using TWP 1500, how will I know if two coats will be needed? Thank you so much.[/quote]
Yes a brightener after the sanding will help. If the first stain absorbs right in then apply a very light second coat “wet on wet”. You want the TWP to penetrate all the way into the wood grain.
Have use stripper to removed old failed stain from my 4 year old pressure treated deck and used neutralizer/brightner. Am now sanding remaining stain stripper did not get off. After sanding should I use a brightner again? Am planning on using TWP 1500, how will I know if two coats will be needed? Thank you so much.
[quote name=”Rebekah baharestan”]Redwood 1×4 l boards 10 feet long making a vertical stair and retaining wall , screwed into pressure treated 4×4 structure , redwood is mill finished, smooth to touch, does it need to be scrubbed and wetted with oxalis acid bath before staining???-[/quote]
Please read about new wood here:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Redwood 1×4 l boards 10 feet long making a vertical stair and retaining wall , screwed into pressure treated 4×4 structure , redwood is mill finished, smooth to touch, does it need to be scrubbed and wetted with oxalis acid bath before staining???-
[quote name=”David Lyons”]Project – new 278ft cedar fence – both sides – boards 1x 6ft / rails 2x4ft / posts 4 1/8ft x 4 1/8ft / installed June 15 plus 20 x 20 deck – 4 foot rails / 4in /6in top railing / stained last summer 2013 with 1500 want to refresh deck / Seattle area /south exposure / what do I need and how much product /cost[/quote]
Total sq. footage of all wood?
Project – new 278ft cedar fence – both sides – boards 1x 6ft / rails 2x4ft / posts 4 1/8ft x 4 1/8ft / installed June 15 plus 20 x 20 deck – 4 foot rails / 4in /6in top railing / stained last summer 2013 with 1500 want to refresh deck / Seattle area /south exposure / what do I need and how much product /cost
[quote name=”Sachin”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Sachin”]We recently bought a home in Redmond,WA state. The home has beautiful deck made completely of Cedar wood. The oil-based stain previously used on the deck is no longer shipped to the state by the manufacturer. It is Baker’s Gray Away stain (Super Cedar). I have the following questions–
1. What is the best alternative stain in TWP series that will go with previous stain?
2. What is the best Deck Cleaner to go along with it?
3. If there is no alternative, then what is the recommended stain stripper + stain?[/quote]
1. Use the 100 Series after removing the Bakers with the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brighten when done
2. Strip not clean for prep. Easier as well.[/quote]
Thanks for your comments. Can you tell me why 100 series is better than 1500 series. Is this because of the type of the wood/weather etc?[/quote]
Not that it is better, just will penetrate a little better then the 1500.
Bakers is a watered down version of the TWP 200 Series.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Sachin”]We recently bought a home in Redmond,WA state. The home has beautiful deck made completely of Cedar wood. The oil-based stain previously used on the deck is no longer shipped to the state by the manufacturer. It is Baker’s Gray Away stain (Super Cedar). I have the following questions–
1. What is the best alternative stain in TWP series that will go with previous stain?
2. What is the best Deck Cleaner to go along with it?
3. If there is no alternative, then what is the recommended stain stripper + stain?[/quote]
1. Use the 100 Series after removing the Bakers with the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brighten when done
2. Strip not clean for prep. Easier as well.[/quote]
Thanks for your comments. Can you tell me why 100 series is better than 1500 series. Is this because of the type of the wood/weather etc?
[quote name=”Sachin”]We recently bought a home in Redmond,WA state. The home has beautiful deck made completely of Cedar wood. The oil-based stain previously used on the deck is no longer shipped to the state by the manufacturer. It is Baker’s Gray Away stain (Super Cedar). I have the following questions–
1. What is the best alternative stain in TWP series that will go with previous stain?
2. What is the best Deck Cleaner to go along with it?
3. If there is no alternative, then what is the recommended stain stripper + stain?[/quote]
1. Use the 100 Series after removing the Bakers with the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brighten when done
2. Strip not clean for prep. Easier as well.
We recently bought a home in Redmond,WA state. The home has beautiful deck made completely of Cedar wood. The oil-based stain previously used on the deck is no longer shipped to the state by the manufacturer. It is Baker’s Gray Away stain (Super Cedar). I have the following questions–
1. What is the best alternative stain in TWP series that will go with previous stain?
2. What is the best Deck Cleaner to go along with it?
3. If there is no alternative, then what is the recommended stain stripper + stain?
[quote name=”jay lorenzana”]- 10 yrs
– Cedar I think
– Neglected, some evidence of prior paint/stain
– not sure, mostly all gone. Have pressure washed snd sanded it all away
– wood now looks better after pressure washing. Needs protection now.[/quote]
Looks like you prepped well so go ahead and stain with two light coats of the TWP.
– 10 yrs
– Cedar I think
– Neglected, some evidence of prior paint/stain
– not sure, mostly all gone. Have pressure washed snd sanded it all away
– wood now looks better after pressure washing. Needs protection now.
[quote name=”l h linley”]Wood is grade a cedar- 28 years old
Bleach used 28 years ago
Good condition- weathered
This is for the whole house[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing to remove the weathered graying. Stain with two coats of the TWP 1500 Series.
Wood is grade a cedar- 28 years old
Bleach used 28 years ago
Good condition- weathered
This is for the whole house
[quote name=”Robert Luke”]I purchased and used the Natural 1500 series on my deck last year, regular preasure treated lumber, and am very pleased so far. How would it work if I were to build a Chaise Lounge out of white oak and then stained it with the same stain? Will it hold up the same. Will it soak in to the White Oak ok? Will it be safe to sit on?[/quote]
Yes it will work on this but just one coat.
I purchased and used the Natural 1500 series on my deck last year, regular preasure treated lumber, and am very pleased so far. How would it work if I were to build a Chaise Lounge out of white oak and then stained it with the same stain? Will it hold up the same. Will it soak in to the White Oak ok? Will it be safe to sit on?
[quote name=”Larry Patzer”]* New redwood deck planks
* Has not been stained or treated in any way
What determines whether to use one or two coats?
Should all six faces of each deck plank be stained?[/quote]
No need to stain all sides. Read this for new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
* New redwood deck planks
* Has not been stained or treated in any way
What determines whether to use one or two coats?
Should all six faces of each deck plank be stained?
[quote name=”Elton”]I recently used this product to stain my covered porch and noticed that it seems to hold it’s color well when accidently spilled on the concrete patio. Can I use this to cover all of the concrete patio or do you recommend another product?[/quote]
No TWP is not a concrete stain.