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TWP 1500 Series Deck Stain – The Best Low VOC Deck Stain
Need Help with your TWP 1500 Stain?
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=”Jamie andrews”]1. 2years
2. Cypress
3. Normal
4. Yes, but it’s been sanded down to the wood again. All stain removed. Early American was the stain color we used.
5. 12×12 cypress post on our front porch. Sunlight hits them all day.
We would like to use TWP now and we had them stained early American color. I would like to stay in that color range. How would I start with the TWP and what color. How much would the 5 gallon cost?[/quote]
Pricing for the TWP 1500 is on this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
After the sanding you should lightly clean and brighten with the Gemini Restore Kit. As for color, sell samples to test and we would suggest getting some to see the colors.
1. 2years
2. Cypress
3. Normal
4. Yes, but it’s been sanded down to the wood again. All stain removed. Early American was the stain color we used.
5. 12×12 cypress post on our front porch. Sunlight hits them all day.
We would like to use TWP now and we had them stained early American color. I would like to stay in that color range. How would I start with the TWP and what color. How much would the 5 gallon cost?
[quote name=”Dewayne Roberts”]2 months. Redwood and pressure treated lumber. New and smooth. No previous stain.
300 Lineal foot X 6 foot high plus 18″ lattice.[/quote]
Please read the article on this link that explains new wood and TWP:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I am installing brand new T-11 Pine siding on a shed. Do I have to wait to stain it or can I stain it right of way? Do I have to use wood conditioner to allow the stain to penetrate?
2 months. Redwood and pressure treated lumber. New and smooth. No previous stain.
300 Lineal foot X 6 foot high plus 18″ lattice.
[quote name=”Randy Newsome”]What is the best way to apply?
spray? Brush? Roller? To a deck
around a above ground pool?[/quote]
Deck stain pads:
http://www.twpstain.com/padco-stain-pads
What is the best way to apply?
spray? Brush? Roller? To a deck
around a above ground pool?
[quote name=”mwaters1174″]I have a new construction barn that I am installing a 1×12 rough cut pine as siding on. I live in south Alabama and was wanting to know what you recommend for a dark brown stain.[/quote]
TWP 1503 Dark Oak would be your best option for vertical siding on a barn in AL.
I have a new construction barn that I am installing a 1×12 rough cut pine as siding on. I live in south Alabama and was wanting to know what you recommend for a dark brown stain.
[quote name=”Love my fence”]I have a bamboo fence. I have sealed it with TWP in the past, but I don’t remember which product I used. Can you tell me 1) which product; 2) recommended temperatures to apply and dry; 3) how to prepare bamboo for resealing; and dry/cure time?[/quote]
You would want the 300 Series for Bamboo but we do not sell that version.
I have a bamboo fence. I have sealed it with TWP in the past, but I don’t remember which product I used. Can you tell me 1) which product; 2) recommended temperatures to apply and dry; 3) how to prepare bamboo for resealing; and dry/cure time?
[quote name=”Scott S”]Hello,
We have a newly constructed Premium (#1) grade treated pine deck that we would like to stain. I already have some TWP #205 – California Cedar stain. Can this product be used to stain the floor of our new deck? rails and spindles will be painted.
Thank you[/quote]
Yes but you will need to wait 4+ months to weather then prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Hello,
We have a newly constructed Premium (#1) grade treated pine deck that we would like to stain. I already have some TWP #205 – California Cedar stain. Can this product be used to stain the floor of our new deck? rails and spindles will be painted.
Thank you
I am building a new house where the exterior cedar siding is also used on one of the interior walls. For consistency, is there a problem using the 1500 stain indoors?You can use indoors. Just be aware that it is oil based and it will smell until it airs out fully.
[quote name=”John M”]1. 10 years
2. Redwood
3. Fair. Some splitting and rot in non weight bearing planks.
4.) Yes. Many coats of Behr semi-transparent. Coats have failed and turned grey/silver.
5.) 4 separate decks. 1 deck has 12 month sun exposure. 2 have partial year sun exposure. 1 has almost no sun exposure.
Wood doesn’t have the nice red you see newer decks and fences. Will the Redwood tint help renew its once beautiful natural reddish hue?[/quote]
Your first issue is to remove the Behr and that can be tricky when you have many coats applied. Best to strip off as much as possible, sand some if needed, and brighten when done. Once the wood is prepped well you can use any color of TWP that you want. We have samples to test on the site.
1. 10 years
2. Redwood
3. Fair. Some splitting and rot in non weight bearing planks.
4.) Yes. Many coats of Behr semi-transparent. Coats have failed and turned grey/silver.
5.) 4 separate decks. 1 deck has 12 month sun exposure. 2 have partial year sun exposure. 1 has almost no sun exposure.
Wood doesn’t have the nice red you see newer decks and fences. Will the Redwood tint help renew its once beautiful natural reddish hue?
[quote name=”Jessuca”]1. brand new
2. smooth, new redwood
3. brand new
4. no
5. partial sun exposed deck[/quote]
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
[quote name=”rickjjarvis”]the wood is approx 2 years old, it is pine, wood has never been treated, it is stacked and banded in piles as we have not started that phase of the house yet. it is dark in color and we was wanting to know at which point we should treat it. it is cut on three sides.[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Even though it is two years old you will need to install then let season as if new.
[quote name=”Brad Willyerd”]I understand that the application needs to be over 50 degrees and dry for at few days. Does the temperature need stay that warm? Looking for opportunities to apply stain in the next few weeks.[/quote]
It can drop below that after application but it cannot drop below freezing the night of application or within 8 hours.
1. brand new
2. smooth, new redwood
3. brand new
4. no
5. partial sun exposed deck
the wood is approx 2 years old, it is pine, wood has never been treated, it is stacked and banded in piles as we have not started that phase of the house yet. it is dark in color and we was wanting to know at which point we should treat it. it is cut on three sides.
I understand that the application needs to be over 50 degrees and dry for at few days. Does the temperature need stay that warm? Looking for opportunities to apply stain in the next few weeks.
[quote name=”Frank B”]Planning to prepare pine log house for staining with TWP 1500. Want to remove old failed stain better than pressure washer did. What stripping and brightening products work best with TWP 1500 stain?[/quote]
This is more of a question of what stripper works best with the old stain brand you are trying to remove. Do you know what it was?
Planning to prepare pine log house for staining with TWP 1500. Want to remove old failed stain better than pressure washer did. What stripping and brightening products work best with TWP 1500 stain?
[quote name=”Richard Hammond”]For best results what’s the recommend number of coats needed on the walking area of the deck for the best results. The Deck is of a std. pressure treated pine wood from the big box stores aged 1yrs and its in good condition. The deck has never been stained before.[/quote]
After prep you should apply two light coats “wet on wet” for best results.
For best results what’s the recommend number of coats needed on the walking area of the deck for the best results. The Deck is of a std. pressure treated pine wood from the big box stores aged 1yrs and its in good condition. The deck has never been stained before.
[quote name=”lee alton”]Painting deck with TWP Cedar stain. Finish is dull, no shine.
Any way we can make it shiny? Is there a wax or shiny sealer?[/quote]
TWP is not supposed to be shiny and no you cannot make it shiny. Putting a shiny filming product on a deck is a very bad idea. It will blister, peel, attract mold, and will require extensive sanding to remove once it fails.
Painting deck with TWP Cedar stain. Finish is dull, no shine.
Any way we can make it shiny? Is there a wax or shiny sealer?
Deck is old Redwood, surface newly sanded.
Painting deck with TWP Cedar stain. Finish is dull, no shine.
Any way we can make it shiny? Is there a wax or shiny sealer?
[quote name=”Stephen Hogle”]I have a 1000 SF deck made of cedar. I have stained it with latex and oil stains with poor results. The deck finish peels within one season of use. The current finish is latex and I plan to power wash the old stain off the wood. I would like some recommendations on how to make the finish last longer and do you recommend TWP stain.[/quote]
You do need to remove 100% of the old stains first with TWP to work. TWP is a penetrating stain that does not peel as long as the wood is prepped properly first and it is not over applied. Basically it needs to penetrate into the wood. If it does it will not peel but just fade lightly for 2-3 years.
[quote name=”DanCrane”]2 year old
Redwood fence
good condition
treated once a year for past 2 years w/ Thompson’s Water Seal.
Looking for a longer term solution to sealing without radically changing the look of the wood.[/quote]
The lightest tint that we have that offers UV protection will be the Honeytone color. Clear will not protect from UV graying. Prep first with the Gemini Kit.
I have a 1000 SF deck made of cedar. I have stained it with latex and oil stains with poor results. The deck finish peels within one season of use. The current finish is latex and I plan to power wash the old stain off the wood. I would like some recommendations on how to make the finish last longer and do you recommend TWP stain.
2 year old
Redwood fence
good condition
treated once a year for past 2 years w/ Thompson’s Water Seal.
Looking for a longer term solution to sealing without radically changing the look of the wood.
[quote name=”Nora Rosenbaum”]We live in Boston in a brick condominium building over 100 years old, and are having new front entryway stairs built from new IPE wood. Although somewhat covered these stairs will be open to the elements. For esthetic reasons we don’t want the stairs to turn grey. Which stain color and sealer would be most protective of a deep, rich color of the wood?[/quote]
Look at the 1516 Rustic
We live in Boston in a brick condominium building over 100 years old, and are having new front entryway stairs built from new IPE wood. Although somewhat covered these stairs will be open to the elements. For esthetic reasons we don’t want the stairs to turn grey. Which stain color and sealer would be most protective of a deep, rich color of the wood?
[quote name=”Britt”]We are in Northern Ohio and having a Cedar deck built. It is late October and we want to seal it with TWP 1500 Natural Color. Once they finish with the installation is it safe to clean the deck and apply this sealer? We want to keep it Natural and are afraid if we wait until spring it will be gray. Will we be able to do this?[/quote]
No you need to wait. Please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We are in Northern Ohio and having a Cedar deck built. It is late October and we want to seal it with TWP 1500 Natural Color. Once they finish with the installation is it safe to clean the deck and apply this sealer? We want to keep it Natural and are afraid if we wait until spring it will be gray. Will we be able to do this?
[quote name=”brian olson”]1. 2 years 2. treated lumber (deck)
3. good 4. yes with twp 5. deck
question – should I backroll after spraying or is spraying adequate. appreciate your prompt reply. will do the work tomorrow.
thanks, Brian 913-634-4165[/quote]
Spray and back brush with a brush or stain pad.
1. 2 years 2. treated lumber (deck)
3. good 4. yes with twp 5. deck
question – should I backroll after spraying or is spraying adequate. appreciate your prompt reply. will do the work tomorrow.
thanks, Brian 913-634-4165
[quote name=”Shaunlti”]My neighbor and I want to stain our new redwood fence (July 3, 2014), which runs WNW to ESE, so one side gets almost all the sun. Each side is roughly 48’x7′ rough hewn. The calculator says we need 7 gal for 2 coats wet to cover both sides.
The 2nd coat needs to be applied within 15 to 60 minutes? This requires staining the fence in sections, I assume. What is the difference in results in applying the 2nd coat wet or 6 months later?
What is the shelf life? We’re considering each of us buying 5 gallons.
We’re in the S.F. East Bay.[/quote]
If applying a second coat right away then you will need to to wet on wet within 60 minutes or so. You can apply a coat 6 months later after light prep but you cannot apply a second coat say two days after the first. As for shelf life, please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
My neighbor and I want to stain our new redwood fence (July 3, 2014), which runs WNW to ESE, so one side gets almost all the sun. Each side is roughly 48’x7′ rough hewn. The calculator says we need 7 gal for 2 coats wet to cover both sides.
The 2nd coat needs to be applied within 15 to 60 minutes? This requires staining the fence in sections, I assume. What is the difference in results in applying the 2nd coat wet or 6 months later?
What is the shelf life? We’re considering each of us buying 5 gallons.
We’re in the S.F. East Bay.
[quote name=”mojoe”]I laying a new front porch Douglas Fir Vertical grain TG 5/4 X 4. I was think of using Sikkens but the reviews were bad after 2 years. If I use TWP do your recommend painting all sides? And how good is your product on a porch floor.[/quote]
No need to stain all sides. Please read this about TWP and new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I laying a new front porch Douglas Fir Vertical grain TG 5/4 X 4. I was think of using Sikkens but the reviews were bad after 2 years. If I use TWP do your recommend painting all sides? And how good is your product on a porch floor.
[quote name=”Ted Janssen”]Wood is 25 years old treated pine. Condition is solid and weathered. It had a coating of a Thompsons product no longer made. I think it was just for fences. This was applied maybe 15-20 years ago and has long since worn off. The area to be treated is a board on board fence calculated at 1500 square feet with 300 more to account for overspray etc. How much 1500 do I need to wet on wet coverage?[/quote]
For two coats about 15 gallons.
Wood is 25 years old treated pine. Condition is solid and weathered. It had a coating of a Thompsons product no longer made. I think it was just for fences. This was applied maybe 15-20 years ago and has long since worn off. The area to be treated is a board on board fence calculated at 1500 square feet with 300 more to account for overspray etc. How much 1500 do I need to wet on wet coverage?
[quote name=”Steven Paster”]I have a driveway/deck made of large planks of pressure treated wood. I think it is probably as old as our house — perhaps 50 years old. It seems to be in good shape. It was previously treated, approx. 5 years ago with brown or redwood tinted sealant. Much of this sealant has come off in the area where we park our car. The total area is about 625 sq. feet. The railings are different and painted. Nothing other than the deck itself needs to be stained. I would like preserve the existing wood with a water sealant. Your thoughts appreciated. I live in California and I think the deck might be redwood.[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore kit and stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
[quote name=”Jim Decker”]I live in Minneapolis, MN, and we built a cedar deck this past March, and stained with TWP 1500 Cedartone 7 months later. I ran out of the 1500 with two 12’boards, and the stairs, still left to be stained. TWP 100 is available locally, so can I used that to finish the job, or will it look/behave too differently from the 1500 that I would be better off waiting to have 1500 shipped to me? Also, would using 100 to finish this job affect how I can apply a maintenance coat next year?
Thanks![/quote]
The 100 will not match the 1500 so best to stay with the 1500.
I have a driveway/deck made of large planks of pressure treated wood. I think it is probably as old as our house — perhaps 50 years old. It seems to be in good shape. It was previously treated, approx. 5 years ago with brown or redwood tinted sealant. Much of this sealant has come off in the area where we park our car. The total area is about 625 sq. feet. The railings are different and painted. Nothing other than the deck itself needs to be stained. I would like preserve the existing wood with a water sealant. Your thoughts appreciated. I live in California and I think the deck might be redwood.
I live in Minneapolis, MN, and we built a cedar deck this past March, and stained with TWP 1500 Cedartone 7 months later. I ran out of the 1500 with two 12’boards, and the stairs, still left to be stained. TWP 100 is available locally, so can I used that to finish the job, or will it look/behave too differently from the 1500 that I would be better off waiting to have 1500 shipped to me? Also, would using 100 to finish this job affect how I can apply a maintenance coat next year?
Thanks!
[quote name=”Bill Kirkpatrick”]Some deck floor boards (standard treated pine) replaced 4 months ago, the rest are close to 18 years old. Deck has been powerwashed. Should deck cleaner be used? How do I blend in the new boards with the old? Is there a better color (darker) I should use to blend in the boards?
Thank you[/quote]
It is not possible to blend new wood to match old wood. The new wood will be lighter in color no matter what color of stain you choose. Yes on the deck cleaner.