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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=”Doug C.”]Used twp 1500 series cedar tone color. Would like to restain with same color. What is the process? Do I use wood cleaner then brightened and then restain or can I get away with just wood brightened? Wood is 9 years old and cedar. Wood is in good condition.[/quote]
You need the Gemini Kit for the prep. Brightener only is not prep enough.
Used twp 1500 series cedar tone color. Would like to restain with same color. What is the process? Do I use wood cleaner then brightened and then restain or can I get away with just wood brightened? Wood is 9 years old and cedar. Wood is in good condition.
[quote name=”Curtis S”]Will be installing rough cut vertical cedar siding that I milled 3 years ago. The wood has been stored in a pole shed ever since, out of the weather. My question is, should i use the 100 or 1500 stain? If the 100 is a better choice, In the future would I be able to use the 1500 over it with out having to strip the old 100 stain?
Thanks[/quote]
Use the 1500 for the verticals rough sawn wood of your shed.
[quote name=”Adrian Ilie”]We power-washed the deck, and it seems to have removed most, if not all of the Sikkens. Do I need to sand it too?[/quote]
You should strip off the rest of the Sikkens if needed. Shoot for 95-100% removal. Apply the wood brightener when done.
Will be installing rough cut vertical cedar siding that I milled 3 years ago. The wood has been stored in a pole shed ever since, out of the weather. My question is, should i use the 100 or 1500 stain? If the 100 is a better choice, In the future would I be able to use the 1500 over it with out having to strip the old 100 stain?
Thanks
We power-washed the deck, and it seems to have removed most, if not all of the Sikkens. Do I need to sand it too?
[quote name=”Adrian Ilie”]I have a cedar wood deck that was previously stained (in 2010) with Sikkens oil-based stain. After 4.5 years, it was almost greenish in color. Cleaning it with solvent took the mildew away, but left some of the old stain. Should I power-wash and/or sand the deck before applying a new stain? Also, I hear latex stains do not work over old oil stains unless stripped completely, is that accurate?[/quote]
You need to remove the Sikkens first before using TWP. All TWP stains are oil based, not water based. You still need to remove the Sikkens first.
I have a cedar wood deck that was previously stained (in 2010) with Sikkens oil-based stain. After 4.5 years, it was almost greenish in color. Cleaning it with solvent took the mildew away, but left some of the old stain. Should I power-wash and/or sand the deck before applying a new stain? Also, I hear latex stains do not work over old oil stains unless stripped completely, is that accurate?
[quote name=”MIchael Linnes”]Hi,
We recently purchased a home in Indiana. We have about a 400 sq ft. deck out back and we found some notes from the previous owner saying that the deck had been stained with TWP 101 Cedartone Natural back in 2008. I’m not sure if it has been treated since and was wondering what you would suggest to treat it with. The part that was protected from sunlight looks almost new still, but the part out in the sun has some wear. The wood looks to be in good shape still, with no serious damage.[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the same TWP 101 Cedartone.
Hi,
We recently purchased a home in Indiana. We have about a 400 sq ft. deck out back and we found some notes from the previous owner saying that the deck had been stained with TWP 101 Cedartone Natural back in 2008. I’m not sure if it has been treated since and was wondering what you would suggest to treat it with. The part that was protected from sunlight looks almost new still, but the part out in the sun has some wear. The wood looks to be in good shape still, with no serious damage.
[quote name=”Britt”]I just ordered 3 different shades of your sample packets. Our Cedar Deck was built in September 2014 and I saved some deck board scraps to use for test pieces. I also bought the deck cleaner which I am planning on using in another month. My question is: Do I need to clean the test boards before I apply the stain? I am not sure if the color would be that much different if I didn’t. Also I will need about 7 gallons of 1500 to do our deck. If I buy 10 gallons will the remaining 3 gallons keep for 2 or 3 years? What is the shelf life? Thank you..[/quote]
The sample boards could be a little lighter in color based them not being fully exposed. Please read this about shelf life:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
[quote name=”Mayreen50″]1-New
2-cedar
3-new deck
4-virgin wood[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
1-New
2-cedar
3-new deck
4-virgin wood
I just ordered 3 different shades of your sample packets. Our Cedar Deck was built in September 2014 and I saved some deck board scraps to use for test pieces. I also bought the deck cleaner which I am planning on using in another month. My question is: Do I need to clean the test boards before I apply the stain? I am not sure if the color would be that much different if I didn’t. Also I will need about 7 gallons of 1500 to do our deck. If I buy 10 gallons will the remaining 3 gallons keep for 2 or 3 years? What is the shelf life? Thank you..
[quote name=”Terrence”]We just bought a home built in 1977 with vertical cedar board and batten from ground to roof. Im pretty sure that it has never been treated at all. Very dark, weathered in many spots, some spots still look new. 100 or 1500? Prep with Gemini kit?[/quote]
Prep with pressure washing and the Gemini Kit. Use the 1500 for this old and dried out siding.
[quote name=”Howie Glassman”]Hello TWP Customer Support,
I’ve used Sikkens Oil based deck stain on my wood deck. Can I recoat with the TWP 1500 product without a need for a stripper first? Thank you[/quote]
No you cannot put TWP on top of the Sikkens. It needs to be removed first.
We just bought a home built in 1977 with vertical cedar board and batten from ground to roof. Im pretty sure that it has never been treated at all. Very dark, weathered in many spots, some spots still look new. 100 or 1500? Prep with Gemini kit?
Hello TWP Customer Support,
I’ve used Sikkens Oil based deck stain on my wood deck. Can I recoat with the TWP 1500 product without a need for a stripper first? Thank you
[quote name=”Stacey Reames”]deck built August of 2014 with pressure treated lumber has not been stained or treated as we were advised to let it “cure” until this spring.
Deck is 16X20 with approx. 16X12-16X14 under-roof. The remaining 16X 6-8 is exposed. Also has a rather large set of stairs that are exposed. There are 7 steps that are maybe 4-5 foot wide. We will only need to stain and seal the floor of the deck and steps as the railings and support pieces are White vinyl.
We live just outside of Paducah, KY 42001.
Would like to know:
1.) When can I stain this. April? May?
2.) Does the deck need to be cleaned first? And if so, what should be used and how?
3.) Do I need a separate stain and sealer or is it an all in 1 product?
4.)Should I use TWP 100 or 1500?
5.) where can I buy TWP locally – Paducah KY 42001
6.) What supplies do I need? How many gallons of stain? What kind of roller/brush?[/quote]
1. Either is fine
2. Yes prep with Gemini Kit
3. TWP is all in one
4. Use the 100 Series
5. We sell online and can ship there in 2-3 days
6. We need a total sq footage for the amount of stain. Use stain pads for applying. All other info is on our help site:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/
deck built August of 2014 with pressure treated lumber has not been stained or treated as we were advised to let it “cure” until this spring.
Deck is 16X20 with approx. 16X12-16X14 under-roof. The remaining 16X 6-8 is exposed. Also has a rather large set of stairs that are exposed. There are 7 steps that are maybe 4-5 foot wide. We will only need to stain and seal the floor of the deck and steps as the railings and support pieces are White vinyl.
We live just outside of Paducah, KY 42001.
Would like to know:
1.) When can I stain this. April? May?
2.) Does the deck need to be cleaned first? And if so, what should be used and how?
3.) Do I need a separate stain and sealer or is it an all in 1 product?
4.)Should I use TWP 100 or 1500?
5.) where can I buy TWP locally – Paducah KY 42001
6.) What supplies do I need? How many gallons of stain? What kind of roller/brush?
[quote name=”Jose Loera”]Can somebody help me please this is the second time I used the TWP 1500 series, California Redwood.
I had follow all the steps that are indicated in the can, such as temperature, future weather conditions, etc.
every time I fishing the deck the look great, they since to dry even I made sure that not to over applied the stain, etc, but unfortunately I always get I call the next morning that the deck has water marks, and no rain.
This is what my customer wrote.
“” It looks like dew from the morning gathered on the gutters and dripped down on a couple of the boards on the deck so there are little spots. Will this fade?”‘
Can some body help me with this, I just finished this deck yesterday in the afternoon and the deck is located in Alamo, California and as you know we are in a serious drought[/quote]
It should be nothing permanent. Might just be mineral deposits from water that dried on top of the surface. This wipes off with a wet rag.
Can somebody help me please this is the second time I used the TWP 1500 series, California Redwood.
I had follow all the steps that are indicated in the can, such as temperature, future weather conditions, etc.
every time I fishing the deck the look great, they since to dry even I made sure that not to over applied the stain, etc, but unfortunately I always get I call the next morning that the deck has water marks, and no rain.
This is what my customer wrote.
“” It looks like dew from the morning gathered on the gutters and dripped down on a couple of the boards on the deck so there are little spots. Will this fade?”‘
Can some body help me with this, I just finished this deck yesterday in the afternoon and the deck is located in Alamo, California and as you know we are in a serious drought
[quote name=”Quinn White”]My front porch has 5 posts that are encased in cedar wood. The wood is around 5 months old and is unfinished. The wood is beginning to fade and black spots are starting to pop up. It has never been stained before. I want to apply a product to the cedar to keep it from greying and to protect it from the weather.[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 1500 Series for help prevent graying.
My front porch has 5 posts that are encased in cedar wood. The wood is around 5 months old and is unfinished. The wood is beginning to fade and black spots are starting to pop up. It has never been stained before. I want to apply a product to the cedar to keep it from greying and to protect it from the weather.
[quote name=”scott n”]If i use the restore stripper product it auggests using the restore brightner afterwards. Can i use the brightner that came with the gemininrestore kit? Are they the same thing just different brands?[/quote]
Yes they are the same.
If i use the restore stripper product it auggests using the restore brightner afterwards. Can i use the brightner that came with the gemininrestore kit? Are they the same thing just different brands?
[quote name=”scott n”]I had a new deck put in. Waited 7 months to stain. Applied and was looking good until inover applied in areAs now shiney and slippery in lots of places. Will the gemininrestore kit work to get top layer off and to be able to fix overlap marks ect..?[/quote]
No that cannot fix this. You would need to strip it all done to fix the over applied spots and shiny areas. You would need the Restore a Deck Stripper and the brightener.
I had a new deck put in. Waited 7 months to stain. Applied and was looking good until inover applied in areAs now shiney and slippery in lots of places. Will the gemininrestore kit work to get top layer off and to be able to fix overlap marks ect..?
[quote name=”stacia”]1. new wood
2. pressure-treated rough sawn pine
3. good condition
4. never been stained
5. privacy fence built near wetland area, high humidity (charleston, sc). mostly shaded area.
how often does fence need to be retreated?[/quote]
Use the 1500 Series and retreat the vertical fencing every 3-4 years or as needed.
[quote name=”Owen Dell”]I have a 10-year old cedar fence that I have pressure washed down to good wood with no remaining finish. Mildew is a big problem in our wet Oregon climate. Portions of the fence are in sun, others in shade. Please recommend a finish that will last. Thank you.[/quote]
For this you could use the TWP 1500 Series.
1. new wood
2. pressure-treated rough sawn pine
3. good condition
4. never been stained
5. privacy fence built near wetland area, high humidity (charleston, sc). mostly shaded area.
how often does fence need to be retreated?
I have a 10-year old cedar fence that I have pressure washed down to good wood with no remaining finish. Mildew is a big problem in our wet Oregon climate. Portions of the fence are in sun, others in shade. Please recommend a finish that will last. Thank you.
[quote name=”Jim Brumley”]Dock over salt water 8yrs old pressure treated medium some splitting not bad.
Bear brand 3 yrs ago[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
Dock over salt water 8yrs old pressure treated medium some splitting not bad.
Bear brand 3 yrs ago
[quote name=”Charles Kulicke”]My home is sided with unfinished white oak. Two years ago it was unevenly coated with clear TWP 1500, leaving orange streaks or blotches in spots, especially on north facing walls. In other areas it has aged to a beautiful silver gray. How do I remove the the coating in the blotched or streaked areas so the wood can match the naturally aged wood around it?[/quote]
You cannot spot strip. You would have to strip all and that would remove the gray as well.
My home is sided with unfinished white oak. Two years ago it was unevenly coated with clear TWP 1500, leaving orange streaks or blotches in spots, especially on north facing walls. In other areas it has aged to a beautiful silver gray. How do I remove the the coating in the blotched or streaked areas so the wood can match the naturally aged wood around it?
[quote name=”John Whitney”]Red Cedar shingle siding
15 years old
Fair / poor condition
Berh clear stain currently used
Home in the Seattle area with little protection from eves
What product will be best an last longest 1500 or 100[/quote]
The 100 and 1500 last about the same. Where you live would make the difference. You would need to remove the Behr first before using TWP. This would need to be done by stripping/powerwashing and or sanding. Use a wood brightener after removal as well.
Red Cedar shingle siding
15 years old
Fair / poor condition
Berh clear stain currently used
Home in the seattle area with little protection from eves
What product will be best an last longest 1500 or 100
[quote name=”Laura Cornwell”]We are putting up a new carbonized bamboo fence. We don’t want it to grey and would like it to have a light reddish gold color.
1. Do we have to sand it before applying the stain?
2. How often does the stain need to be reapplied?
3. We are in So. Calif. where the sun is very strong and it is very dry, so will the stain/ sealer flake off in these conditions?
4. Since bamboo is not really wood, are we looking at the correct product, the TWP 1500?
Thank you for providing this forum.
Laura Cornwell[/quote]
I am sorry but TWP 1500 does not work for bamboo.
We are putting up a new carbonized bamboo fence. We don’t want it to grey and would like it to have a light reddish gold color.
1. Do we have to sand it before applying the stain?
2. How often does the stain need to be reapplied?
3. We are in So. Calif. where the sun is very strong and it is very dry, so will the stain/ sealer flake off in these conditions?
4. Since bamboo is not really wood, are we looking at the correct product, the TWP 1500?
Thank you for providing this forum.
Laura Cornwell
[quote name=”JYB”]Hi,
We live in Northern California and are building a new barn that will have kiln dried, resawn face, Inland Red Cedar. Do we need to let the wood weather or can we stain the wood right away. I have seen conflicting recommendations regarding kiln dried and resawn face siding.
Thank you.[/quote]
Reswn kiln dried wood is fairly absorbent so you can go ahead and apply now. I would test a spot though to see if it will take just one coat or two coats. If two coats fully absorb into the wood then apply wet on wet. If only one coat fully soaks in then apply one now and a second in 12-24 months:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
Hi,
We live in Northern California and are building a new barn that will have kiln dried, resawn face, Inland Red Cedar. Do we need to let the wood weather or can we stain the wood right away. I have seen conflicting recommendations regarding kiln dried and resawn face siding.
Thank you.
[quote name=”Ann Schmidt”]I had a horse lean to built using 5/8″ T1-11 wood siding on the outside. I would like to use the 1500 series cedartone stain and preservative on the barn. If this is possible, how long do I have to wait before putting it on? The barn was completed two weeks ago and I live in north central Florida. Thank you so much for your help. I used this product on my deck in Missouri before moving down here. Thanks. Ann Schmidt[/quote]
Ann, I believe the siding is on the rough side? Please read this article about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Let us know if you have any other questions!
I had a horse lean to built using 5/8″ T1-11 wood siding on the outside. I would like to use the 1500 series cedartone stain and preservative on the barn. If this is possible, how long do I have to wait before putting it on? The barn was completed two weeks ago and I live in north central Florida. Thank you so much for your help. I used this product on my deck in Missouri before moving down here. Thanks. Ann Schmidt
[quote name=”Sarah Alton”]I live in Phoenix Arizona, just had a large Pine Pergola installed in my yard and need a good stain that will last and protect my structure from the elements here in Arizona. Please give me a good recommendation that will last a long time and have good UV protection.
Thank you!![/quote]
Please read this about TWP and new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You would want the TWP 1500 Series for Phoenix.
I live in Phoenix Arizona, just had a large Pine Pergola installed in my yard and need a good stain that will last and protect my structure from the elements here in Arizona. Please give me a good recommendation that will last a long time and have good UV protection.
Thank you!!
[quote name=”pat brown”]Hello – I stained a new cedar gate with TWP 1500 Cedar color. I used the “let stand for 30-minutes then wiped clean” for a natural finish. The color is lighter than I anticipated. Thinking of going to your darker Rustic color. Question, can I stain over the Cedar color with the Rustic. Will it soak in adequately and keep the darker color or not. Suggestions.[/quote]
No it will not soak in now. Best to leave it alone and redo later on.
Hello – I stained a new cedar gate with TWP 1500 Cedar color. I used the “let stand for 30-minutes then wiped clean” for a natural finish. The color is lighter than I anticipated. Thinking of going to your darker Rustic color. Question, can I stain over the Cedar color with the Rustic. Will it soak in adequately and keep the darker color or not. Suggestions.
[quote name=”Terri”]I have a 2 story deck that is made of pressure treated wood. The deck is approx. 14 years old. The last time it was treated was 2 years ago with Thompsons. We also have 6 panels of lattice that will need to be done also. I don’t mind a little bit of ‘elbow grease’, but if I am going to go to the expense, time and effort to do the job, I want it to last as long as possible. The deck faces north so it only gets the morning sun. We live in PA, so after reading reviews I see that I can only get the 1500 version. I looked for a store near me and there aren’t any local places in our area that sell this product, is it online order only? I also thought I’d ask if you ever run any promotions, sales, etc. Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks so much![/quote]
We are an online retailer for TWP and would be able to ship to PA in about 2-3 business days.
I have a 2 story deck that is made of pressure treated wood. The deck is approx. 14 years old. The last time it was treated was 2 years ago with Thompsons. We also have 6 panels of lattice that will need to be done also. I don’t mind a little bit of ‘elbow grease’, but if I am going to go to the expense, time and effort to do the job, I want it to last as long as possible. The deck faces north so it only gets the morning sun. We live in PA, so after reading reviews I see that I can only get the 1500 version. I looked for a store near me and there aren’t any local places in our area that sell this product, is it online order only? I also thought I’d ask if you ever run any promotions, sales, etc. Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks so much!