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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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Correction to earlier question. Meant “treated pin”, but stated “untreated pin.”
What’s the recommended method for applying TWP 1500 on untreated pin – spray followed by, brush or sponge (wet on wet)?
What’s the recommended method for applying TWP 1500 on untreated pin – spray followed by, brush or sponge (wet on wet)?
[quote name=”Jeanne”]Deck 3 years old
Pressure treated pine
good condition
stained with TWP 3 years ago
Full sun in summer, very cold temps in winter (southern tier, NY CAtskill region), snow & ice in winter
What do I need to do to prep for re-staining?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore kit and apply with the same TWP Stain. Thanks!
Deck 3 years old
Pressure treated pine
good condition
stained with TWP 3 years ago
Full sun in summer, very cold temps in winter (southern tier, NY CAtskill region), snow & ice in winter
What do I need to do to prep for re-staining?
Whats the best recommended method for applying TWP 1500, Sprayer followed by back brushing or sponge pad?
[quote name=”John K”]The decking is 1 1/2 years old. Wood is pressure treated pine. Unstained wood has minor gray and algae. Most of the wood is smooth. There is a portion of the vertical section that is Dog-Ear pressure treated pine fence rough surface. Any tips would be helpful.[/quote]
Prep to restore the color and remove the graying with the Gemini Restore Kit. Stain with the TWP 1500 series after it dries to two days. Two light coats applied “wet on wet” for more tips, please see here: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/
The decking is 1 1/2 years old. Wood is pressure treated pine. Unstained wood has minor gray and algae. Most of the wood is smooth. There is a portion of the vertical section that is Dog-Ear pressure treated pine fence rough surface. Any tips would be helpful.
[quote name=”Paul Irwin”]Dock over brackish river in VA, in full sun. Part 1.5 years, part 1 month old.
Pressure treated pine.
Good condition.
Never treated.
1.5 year area has grayed.
What is best way to prep & treat?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit before using the 1500 Series. Please read this as well about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Dock over brackish river in VA, in full sun. Part 1.5 years, part 1 month old.
Pressure treated pine.
Good condition.
Never treated.
1.5 year area has grayed.
What is best way to prep & treat?
[quote name=”Sharon Hixson”]Decks of varying ages, 10+ years in shade, 5 years in partial shade and 3 years in full sun in central Pennsylvania. Treated pine in mainly good condition, stained in Cabot semi-transparent stain. Wondering if you carry a solid stain so all decks will be a consistent color. Also, what do you recommend.[/quote]
We do not have a solid stain. Prep by stripping all decks and brightening with the Restore A Deck products. Once clean and free of old coatings, you should get a consistent appearance.
Decks of varying ages, 10+ years in shade, 5 years in partial shade and 3 years in full sun in central Pennsylvania. Treated pine in mainly good condition, stained in Cabot semi-transparent stain. Wondering if you carry a solid stain so all decks will be a consistent color. Also, what do you recommend.
[quote name=”Jeff Di”]1. 3 yrs old
2. Cedar
3. Very good
4. Thompsons
16×20 main deck
with 7′ Octagon & 12′ Octagon[/quote]
Strip and brighten for the prep before using the TWP 1500 Series.
1. 3 yrs old
2. Cedar
3. Very good
4. Thompsons
16×20 main deck
with 7′ Octagon & 12′ Octagon
[quote name=”Dave st Denis”]Can I apply Twp over a deck previously stainestained with penofin oil base stain[/quote]
Only if you strip off the Penofin and brighten the wood.
Can I apply Twp over a deck previously stainestained with penofin oil base stain
[quote name=”AS”]Have roughly 550 sq ft total. Your calculator says one thing, but also says one gallon for 1×1 sq ft.
Thanks![/quote]
5-6 gallons for two coats applied wet on wet. One coat and you will need about 3-4 gallons.
Have roughly 550 sq ft total. Your calculator says one thing, but also says one gallon for 1×1 sq ft.
Thanks!
[quote name=”NeilG”]Can HVLP (3-stage) be used to apply TWP 1500? If so, any advice?[/quote]
It can be sprayed. Just apply evenly and back wipe to ensure an even application.
Can HVLP (3-stage) be used to apply TWP 1500? If so, any advice?
[quote name=”NeilG”]1. One year
2. Cedar
3. New, aged one year
4. No
5. Pool deck, semi-shaded
Would like to use TWP 1500 Pecan. Please advise on pre-staining prep.[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and light pressure washing. Let dry for 2 days before applying the 1520 Pecan.
1. One year
2. Cedar
3. New, aged one year
4. No
5. Pool deck, semi-shaded
Would like to use TWP 1500 Pecan. Please advise on pre-staining prep.
[quote name=”John Galloway”]Who sells your product in Canada..I am near Toronto Ontario…[/quote]
TWP 1500 and 100 are not allowed in Canada due to VOC laws.
Who sells your product in Canada..I am near Toronto Ontario…
[quote name=”Jean Day”]Sanded all paint off exterior 1940 yellow pine siding in Florida. Tweaking paint flecks off and washing off paint film a few times, tannin comes back. I like the tannin. Do I have to get it all out of the wood before I use 100 series, 101 Cedartone? Does tannin come through the stain? I don’t care if it does as long as the wood stays protected. I have not cleaned and brightened yet. s[/quote]
It does not harm the wood just shows the tannin stains under the TWP. You do need to clean and brighten for the prep. Brightener does remove tannin stains in most scenarios.
[quote name=”cliff rhynd”]I have a 8 year old pressure treated wood deck top in Boston, no previous stain, good weathered comdition, want to stain it with solid greenish color preferably, on the deck stain advice website it says one should use oil based, your website does not seem to show colors available, is your 1500 oil, and in different colors?[/quote]
It is oil based but does not come in a green color:
http://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
I have a 8 year old pressure treated wood deck top in Boston, no previous stain, good weathered comdition, want to stain it with solid greenish color preferably, on the deck stain advice website it says one should use oil based, your website does not seem to show colors available, is your 1500 oil, and in different colors?
Sanded all paint off exterior 1940 yellow pine siding in Florida. Tweaking paint flecks off and washing off paint film a few times, tannin comes back. I like the tannin. Do I have to get it all out of the wood before I use 100 series, 101 Cedartone? Does tannin come through the stain? I don’t care if it does as long as the wood stays protected. I have not cleaned and brightened yet. s
[quote name=”Pradeep Lamba”]I have a 15 year old California redwood deck. The condition is good and it has been stained previously with TWP 1500 stain.
I want to get natural wet look for the deck. What color stain is recommended?[/quote]
Natural or Cal Red.
I have a 15 year old California redwood deck. The condition is good and it has been stained previously with TWP 1500 stain.
I want to get natural wet look for the deck. What color stain is recommended?
[quote name=”Heather Noyes”]Hello,
I have a customer that purchased dark oak TWP but meant to order a lighter shade. Not realizing she had ordered the incorrect color, she hired some people to paint the dark oak on her new fence. Do you have any suggestions for removing TWP from a bamboo fence? Any suggestions or help you could offer would be greatly appreciated :).
Thank you!
Heather[/quote]
You will need to use the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing to remove. You may need a few applications of stripper to get it off.
Hello,
I have a customer that purchased dark oak TWP but meant to order a lighter shade. Not realizing she had ordered the incorrect color, she hired some people to paint the dark oak on her new fence. Do you have any suggestions for removing TWP from a bamboo fence? Any suggestions or help you could offer would be greatly appreciated :).
Thank you!
Heather
[quote name=”Joe Dannenberg”]1. New
2. Cedar decking
3. New
4. No.
5. 4×4 Cedar posts and decking (new)[/quote]
Hello, please read this about new wood decking:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
1. New
2. Cedar decking
3. New
4. No.
5. 4×4 Cedar posts and decking (new)
[quote name=”Jean Day”]Does the Gemini Restore Kit brightener have bleach in it?[/quote]
No it does not.
Does the Gemini Restore Kit brightener have bleach in it?
[quote name=”gscevoli”]Hello,
Are samples available?
thanks,[/quote]
Yes on this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Hello,
Are samples available?
thanks,
[quote name=”Jean Day”]1940 exterior pine siding sanded down to bare wood from gray to fresh golden. Wood in good condition, some cracks. Gets lots of sun. I cleaned it once and must clean it again before I stain with 1500 (cuz it’s been 3 weeks). Is the purpose of brightening it only to bring out the wood’s color? It seems to have a nice color with just cleaning it. Should I brighten it; if so, why?[/quote]
Brightener neutralizes the deck cleaner or stain stripper, leaving the wood in a neutral pH balance. Also will help “swell” the pores of the wood so stain can penetrate a little better.
1940 exterior pine siding sanded down to bare wood from gray to fresh golden. Wood in good condition, some cracks. Gets lots of sun. I cleaned it once and must clean it again before I stain with 1500 (cuz it’s been 3 weeks). Is the purpose of brightening it only to bring out the wood’s color? It seems to have a nice color with just cleaning it. Should I brighten it; if so, why?
[quote name=”Pollino”]Age – 14 yrs
Type – red cedar
Condition – excellent
Stained previously (brand, can’t remember) but sanded down to “new, bare” wood
It’s a patio cover in So. California
Should I clean w/Restore first?[/quote]
Yes prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
[quote name=”Will Hudson”]Built in 1990
don’t know
good
yes: Behr
12X30 with railing around outside perimeter and 12″ bench around perimeter
How much TWP 1500 do I need?[/quote]
You will have to remove the Behr by stripping, pressure washing, sanding, and brightening the wood for the prep. There is a calculator to the right where you can enter your info for product needed.
Built in 1990
don’t know
good
yes: Behr
12X30 with railing around outside perimeter and 12″ bench around perimeter
How much TWP 1500 do I need?
[quote name=”Paul Smith”]Where can I get a color chart or chip of Dark Oak and Black Walnut? I don’t want to make a selection based on the colors I see on your website. I am going to be staining new Western Red Cedar siding for a building in Central Texas. Is there a local dealer in my area (Dripping Springs/Austin)where I might see samples?[/quote]
The color charts are the same as the pictures on the website. Best to order a couple of samples to test:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Where can I get a color chart or chip of Dark Oak and Black Walnut? I don’t want to make a selection based on the colors I see on your website. I am going to be staining new Western Red Cedar siding for a building in Central Texas. Is there a local dealer in my area (Dripping Springs/Austin)where I might see samples?
[quote name=”Drewser”]I’m staining a red cedar wood fence that was installed in July 2012. It has not been stained previously. Just looking to give the fence some color while maintaining the nice look of the cedar grain. I’m working with about a 1200 sq ft area. I like the Cedartone, but it may be too light. The dark oak, however, seems too dark. I’m trying to avoid a red color at all costs (wife’s orders). Any photos of what these two colors look like “in the wild,” i.e., in a finished project? Any help would be appreciated.[/quote]
Dark Oak is a very dark brown. Might want to look at Pecan. See this article for more help on colors: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-100-color-choices-and-tips/
I’m staining a red cedar wood fence that was installed in July 2012. It has not been stained previously. Just looking to give the fence some color while maintaining the nice look of the cedar grain. I’m working with about a 1200 sq ft area. I like the Cedartone, but it may be too light. The dark oak, however, seems too dark. I’m trying to avoid a red color at all costs (wife’s orders). Any photos of what these two colors look like “in the wild,” i.e., in a finished project? Any help would be appreciated.
[quote name=”Daine”]I built a pine 24 x 20 with two 10 x 8 pressure treated deck this December between 2 snow falls in NW Pennsylvania. The snow just melted, but it will be cold and rainy through June. The deck is beautiful.
Should I seal the deck to aid in the drying process? I heard you can seal right away?
Should I use gemini to prep?
When should I stain the deck? The deck has a gingo tree and a locust tree 2 feet away. I want to prevent mold/mildew growth. I do not want the deck to turn green or black.
I have a red tulip brick house. What color do you recommend? Has some red/grey/greenish/black bricks.
How warm does the temperate have to be?[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Any other questions about colors, temps, etc can be found on this site:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/
I built a pine 24 x 20 with two 10 x 8 pressure treated deck this December between 2 snow falls in NW Pennsylvania. The snow just melted, but it will be cold and rainy through June. The deck is beautiful.
Should I seal the deck to aid in the drying process? I heard you can seal right away?
Should I use gemini to prep?
When should I stain the deck? The deck has a gingo tree and a locust tree 2 feet away. I want to prevent mold/mildew growth. I do not want the deck to turn green or black.
I have a red tulip brick house. What color do you recommend? Has some red/grey/greenish/black bricks.
How warm does the temperate have to be?
[quote name=”Brian Tuite”]We completely stripped, sanded, pressure washed and treated with brightener then applied two coats wet on wet of TWP 1500 series Cedartone #1501 last year. Question is what is needed prior to putting another coat on this year? Wood is 10 yr old pressure treated.[/quote]
Just lightly wash to remove any dirt. You can do this with a low concentrated mixture of the Gemini Kit. About 3-4 oz per gallon of water. Apply one light coat of the TWP.
We completely stripped, sanded, pressure washed and treated with brightener then applied two coats wet on wet of TWP 1500 series Cedartone #1501 last year. Question is what is needed prior to putting another coat on this year? Wood is 10 yr old pressure treated.