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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=”wpjohnson”]I used TWP 1515 on my fence and I am very satisfied with the result. I am adding wood handrails or grab rails to the stairs from a nearby deck and am considering to use the same TWP 1515 to finish the handrails. Do to the constant touching and grabbing that will occur with the handrails, should I consider any kind of additional finish on the handrails after applying the TWP, such as tung oil? The handrails are made from new, unfinished clear wood, probably cedar.
Thanks,
Bill[/quote]
You cannot add a coating on top of the TWP. No need either.
[quote name=”Ronald J Morin”]– 2 year old kids swingset
— cedar
— existing stain is faded, worn on edges; looks thin in sunlight, can see wood grain easily
— not sure what brand of stain; swingset is from Walmart (large, with tree house/fort)
–will re-do entire swingset (12’long, A-frame)[/quote]
Strip and brighten for the prep and use the TWP 1500 Series for the play set.
— 2 year old kids swingset
— cedar
— existing stain is faded, worn on edges; looks thin in sunlight, can see wood grain easily
— not sure what brand of stain; swingset is from Walmart (large, with tree house/fort)
–will re-do entire swingset (12’long, A-frame)
I used TWP 1515 on my fence and I am very satisfied with the result. I am adding wood handrails or grab rails to the stairs from a nearby deck and am considering to use the same TWP 1515 to finish the handrails. Do to the constant touching and grabbing that will occur with the handrails, should I consider any kind of additional finish on the handrails after applying the TWP, such as tung oil? The handrails are made from new, unfinished clear wood, probably cedar.
Thanks,
Bill
[quote name=”Sharon Smith”]weathered 8×8 oak log cabin. has been power washed with bleach/water to remove dirt and some graying. Looking to preserve the logs and not looking to really change the color. What product / color is best? Size is 24×24, how much do I need?[/quote]
If it does not have any color then it will not protect from UV graying. Must have a tint and that will change the color. I am confused to your amount. What is the total amount of sq. footage for the siding?
weathered 8×8 oak log cabin. has been power washed with bleach/water to remove dirt and some graying. Looking to preserve the logs and not looking to really change the color. What product / color is best? Size is 24×24, how much do I need?
[quote name=”Orest”]I have an old weathered barn – mostly grey – looks like it has never been painted or stained… May be hemlock. Thinking to try twp1500 to help preserve against sunlight. Does that make sense?[/quote]
Yes it would work well. Prep with a light pressure washing and the Gemini Restore Kit to remove the gray first. Apply two coats “wet on wet” for this old and dried out wood.
I have an old weathered barn – mostly grey – looks like it has never been painted or stained… May be hemlock. Thinking to try twp1500 to help preserve against sunlight. Does that make sense?
[quote name=”David Jensen”]Can twp 1500 stain be used indoors. It would go on an unfinished log home using the same stain on the outside of the logs as the inside.[/quote]
Yes but the TWP has a strong oil odor that will take time to dissipate so you will not want to actually live indoors until it has dissipated.
Can twp 1500 stain be used indoors. It would go on an unfinished log home using the same stain on the outside of the logs as the inside.
[quote name=”Stephen C Stern”]I have a 10 year old mahogany deck that had been treated with various products, including poly. In order to get down to the bare wood it was sanded multiple times as well as power washed and bleached. There is still remnants of old color. We are in western Mass, winters harsh. I do want some pigment, but want the grain to come through. What product do you reccomend?[/quote]
For MA you have to use the TWP 1500 Series.
I have a 10 year old mahogany deck that had been treated with various products, including poly. In order to get down to the bare wood it was sanded multiple times as well as power washed and bleached. There is still remnants of old color. We are in western Mass, winters harsh. I do want some pigment, but want the grain to come through. What product do you reccomend?
[quote name=”Al P”]We have a 30 year old deck, pressure treated (pine?) never stained. It is old ,grey, weathered but in good condition. Pressure washed it a year ago, want to use TWP1500 stain. Thinking of using orbital sander with 60 grit and then wash before staining. What prep would you advise?
Thank you.[/quote]
The prep you have will work but make sure to lightly clean and brighten after the sanding.
We have a 30 year old deck, pressure treated (pine?) never stained. It is old ,grey, weathered but in good condition. Pressure washed it a year ago, want to use TWP1500 stain. Thinking of using orbital sander with 60 grit and then wash before staining. What prep would you advise?
Thank you.
[quote name=”Adele”]Got started using Arborcoat cedar oil translucent stain. Looks good, taking well even over mixed brands of stains used over the years on new and old decks, siding & trim. Today’s project: New deck boards, left untreated for 2 weeks, then lightly stained. Read your excellent reviews so I’m thinking of changing to your brand for the second coat and full treatment over the 30-year old cedar house. (Last full treatment on 2,000 sf house 10 years ago, with retouching feathered in on sun exposed areas) Should I let new deck weather over the winter before doing second coat? Arborcoat looks acceptable but your product is better rated. Test coats show house seems to take oil-based stain quite well, even though some areas appear to have had a previous water-based coat– well worn, acceptable, rich varied look.[/quote]
Adele, you cannot apply the TWP over a stain of a different brand without removing the coating fully first. See here as well about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Got started using Arborcoat cedar oil translucent stain. Looks good, taking well even over mixed brands of stains used over the years on new and old decks, siding & trim. Today’s project: New deck boards, left untreated for 2 weeks, then lightly stained. Read your excellent reviews so I’m thinking of changing to your brand for the second coat and full treatment over the 30-year old cedar house. (Last full treatment on 2,000 sf house 10 years ago, with retouching feathered in on sun exposed areas) Should I let new deck weather over the winter before doing second coat? Arborcoat looks acceptable but your product is better rated. Test coats show house seems to take oil-based stain quite well, even though some areas appear to have had a previous water-based coat– well worn, acceptable, rich varied look.
[quote name=”Cindy Bertinetti”]We are getting ready to stain a large cedar deck. We have let it age and weather four months and used the recommended cleaner and brightener. It was a very big job to apply those products, but it is done and ready to stain.
Our question is what happens after this in several years when it is ready to stain again. The can says it needs to be stripped…do we really need to do that to reuse the same product? I thought we would go through a similar cleaning and power wash steps maximum.
Advice? We are waiting to stain until we know what we will be in for in the future.[/quote]
You can use the same Gemini Restore Kit for reapplying with TWP. One coat and read this article on new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
For the job below, new red cedar wood, four months old, cleaned and brightened, should we apply one or two coats?
We are getting ready to stain a large cedar deck. We have let it age and weather four months and used the recommended cleaner and brightener. It was a very big job to apply those products, but it is done and ready to stain.
Our question is what happens after this in several years when it is ready to stain again. The can says it needs to be stripped…do we really need to do that to reuse the same product? I thought we would go through a similar cleaning and power wash steps maximum.
Advice? We are waiting to stain until we know what we will be in for in the future.
[quote name=”David Hannan”]4 months cedar deck, was sanded at install but some looks like rough cut now and some has a grey looking film now, new wood sanded after install, new deck…everything except deck floor (steps, railing, posts)[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Do not sand anymore. Apply one light coat this fall.
4 months cedar deck, was sanded at install but some looks like rough cut now and some has a grey looking film now, new wood sanded after install, new deck…everything except deck floor (steps, railing, posts)
[quote name=”Connie Baker”]15years, redwood,god to fair previous stain super deck large 20×20 with 5 stairs, 19×12 with 4×16 walkway then 5 stairs, 8×13 with 6x6platform and two 2×6 stair step downs then a 6×4 step out with 2×6 stair and a 6×4 porch. Also vertical siding 3×20, 20×4 and siding measuring approx 9×16, 9×10, 9×14.estimate how much needed and shipping costs.[/quote]
Please send us a total sq. footage of all wood added together. Add flooring, stairs, railings, etc. We do have a calculator here if it helps: http://www.twpstain.com/twp-deck-stain-calculator
15years, redwood,god to fair previous stain super deck large 20×20 with 5 stairs, 19×12 with 4×16 walkway then 5 stairs, 8×13 with 6x6platform and two 2×6 stair step downs then a 6×4 step out with 2×6 stair and a 6×4 porch. Also vertical siding 3×20, 20×4 and siding measuring approx 9×16, 9×10, 9×14.estimate how much needed and shipping costs.
[quote name=”Susane”]9 month
Cedar
New
Not treated
Deck
Hi, I cleaned and brightened the deck a week ago. No rain until application. Yesterday evening I applied one coat twp1500 with a brush. Before finishing it up for the day, used dry cloth over the complete deck to take off stain which was sitting on top as good as possible. This morning, 8 hours later, still a greasy shine on the deck,
What can I do? Shall try to get it off with a dry cloth again?[/quote]
It will cure and dry but of you want to speed up the process then yes you can wipe off any excess stain that did not penetrate. Make sure to saturate any oily rags in water and lay flat to dry.
9 month
Cedar
New
Not treated
Deck
Hi, I cleaned and brightened the deck a week ago. No rain until application. Yesterday evening I applied one coat twp1500 with a brush. Before finishing it up for the day, used dry cloth over the complete deck to take off stain which was sitting on top as good as possible. This morning, 8 hours later, still a greasy shine on the deck,
What can I do? Shall try to get it off with a dry cloth again?
[quote name=”Ryan Young”]What moisture reading can I stain?
New deck, #1 pressure treated, first application, only deck boards
Deck was installed one mnth ago[/quote]
You cannot stain a one month old deck with TWP. Please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
What moisture reading can I stain?
New deck, #1 pressure treated, first application, only deck boards
Deck was installed one mnth ago
[quote name=”Margo”]1. 16 years
2. pressure treated
3. worn, some cracks
4. yes, Cabot as the last time, about 4 years ago
5. huge deck around most of the house.[/quote]
Prep first by removing the Cabot with the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper. Pressure wash off the stripper then brighten with the RAD Wood Brightener. Once all the Cabot is removed you can apply the TWP.
1. 16 years
2. pressure treated
3. worn, some cracks
4. yes, Cabot as the last time, about 4 years ago
5. huge deck around most of the house.
[quote name=”Andrew Scott”]Looking to stain outside house siding in Maine. Wood is 9 years old, pine, and never stained. Some of house is shaded and some gets direct sun in parts of day. The parts that get direct sun having some graying and some boards look to have slight bowing. Would like stain to last more than 2 years since a big job to do whole house and deck. Recommendations?[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 Series. In most cases you will get 3-6 years on vertical siding depending on the UV exposure and the color your choose. Prep all wood first with the Gemini Restoration Kit.
Looking to stain outside house siding in Maine. Wood is 9 years old, pine, and never stained. Some of house is shaded and some gets direct sun in parts of day. The parts that get direct sun having some graying and some boards look to have slight bowing. Would like stain to last more than 2 years since a big job to do whole house and deck. Recommendations?
[quote name=”Golfhounder”]1. 7 years
2. Cedar
3. Heavy cracking, slight decay, very slight mildew
4. Never stained before
5. 2nd floor deck 17′ x 15′ with 18 steps (12 steps lead to a platform leading to 6 more steps. Cedar vertical rails with black spindles.[/quote]
Use the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing for the prep and stain with the TWP 1500 after. Please use our calculator to the right for the amounts you would need.
1. 7 years
2. Cedar
3. Heavy cracking, slight decay, very slight mildew
4. Never stained before
5. 2nd floor deck 17′ x 15′ with 18 steps (12 steps lead to a platform leading to 6 more steps. Cedar vertical rails with black spindles.
[quote name=”John Vee”]Recently built an outdoor dining table using new kiln, dried white oak. Any info that can be provided regarding using this product for my application would be appreciated. Necessary to wait before staining? Any experience with how the white oak will take the stain?[/quote]
You can use TWP on all types of exterior wood as long as it is unfinished and prepped well. Just one coat for new wood.
Recently built an outdoor dining table using new kiln, dried white oak. Any info that can be provided regarding using this product for my application would be appreciated. Necessary to wait before staining? Any experience with how the white oak will take the stain?
[quote name=”M.Kaelin”]15 year old pine log home in good shape last stained 4 years ago with Woodguard oil finish.
Question – does TWP 15OO contain a bug control additive , if not can one be added ? What is the oil used in the TWP 1500 ? Can the TWP 1500 be sprayed on and then back brushed ? Thanks[/quote]
You can add the product we sell on this site called Bug Juice:
http://www.twpstain.com/bug-juice-insecticide
Blend on natural and synthetic oils. It can be sprayed and back brushed.
15 year old pine log home in good shape last stained 4 years ago with Woodguard oil finish.
Question – does TWP 15OO contain a bug control additive , if not can one be added ? What is the oil used in the TWP 1500 ? Can the TWP 1500 be sprayed on and then back brushed ? Thanks
[quote name=”Roger Swigart”]I’m installing new kilm dried white pine log siding do I need to use a cleaner and brightner on before staining with TWP 1500? How long should I wait to stain?[/quote]
Since it it Kiln dried you can stain sooner. Wait 3-4 weeks after install, lightly prep with Gemini Kit and stain with 1 coat of the TWP this year. Apply another light coat to the floor if needed next year.
I’m installing new kilm dried white pine log siding do I need to use a cleaner and brightner on before staining with TWP 1500? How long should I wait to stain?
[quote name=”David Puzzo”]Age of Wood? 18 mos
Type of Wood? 1×4 T&G Smooth Cedar
Condition of Wood? Excellent
Has it been stained previously? Clear Thompson Water Sealant – 2 coats.
Wood siding is on the front of the house. Half gets direct sunlight for 4+ hours/day. Cedar is started to get weathered/bleached out. Water still beads up on cedar. I want to get this back to ‘natural’ cedar color. Can I prep this with the Gemini Restore Kit and then use TWP 100 with some type of UV protection, but still get the Cedar color? How will the lighter/weathered/bleached wood going to match the cedar that does not get hit with sun and looks pretty natural now?[/quote]
If it is still beading then you have the remove the Thompsons fully and that means you need the RAD Stain stripper followed by the wood brightener as the prep. You have to prep all and stain all so it blends. We have samples on our site to test colors.
Age of Wood? 18 mos
Type of Wood? 1×4 T&G Smooth Cedar
Condition of Wood? Excellent
Has it been stained previously? Clear Thompson Water Sealant – 2 coats.
Wood siding is on the front of the house. Half gets direct sunlight for 4+ hours/day. Cedar is started to get weathered/bleached out. Water still beads up on cedar. I want to get this back to ‘natural’ cedar color. Can I prep this with the Gemini Restore Kit and then use TWP 100 with some type of UV protection, but still get the Cedar color? How will the lighter/weathered/bleached wood going to match the cedar that does not get hit with sun and looks pretty natural now?
[quote name=”Jo”]My home is cedar board and batten…25 years old, never put anything on it. I now wish to give it a makeover. I don’t care if it’s paint or stain, whichever is more economical. Which should I do and does it have to be pressure washed first? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Btw, condition is weathered.[/quote]
Yes prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing. Apply the TWP 1500 Series when done.
My home is cedar board and batten…25 years old, never put anything on it. I now wish to give it a makeover. I don’t care if it’s paint or stain, whichever is more economical. Which should I do and does it have to be pressure washed first? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Btw, condition is weathered.
[quote name=”D.O.”]I was previously recomended Honey gold, but when I attempt to find it, it says it is no longer being manufactured. . Next color recomendation please. I want either a transparent or semi transparent stain to let the try wood grain come through on my 2 year old never treated pressure treated lumbar, some boards are really gray, even after power washing. Will a transparent or semi transparent add color to the gray wood. I really don’t care for the orange/red cedar.[/quote]
There is not a “Honey Gold” in the TWP line. There is a Honeytone. You have to clean and remove the gray first before staining.
I was previously recomended Honey gold, but when I attempt to find it, it says it is no longer being manufactured. . Next color recomendation please. I want either a transparent or semi transparent stain to let the try wood grain come through on my 2 year old never treated pressure treated lumbar, some boards are really gray, even after power washing. Will a transparent or semi transparent add color to the gray wood. I really don’t care for the orange/red cedar.
[quote name=”arleen zimmerman”]our deck is 4 years old. we used Olympic stain and sealant in one 6 year protection. we live in northeast ohio. our deck cracked and warped the very first year. we just stripped the deck this weekend with Zinsser’s Jomax stain and finish deck stripper and our power washer. we’ve done much reading and determined that TWP is the best. However I cannot find where to purchase it.[/quote]
We can ship to you from our website.
our deck is 4 years old. we used Olympic stain and sealant in one 6 year protection. we live in northeast ohio. our deck cracked and warped the very first year. we just stripped the deck this weekend with Zinsser’s Jomax stain and finish deck stripper and our power washer. we’ve done much reading and determined that TWP is the best. However I cannot find where to purchase it.
[quote name=”Katie Klahn”]I’m putting in a new cedar deck. The wood has been kiln-dried and has been sitting in shade/sun the past couple weeks. I’d like to get it at least one coat of stain before winter, yet I hear I need to wait 4-12 months before coating it. Would it hurt anything to stain it immediately after install? Thanks![/quote]
For KDAT wood, you can stain sooner but still need to prep with the Gemini Kit. Wait until Fall and do just one coat of the TWP.
[quote name=”KellyHolzworth”]1 year
rough cut pine
good
no
wood siding on 2 story, 24×32′ house
I am staining rough sawn pine wood siding that is about a year old. Do I need to do any prep work before staining? How many coats are recommended for rough cut wood? Thanks![/quote]
Yes prep lightly with pressure washing and the Gemini Restore Kit. Apply two coats “wet on wet”.
I’m putting in a new cedar deck. The wood has been kiln-dried and has been sitting in shade/sun the past couple weeks. I’d like to get it at least one coat of stain before winter, yet I hear I need to wait 4-12 months before coating it. Would it hurt anything to stain it immediately after install? Thanks!