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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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Age of wood? 1 year
Type of wood? PT Southern Yellow Pine/ Non- PT Western Red Cedar for rail tops
Condition of the wood? Very Good
Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? Never stained
Small description of the area to be treated. Outdoor deck, rails and stairs
[quote name=”Dave Sossen”]1. 25 years or so
2. Pressure treated
3. Poor. Split in places, splintered
4. No treatment ever
5. Whole deck
Plan to sink the nails then orbital sand. Badly damaged boards to be replace with new pt boards[/quote]
After the sanding, do a final prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Let dry and apply two coats wet on wet of the TWP 1500 Series.
1. 25 years or so
2. Pressure treated
3. Poor. Split in places, splintered
4. No treatment ever
5. Whole deck
Plan to sink the nails then orbital sand. Badly damaged boards to be replace with new pt boards
[quote name=”Tom Ruth”]1. 26yrs
2. pressure treated pine
3. pretty well preserved
4. clear/natural every 3 yrs. with Flood
5. deck built over concrete patio – @ 430 sq.ft.[/quote]
Strip and pressure wash to remove the Flood with the Restore A Deck Stripper Kit. Stain with TWP 100 or the TWP 1500 Series, depending on your state VOC laws. You will need about 4-5 gallons for 2 coats.
1. 26yrs
2. pressure treated pine
3. pretty well preserved
4. clear/natural every 3 yrs. with Flood
5. deck built over concrete patio – @ 430 sq.ft.
[quote name=”Jeff Eaton”]Good day,
deck is about 6 years old
cedar
good
yes with Cabot Australian Gold and it Pealed.
power washed with a stain remover, I have some feathering of cedar from power washing.
Do I need to sand smooth We live in Northern Vermont, We are looking to use the 1500, or what you might suggest.
Sioncerely, Jeff Eaton[/quote]
Did you remove all of the Cabot? As for the furring, lightly sand or buff prior to applying the 1500 Series.
Good day,
deck is about 6 years old
cedar
good
yes with Cabot Australian Gold and it Pealed.
power washed with a stain remover, I have some feathering of cedar from power washing.
Do I need to sand smooth We live in Northern Vermont, We are looking to use the 1500, or what you might suggest.
Sioncerely, Jeff Eaton
[quote name=”Estella Draheim”]Used Penofin stain on cedar deck 2 years ago, and it turned out deck black, and still tacky (gross). Do we use cleaner and brightener? If we just want a wet cedar look do we use TWP 100 or 1500?[/quote]
Use the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brightener to remove the Penofin. Use either series. Honeytone color.
[quote name=”Norman Davis”]Question: under the best of circumstances (wood quality, prep. application, etc.) how long will TWP 1500 last?[/quote]
2-3 years for a deck. For horizontal areas such as fences and houses, it can last 4-7 years.
Used Penofin stain on cedar deck 2 years ago, and it turned out deck black, and still tacky (gross). Do we use cleaner and brightener? If we just want a wet cedar look do we use TWP 100 or 1500?
[quote name=”Thomas J”]I sanded, whitened, and applied Ready Seal on my deck last month before I learned that Ready Seal doesn’t hold up as well as TWP. My mistake. In two years, when my Ready Seal coating has faded to grey, can I apply a maintenance coat of TWP 1500 on top or do I need to strip the deck first? That was a lot of work. Thanks[/quote]
You will need to strip but the good news is that Ready seal comes off very easy.
I sanded, whitened, and applied Ready Seal on my deck last month before I learned that Ready Seal doesn’t hold up as well as TWP. My mistake. In two years, when my Ready Seal coating has faded to grey, can I apply a maintenance coat of TWP 1500 on top or do I need to strip the deck first? That was a lot of work. Thanks
[quote name=”Cathy Zernhelt”]Purchased TWP 101 Cedartone a little over a year ago. Beautiful reddish tone, heard there has been a change to your product. Will the color still be the same?[/quote]
There have been no changes in the TWP 101 in the last 20 years.
Purchased TWP 101 Cedartone a little over a year ago. Beautiful reddish tone, heard there has been a change to your product. Will the color still be the same?
[quote name=”Donald Liardi”]wood is red cedar, never done ,7 years old,gone silver grey, some darker areas on shaded area, but 90% get sun all day.Can I just start. This is a big job needing days to do by myself . Much of the underside is unreachable ,front (riverside) is two stories of deck.sections are 8’x35′ two sets of stairs and a large 15’x 15′ eating area with semi-sun. While grain has become more noticeable wood is still hard and tight.Can I just use your stain without the serious prework?Thank you[/quote]
No, you have to prep. Use the Gemini Restore kit and pressure washing for the prep.
wood is red cedar, never done ,7 years old,gone silver grey, some darker areas on shaded area, but 90% get sun all day.Can I just start. This is a big job needing days to do by myself . Much of the underside is unreachable ,front (riverside) is two stories of deck.sections are 8’x35′ two sets of stairs and a large 15’x 15′ eating area with semi-sun. While grain has become more noticeable wood is still hard and tight.Can I just use your stain without the serious prework?Thank you
[quote name=”Dennis Van”]15 year old fence, originally stained with Behr semi-transparent oil based stain and has not been stained since–Pressure treated wood still in great shape. Boards were stained with 2 coats before they were put up on all sides. Has held color quite well on vertical surfaces fading in some areas, Stain is sparse on horizontal ones. Both surfaces have algae growth. Water no longer beads on fence anywhere. Would like to clean and restain with TWP similar color (redwood) since Behr no longer makes the original oil based stain I used. Since it has been so long since the fence was stained and water no longer beads can I just clean (no powerwash) and restain with TWP redwood which is color very similar to the original Behr stain I used or does the old stain have to be stripped and removed?[/quote]
Has to be stripped and removed with the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper/Brightener kit. Good news is the old Behr oil based stain is easily removed.
15 year old fence, originally stained with Behr semi-transparent oil based stain and has not been stained since–Pressure treated wood still in great shape. Boards were stained with 2 coats before they were put up on all sides. Has held color quite well on vertical surfaces fading in some areas, Stain is sparse on horizontal ones. Both surfaces have algae growth. Water no longer beads on fence anywhere. Would like to clean and restain with TWP similar color (redwood) since Behr no longer makes the original oil based stain I used. Since it has been so long since the fence was stained and water no longer beads can I just clean (no powerwash) and restain with TWP redwood which is color very similar to the original Behr stain I used or does the old stain have to be stripped and removed?
[quote name=”Bob Hill”]Age: 20 years
Type: Not sure, soft woof but, not cedar
Condition: good
Stained with TWP every year, but now with your new numbers, what do I buy?
Light Cedar TWP is what I have been using>
Raft, boat dock, porch.[/quote]
The TWP 1515 is the same color as the older 515 Light Cedar. Use this.
Age: 20 years
Type: Not sure, soft woof but, not cedar
Condition: good
Stained with TWP every year, but now with your new numbers, what do I buy?
Light Cedar TWP is what I have been using>
Raft, boat dock, porch.
[quote name=”Jake D”]I am recoating my 1×6 Pine T&G soffits. I used Penofin Blue Label, 10 years ago(two coats both sides). Recently they have turned black from mold and need help. What do you recommend? I have miles of this stuff and wish for a natural look but low maintenance and longevity.[/quote]
Prep this with the Restore A Deck Stripper kit. Stain with two coat of the TWP 1500.
[quote name=”Sue Hammer”]I have a 30 + years deck that has never been stained…the wood has mold and one plank replaced last summer due to rotting. It s an apartment and no one knows what type of wood. It s obviously graying. Is TWP 1500 easy to apply? I have never stained before.[/quote]
Yes, it is easy to apply. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit. Apply two coats of the TWP 1500 with the wet on wet application.
I am recoating my 1×6 Pine T&G soffits. I used Penofin Blue Label, 10 years ago(two coats both sides). Recently they have turned black from mold and need help. What do you recommend? I have miles of this stuff and wish for a natural look but low maintenance and longevity.
I have a 30 + years deck that has never been stained…the wood has mold and one plank replaced last summer due to rotting. It s an apartment and no one knows what type of wood. It s obviously graying. Is TWP 1500 easy to apply? I have never stained before.
[quote name=”phil zuccato”]Hello i have an Old log cabin That needs oil base stain previously done 8 years ago with a Solid oil base stain. Cabin Is faded and some peeling but overall stood the test of time.i live in Northern Ontario canada. What would u recommend for an oil base stain going to go with a darker color as the color now Is a walnut color. Thanxs[/quote]
Hello, TWP cannot be applied over a solid stain so unfortunately, this will not work for you.
Hello i have an Old log cabin That needs oil base stain previously done 8 years ago with a Solid oil base stain. Cabin Is faded and some peeling but overall stood the test of time.i live in Northern Ontario canada. What would u recommend for an oil base stain going to go with a darker color as the color now Is a walnut color. Thanxs
[quote name=”Jason Petersen”]Is it possible to purchase sample quantities of several colors? Thanks.[/quote]
Yes, on this link:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Is it possible to purchase sample quantities of several colors? Thanks.
[quote name=”TR”]Age of wood?-New
Type of wood?-Cedar siding
Condition of the wood?-New
Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain?-No
Small description of the area to be treated.-Treating Cedar siding panels
Question-what would be the best stain for my project, TWP 1500 or 200? I live in Idaho.
Thanks[/quote]
TWP 1500. See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
[quote name=”Mark Cristelli”]I am getting ready to install some rough cut douglas fir. Par will be a fence in weather. Part will be wainscoting a porch, outside but under cover, part will be the porch ceiling and part will be trimming out an interior of a shop. I am looking for suggestions for preserving my wood. Ideally, I’d like the same color for all applications. Please specify whether or not I want an oil or water based product, especially for the wood exposed to weather (the fence.)
Thanks, Mark.[/quote]
We only sell the TWP in oil based. Look at the TWP 1500 Series for all. It is a semi-transparent stain that soaks into the wood grain.
I am getting ready to install some rough cut douglas fir. Par will be a fence in weather. Part will be wainscoting a porch, outside but under cover, part will be the porch ceiling and part will be trimming out an interior of a shop. I am looking for suggestions for preserving my wood. Ideally, I’d like the same color for all applications. Please specify whether or not I want an oil or water based product, especially for the wood exposed to weather (the fence.)
Thanks, Mark.
[quote name=”Jeanne”]Age of wood–4-6 years
pressure treated pine?
Lots of sun, Splitting in places, Suspect previous owners stained too early in order to sell–Stain started peeling within months of moving in–underside like new but unstained
Behr Cedartone, I think
Full Sun, humidity in Maryland summers, Snow and ice in winter, some dark areas, railings are splitting
Attempting to get a deck repair company to do this the right way–it is too big a job for me–They have agreed to let me buy the stain, now trying to get the prep right.[/quote]
For the prep, the Behr needs to be removed 100%. That will require stripping, pressure washing and possibly sanding. After removal, brighten the wood.
Age of wood–4-6 years
pressure treated pine?
Lots of sun, Splitting in places, Suspect previous owners stained too early in order to sell–Stain started peeling within months of moving in–underside like new but unstained
Behr Cedartone, I think
Full Sun, humidity in Maryland summers, Snow and ice in winter, some dark areas, railings are splitting
Attempting to get a deck repair company to do this the right way–it is too big a job for me–They have agreed to let me buy the stain, now trying to get the prep right.
[quote name=”David Beck”]Where can I buy 1500 in Springfield, illinois?
This can be used on fences as well as decks?[/quote]
Yes it can be used for fences and decks. We sell direct off our website as the authorized dealer.
Where can I buy 1500 in Springfield, illinois?
This can be used on fences as well as decks?
[quote name=”Oraculo”]Can you tell me how long a shaken/stirred gallon of TWP will stay mixed before recommending shaking/stirring again?
Thanks.[/quote]
If you are applying the stain, remix every 30 minutes or so should be okay.
Can you tell me how long a shaken/stirred gallon of TWP will stay mixed before recommending shaking/stirring again?
Thanks.
[quote name=”stan karn”]I have a 12 yr old pressure treated deck that has several applications of Flood oil base stain. The deck has been power washed. will TWP 1500 work on the power washed surface or do I need to do something additional.[/quote]
The Flood will need to be removed fully. Strip or sand to remove.
[quote name=”Dave Vallett”]Looking to protect vertical 1×10″ board and batten siding. Material is eastern white pine. Age of wood is a approx. three months. It is in very good condition and has not been stained previously.[/quote]
Use the 1500 Series. If rough cut, you can stain now.
Looking to protect vertical 1×10″ board and batten siding. Material is eastern white pine. Age of wood is a approx. three months. It is in very good condition and has not been stained previously.
[quote name=”staceysearcy”]I am buying a cedar house that was stained using the TWP 200 series. It is due to be restained. I am told a latex based stain is best. Is TWP a latex paint? also should a clear coat be applied over the stain color?[/quote]
TWP is not a latex based stain but oil-based. It is not possible or needed to apply a clear coat over top.
I am buying a cedar house that was stained using the TWP 200 series. It is due to be restained. I am told a latex based stain is best. Is TWP a latex paint? also should a clear coat be applied over the stain color?
[quote name=”Joe kelley”]I am restoring a redwood bench for our pier. I have been sanding for two weeks and it is finally ready to go. I have TWP 1500 redwood (wow that’s dark) I am wondering if I can put anything over the TWP to help fill in some surface topography and possible splinters? How many coats am I supposed to put on this bench? This is a very old bench and I have sanded it for 2 weeks and probably could sand for 2 more but tomorrow I stain.[/quote]
No, it is not possible to top coat TWP. Appy 1-2 coats or as much as the wood allows the stain to absorb. TWP needs to soak into the wood grain 100%
I am restoring a redwood bench for our pier. I have been sanding for two weeks and it is finally ready to go. I have TWP 1500 redwood (wow that’s dark) I am wondering if I can put anything over the TWP to help fill in some surface topography and possible splinters? How many coats am I supposed to put on this bench? This is a very old bench and I have sanded it for 2 weeks and probably could sand for 2 more but tomorrow I stain.
[quote name=”Brit”]I built a horizontal plank fence using western red cedar 6 weeks ago. I want to seal/stain it with a semi-transparent stain to keep guard against UV decay and to keep the reddish hues visible. Do you recommend I use the 100, 200, or 1500 series? Thanks![/quote]
The 1500 Series. See this about new wood and TWP:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I built a horizontal plank fence using western red cedar 6 weeks ago. I want to seal/stain it with a semi-transparent stain to keep guard against UV decay and to keep the reddish hues visible. Do you recommend I use the 100, 200, or 1500 series? Thanks!
[quote name=”Julie b.”]We built our large cedar deck in the spring of 2014 and stained it with Sherwin Williams Deckscape oil based stain. The stain started to peel almost immediately once the rain started. Three years later, the old stain is almost entirely gone and we’d like to start fresh. After we power wash the deck, what product should we use to clean it and can you recommend a color that closest resembles wet cedar? We don’t want it to be orange. Also, in case it matters, we live in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for the help![/quote]
Use the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper Kit to remove the remaining SW while pressure washing. Brighten the wood after. Look at the Honeytone color.
We built our large cedar deck in the spring of 2014 and stained it with Sherwin Williams Deckscape oil based stain. The stain started to peel almost immediately once the rain started. Three years later, the old stain is almost entirely gone and we’d like to start fresh. After we power wash the deck, what product should we use to clean it and can you recommend a color that closest resembles wet cedar? We don’t want it to be orange. Also, in case it matters, we live in the Pacific Northwest. Thanks for the help!
[quote name=”Adam Abelseth”]Hi interested in two colors from your 1500 series. Im looking to do a two tone on my deck, a lighter color for the floor & a darker color for the railings & pergola. What two colors do think go well together. I have pictures of what im looking for but im not ae to post pics on here. Thanks[/quote]
Honeytone or Natural for the floor. Dark Oak for the ralings.
Hi interested in two colors from your 1500 series. Im looking to do a two tone on my deck, a lighter color for the floor & a darker color for the railings & pergola. What two colors do think go well together. I have pictures of what im looking for but im not ae to post pics on here. Thanks