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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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We have a 10 month old treated pine “zip tower” and “landing deck” that we want to protect and increase longevity. Which product and can we apply with a pump sprayer? We’ve been told product with highest linseed oil content but want your advice. Thanks
Use the TWP 1500 series in any color for this. Make sure to prep the wood first.
We are located in Ky. Can we use twp 101 vs 1500?
Use the 100 Series.
I have a 20+ year-old cedar deck on Long Island, NY. Every season, I usually apply a deck cleaner and power wash the deck before restaining. This year, however, I am going to have the deck sanded by a floor sanding professional. What is the lag time and prep steps between the sanding and my applying the stain? I will be brushing in TWP 1500 Series Honeytone (1515). Thanks!
After sanding (do not sand finer than 60-80 grit) you should do the final prep to open up the pores with this: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
After that, you can stain after 48 hours.
Just received the prep materials and I have a quick follow-up question. After the deck is sanded, which of the Gemini products do I apply first, the Cleaner or the Brightener? Or does it not matter?
Thank you.
Clean and then brighten.
I have an eighteen-year-old clear cedar deck here in Wisconsin. It’s still in excellent condition. Been using the Proluxe (Sikkens), SRD, oil base, cedar tone, one coat Semi-Transparent Matte Finish stain over the years but would like to try one of the TWP products. What would you recommend – the 100 or the 1500 series?
100 Series. Make sure to strip and or sand down the Sikkens first.
I have a 11 x 17 pool deck that has already been stripped of previous stain. My question is which stain would be the better one, how many gallons, and If i would like the floor to look natural should i just go with the clear? Thank you 🙂
Clear will not offer UV protection from graying. It must be tinted. As for which stain, that would depend on where you live?
Cleveland, Ohio. So we deal with a variety of weather. And the deck is around a pool.
1500 series for Ohio.
Help my applied the stain too thick it’s been 48 hours and it is very sticky. Any tips to help remedy?
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
I have 100 feet of 5 feet high fence how much will do it
Are you staining both sides? If so, you will need about 10 gallons for two coats.
Stained cedar deck last year after stripping, brightening and sanding with two coats, wet on wet, of 1500 top- rustic. One year later, there are spots where there is not stain left. Want to re-stain with same color, what is procedure to do this.
Prep with this first: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Stained a new deck last summer with 1500 Pecan. We would like to change the color (Black Walnut). What is the correct process….simply coat twice? Thanks
Prep with this and then apply two coats wet on wet. https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
New outdoor furniture. Brand new oak wood. Will be exposed to direct sun in Arizona so need good uv protection as well. Looking for recommendations on whether water or oil base stain. Thanks for your help.
See here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
After wait and prep, use the TWP 1500.
10 years old. Treated pine?. Covered section perfect, uncovered a little dry but smooth, no splinters when running hands over it. Previously stained with ValsparOne-Coat
Semi-Transparent Stain & Sealer, rustic color. The deck was power washed by a professional, and he messed it up. Too much pressure in quite a few spots, and you can see the trail of the spray pattern.It needs re-staining
The Valspar must be removed completely first. Do you have pictures of the current condition?
So, the entire deck needs to be stripped first, prior to using your stain. Do you have a stripper too? I need to wait for sun to come up completely to take photo.
Yes. you always have to emove a previous coating when switching brands of semi-transparent stains. We would need to see the pictures to see if it can be stripped or if sanding will be needed.
I have 5 doors and three windows that are framed in wood. I’m wanting to do both sides, interior and exterior to change the color. Which line would you recommend for this? Also which stripper? Thanks for your guidance.
TWP is an exterior based stain. While you can use it indoors, it will have a strong odor as it is oil-based that may take days to dissipate when used indoors. You would want the 100 or 1500 Series based on what your state allows. As for a stripper, you can use this for exterior use but not interior: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
I finished using your stripper product on a 1/2 log and 1/2 cedar home last fall as winter set in and didn’t get further. My question is, can I now use the brightener and begin staining or do I need additional prep? Also as I was stripping with 2000 psi the wood now has a light “fuzz” look and feel to the touch. If I apply your stain with an airless sprayer and back brush will it dry smooth or do I need to do something else. I want the best product you offer in a mid range brown finish with “some” shine so what is your recommendation for approximately 6000 sq ft of coverage. Thank you.
To finish you should use the Gemini Cleaner with pressure washing and then the Brightener. Washing again will help to remove some of the fuzz. TWP does not come in a shine of any level. It is a penetrating matte stain with no shine. Look at the TWP 1500 Series. Pecan or Dark Oak.
Here are a couple pics. Not the best. Little pollen and early. Second pic is shaded area under porch. Long on is exposed, South Carolina Charleston area. Hot and Humid.
Use this stripper kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
With both additives: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
should read lid was sealed incorrectly.
I have about 2.5 gallons left of TWP 1503 dark oak. The lid was sealed correctly and now the stain has gotten too thick. What can I use to thin this? Don’t want to waste the remainder…
Sorry, it cannot be fixed. It has gone bad.
I am installing new cedar shingles, for siding on new construction. I want to use the clear, so the natural cedar will show. Which is better 200 or 1500 and why? Will one prevent graying more or last longer than the other? Also, would adding 1 gallon of color stain to 5 gallons of clear help much with the UV protection?
Clear will not offer any UV protection. It must be tinted to protect from graying.
Adding a tinted color into the clear will only add a very small amount of UV protection. Your best option is to pick a tinted color and do not thin it with the clear. Honeytone is the lightest tint in the 1500 Series and the Cedar Gold is the lightest in the 200 Series.
You can use either series for this. You can order samples here: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Never mind. After reading response for Bob below that answered all my questions.
Thank you
Which is better to use on a new redwood fence 1500 or 200 in east Bay area of California, and how often do you need to reapply the stain. We plan on building the fence next month and want to treat it right away
Thank you
Robert
I just replaced my deck with the cedar tone pressure treated wood. When should I apply TWP?
See here: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I stained my house (vertical) shingles with Cedartone 1501 two years ago. It seems like the color has faded and became lighter. I would like to re-coat it next year to make the color darker with a bit red tint. Would you recommend another coat of 1501 or should I use another product, such as 1502?
Thanks!
Use the same color.
I have interior wood beams coming for my new home. Can TWP be used safely on interior wood. I need to protect these beams and they are long and may not be installed immediately. I need to protect them while they are outdoors until they are used but want to be safe. Thanks
Yes but stain them outside first before installing them.
I need one gallon of TWP 1500 pecan to touch up my deck. It was recently finished using this stain, but need an extra coat in area exposed to the sun. Can I order it for delivery?
https://www.twpstain.com/twp1500-1gallon-detail
Hello! We need to reseal/re-oil our tigerwood deck, which was installed in March 2019. Unfortunately, the installers for the deck did an *awful* job staining it (among other things), so we’ll need to fix it. Images attached.
While the deck is pretty new, we’re thinking we’ll have to go with the TWP 1500 Series Stain and Gemini Restore A Deck Kit Combo Pack to clean everything up, brighten it and then stain it (again).
We’re also thinking 1502 Redwood is best for matching the wood’s current color; using this stain won’t detract from the color of our current deck, will it?
Are we on the right track with what we’re looking to buy and the color? Thanks for any insight.
You would need tthe Stripper/Brightener Kits, not the Gemini Kit. Most use Rustic over the Redwood color.
Thanks for your quick response! Is this what you mean: TWP 1500 Series 5 Gallon and RAD Stripper/Brightener Kit?
Yes.
What is the difference in the series of stains? For instance, is the 1500 series better or different than the 200 series?
The 200 is designed for shakes and shingles while the 1500 is for all wood types and scenarios. One is not better than the other.
Is Walmart a twp authorized online dealer?
Lou R.
No, TWP is not sold at Walmart nor is anyone selling on their marketplace an authorized online dealer.
We have 5-6 year old deck, made of pressure-treated lumber and which has been stained twice since construction, once at about 6 months, and the second time 2-3 years ago. Both times we’ve bought a top-of-the-line semi-transparent water-soluble stain in a redwood/cedar color, and cannot believe that we need to stain the deck AGAIN after such a short interval. The boards in particular no longer exhibit the protective qualities of the stain, and have uneven coloration. I believe last time we used Cabot, at the dealer’s recommendation, and we always prepare the wood and apply the stain according the manufacturer’s instructions.
We plan to clean the deck with a pressure-washer tomorrow, and to do the staining early next week. We prefer a water-based semi-transparent stain, again in a redwood/cedar color. What cleaner and stain should we get, and where do we get them from? We live in Long Island, New York (ZIP 11776).
Hello, we offer TWP only in oil-based stains. Just a couple of FYIs, when switching brands, you should strip and brighten to remove the current stain. Also, no stain on the market will last more than 2-3 years. This is normal to redo at that time.
I have a 25 year old redwood deck, previously stained with superdeck stain.What should I do to prep it,should I sand it etc. I live in Il. which stain can I use, 100 or 1500 series TWO stain
Prep with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Use the TWP 1500 for IL.
Additional picture attached.
You should use the Stripper and Brightener Kit.
Do you think the job will require the Restore-A-Deck Wood and Deck Stain Stripper/BoosterAdditive or the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Thickening Gel in conjunction with the Restore-A-Deck Stripper?
That would help.
Will these products together guarantee an even tone across all the wood, take off the black stains, and eliminate the outline of the door mat? I need to know before I begin. Thanks.
It will make it look better but the black stains may be deep in the wood so no guarantee that it can get it all out or not.
My neighborhood group is power washing and using 1500 on pressure treated pine porch wood that is 2.5 – 3.5 years old and has been treated once 2 years ago with 2 coats of SW water based clear stain. There are door mat and other soil/damage variables, such as shown in these pictures.
We are finding that overall powerwashing is not creating a completely uniform surface and the Honeytone 1515 color is not covering the problem areas and is coming out considerably darker than shown on your website.
What preparation steps to you recommend for the wood pictured here? This is a door mat stain along with black charcoal like substance that dirtied the wood from the underside of disintegrating rusty metal deck chairs.
Would Oxiclean work as a prestep to powerwashing?
When to use 1500 vs 200?
Depends on the surface type you are applying to?
Cedar shakes in one case. Verticle green-treat posts & railings in the other.
200 for cedar shakes. 1500 for the rest.
Does the TWP 1500 clear have UV resistance?
No, it must be tined for UV resistance.
Can I mix a small amount of exterior wood varnish with TWP1500?
Sorry but no.
I live in south Louisiana and have an Acadian style home that has rough cedar or cypress columns and shutters. I stained them about 8 or 9 years ago with a dark Minwax product and haven’t cleaned nor stained them since. Can you suggest an appropriate cleaning method and TWP staining product?
Strip and brighten for prep and stain with the TWP 1503 Dark Oak color.
They only have the old stain. They were never varnishes or finished with anything else. Other than cleaning with soap and water with perhaps some bleach, how would I strip them and what would I be stripping?
You would need to remove as much of the Minwax as you can: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
I just want to order the product!!!! Call me 8166657025
Hello,
You can order on this link or call us during our open hours to place an order: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
I have a recently built (30 days) Con Heart Redwood Pergola.
Never been stained. I want to retain the natural look of redwood. I live in Northern California and my Pergola is exposed to the sun most of the day. Which product would you recommend and when should I apply the stain?
Thank you. Ron
You will need the TWP 1500 for CA. any color that you like. See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I have Green/fresh Douglas fir timbers to be used on the exterior and interior of our home that is being built. Do I need to wait to stain them or can I stain them prior to installing? Do we stain with one coat or two? Do we need to sand them prior or is rough sawn ok? Pre wood conditioner prior to staining, yes or no?
Yes, you have to wait if smooth wood. No need of rough sawn cut: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
CAN I USE THE 1500 SERIES ON TOP OF THE 100 SERIES AFTER CLEANING AND PREPPING THE DOUG FIR LOGS?
THERE IS CUREENTLY 2 COATS OF THE 100 SERIES DONE APPROX 10 YEARS AGO.
1500 HAS MORE SOLIDS SO THAT IS MY CHOICE OR SHOULD I USE THE 100 AGAIN?
If you use this for prep while pressure washing, yes. https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
how can I get a sample? We live on the North Pacific coast and there are no nearby stores that have your product in stock (they sell on line only). Is there any way to get a sample here?
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I am having an 800 sf wood-framed screenhouse built with open cathedral ceilings using treated white pine. The plan is to use 2 coats of TWP 1500 (professionally brushed on) on most of the building, inside and out. Is there an advantage to applying two coats, or are there potential disadvantages, like prolonged tackiness?
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Stained deck. Some boards have a white color on them.Is this from sap
Probably. Feel free to post a picture.
can you mix redwood and clear 50/50 TWP 200 to lighten up the “red” color? Wea re trying to find a color that closely resembles our Douglas Fir wood. How bad will that impact the UV protection?
Yes, you can mix colors. If you mix with Clear, you will lighten the UV protection by half if a 50/50 mix.
I previously used TWP 100 on my deck. We are replacing some of the wood. The deck is pressure treated pine. Is this the best product to use again?
Yes, that is correct.
I live in IN so I’d have to get the 1500 series. Not sure if that matters but fyi.
This may sound stupid, but I was wanting to stain my deck and possibly a few chairs, would I need to seal it after or is this an all-in-one? Buying my first house! And it has a naked deck. Thanks!
No. You cannot apply a sealer over a deck stain nor do you need to.
Just finishing installing a small mahogany deck- older mahogany – dark -not the luan shade. The wood had been stained but never installed- looks like a redwood color stain- seems to sand off very easily- not sure what grit I should use for the mahogany to except your stain- ordered a couple of samples to try different colors.
Sand with 80 grit and then final prep with the Gemini Restore kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Can a 5 gallon of 1500 be blended with say, 4 gallons of Dark Oak and 1 Pecan Tto lighten it a bit? Thanks!
Yes, you can do this.
Cedar fence, weathered since 2008 in Colorado, 132 sq.ft.,1/2″ #1 cedar, no splitting, weathered to a gray color, no previous treatment – which TWP 1500 product would you suggest and how much product?
To figure sq footage do Length x Height x 2 both for sides. Let us know what that comes to.
Use any any color that you like in the 1500 series. Prep with Gemini Restore Kits.
I have a new pressure treated wood deck around my pool. We had an old deck around the pool that we ripped down and rebuilt. We had a cedar tone Flood stain on the old deck. Our deck has a southern exposure. The problem we had was the deck got so hot sometimes we could barely walk on it. I’d like to stain and protect the new deck but I’m looking for a stain that protects and doesn’t get hot on the feet. What would you recommend? Thank you.
Lighter colors are less likely to retain heat over darker or red colors. Try Honeytone.
I have a 7 yr. old deck….white cedar….contractor used a clear coat sealer which turned gray
in two years. I applied TWP’s 100 series cedar stain / wife didn’t like the color. next season
I pressure washed / belt sanded it off as best I could and applied TWP’s “Pecan” stain. Wife
doesn’t like it. Now the deck is kinda dark in color since we have pine trees nearby and live adjacent
to the woods! Anyways this year she wants TWP’s “Honey” color….I’ve pressure washed the deck and it is dry….will this Honey color stain look OK and cover what is now a darkish brown deck? Me thinks you’re gonna tell me it’ll take two coats…..please advise! Dave – in Vermont
Post a picture of current appearance.
I have an 11×11 deck built with treated pine. I’ve used Olympic Honey Gold stain on it but it only beads water for six months or so. I live on the Gulf Coast with intense sun, heavy almost daily rainfall and terrible humidity. What do you recommend?
Strip and brighten with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Stain with TWP 100 Series after the prep.
I have a 3 yr. old cedar deck measuring approximately 80ft X 12ft. It was previously stained with Cabot’s Australian timber oil, mahagony color. This failed and peeled of in most places. I pressure washed the deck to removed old stain, most came off. I want to re-stain the deck but don’t know how much I need, surface prep and application, number of coats, etc. This deck gets a lot of direct sun and cold, snowy winters in upstate New York. Also best way to treat and stain, brush, etc. thank you
For prep, strip and pressure wash. Brightener after. Use this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Most likely 2 kits for the prep. 10 gallons of TWP stain for the two coats.