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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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Rick, as long as you prep the wood first you can. Best to prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Can you apply TWP 1500 over previous applied TWP 100
Lis, you must remove the Cabot 100% before applying the TWP. This will need to be sanded off since you said it was a semi-gloss stain.
5 years
treated pine
weathered, under two large oak trees so wood remains damp
Cabot, oil based semi-gloss
24 x 12 deck
marashi1, for newer wood and in Minnesotta we would suggest the 100 Series as it penetrates a little better then the 1500 series.
Jean, you must remove the Thompsons first by using a stripper and or sand it off. Once removed, stain with the 1500 Series.
John Donalds, they are both excellent stains and perform about the same. The 100 Series cannot be used in all states though.
One year old pressure treated wood, never stained or sealed. Sun exposure most of the day in Minnesota.
Should I use TWP 100 or 1500?
I would like to know why either one works better.
Thanks,
Existing pessure-treated pine deck, 6 years old, stained previously with Thompson’s waterseal semi transparent. The deck is on SW side of home and gets sun about 8 hours per day.
Pressure treated pine, previously treated with thompson’s water seal semi-transparent . Deck is 14′ X 16′ and is on the southwest side of the home in PA. Which is the best stain to use?
In which conditions is the 100 better to use than the 1500? I have an older deck up top and a newer one down be low that have not been treated in at lest 2 years
Mary, prep with the Gemini Restore Kit for this then stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
wood is about 10 yrs old…pretreated pine?condition is good with some splitting..never been stained..
the area gets shade most of the day but do have another area that gets sun part of the day…how should I prep for this stain? thanks
John B, nothing wrong with using the Dark oak 1503.
Yes you can return. Please review our refund policy at the bottom. For 1000 sq. feet and 2 coats you should have easily used 8-10 gallons.
[quote name=”Midwest Cedar Deck”]1) Age of Wood – About 12 years old
2) Type of Wood – Western Red Cedar
3) Condition of wood – Good, freshly sanded all surfaces to bare wood
4) Previously stained using Flood CWF-UV about 3 years ago.
5) Deck is about 700 sqft. Total about 1000 sqft with railing and skirt. All surfaces had weathered to just about bare wood, so all surfaces were sanded to bare wood to remove any remaining stain and weathering.
Will 5 gallons be enough to stain this deck?[/quote]
Finished staining the deck this past weekend with TWP 1501 Stain. Very happy with the result! However, I used only about 4 gallons to put 2 coats (wet-on-wet) on all surfaces (horizontal and vertical). The recommendation I got from this website was to get 10 gallons, so I now have an unopened 5 gallon leftover. Can this be returned?
1.) Less than 10 years
2.) SPIB No. 2 Pine
3.) Good
4.) Yes, within the last 3-5 years with some kind of crappy REDwood semi-tran. stain.
5.) Aprox. 400 sq. ft. horizontal, railings w/ 25-30 spindles.
Would like to HD-80 strip, sand where needed, wood brighten, and use TWP 1500 Dark Oak or Rustic… is it ok to jump to that kind of color difference from a pretty redwood finish to something darker like dark oak or rustic?
Steven, you can order right from our website for shipment. For 1500 feet you would need roughly 15 gallons for the two coats of TWP.
1. 20 years
2. Cedar
3. Good
4. Frequently – solid latex stains – We are stripping it all down
5. Outside deck in Western Washington – 1500 sq. ft.
I am wondering how to purchase and have delivered to Washington State.
Thanks
Jeffrey, you would need to remove the previous stain first if you want to switch to TWP. Please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/prepping-for-twp-stains/switching-to-twp/
I am refinishing a cedar deck that has wood new wood to around 20 year old wood.surface is in good shape.Not sure of the previous stain in that I moved in 2 years age. Could you color chart. 448 stagecoach ct.,Glen ellyn, Ill., 60137
Wade brown, I would use the 100 Series for SC. We can ship this to you from our website.
mda, it would be best to strip the cetol first then brighten the wood. Use the 1500 Series for this.
I have covered porch that is open on 3 sides 16×24. It is pressure treated wood 15 months old.Has never been treated. Just cleaned it with Deck scapes cleaner.Which of your products would you recommend and where could i purchase stain in South Carolina?
12 year old deck, cedar, good condition, last stained three years ago with Sikkens Cetol 1. Best product to use and do I have to strip the deck first?
Mark M, Please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
What’s the process for wet on wet application
Diane G, you cannot use TWP on top of another stain. The CWF should be removed first.
Mark M, it penetrates better. Two light coats wet on wet.
I currently have cedar siding about 5 years old. We stained the siding with Flood stain transparent. We will need to restain the entire house and railings. With this product work over the other stain and can I get this in New York State?
You sugegsted that I use TWP 100 for one year old pressure treated deck, never stained, in Minnesota. Why is TWP 100 preferred over TWP 1500 for this deck?
And would you use two coats or one coat is adequate.
Thanks,
Ron, clear sealers have zero UV protection. You need a tint in the stain to achieve this. The TWP in a tinted color lasts about 2 years on a horizontal.
Goldy, you will need to strip and remove to start over. I sent an email with a more detailed response.
Hayesbamp, you must have color in your stain if you want to prolong the UV graying. This will change or enhance to look. See this about new decks: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Mark M, I would use the 100 Series for this. One 5 gallon pail should be enough.
My deck is 4 years old, cedar, which is in good shape, but would like to apply a longer lasting clear coat seal to it. I would like to clean the wood, removing the old sealant, Olympic Waterguard for Wood. I have a 570 square foot deck with railings. How long would TWP 1500 last compared to having to do it every year currently?
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”]John s, What is the total sq. footage with rails, floor, steps, etc?[/quote]
aprox 850sq ft inc deck surface,railings,steps & facia boards.I would like to apply 2 coats with some left for touch ups.
20 years; cedar; good; previously stain with solid stain. Deck is under covered porch. We had it sanded down to original wood. Inexperienced workers applied 1 coat of 1500 cedartone. While we were out of town they came back and applied 2 more coats wet on wet. After more than a week, the surface is still sticky. We have not walked on it, but in large sections it appears the stain is rising up in a flakey like haze. Will this dry out eventually? Is there something we can do to fix this without re-sanding and starting over?
Age of deck: new. Being built now
Type of wood: pressure treated pine
Condition of wood: excellent
Wood has not been stained before
The deck is a two tier deck that meets up to a section of the above ground pool. We have black metal spindles in the railing. We want to keep the wood looking the way it does now. When should I apply and what should I use?
1. 1 year
2. pressure treated
3. good – some cracking.
4. No
5. Deck, railing, stairs, total 550 sf
the deck is in central Minnesota. Partially in the sun.
Which one works better for the climate, 100 or 1500 and how much?
Charles, what is the total s. footage with stairs, railings, floors, etc? Yes you can use the 1500 in VA.
Bill, the 1500 would be best and you would need 2-3 gallon for the 2 coats.
1. 20 years
2. treated pine deck boards
3. good. replacing a few boards and powerwashinging the rest
4. Was stained for first time two years ago with Behr Redwood stain
5.Hexagonal shaped deck about 16′ x 14′ and stairs
Can I use 1500 in Virginia. How much do I need?
22 years. 300sqft
Redwood
Good condition
Previously stained with Thompsons Advanced but this has been stripped off
Part sun/part shade
Can I use TWP 1500? How much do I need?
Thanks Bill
Dick, two coats wet on wet. If in Northern VA (DC Area) then you need to use the 1500. If not then the 100 Series is what you would want. You would need 15-20 gallons for the 2 coats.
John s, What is the total sq. footage with rails, floor, steps, etc?
Please explain your two different types of TWP stain. Which one is for an old deck w/75% sun in Virginia, poolside?
8 years old
Treated wood
Graying, some splitting, some raised warping, mildew.
Stained 8 years ago w/unknown preservative.
Poolside 1500 sq.ft. plus upper deck 480 sq.ft. How many gallons needed?
Do I need 2 coats?
I have a 24×24 pressure treated deck located in Long Island N.Y. deck is in full sun most of the day.Had Bher semi transparent on it.Did not last long.Just spent weekend stripping old finish off.Wood is fairly clean.Some minor cracks & some checking but overall cond of wood is good.How much 1500 is needed for two coats inc railings?I used the Bher products to strip & brighten wood. Will this cause a problem using TWP Stain?
Ryanf, that is for one coat. The second coat foes about 50% farther then the first coat. For your deck you probably need 2-3 gallons for the 2 coats. We like stain pads better then brushes. You can see some of our application tools here:
http://www.twpstain.com/brushes-stain-pads