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TWP 100 Series 550 VOC COMPLIANT Restricted 35 states Standard Formula! | TWP 1500 Series 350 LOW VOC COMPLIANT New and Improved Formula! BEST | TWP 200 Series 250 LOW VOC COMPLIANT Great for Older Dried Shingles! |
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Types of Surfaces Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood. | Types of Surfaces Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood. | Types of Surfaces Vertical and Horizontal Wood Shake and Shingles. |
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I have a 6 year old cedar deck. I used Behn sem-transparent stain a few years ago, so it is peeling and looks awful. I live in Minnesota, so it has extreme weather conditions. After stripping it and starting over, should I use the 100 or 1500 series?
100 Series. You may need to sand as well as the Behr is hard to fully strip.
Hello, I live in Raleigh NC, we had our deck built 6 months ago it is #1 pressure treated lumber, we have some minor superficial stains that could easily be handled with a light powerwash. We want to do this correctly. what pre-treatment should we use? we were hoping to go with a clear stain but understand that would not be in our best interest. From what we are reading, we are thinking wither the 1530 in natural or 1501 in cedar which pre treat and stain would be most appropriate. Thanks for your help.. products look excellent.
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You must have a tint for UV protection. Clear will gray naturally.
Do you still make Rustic Oak
Rustic and Rustic Oak is the same thing. Just removed the “oak”: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
I’m redoing 3 cedar decks each about a year apart. They all have the oxizide look(white). The homeowner wants the natural clear wet look of the cedar. What can’t i do to give him that wet look with the oxidized spots? There’s one pic that has some water in it and that’s the look he wants.
Look TWP 1515 Honeytone or 1530 Natural.
We live in Bend, OR (4100’ elevation). We have 2 large cedar decks that were stained new with Cabot Cedar tone, last year for one, 3 years ago for other, knowing they’d need to be redone in near future. Both decks are partially covered. Pressure washing will clean sun exposed portion, shaded area not peeling at all. Which products should we use, and do we sand or not. Hearing conflicting advice on sanding( closes pores, won’t accept stain as well vs needing a smooth surface).
See this for prep: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
No need to sand and yes it can hinder the ability for the stain to soak in if it is sanded with too fine of a grit.
Hi, home is near Raleigh NC area. Deck is about 6 yrs old and found to be pathetic quality pt. No budget for new now. Deck is in 100% sun, always. Leaning to black walnut or dark oak, but open to other. What is recommended product. Goal is to delay replacement as long as possible.
Has it been stained before? If so, that coating has to be removed first. Once prepped correctly, the Dark Oak or Black Walnut would work well.
So 1500 series is best choice? (We are clear on needed prep) Thank you!
Yes, correct.
Thx. Local dealer has sign up recommending 1 coat only. Ths site says 1-2. What would be reason for only 1?
TWP is wet on wet 2 coats for older wood.
We are looking at the 100 series and trying to decide color – How dark does the “dark oak” look when applied? Would the “Pecan” be a medium color brown? What is your most popular color? Thanks
See this: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Cedartone is the most popular.
We are going to install channel rustic rough side facing out. What is the best product to use. I am wanting to use the cedar tone. Do I need to stain all sides before installing?
Use the TWP 1500 Series. Only stain exposed wood after install.
I have new (8-9 months old), Weathered, Fire Treated Pine. We are interested in a Semi Transparent Stain. What would you recommend?
Where are you located?
Chicago, IL
You need the TWP 1500 Series for IL. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Thank you for doing the products that you do. My pressure treated deck is about 6 years old. I waited a good six months so the board could dry out before I applied the initial stain. I used your product and cleaned, brightened and stained the deck using your 1500 series stain. It looked like a million bucks and we were definitely complemented on how it turned out. I used Cedertone as the color. I remember it being a bit slippery for a few days. But after i fully dried out it was good to walk and the water would bead up an not soak in. Awesomeness
Flash forward 5 years now and we need to restain. Water now seems to soak in and I have some graying of the floor and banister boards.
So a few questions:
What stain series type do you recommend? I live in NJ
Thinking of Cedertone again.
Should I use Restore-A-Deck again to remove the graying?
How long should i wait until I restain the deck in the future?
Should i pressure wash or scrub?
You have to use the 1500 in NJ.
Yes, prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Restain every 2-3 years is normal.
Pressure wash while using the kit.
Thank you for your answers. I have another. The website has two bundles for the 1500 stain; one with RAD the other with Gemini. What is the difference between RAD and Gemini Restore Kit?
The RAD is a stripper. Gemini is a cleaner.
We live in Delaware near the coast and have a pressure treated lumber deck that has never been treated. The wood has grayed and dried out. We would like to stain it a gray color which is not available in the 1500 series. Will the 200 series product work on a deck? What do you recommend? Thanks!
Yes, you can use the TWP 200 Series for this.
Hello,
I recently bought a house with cedar shake siding and I’m unsure about which treatment would work best. I really like the natural cedar look but these shakes are 30 years old, the color all around is not uniform anymore (some areas throughout the siding are lighter/some darker/some bleached out) and I am looking for a finish that will protect the shakes the most for the longest amount of time. As a result, I feel like a compromise to all of these characteristics would be staining the siding with a semi-solid or solid body stain. I feel like this would take care of the unevenness so the shakes will end up uniform and the coating would last longer than any other type of stain so I wouldn’t have to coat it every few years. I would like to make the siding look as close to that natural warm new cedar color as possible however I am unsure if a semi-transparent would even out the different tones after a good cedar wash and last as long as a solid body stain. I heard really good things about TWP stains so I am now strongly considering going the semi-transparent route as I am very interested in preserving the natural cedar look. I would like to make the right choice so my family and I can enjoy our new home for years to come, please help? Thank you for your time.
The prep will even out the colors. Use this kit with pressure washing: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Stain with the TWP 1500 Series after: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
That will give the best appearance and performance for this house.
Hi, I have a new construction house with what I’m guessing is a standard pine deck. I live in North Carolina. It is a covered deck however, it does receive sun most of day. I am thinking Dark Walnut, but I definitely want to show the grain, which line should I go with.
Use the TWP 100 Series. See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We live in Colorado-our 50ft long deck get full sun most of the day- we just replaced our deck last summer with cedar- what product do you recommend for staining. I don’t understand the difference in the 100 vs 1500 series. Thank you- Jenny S
Use the TWP 100 Series for Colorado.
Thank You!! Another question– our cedar deck is almost a year old- before staining can we just pressure wash or is it necessary to clean/brighten the deck?
Clean and brighten: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Can TWP be tinted?
Sorry, but not, it cannot.
My 15-year old cedar garage doors and shutters are being stripped of old stain. I am trying to decide the best product to put on them. I want some color, but I want the grain to show through. Located in Texas where periods of drought are broken by flooding, so fairly extreme exposure conditions. Thank you!
Hello,
Use the TWP 1500 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
It will offer great UV protection, add a color, and show the wood grain as well.
here is my overall plan and want to get your feedback. I have had some feedback from your expert and thanks for the guidance. I’m being extra careful on this project so as to avoid extra work in the future of a real mess when finished.
I have two decks that sit a top each other with step descending from the top deck to the lower deck and then down to the yard. I had previously used a Consumer Reports, nationally recognized Premium All-in-One Wood Solid stain and sealer. Deck are both 18 x 13 with 27 steps and wood railings with 300 ballasters. The floors are peeling badly 3 coats over 9 years, last coat 4 years ago.
So I need to redo the floors and top of the railings. Several recommendation have flatly said I need to sand and strip to remove old finish down to bare wood. Solid stain is very hard to remove.
To get to bare wood, I’m in the process of chemically stripping the lower deck (probably two times). and using cleaner-brightener.
I’m sanding the upper deck floor to bare wood including top of the railings and then using a cleaner-brightener and power washing. I can’t used chemicals on upper deck due to Aluminum Rain Tight System under top deck.
I’m not stripping and sanding 300 ballasters as they are in great shape and I can’t afford or have time to do the ballasters down to bare wood. I will clean-brighten and power wash ballasters as part of prep.
Is this realistic not to strip the ballasters as they are vertical and noted exposed to direct sunlight. The finish on the ballasters seems dried out, but are not peeling.
So, when I’m finished prepping.
I want to re-stain the ballasters. Can I use TWP 100 semi-solid to go over the previous solid stain or should I re-use the original solid stain for better adherence them
On the floors due to previously discussion, I want to use TWP 100 on the bare wood floors and steps and plan to touch them up every few years as noted on previous TWP comments “that I can expect to get about 2 years of service before re-staining”.
Based on the two pictures taken, will TWP Dark Oak or Dark Walnut coordinate or look similar to the ballaster’s color.
Hello, TWP cannot be applied over a solid stain so it will not work for your verticals unless you sand it all off. The TWP will work for the floors with easy clean and recoat every 2 years or so. The TWP Dark Oak and Black Walnut are not red like you spindles. They are dark browns.
Can TWP 200 be removed from log building after being on for 3-4 years? If so what process would
be used to remove it?
Thanks
Kurt
Wisconsin
Yes. Use this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Hey I have a new fence. It has been up approx. 8 to 9 months. I would like to stain with a light brown transparent stain. It will get full intense sun. We live in northwest corner of Alabama. Any suggestions on which of your products to use? The fence is a treated yellow wood product. Thanks.
Use the 100 Series. See this for color ideas: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
PT deck and railings in Northeastern PA. Full afternoon sun, last stained about 4 years ago. What do you recommend?
What brand and type of stain is on the wood currently? Do you have a picture?
Unfortunately I don’t know. It was power washed at the beginning of the summer so some of the decking has the stain removed.
Hello, the TWP cannot be applied over the old gray stain on the floors. That would have to sanded off. Once removed, strip and brighten all the railings and the floor for the final prep.
2 month old PTP deck in Memphis TN. Gets full afternoon sun, hot humid summers. Hoping in a month to do a darker color, maybe black walnut or dark oak. Which is best for this climate, 100 or 1500 series?
See this about new decks and TWP: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the 100 Series after the wait and prep.
Which should I use for:
-9 month old untreated cedar fence in western Washington state
-9 month old untreated cedar deck covered and uncovered areas
Which color is most neutral/uncolored?
Thank you
Honeytone is the lightest tint. See this for examples: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Once I put down the TWP 1500 on my log sided building do I need to apply a “sealer”? If I do what is your recommendations? Thank you, Catheirne
No need nor can you top coat the TWP with a sealer.
I live at 6,000 feet, the sun is brutal on paint and fades out wood dyes. How does TWP stand up to UV exposure at altitude? Thank you, Catherine
It is fine at high UV exposure. Clean and recoat every two years or so. Make sure to prep correctly the first time applying.
I have a 20 yr old ipe and cedar pergola and deck, that was just power washed a week ago – what do I need to do now? It cleaned up in most horizontal pieces well, but need to have if it finished asap. I’d like to restore the original color of the IPE that was gorgeous – what would you recommend? I’m in NE on the coast
Most use the TWP 1516 for the IPE wood. Just one coat is all you will need.
Should I prep with Brightener and what kind?
Best to prep with this: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Hi, It’s time to stain the cedar shingles on our house. I live in CT. The last time the shingles were stained was between 10 and 19 years ago. One side, 10 years, the other three, 19 years. Shingles are 40 years old. They were last stained with transparent, non tinted, CWF (Flood). Our lot is heavily wooded, so shingles are still in pretty decent shape (except for woodpecker damage). Shingles will be professionally cleaned before staining. We’d like to add some color this time around. Which TWP stain would be the best choice; 100? If so, we were thinking about TWP 105. Since that is closer to a semi-solid than a semi-transparent, will we have to worry about peeling down the road? Thx. If not 100, would 200 or 1500 be better? Thx.
Best is the TWP 200 Series for this: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-200-series
The 100 is not allowed in CT. The TWP stains do not peel.
Thank you. Any chance you will be offering the Cape Code grey in the 200 any time soon?
No. There is a Slate Gray in the 200 Series.
Recently purchased a new home North of Atlanta that has a large outside deck that gets full afternoon sun and a screened in porch that is covered. The deck has been up for about 4 months. What stain would you recommend and would you suggest light sanding prior to application?
Do not sand for prep. See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the TWP 100 Series.
I have an older shake roof ~40 years old. The shakes are in good condition, I am considering treating them with the 200 series. Is that a good idea? Will that improve the life of the shakes? They appear to be un-treated. I live in Montana. The 200 series appears to have a much higher solids content. Does that mean it is more opaque than the 100 series? Is it also thicker?
For cedar shakes, the TWP 200 series is the best one. It is semi-transparent in color. It will improve the life and look of the shingles.
So we older railing and steps that has suffered some mold, lichen issues. I have used bleach/water solution, a scrapper and a scrub brush to get off the old moss and lichens and then hosed it down. I don’t know what was put on it before. Do I need a brightener or have I done enough? I can use the 100 series in my state. Would that be appropriate to use?
Yes on the 100 Series. As for prep, hard to say. Can you post a picture?
I have a Dock that is about 6′ wide by 120 feet long. It is 2 years old and has not been coated. It seems that a semi transparent stain would be best. We live in Coastal NC and get lots of sun and some warm weather. What is the best product to use, and should I use wet on wet application. Finally what is the best surface prep – I have an attachment for my 1900 psi pressure washer that allows good cleaning without destroying the wood. Thanks! I should have stated that the wood is PT Pine.
We already answered this question below. 🙂
I have a Dock that is about 6′ wide by 120 feet long. It is 2 years old and has not been coated. It seems that a semi transparent stain would be best. We live in Coastal NC and get lots of sun and some warm weather. What is the best product to use, and should I use wet on wet application. Finally what is the best surface prep – I have an attachment for my 1900 psi pressure washer that allows good cleaning without destroying the wood. Thanks!
Prep with this: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Apply two coats wet on wet of the TWP 100 Series.
Cedar Deck, Lots of direct sun, Already sanded, Using Cedar tone, Which should I use 100 series or 1500 series
What state are you located in?
Missouri
Use the 100 Series. It will soak in better.
I have a new PT deck that was put down 2-3 months ago in north GA. A dealer told my husband that the 200 series was the best so he purchased it. This is not the information I am seeing on your sight and it is causing some contention between us. Is there any worries that I should be aware of since this is the stain we are using? Also he didn’t want to wait the year you recommend so it is going on now.
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You can use the 200 Series. Make to wait the proper amount of time and prep first. Just one coat.
I have a 14 year old pressure treated deck that was last stained with TWP about 10 years ago. What series would you recommend? I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Thanks….(see photos)
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 100 Series.
Thanks – I see a couple prep kits on your website. For my case, do you recommend the “cleaner & brightener” kit or the “stripper & brightener” kit?
Cleaner and Brightener Kit.
Hello! I have a pressure treated pine deck that is about 14 years old. It was just sanded and stripped of all previous stain and sealer. We live in Maryland and get a lot of snow in the winter (18 to 20 feet a year). Deck gets full Sun in the summer for about 6 hours a day. Looking for a series recommendation. Also, thinking of the pecan color, but not sure how it will wear with the snow. Thanks!
For MD, you will need to use the 1500 Series.
Any prep involved other than what we’ve done so far? Thx!
Just use a wood brightener to neutralize the stripper.
For my 9 year old PT deck, which is better, TWP 100 or TWP 200 (both Cedartone)?
Where do you live?
The house is in NC mountains.
Use the TWP 100 Series.
I got the stripper and brightener kit and the TWP 100 Cedartone. I tested a small patch of the deck and also the cap rail. The deck had previously been treated with a Sherwin Williams Deckscape product and it came off and looks pretty good. The cap rail does not look like it came off as much. But then I remembered that I had treated the cap rail with TWP 201 Cedartone a couple of years ago. Should I just clean and brighten it instead of stripping and brightening it?
Strip and brighten all would be the best way.
I just want to say how much I appreciate the support you all provide. I did everything exactly the way you said and I could not be more pleased with the outcome of my deck. It has never looked this good, even from the first day I moved in. Thanks!
Awesome! Do you have a finished picture?
It’s been almost two years since your products saved my deck. Generally still
looks
good. I guess it’s time to brighten it back up. In addition to Brightener, should I also put another coat or series 100?
Hello,
Brightener alone does not clean or prep the deck. You will need to use both Gemini Cleaner and the Brightener for prep. Stain after.
After applying Twp cedertone can you apply a clear coat sealer and waterproofer
No. It is not possible to add a coating on top of the TWP.
We are staining a pressure treated deck and screened in porch for the first time. The deck has lots of total sun and the screened in porch gets less sun, which stain should we choose? 100 or 1500? They were installed just about 1 year ago and we live in NY. Thanks!
Use the TWP 1500 Series. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Hello we just purchased a Pine Log Home, It has a very dark stain on it and faded in some places.
We want to clean and restain, what do you recommend? We would like a redish stain.
Thank you,
Donna
You will need to remove the current stain. Please, post a picture.
Hi,
We used TWP 1500 last year on our mahogany deck. It’s a covered deck, but the steps are in full sun all day. It faded quickly and absorbed some ring stains from our chairs. We’re not sure if you recommend a particular color. What are we missing?
Hello,
Your wood type (Mahogany) is an exotic hardwood and these types of wood require an annual reapplication when in full sun. As for the rings, that is most likely rust from your chairs.
Most people use the Rustic color for mahogany in the 1500 Series.
I want to refinish the old deck of my screen porch. I have removed most of the old paint/stain, but there are some places where the paint/stain has sunk deeply into the wood. Note that the wood is pressure treated. What do I use to cover it so that it will cover up the old surface but NOT peel or crack, like the old paint did?
Hello, the TWP products are penetrating semi-transparent stains. They cannot be applied over a deck paint or solid stain. The current coating will need to be fully removed first. Once removed, you can use the TWP.
I would
like
actaul samples
of stains. Redwood and rustic. I am unsure which is better for our project. Anyway to mail a sample
of those two? I have four
decks to refinish this year and a two story house in T111 to
do next year. Want the correct stain color. Thanks
cheryl
Hello, see this link: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I am in the process of restoring a cedar outdoor play structure. In most of the horizontal surfaces the previous stain, I assume water-based, is flaky and the wood is heavily greyed and splintered. What is the best product to use for the climate (Alberta, Canada) and how do I prepare the wood? Sanding, pressure washing etc.? Will I need to apply a sealer after staining and are there any concerns with children (odor, stains, etc.).
Only the TWP 200 Series is allowed in Canada. All previous stain must be removed first by sanding and stripping. Brighten the wood after. You cannot apply a sealer over the TWP stain nor is there a need. Once fully dry and cured, there are no concerns.
If I sand down to the bare wood, do I need to brighten after? How do I prepare for the staining after sanding, washing down with a hose or is a damp cloth enough to clean off the dust particles?
Lightly pressure rinse and brighten the wood.
Our deck (photo attached) was built a year ago, in Omaha, NE. No stain required on the decking itself, but we now want to stain the support posts, beam and facia to approximately match the metal railing color (darker grey/brown), which it seems may require some level of pigmentation. Which type (TWP 100 or 1500) and which color might be the best fit? Thanks in advance!
The TWP 100 series. Dark Oak.
I have a 288sq deck. i just used t w p for the first and not very happy. I have whitish spots coming through the redwood stain. past years i have used Flood wood protection and no problem. what could my problem be?
TWP does not cause white spots. Must be something else that is the issue. Please post a picture.
I just ordered the TWP 100 Combo RAD and brightener. I live in Huntsville, AL and want to make sure I ordered the correct one. I used the same kind of TWP stain 3 years ago. The deck is losing its color (Redwood) where the elements hit it. Please let me know if I chose correctly, TY
You did order correctly.
I used TWP 1500 Natural on my new deck in Sept. 2017. Following the directions, I put a second coat on 9 months later (this past weekend). I have some areas that are extremely glossy and others that are not. Any suggestions of how to repair? The instructions did not call for any pre-treating. I did not put on a heavy coat, as evidenced by the fact that the first time I used the entire gal. whereas this time, I have about a third left.
Hi Lee, you always have to prep before reapplying and it does state this on the can and our websites. See this for tips now: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
I have a huge redwood deck (~1800 sq ft), which is subject to New Mexico’s bright sun and snow. Elevation is 8800 ft. It was stained about 8 years ago with Messmers Natural Redwood. I am going clean & brighten first. What TWP stain color should I use? I liked the Messmer color. Would just a natural stain look good?
See our photo albums for some guidance on what color works for you:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Additional info….. The dock I asked about is built from pressure treated pine.