TWP 1500 Series Stain and Gemini Restore A Deck Kit Combo Pack
This Combo Kit comes with both 5 Gallons of TWP 1500 Series and the Gemini Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit for prepping your wood.
1 Gemini Restore A Deck Kit
Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener system is a powerful “eco-friendly” two-part restoration system.
Step 1 Wood and Deck Cleaner that deeply cleans your wood to remove dirt, grime, mold, algae, and general graying. The cleaner will help prep neglected wood and or prep for re-coating with a wood or deck stain.
Step 2 Wood Brightener is used after the wood cleaner to “brighten” the wood while neutralizing the cleaner to a natural pH balance. This step will improve the overall appearance of your wood while helping the wood deck stain longevity.
The kit covers 750-1000 sq feet when mixed.
1 TWP 1500 Series 5 Gallon Pail
TWP 1500 is a Semi-transparent Oil-Based wood stain and preservative that is allowed in all 50 states.
The TWP® 1500 formula is designed to penetrate better, dry faster, and outperform the previous TWP® 500 series formula.
TWP® 1500 Series is an EPA registered wood preservative which prevents structural damage and wood decay on exterior above ground wood surfaces such as fencing, decking, wood siding, log homes, and roofing. TWP® 1500 Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking, and splitting as well as preventing freeze damage in colder climates.
TWP® 1500 Series is a low VOC preservative with special U.V. absorbing pigments that prevent unsightly wood graying, darkening, and fading. The selected mildewcides inhibit the growth of mold and mildew which assist in preventing premature discoloration.
TWP® 1500 Series will keep your wood beautiful, fresh, and looking new longer. The ease of application and maintenance will allow you to enjoy your investment for years to come.
Key Features
- Preserves natural wood color
- EPA registered wood preservative
- Professional choice for all exterior wood surfaces
- Semi-transparent stain preserves natural color
- Sheds water longer
- Prevents mold and mildew
- Helps to prevent wood rot
- Easy to apply and can be cleaned and recoated as needed
- Helps in the prevention of warping, cracking, and splitting
- Low 250 VOC formula, compliant in 50 states
*We do not guarantee stain colors as they will vary widely depending on the wood type, age of wood, prepping of wood, and application. Small samples are available.
I live in northwest Alabama, my pressure treated deck gets full sun from 10 a.m. til the sun goes down. Which series do you recommend? And the deck 650 square ft, how much product would I need?
Use the TWP 100 Series or the Semi-Solid colors.
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-deck-stain-calculator
Can Gemini Deck Cleaner be used in a power washer that has automatic dilution? I think it is 20:1 ratio.
No, it cannot be injected through a pressure washer.
The deck in this picture was laid about a year ago and hasn’t been sealed yet. Scraps on top were stored away and show the original color. (The photo makes it look more grey than it really is, but still…)
Will the gemini cleaner/restorer kit return the wood to the color of the scraps? Or somewhere in between?
It will remove the gray oxidation but it will not look exactly the same as the unweathered boards.
Thank you.
Your scrap boards look like they’re pressure treated, so you won’t get the same appearance on your sun bleached deck boards even if you wash them. My boards were way worse so I flipped them after cleaning and coating the worse side. Then after screwing them down, I pressure washed them all with water only (no chemicals or soap), and after they dried for a week in the hot Florida sun I coated them with #101. The attached pic is what they look like now. The lighter colored boards are new PT boards that haven’t been substantially exposed to any weather. This pic should give you an idea of what a badly neglected deck looks like after a light pressure washing with no chemicals, and then applying a very liberal coating of the stain.
Thanks, Chris. It’s all pressure treated; the scraps are from the same batch of wood, just stored in the garage since building the deck ~12 months ago. My photo makes things look pretty extreme. In real life, the exposed deck is not nearly that gray. At any rate, I appreciate your photo and the details surrounding it!
What drill stirrer do you use for a 5 gallon bucket of paint? Thanks…
Any will work. They are about $5 and can be bought at a Home Depot or any paint store.
Applied 1500 to our deck 3-4 years ago. In need of stain again. Do I need to use both products in the Restore A Deck kit prior to applying stain or just the cleaner?
Best to clean and brighten for prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
If the siding may have been treated many years ago, but is clean and brushed, can the 1500 TWP just be sprayed or brushed on? Do you recommend adding any solvent to aid with penetration of stain? Is it necessary to wipe TWP stain once dried for 30 min? Thanks!
Any prior coatings have to be removed first. Post pics for prep help. Do not add solvent to the stain.
So I have the 1500 type stain on my deck from almost two years ago. Do I just need to apply the Gemini brightener and cleaner, then apply another coat of the same stain?
Is the prior coat removed by applying the kits in order for the deck to be recoated/maintained?
Yes, you need the Gemini Restore Kit for prep when recoating with the same color and stain.
If we decide to go with the new 2024 stain, what would be comparable to black walnut in color from the 1500 series?
And what instructions would you recommend since we have a 2 year old 1500 coat of black walnut on now if we decide to switch to the new 2024 stain?
I am not sure what you mean by “new 2024 stain”?
I’ve got a purple ♡ deck that has been previously treated with Penofin products. Currently, the deck is pressure washed multiple times and dry, no longer retaining any of the Penofin color. Can I go directly to stain with 1500, or would I use the cleaner/brightener, or do both? then, after the stain is applied, do I wipe down(as is necessary with Penofin) or simply put the second coat down while the previous application is still wet?
I went to the trouble of sanding the entire deck last year, cleaned and brightened, then restained and thought I’d get more than a year for my effort. I liked the result, but it wasn’t durable. I’ve had several recommendations for TWP, so thought to ask. Last, can the 1500 be used to treat ship lap fir siding?
Use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep. Just one coat of the TWP stains. You can use it on siding as long as it is free of prior coatings.
500 sq ft Ipe deck over neoprene roofing. Stained 2 years ago. Want to use WTP 1500 Series 1503 Dark Oak. How do I Clean and Prep! Photos attached
Use this for prep.
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Last year I used the 1500 combo to treat our deck. Unfortunately there was a light rain towards the end of the 24 hour drying period, and we suspect that’s the reason it didn’t take as well as I thought it would. The vertical surfaces still look great, but the horizontal ones are uneven in terms of color and shedding water. I thought I read last year that we can brighten the deck again (a year later) using the remaining brightener and use the remaining stain to stain it. I remember that the stain doesn’t last much longer than a year before becoming unusable, so we are eager to move on this ASAP. Can you tell me exactly how to proceed: we don’t have that many suitable days and I want to act at the earliest opportunity, which may in fact be tomorrow! We have remaining brightener and stain, but none of the cleaner.
You need to clean and brighten when recoating. Brightener alone will not prep for recoating.
I purchased a 1500 combo pack and had it shipped to Tennessee. I live in Kentucky and want to know if I can get the instructions online to review before I go down to work on the deck?
All prep and application articles can be found here: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/
They will all have the same protection against mold and midlew. It is normal to prep and recoat every 2-3 years for a deck.
Sorry to ask another question. Our builder stained our 6×6 posts supporting the covered portion of the deck a standard Minwax dark walnut stain. He also stained the railing framing portion. He wasn’t sure how best to stain these and he had his superintendent do it for us, so they did what they knew. Will it work ok if I use the Gemini cleaner and brightener and then follow with the black walnut TWP preservative?
The minwax has to be removed first. Sanding is most likely needed.
What’s the difference between a wood preservative like the 1500 and sealer? We are in our second year in the newly built house. I’ve cleaned and sanded the surface of our deck getting it ready and was looking at options having come across some really good reviews for TWP. I just want to make sure I use the right product for the right purpose, to protect the wood from rain/weather, UV, and wear. We are in TN. Also, does the 1500 Natural have a slight tone to it to help even the coloration when applied? We like the natural color, but would like a consistent look too.
TWP 1500 Series is a registered wood preservative by the EPA. the only deck stain on the market that is. The Natural color is tinted. Best to try samples to see the colors on your wood: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
You can also see pics here of all the colors: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Thank you. Is a wood preservative the same thing as a sealer or if I use this do I add a sealer on top?
TWP is a sealer as well.
Thank you. My wife is looking for a natural color. You have the Natural (1530). Is it clear? I.e. no real UV protection?
Natural is tinted. Not clear.
Hello! We are getting ready to re-stain our log house in the spring time. Last known staining was in 2017, and the previous owners used the TWP 1530. To stain this spring, do we need to use ‘Restore a Deck’ first then apply the stain?
Thank you!
Yes. Use the Gemini Restore Kit.
do you need to power wash the deck prior to the cleaner
No, you pressure wash while using the cleaner.
I applied 1501 2 years ago to Cedar. After clean and brighten, can I apply a new color 1516 without any problem?
Strip and brighten for prep if switching: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail