Tips on Applying TWP 100 Pro Series
TWP 100 Series Stain
TWP 100 Stain Series Coverage and Preparation
- Prepare wood by cleaning thoroughly with a high-quality cleaner, then remove debris with a broom or leaf blower before staining.
- Wood must be dry for at least 48 hours before staining, with air temperature above 50 degrees.
- Apply stain starting from harder-to-reach areas first, working top to bottom, finishing each board end to end to avoid lap marks.
- TWP 100 Series penetrates deep into wood and will not flake or peel, simply fading after several years before recoating.
The TWP 100 Stain Series Wood and Deck Protectant covers approximately 150-300 sq. ft. per gallon, per coat. To ensure you have enough stain for your project, calculate the total square footage of your wood surface, including railings and steps if working on a deck. This will help you determine how many gallons you need.
Preparation is Key
Before applying TWP 100 Series Deck Stain, make sure the wood surface is thoroughly cleaned using a high-quality wood cleaner. Once cleaned, use a broom or leaf blower to remove any debris that may have accumulated on the wood. Proper preparation ensures the stain adheres well and provides long-lasting protection.
Applying TWP 100 Series Wood Stain
The wood must be dry for a minimum of 48 hours prior to staining and the air temperature should be above 50 degrees. Check your local forecast to make certain there will be several dry days before and after the day you want to stain.
On the day of staining be sure you have all the equipment on site that you will need. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses at all times. Mix the TWP Wood Stain thoroughly using a paint stick before and several times during use. Using plastic or tarps to cover any landscaping, siding, windows, or concrete that you don’t want any stain on.
Start with the harder to reach areas first. On wood siding, gazebos, or playsets start up high and work your way down. On a deck, start with the spindles and railings first and stain the deck floor last.
Use a brush, stain pad applicator, or pump sprayer to apply TWP 100 Deck Stain. The first coat of stain is a saturation coat. If it soaks in quickly, and the wood seems thirsty, an additional coat may be necessary. If so, apply the second coat within 30 minutes of the first coat, essentially applying them “wet on wet.” The more TWP 100 Series Stain that you can get to soak in, the better protection it will provide.
Be cautious of over-applying TWP 100 Series Wood Stain or performance may be jeopardized. If you notice excessive stain puddles or drips that aren’t being absorbed, use a stain rag or brush to remove them. Stopping in the middle of a piece of wood or board can result in unsightly lap marks. To eliminate the chance of lap marks finish staining each board from end to end once you start.
TWP 100 Series Wood Protectant has outstanding penetration properties and will dive deep into the wood. It is not prone to flaking or peeling like other stains. TWP 100 Series will simply fade after several years and can then be cleaned and recoated as needed.
I plan on staining my cedar fence that has been up for 5 months. I prep with RAD. I’m deciding between cedar tone or another color. My pressure treated posts are a different color. I like the contrast between the two woods. Do I leave the posts undone or stain them a different color ?
Stain the posts. Bare pressure treated will gray out and gets no UV protection, and leaving it unstained next to a stained fence usually reads as unfinished rather than intentional. You will still get contrast using one color on everything — cedar and PT absorb stain at different rates, so the posts will come out a different shade on their own. If you want more separation than that, a second color on the posts works fine, but test both first. On wood this new, one coat only, and back wipe anything not absorbed after 30 minutes.
Color will vary based on the wood type, the age of the wood, how it is prepped, and how it is applied. It is always best to test samples to see how it will look on your wood: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
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Also I have rough cut posts and 1×4’s on the skirting and the 2×2 ballasters appear to also be rough cut Cedar. From reading some of the other postings here, you say it is ok to stain the rough cut wood without waiting 4 months. Is that correct?
If you have a mixture of rough-cut and smooth wood, it is best to stain all at once after the weathering and prep.
Thank you for your responses. So now my concern is that 4 months out will be December and 8 months will be April. Which means my Cedar will be going thru an entire winter without an oil preservative. You are saying that this is acceptable and won’t pose as a damage to the wood? Also I was under the impression that your Gemini wood cleaner removes the mill glaze. Is this not the case? What I hear you say is that the only way to remove the mill glaze is thru time and that the Gemini Cleaner does not remove the glaze. Correct? I am aware I am a bit gun shy as I just put in a beautiful Cedar deck and just want it to stay intact until I get stain on it to preserve it. So your advice is to wait until December or later to prep and stain it? What are the temp parameters for TWP stain? Thank you!
Yes, it is fine and normal to weather that long and through winter. Yes, the kit will remove the mill glaze, but that is not the reason for weathering. Whoever told you that it was about moisture % was wrong. You have to wait, weather, and prep. 50-90F for application temps.