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Last Updated on January 30, 2023 by TWP Help
We are here to help you with your TWP exterior deck or wood restoration project for 2024!
TWP is an advanced wood preservative/protectant registered by the EPA. Performance and longevity can vary though depending on the wood type, how the wood is prepped, the age of wood, and how the TWP is applied. We want everyone who has decided to use TWP 100, 1500, or 200 Series to have the best possible results.
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When asking questions please give us some information about your wood restoration project:
- What structure is your wood? Examples would be: Deck, Wood Siding, Fence, etc
- What species is the wood? Examples: Treated Pine, Cedar, Redwood, Ipe, etc
- Is the wood new or older than 1 year?
- Has the wood been stained previously with a different brand? Please specify brand name and type of stain used: Examples: Solid stain, Semi-Transparent Stain, etc.
- Any additional info that would be useful
Once you supply us with the information, we will able to give you advice as to how to prep your wood and any needed instructions for the TWP application.
Please ask your questions in the comment area.
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Greetings –
This deck is two years old.
Last fall we cleaned with gemini kit and then applied one coating of 1501 cedartone.
What should we do this year ?
Gemini kit and then reapply ?
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Prep with the Gemini Kit is correct. You can do it this year but you are fine until next year.
Is there a semi-solid color that matches Pecan (1500)?
There are not matchng colors.
I have a gallon can of TWP 1530 natural color, Left is one third of that can. That amount will do my small project. The stain is older and needs to be a little thinner, Can I use a little mineral spirits to thin it? ( i am very experienced with this product and I am certain that a little thinning will accomplish what i need – i just don’t want to use the wrong product for thinning.)
Sorry but no, TWP cannot be thinned.
Do you still provide “mixer” drill wand with 5 gal buckets?
We do not.
How long will 1500 last? Newer Cedar Fence
On a fence, about 3-5 years.
Can I stain part of the floor boards on the deck. let it dry 2 days. rain for 4 days. wait 2 days then finish
We would not suggest this. Do it all at once plus if doing a second coat, it must be applied wet on wet.
6 or 7 years since I last stained my fence with TWP100. Some grey spots where sprinklers hit it, some faded.- about 2000 sq ft. fence of clear cedar and medium 2×2 arbor.
question 1 – do I need to start completely over with strip/brighten?
I used Dark Oak but mixed it with another color – maybe redwood to make it look like slightly lighter oak with a dark redish tint to it – trying for a darker red cedar look if I recall. Can I get a sample of each [dark oak and redwood] to try to mix/match?
Yes, strip and brighten for prep since it has worn unevenly over the years.
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit
As for samples, see here:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Want to refresh ipe deck stained 2 years ago with TWP 1500. Do you have detailed instructions for cleaning, brightening and restaining with.the same color 1500?
Use the Gemini Restore Kit that we sell for the prep:
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
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My redwood deck has been prepped with Gemini Cleaner/Brightener Kit and now I am ready to apply the TWP 1500 Series redwood stain. The lately weather has been quite hot here at approximately 100° and I am wondering if there is an upper temperature limit to keep in mind when applying the stain so it does not dry to rapidly. Can you please offer some advice about applying stain when temperatures are high?
90f is the max temp. Maybe apply first thing in the am or later in afternoon to avoid high heat and direct sunlight.
Hello, I have a cedar deck here in Minnesota, and the wood is not new. I’ve applied your 100 series (Cedar tone) to the deck. 1. About how many years should the stain last? 2. Is there anything that can be done after the stain is applied, to lengthen the life of the stain? Thank you.
1. 2-3 years for a deck.
2. No, that is not possible.