Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by TWP Help
We are here to help you with your TWP exterior deck or wood restoration project for 2025!
TWP is a cutting-edge wood preservative and protectant registered by the EPA, designed to provide exceptional protection for exterior wood surfaces. However, its performance and longevity can vary based on several factors, including the type and age of the wood, how well it is prepared, and the application technique used.
To ensure the best possible results with TWP 100, 1500, or 200 Series, proper preparation and application are key. Follow recommended guidelines to maximize the durability and beauty of your wood surface, no matter which TWP series you choose.
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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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I have a 6 foot eagle that I previously used TWP Protectorent on. I have had to do repairs on the base with wood bondo. I now need to stain the base so it will match (as close as possible) the rest of the eagle. What Twp product should I use?
TWP stains will not “stain” wood bondo to blend. No exterior semi-transparent stain will work to do that.
We want a semi transparent look in gray. don’t want to ever have to strip or sand again. We sampled the cape cod gray and it is to light in color. Is there a darker gray in semi transparent? And will the clear stain cause the wood to gray naturally? The wood is treated lumber and has weathered 2 years now, but it is still a brown/tan color. Not gray. What do you recommend?
The darker grays would be in the semi-solid colors: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
The clear will gray naturally over time, but it can take months or years.
How long do I have to wait to stain new KDAT boards?
https://twpstainhelp.com/kdat-and-twp-wait-period-for-new-wood/
We hired a professional to apply TWP 100 to our deck. We told them how to apply it according to the instructions on the can and the website. However, they didn’t follow the instructions. They sprayed it and didn’t remove the excess stain. There were spots of sticky stain residue in places and therefore the color was not uniform. Some of the stain dishes in and some was left on to of the wood. We them they would need to strip the deck and start over. They wouldn’t do this. Instead they painted a coat of stain on top of the deck and left it to dry. What do they need to do to fix this problem? Will stripping the deck and cleaning and brightening it allow them to properly stain the deck. We had this happen at another house one time and the deck molded and in a year or two the stain started peeling off. Can they fix this now or do they need to wait a while before they can strip the deck and redo the stain? Will stripping and starting over fix the problem? I don’t know at this point even if the stain will cut out remain sticky.
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It is severely over-applied. When this happens, it becomes more difficult to remove and strip. You may need to strip it a few times to get it down to the bare wood in order to fix it. You can do this now or next Spring if you want to wait.
You will need this kit:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit
With both stripper additives:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper-additives
And pressure washing.
How do I get rid of some shiny spots? Noticed it after the second coat. Didn’t see it with the first coat.
https://twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
We have a sea wall down by the lake. Want the top board which is treated pine to gray. But it is not. It’s been 2 years already. Your clear says it will gray naturally, but will it keep the wood the color it is now? We feel it needs a little color. We ordered the cape cod gray sample but it is to light in color. Is there a darker shade gray that is semi transparent?
No, but we have other gray semi-solid colors:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
resawed cedar deck 25 years old stained many times using TWP cedar tone. Need to stain new boards but need to achieve much darker color to get close to a more brown color. Need advise.
It is not possible to get new wood to match older wood with a stain. No matter what, the new wood will stain lighter since it is less absorbent. In addition, you cannot stain the new wood right away:
https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We suggest installing the new wood now and letting it weather until springtime. Strip and brighten all the wood then, and then stain. It will not match exactly, but it will be close. Over time, it will blend.
I’m looking for a stain that doesn’t look too reddish for my new Douglas fir timbers for my timber frame porch. What would you advise?
Final colors will vary significantly based on the type of wood, its age, preparation, and application. There is no way to say for sure how it will look on your wood outside of testing samples.
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Look more towards the brown colors.
What series is best for Cedar Bevel Shiplap siding? It needs to be stained again because the last stain did not hold up.
The TWP 1500 Series. Make sure to prep well first:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
What is the difference between the 200 series and 1500? My cedar is 20 years old and we have stained it 3 times before. We live in Louisiana so the moisture content is high.
The 200 Series is more for Shakes and Shingles, but yes, you can use it on your siding. The 200 and 1500 will last the same on your siding.
Ensure that all prior coatings are removed before using the TWP stains.