Official Help Site for TWPStain.com

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Last Updated on January 30, 2023 by TWP Help

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TWP Wood and Deck Stain Update for 2024

Welcome to the official help site for TWPStain.com.

TWP® 100 Pro-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. Containing unique ingredients that protect the wood from damage, TWP 100 Series has been a leader and respected product for over 25 years.

TWP® 100 Pro-Series provides a broad spectrum of weather protection, is water repellent, and aids in color retention. TWP® 100 Pro-Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking, splitting, and prevents freeze damage in colder climates. Use TWP® 100 Pro-Series to Restore and Protect YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS!

TWP 1500 Total Wood Preservative is an EPA-registered wood preservative for decks, fences, gazebos, cedar siding, wood shakes, log homes, outdoor furniture, and other exterior wood surfaces. TWP wood preservative offers outstanding protection from UV fading, wood rot, water damage, and mildew for all types of wood species.

The TWPStainHelp.com site is designed for exterior wood and deck owners looking for solutions to their wood maintenance questions. We have gathered information based on years of experience. From TWP stain tips and wood maintenance advice to prepping new wood and how-to articles, we will guide you step by step to achieve professional-like results using any of the TWP wood preservative products.

Please read our articles and feel free to ask any questions that you may have about restoring your exterior wood or decking surfaces. The information you need regarding wood and deck restoration and TWP deck stains are all here. Please enjoy and remember that we are here to help.

 

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Jill
23 hours ago

Re-staining 18 month old TWP driftwood deck, can I change the color(within the same color pallet) without having to strip old off?? If I use the same color I know I just clean and brighten.

Jill
23 hours ago

“re-staining new deck 18 months later”. I know to clean and brighten then just restain with same TWP product? It is semi solid Driftwood.

Mary
1 day ago

I have a 9 year old deck in Northern California Bay Area treated when new with a water based stain, now failed and surface is weathered. I have sanded away the old stain, then cleaned all with Oxi clean and a scrub brush, then used Restore A Deck parts 1 and 2. The upright pieces all look pretty good and are ready for stain in 2 days but the deck surface itself is still weathered, possibly still with some algae or something in a few areas. The Restore A Deck products cleaned and lightened somewhat but not very much on the surface. I want to stain the uprights in 2 days and then possibly go back after that dries to do some more work on the deck surface. Any suggestions?

Mary
14 hours ago
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I didn’t take pictures when it was wet when the deck surface looked so much darker but it looks better today when dry.

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Mary
12 hours ago
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It looks better today when dry

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Ron
8 days ago

I realize this question is not stain-related, but, if I may ask:

Our deck has cedar boards and I’ve stained it with the TWP 101 Pro Series stain. We have a couple of area rugs that we don’t want inside any more. Would it harm the deck boards if we put the rugs on the deck? One rug is porous, and the other has a rubber backing.

Thank you for your time.

Ron
7 days ago
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Thanks for your reply.

Would a rug that lets the water through harm the deck boards (by not letting the boards dry out quick enough after a rain; or promote mold growth; etc.)?

Ron
3 days ago
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That makes sense.

Thank you.

Hsiao-Ying
28 days ago

I plan to use a semi-solid stain. The tenp is 50s in the morning but it is getting up to the 60-70s by midday before dropping down to the 50s or 40s again overnight. Does this affect drying time/how long I have to wait until I can walk on my deck?

Also I am restaining with the same TWP stain – is it just 1 coat?

Sandy Wood
1 month ago

Do you still sell TWC 301?

Sandy Wood
1 month ago
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Thanks! I’m looking to stain some bamboo fencing and would like a light cedar colored stain / preserver. Do you sell anything that would do that?

 
Tom Smies
1 month ago

I have a one gallon can of TWP which has a white plastic ring on the can. How do I get the plastic ring off?

Baron
2 months ago

Are there locations where I can buy products in the Philadelphia Pa area?

Sara T
3 months ago

Hello, do new cedar shingles for vertical installation need to be prepped first or can they be stained right away?

Sara T
3 months ago
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Smooth cut

 
Robert J Caffrey
3 months ago

I ordered stain and associated material and applied almost two years ago. Order Number 269732. All done according to instructions. Now it looks like I will have to reapply this fall again. Mostly showing signs on decking and railings but also where the sun exposure is the worse in the afternoons. What is the procedure to go over the existing stain and what will I need to order? Thank you.

Mike cantor
3 months ago

Which is better for a new pressure treated pine deck, the TPW 100 or 1500 and what is the primary difference

Brett
3 months ago

What type of clear coating would you recommend for your TWP-1530-1 Natural VOC Stain

 
Joe
3 months ago

I have a 20 yr old pine barn that is in mead of sealing. It’s a natural silver color. The bottom of the boards are absorbing water when it rains and has some algae on it. It’s also slightly soft on the top surface. I was going to get it power washed and then I want to seal it. Any recommendations?

Dan
4 months ago

How long can I expect California Cedar #205 to last on an Oak Log home? Northern Illinois, Partial sun/shade. No walls are in continuous sun all day.

Serafin Garcia
4 months ago

How do I remove old twp 1502 redwood stain

 
Mike pierne
4 months ago

How long is the shelf life of unopened 5 gallon. I got some a few years back and plan on using it now. I have twp1501 cedartone

Brian M
4 months ago

Just finished my maintenance coat with the TWP Semi Solid… Forgot to wipe off some of the stain on the metal railing ballasters on a few… Easy to wipe off when wet, but once dried… different story.. 🙂 Any suggestions on getting it off.. something I can put on a rag to get off? Don’t want to powerwash and take the chance of hitting the wood. Thanks.. Ps.. Deck came out great!

Brian Mc
4 months ago
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thank u

Larry Sandeen
5 months ago

I am coating a dock with TWP 100 series stain sealer. The dock is 6 foot wide by 100+ feet with a single board for the full width of the dock.. When applying a second coat, wet on wet, can I walk on the wet surface? Thanks, Larry

 
Bjack
5 months ago

I have a 10 month old treated deck so is fully cured. SW exposure with full sunlight 9am-3pm. Will be using your Cleaner-Brightener then Semi-Solid Cedar Chest Stain 2-10 days later.

1) Any problem with applying Clean-Bright OR Semi-Solid in FULL sunlight?

2) If Full Sun is temp low 80’s or cooler OK for either or both?

3) Is Semi-Solid Stain 1-coat or 2-coat wet-on-wet for first time new wood application?

Bjack
5 months ago
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TY….Any opinion on best applicator for the “thicker” semi-solid stain…Brush, Pad or Sprayer?

Bjack
5 months ago
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Do painted surfaces or hardie-plank siding adjacent to deck need to be protected when using the Cleaner & Brightener?

Marty P
5 months ago

I have a question about my samples, I’m looking to do a two tone deck, Honeytone is probably gonna get the nod for the deck floor and base and I want a darker semi solid for the posts, rails and balusters. I got the Cabin Fever sample which had the consistency of paint , which is fine and I got the Charcoal which did not have the consistency of paint, it was more like a semi transparent, the name charcoal would assume black but it had a mahogany look with some black in it and it was beautiful. My question finally is, is this how the charcoal will be ?

I did not brighten my wood samples but I did a light cleaning on them

MartyP
5 months ago
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Yes I shook them all well, the wood is pieces of scrap deck board from when I rebuilt the deck last May. Trying to post a pic of it but it doesn’t work . I do like the color !

Chris Woodring
5 months ago

How long can I expect 100 series stain to last on treated deck wood before requiring a follow-up application? In Kentucky-high humidity, freezing, sun exposure? Yearly application?

 
Brian M
5 months ago

Hello. Have a cedar deck with TWP 1500 Honeytone. Last Staining was June 2021 and I am looking for advice… I want to try the TWP Semi Solid this spring. My question is can I use the deck restore (stripper/brightener) before applying the Semi Solid or do I have to sand the whole deck. Thanks,

Brian M
5 months ago
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trying to post a picture but it won’t let me

Brian M
5 months ago
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ok, thanks.. i’ve finally figured out how to upload pics.. So If i only need the Rad Stripper and Brightner kit, when do you suggest sanding? As you see in the pics, I have no peeling , just fading.. I am thinking using a little bit darker color other than the Honeytone… I’m thinking the stripper will remove the old color correct?

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Brian M
5 months ago
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ok, that makes sense. Quick question, you recommend the RAD Stripper, but the info on the RAD stripper says you don’t need if you currently have a Semi Transparent on the wood currently… This is what I read… Note: R-A-Dâ„¢ PaintStrip is not needed to remove penetrating exterior deck and wood stains that are Transparent, Semi-Transparent, or Semi-Solid in appearance. To remove these deck and wood stain types, use the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper.

With that said, can you clarify.. thanks again!

Brian M
5 months ago
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Thank you… Last few questions… Have the Rad Stripper in my cart. Looking to try the Semi Solid this time instead of the semi transparent… Is the Semi Solid going to be oil based .. I live in Massachusetts. Also.. how much coverage for 1 gallon. Thank you.

Brian Mc
5 months ago
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Ok, i see the TWP Semi Solid recommends 2 coats.. the other TWP Semi Transparents I’ve used in the past always stressed 1 coat… Can you confirm?

Brian Mc
5 months ago
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ok, thanks… wood is approx 8 years old.. see pics above.. I would like to put 2 coats on but i’m afraid that it will sit on top and peel eventuallyi.

Brian Mc
5 months ago
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thank you.. just ordered.

Scott
5 months ago

Stain not drying after 2 days, almost dry but still wet to touch, has been over 50.degrees

Jeff
5 months ago

What prep is recommended when applying TWP 100 over 3 yr old Cabot Timber Oil on PTP.

 
Dennis Eimers
5 months ago

I have approximately 250 Sq Ft of cedar siding on a pool patio that is 3 years old and shows significant fading/graying from intense UV rays of Las Vegas Nevada. My helper intends to sand down the wood to prep for the new stain. I need advice as to which TWP series offers the best UV protection for this area. I thought the 200 series had the highest solid concentration and that was the indicator for the best UV protection, but my assumptions may be incorrect. Help me choose the best TWP stain for the job. Thank you.

Don Anderson
6 months ago

In 2020 I constructed a pavilion made of eastern pine. We stained it with TWP stain but now it is starting to fade so I need to reapply the stain. What preparation do I need to perform before restaining? I cannot find a help article covering this.

Marc
6 months ago

I am staining a deck with TWP 100 in dark oak. The floor is stripped and ready, but the railing still has remnants of a semi-transparent Proluxe one coat latex stain (also dark oak). Does the old coating need to be stripped to bare wood on the railing or should it be okay? I am wondering if it might hold up since it’s railing and not floor.

 
Ron Russo
6 months ago

I am staining a very large cedar deck that includes old stained deck and railings as well as approximately 30 percent of new deck boards. I want stain that penetrates (no solid) but will give me the most uniformity since I have old and new boards. Which stain would you recommend? Thanks.

Chad
6 months ago

Hello. I have questions regarding two projects. The first project is a new cedar deck. The deck is complete and has been exposed to the elements for approximately 6 months. I will use the cleaner and brightener. My question is whether we should use the wet-on-wet approach? If not, should we apply another coat after 12 months? I’m also wondering if we should use 1500 vs. 100? The second project is a cedar fence we stained approximately one year ago. We used TWP 1500 (rustic) and used the wet-on-wet approach. We found the color to be too red and would like to darken it. I believe we could use a darker TWP color (ex. walnut). Since we used wet-on-wet a year ago, can we add another coat this year or should we wait? I should mention we live in Wisconsin and our deck is south facing. Thanks, Chad

Patty Conti
7 months ago

My contractor built my deck and stained it with TWP stain (which I have used before and love). The wood had been kiln dried. The stain didn’t really penetrate and peeled off in spots during the first year. Do I need to strip it completely off? (Which products do I need?) And if so, do I need to wait a period of time before re-staining? I assume the wood would be seasoned at this point, 2 years later?

 
Becky King
7 months ago

Hi there.
Got my product (cleaner/brightener/stain) last Friday, 3/8/24. So the stain has been sitting for over a week, and they are planning on staining the deck tomorrow. Question… should I take it to Lowe’s to get it shaken, since it has sat for a while? Also, I read somewhere not to stain if the low is freezing or below… it’s supposed to get down to 23 tonight with a hard freeze expected, so will the deck be too wet from that freeze to stain? If not, it’s supposed to be 37 tomorrow night, but if they miss the forecast by a few degrees, is that going to hurt it?
Thanks.

Becky King
7 months ago
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Okay, thanks… what about from the freeze tonight? If the deck is wet from that, don’t stain?

Danielle Smith
10 months ago

Hello – I have read that borate products are effective at killing organisms that cause wood rot. Can I treat my new wood beam with a borate solution ( such as peneshield) ) before applying TWP 100 series stain?

Edward Farnsworth
10 months ago

Can I apply 100 series dark walnut over 100 series cedar tone for a darker look

 
Anne
1 year ago

How do I prep new wood for twp 100?

Cabrina
1 year ago

I applied TWP stain a couple years ago but can’t remember what series I used. I am planning on resealing now. Does it matter what series I recoat with? I assume I use the restore and brightener before but do I need to do any other prep?

Bill Jackson
1 year ago

I have cedar siding on my home & have used TWP-101 for many years. In the past I’ve always power washed with a phosphate additive cleaner, but think it’s time to use your Cleaner or Stripper & Brightener to get a newer look before staining again.

Can the Cleaner or Stripper & Brightener be applied with a “soft” pressure washer spray? Endwalls are 16 ft. high.

 
Jason Hooper
1 year ago

My log home was stained in 2000, the owner told me he used TWP. I plan to remove the old stain and reapply with a new TWP stain what is the best product to remove the old stain? The current stain is a solid stain.

Jason Hooper
1 year ago
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Kevin
1 year ago

I hired someone to stain my deck with 101. I believe he either applied too thick or the 2nd coat too late. It was hours after the 1st coat that looked rather dry. Now there are wet spots and most everywhere is still sticky 24 hours later. The temperature dropped to 45 over night but it’s been in the 70’s during the day. How easiest to get rid of the stickiness? Options would be appreciated!

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