Last Updated on January 30, 2023 by TWP Help
TWPStainHelp.com Tips on Properly Applying TWP Deck Stains So It Does Not Dry Shiny
When applying TWP you should follow a few simple tips to get proper coverage and the look you want. TWP is not meant to give a “shiny” appearance. It is a deep penetrating wood preservative that soaks into the wood pores for optimal protection. TWP is a semi-transparent stain that adds color while allowing the wood grain to show through enhancing its beauty.
If TWP dries shiny then that suggests it was over-applied. In the case of applying deck stain, more is not always better. You only want to apply as much stain as the wood will soak up. Any extra puddles of stain that do not soak in will dry on top and give you an inconsistent shiny appearance. Not only does this look unappealing, but it also will not perform as expected.
Properly applying TWP so it does not dry shiny is a matter of coating a board or section at a time and allowing it to soak in for 10-15 minutes. After giving it some time you should back brush or wipe away any runs, drips, or excess puddles that have not soaked in. The idea is that if it has not soaked in during the wait time it probably is not going to and needs to be removed. The bottom line is, do not permit excess stain to remain on the surface once it does not soak in. This merely means that the wood has taken all the stain it can handle.
There are several factors that determine how much TWP stain a wood surface will absorb. The age, condition, type, and porosity of the wood all play a role. Older wood will normally take more stain, as it is more aged and porous. The newer the wood the less stain it will absorb. There is nothing wrong with more or less it is only crucial that you let it absorb as much TWP as it can and then remove the excess. This will ensure it does not dry shiny and that it will perform as expected.
We just stained a nice new deck. (Of course) Looks like our guys over applied. Deck looks nice but is splotchy where where absorbed sections are next to slightly shiny sections. Not heavy. Hand rail looks spot on. I’m afraid stripping and cleaning may be in the forecast. If we just do the decking and not the rail, what are the chances of them looking the same?
Do it all for the best results and did you follow the directions for new wood? https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I just stained my deck (kiln dried cedar) in cedartone 101 and got a little crazy with two coats. It dried and left a sticky residue on top. I went ahead and used mineral spirits on the whole deck which seemed to help a little. My plan is to leave it until spring to try and fix it then. Would I use a stripper first, then brightener, before stain? Should I lightly sand the deck first? How would you recommend I fix my screw up.
Thanks.
Strip and brighten for prep.
Are twp stains available in both oil and water base?
We only sell TWP in the oil based.
Did TWP1500 stain on deck. Applied second coat about an hr later. 24hrs later the deck is tacky, safe to say the second coat didn’t fully absorb. What are my options?
See this: https://twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
We had a can of TWP in “golden oak” that we used on a project and want to try to match it. What color that is currently available would most closely match that color?
Sorry but never heard of TWP in golden oak. Do you have a picture?
What can I do to correct he shiny area’s
See this: https://twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
Ok so my painter applied the twp 1500 and has all kind of shinny spots, now what dan I lightly sand and reapply? Please advise
Do not sand.
To fix it you can lightly wipe your deck with rags and mineral spirits to remove the excess stain that is on top of the wood.
Note: it is very important to saturate all oil rags with water once done. Lay the rags flat on the ground to dry fully.
had 12 y o deck belt sanded. Contractor was delayed several weeks before stain was applied. Was applied by brush yesterday. Today, it has a powdery residue over entire surface and I’m not sure why. Haven’t read read of anyone else with this experience. Weather during application was 65 to 70 degrees. Thoughts??
We already responded to this in your question below.
Had 12 yo deck belt sanded. Contractor was delayed several weeks before stain was applied. Was applied by brush yesterday. Today it has a powdery residue over entire surface and I’m not sure why. Haven’t read of anyone else with this experience. Weather during application was 65 to 70 degrees. Thoughts?
There is nothing in the TWP that would cause this so it has to be something else. Feel free to post a picture to help determine what it is.
spoke to contractor today. he says it is saw dust. and that he vacuumed the surface before applying product. now he says I should wait 2 or 3 more days and hose it down. exhausting. but would that be a recommendation from your company?
Need a picture.
Color: California Redwood.
Old wood. We stripped and brightened, then waited 3 days to apply stain. Did two coats (wet-on-wet 30-60 minutes between coats). I did not see pooling. After 3 days of drying portions of the deck was shiny, tacky, and there were little areas where the stain had bubbled. Reading the website this means the stain was over applied and did not fully absorb.
Applied mineral spirits to deck to fix tacky and shiny issues. Deck was dry the next day. This has caused some areas to be lighter than others as visible in photo. Splotchy?
In retrospect I wish after applying the second coat I would have wiped the entire deck down with rags. Unfortunately the instructions weren’t clear about that and I did not see pooling.
I’m considering going back and reapply another coat for consistent color and wiping down but not sure if that’s a good idea.
Hello,
You did excessively over apply and adding more is not going to fix this but make it worse.
You might need to strip and start over.
How do you fix it, if it dries shiny?
See this for tips: https://twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/