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Last Updated on April 11, 2022 by TWP Help
TWP with Wet on Wet Application Tips
TWP Stains are to be applied “Wet on Wet” when the wood is absorbent enough to handle more than 1 coat of the stain. This is typically for wood and decking that is older than 12 months and has been exposed to the elements. Applying the TWP “wet on wet” is similar to applying 1.5 coats of stain. The second coat covers twice as much square footage as the first coat.
Applying TWP “wet on wet” is very easy and not complicated once you understand the simple steps.
How To Apply TWP Wood Stains “Wet On Wet” to a Deck:
- Apply the TWP to the verticals first. This would include the railings, benches, and any vertical walls.
- Lightly apply one coat of stain to the horizontal flooring. Apply to the entire floor surface. If your deck has multiple levels, do one level at a time before moving to the next level.
- Wearing shoes that are disposable, walk back onto the “wet” stain and reapply another coat to the “tops” of and railings, walls, and benches. You may walk on your first coat of stain 10 minutes after finishing.
- Apply your second coat of stain to the horizontal flooring. Take care to not step in or leave footprints in your second coat!
- Finish stairs last, repeating the above steps.
TWP Staining Tips
- Do not apply 2 coats of stain to new wood or decking or to recently sanded wood that was sanded finer than 60-80 grit as the TWP stain may not be able to fully absorb into the wood.
- In most cases, a second coat only needs to be applied to horizontals as the verticals will last twice as long.
- Apply your second coat of stain within 10-60 minutes of the first coat.
- Watching for puddling on the floor. This usually happens under railings and benches.
- Wear shoes and clothes that are disposable. Do not wear shoes that have black soft rubber soles. The TWP can “soften” these soles, leaving black residue marks on your deck if you step in the stain.
- TWP Wood Stains can be applied with a stain pad, brush, roller, or sprayer.
If You Need any Help, Please Ask Below!
Hello,We have a 1998 yellow pine wooden deck. We are in NC and allowed to use oil-based blue label. We have purchased it and recommended stripper, cleaner and brightener. My understanding is that you recommend we chemically strip the solid stain from the deck first, then sand, then use the 2 products you sent us to clean and brighten wood before staining. Am I correct in this? If so, how long do we wait after chemical strip to sand? Do we clean and brighten after stripping and sanding or before? Anything I’ve missed? We’re starting and looking forward to using all your good products? Thank you. Sheila
Hello,
What brand are you referring to? We do not have a blue label product.
Sorry, did you mean the TWP semi-solid stain?
What stain is on there now? Do you have any pictures you can add to the comments on the current condition of the deck?
Hi, I received a message a while back where you referred to Blue Label but in any event, we want to use TWP Pro 550VOC semi-solid and I don’t think that is what we were sent. Also we ordered cedar mulch and just looked and saw we got 101 cedartone. And we were sent a stripper that is not the gel we were supposed to have received. Thank you for always responding. Please help!!!
I plan to apply semi-solid pro stain to my treated wooden deck. The deck is 10 years old and has Behr deck paint on it that is peeling off. The location is in Maryland. I plan to use RAD stripper to remove the paint. I have a few questions before I start: 1. Will RAD stripper damage vinyl, should I cover the siding and railing? 2. Do I need to apply brightener after stripping? Do you recommend semi-transparent as opposed to semi-solid for this type of wood (treated pine)?
Which RAD stripper? Do you have pictures of the deck with the Behr?
RAD Strip Paint & Solid Stain Stripping Gel
Yes, cover or protect surrounding areas not so much from the stripper itself but all the old stain that will come off during the pressure washing.
Make sure to test spot the stripper first:
Test Patch:
Before general use, test on a small area to determine compatibility, required dwell time, and coverage for desired results. For an estimated 5 or less coats, scrape a section of the area with a stripping tool after one hour of dwell time. If not easily down to wood after one hour, leave on longer and test again hourly. For 10 – 15 coats of paint, cover with plastic and wait 24 hours to test. For best results, cover the stripper with plastic and do not allow to dry.
Do you have an estimate of how much stripper will be needed for a 12×18 deck that has 3 coats of paint, and do you recommend using any of the additives with the stripper? Finally, should I use brightener after stripping?
Coverage is 50-100 square feet per gallon. The additives are for the deck stain stripper, not the PaintStip.
Hi,
Looks like there’s been an update? We are ordering TWP Pro 100 series blue label 550 VOC oil semi-solid, as advised. Is that description still accurate? Can you please send link? We were advised to use TWP RAD Wood and Deck Stripping Gel and it appears to have disappeared from your site? I don’t understand. Thanks.
https://twpstainhelp.com/how-to-apply-twp-semi-solid-pro-series/
Can I buy locally, Traverse City, Michigan
We sell online only as a TWP Dealer. Shipping to TC only takes 1-2 days from our website!
How long after applying TWP1500 to stairs/decking do we have to wait before walking on them and before they could get wet with rain? Is 24 hours sufficient?
12 hours for rain, 24-48 hours for walking, furniture, etc. Just make sure it is fully dry.