Best Way to Apply TWP 100 and 1500 Series Wood Decking Stains

It is best to first measure the wood surface of your staining project. Do not forget to include steps, railings and spindles if you are staining a deck and double the footage of a fence if staining both sides. On average TWP covers approximately 150-300 sq. ft. per gallon. The newer the wood the less stain it will take. Older wood is more porous and will absorb more stain.

Prior to applying any TWP stain be sure the surface is free of dirt, grime, mildew or any old coatings. Use a wood cleaner when no old failed coatings are present. If an old coating is to be removed use a wood stain stripper instead. Allow the wood to dry for 48 hours after cleaning.

The best way to apply TWP is with a brush, roller, stain pad, pump or airless sprayer. Be sure to mix the stain well prior to opening. Use protective gloves and safety glasses and cover any plants, landscaping, concrete or windows you do not want to get stain on. Apply a light coat on one or two boards at a time or in a small section. It is best to work from one end of a board to the other then move on to the next board. This will help reduce overlap marks.

If one coat soaks in fairly quickly a second coat may be applied. A second “wet on wet” coat should be applied within 30 minutes of the first coat. Be cautions of over applying TWP Stain. If excess puddles of wet stain remain after a reasonable amount of time and or not being absorbed do not allow the stain to dry. Wipe away the excess with a clean stain rag or back brush the stain to blend it in. Leaving excess stain on the surface to dry will result in an unappealing shiny finish.

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    Bob · 08/11/2020
    I am restaining a Log home in utah, it was first stained with redwood. Now we are changing the color to pecan wanting a new look. Can I just apply the pecan over the redwood stain. Or do I need to use the cleaner brightener first?
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    Dave Yacavone · 08/11/2020
    Can you apply TWP to seating surfaces or table tops that bare skin may come in contact with once stain is thoroughly dry?
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    William Mccullum · 08/06/2020
    is there a stripper you could recommend to remove the TWP?
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    William McCullum · 08/06/2020
    I have a douglas fir front door that showed signs of weathering. I don't know what the original finish was. I sanded the surface, removed the dust and applied TWP cedar tone. Before appling TWP the door had a uniform appearance. When I applied TWP the surface has dark and light blotches. What would you recommend to correct the blotching? Thanks for your assistance. P.S. we used TWP on another property and It worked great!
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      TWP Stains · 08/06/2020
      The blotchiness would have to due with the porosity of the Douglas fir wood grain and how the wood takes the stain. Ther is not a way to change how the wood takes the stain.
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    D. McCullum · 08/05/2020
    We have a Douglas fair front door. .y husband d applied TWP on it. Can we apply an oil stain over TWP?
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      TWP Stains · 08/06/2020
      No, TWP cannot be top coated.
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    Al · 07/18/2020
    Help I used the air sprayer now I have stain “dust “ in my vinyl siding! How do I take it out? Ty
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      TWP Stains · 07/19/2020
      Try a graffiti remover from your local paint store.
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    Al · 07/18/2020
    When staining the deck with air spray, do I stain the rail first?
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      TWP Stains · 07/18/2020
      Does not matter but most will do rails first.
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    Al · 07/18/2020
    Does this work well with air spray? Do I need to brush it after air spraying?
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      TWP Stains · 07/18/2020
      You can spray the TWP with a pump sprayer or airless sprayer. You will need to back brush to ensure an even application.
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    Cody · 07/13/2020
    I applied series 120 last year and just didn’t realize I was supposed to add a cleaner before applying a new coat this year. The second coat makes the deck look wet, but it’s actually dry. I still have about a quarter of the deck to do. Should I just proceed with adding the second coat over my deck stain or should I clean the the whole Deck with Gemini and restart?

    Appreciate the help.
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    Steven · 07/11/2020
    Should I fill small cracks in my wood before applying TWP 200 or will TWP 200 fill those small cracks for me? Cracks are 1-3 mm
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      TWP Stains · 07/11/2020
      No. Filler will not work on decks and will not blend with the stain. The stain also will not fill cracks. Just leave then as is.
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    matt · 05/31/2020
    Can you apply a second coat after the first coat dries?
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      TWP Stains · 05/31/2020
      Depends on how porous the wood is after the first coat. You do not want to over-apply it.
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    Chris · 05/31/2020
    It is Sunday. There is rain in the forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Can I clean and brighten my deck today or tomorrow (Monday) and then apply TWP later in the week, after the rain stops? Or do I have to apply the cleaner, brightener, and then stain with no rain in between between applications of the brightened and stain?
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      TWP Stains · 05/31/2020
      Yes, you can prep now and stain after the rain.
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    violet · 05/27/2020
    can you apply a somewhat thicker layer on old wood that has been cleaned
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    Evan · 05/14/2020
    Hello,

    I finished applying TWP200 late last night around 9:00pm. This morning everything looks great, except they’re a few areas that I missed. Is it ok to try and apply over those specific areas?
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      TWP Stains · 05/14/2020
      It is hard to spot apply and blend. It would probably be better to apply one very light coat to all wood.
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        Evan · 05/14/2020
        Ok, but the first coat was applied 12 hrs ago, so this would not be a wet on wet application. Will there be any issue with the second coat absorbing into the wood?
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          TWP Stains · 05/14/2020
          Possibly but the depends on how absorbent the wood is. It may take a few days to fully dry.
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            Evan · 05/14/2020
            Ok, I’ll apply a light coat over the entire deck thank you so much for the quick reply! Your product is great! Thanks
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    Ann Elizabeth Kleva · 04/29/2020
    We used several gallons of TWP 100 stain last year on our deck which had been built in 2018. We had prepped it with your cleaning system. We have a person scheduled to put the second coat on in May. There are a couple of small, black "streaky" areas on 2 of the top railing boards. Do we need to wash the deck before the second coat?
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      TWP Stains · 04/29/2020
      You always have to prep when recoating. All the wood.
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    Arden · 10/13/2019
    We have a cedar deck and have found that renting an orbital sander is a better way to clean the deck than power washing or deck cleaners. They just leave the deck surface rough. It takes only 2 hours to sand a 700 sq ft deck. Then use a leaf blower to clean off the dust. It is ready for sealing right away without waiting for the deck to dry out. We use TWP-1500, cedar tone. We love the look and get many compliments on this 34 year old deck! Thank you TWP.
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    Dan Flehmen · 09/18/2019
    I was told by a contractor that foam is the best roller material for applying TWP. Is this true? If not, what sort of roller should I use?

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    BW4582 · 08/02/2019
    Hello,
    I power washed my deck 12 hours ago (full of mold, etc.). Today I was planning on using the gemini clean/restore. Do you apply step two solution immediately after completing step 1? Also, how long before I can apply stain after step 1 and 2 are complete?
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      TWP Stains · 08/02/2019
      Yes, apply Step 2 as soon as you are done with the Cleaner. BTW, you pressure wash off the Cleaner. Rinse the Brightener. Wait for 48 hours after prep to stain.
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    rf2019 · 06/13/2019
    Hello,


    I am looking to refresh our deck and we used TWP 1500 between 1-2 years ago, and want to apply a fresh new coat of stain, Do I have to strip the older TWP 1500 off, before applying a fresh new coat, or do I just need to apply a deck cleaner and power wash it clean, and then apply a fresh coat?


    Thank You
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    sheri · 06/02/2019
    how many coats of poly on unstained outside deck?
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      TWP Stains · 06/02/2019
      You can not use polyurethane on a deck or over the TWP stains.
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        Sheri · 06/03/2019
        I guess I phrased that wrong its the clear TWP 1500 deck is cedar
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          TWP Stains · 06/03/2019
          TWP is typically 2 coats wet on wet unless new wood. Just one coat for new wood.