How to Apply TWP Stain with Pump SprayerAre you looking for a quicker, easier way to stain your exterior wood TWP Wood and Deck Stain? A low-pressure pump sprayer can be a good choice but you will need to be careful with overspray and an even application.

Using these tips below will help to ensure your TWP Stain is applied evenly, with a faster application time.

Note: These spraying tips can also apply to using an airless sprayer. Always use quality pump sprayers. Fan tips are best. Keep sprayer fully pressurized throughout the application for an even flow. We offer the Chapin Pump Sprayers.

 

  1. Mix your TWP Stain thoroughly with a mixing stick or drill mixer.
  2. When applying to verticals such railings or a fence, use a large poly tarp to protect concrete, grass, and shrubs.
  3. Apply the TWP stain using the pump sprayer to the vertical areas. Walk around and repeat the process on the other side. Be careful to make sure all overspray lands on the tarp only. Do the verticals in small sections of about 8-10 linear feet at a time.
  4. When done with the 1st section, immediately back wipe any drips using a stain pad or brush. Scan the section for missed spots. At this, time, apply a second coat to the top of the railing if needed. Check flooring under the railings for any puddles of stain and remove excess stain.
  5. Repeat this process, going around the railings until you reach the opposite side. Re-check for drips and missed spots.
  6. Flooring is next. Using a stain pad or brush, edge out flooring that is next to the house. Applied at least 2 feet away from the house.
  7. Use the pump sprayer to lightly cover the remainder of the flooring.
  8. Apply a second coat to entire flooring using stain pads or brushes within 20-40 minutes of the first coat. You can walk on your first coat while wet but be careful to not step in your second coat. Only apply as much TWP stain that wood can handle, as overapplying can result in premature stain failure on the horizontal surfaces.
  9. Finish deck steps using same methods as above.

It is important that you properly dispose of all oily rags. Saturate oily rags, cloth tarps, etc. with water and lay flat to dry outside. Never store oily rags near or inside a home/garage while wet with oil!

We hope this gives you a head start on how to use TWP to stain your deck with a sprayer. If you have any questions, thoughts, or suggestions, we want to hear them!

 

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    Jeff · 08/02/2023
    Which stain would you recommend for a new wood fence? 100 or 1500 series? One or 2 coats? 
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    William · 06/26/2023
    I bought a Chapin 1949 sprayer and am going to be spraying TWP 100.  What nozzle should I use to spray the .5 GPM or the 1 GPM.  Also when I am done what should I clean the sprayer with.  TWP says mineral spirits, but Chapin 1949 says to use Xylene.  Thanks
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      TWP Stains · 06/26/2023
      .5 GPM. Clean with mineral spirits.
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    Angella · 11/30/2022
    How much stain do I need for an 6 month old red cedar horizontal fence- 6 ft high and 212 linear feet? Do I need to do one or 2 coats? also, using an airless hopper sprayer 
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      TWP Stains · 11/30/2022
      2500 sq feet for both sides. About 20-25 gallons for the two coats needed. 
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    S Munro · 08/25/2022
    Hello, I have a new cedar fence to stain with 100 or 1500 series using a NVLP stain sprayer. Do you suggest 2 coats for this, or do I only need to do a single coat?
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    Howard Zolla · 05/27/2022
    After application, how long should I wait before wiping off the excess stain?
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    Ben Eby · 05/15/2022
    I installed my deck last summer using 5/4 treated decking. (July/August 2021) I used the Gemini kit last week to clean and brighten.  Now I am waiting for a 3-5 day dry window to get it stained.  2 questions.  With smooth wood that is 9-10 months old, do you suggest 1 or 2 coats of 100 Series?  Also, it is a pretty large deck close to 800 sq. ft. plus railings, fence, steps, etc.  If doing 2 coats wet on wet, is it more important to get the second coat on quickly, or more important to not stop in the middle of a board/area? I guess my concern is getting the whole 1st coat on in time to start the second coat OR if I do smaller areas to get the 2nd coat on in time then will I risk having slight differences in the area osr having brush/lap marks where the areas meet., 
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    Sherman Macdamiel · 10/25/2021
    Stained a new Redwood Deck several years ago with 116 Rustic Stain.  100 Series no longer approved for Colorado.  Can I apply 1500 series stain (1516) for maintaining the deck, or would I need to strip and clean to the bare wood?
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      TWP Stains · 10/25/2021
      Use the Gemini Kit and pressure washing for prep.
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    Peter Lemaire · 10/10/2021
    What product is best to clean out the Chapin Hand-Pump Sprayer after using it to spray TWP stains?  (i.e., Acetone, Paint Thinner, Mineral Spirits, Denatured Alcohol?).  Thanks in advance.
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    Jim · 09/10/2021
    Plan to spray apply TWP 205 on deck after full 48hrs. dry time from power wash & last rain.  Using HVLP Wagner paint sprayer  Would normally dilute a water based paint/stain with water.Do I use mineral spirits for this as it's oil based and how much is recommended?  Thank you.
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      TWP Stains · 09/10/2021
      You cannot dilute TWP. Use it at full strength.
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    Eli Roberts · 08/15/2021
    Picture of deck last year new and today. Sprayed with hvlp 1.5 tip at 40 psi at the gun. I feel like it worked well. I did not use anything to prep other than pressure washed. Kinda wished I had used the cleaner but it wasn’t really dirty. Was about 80 degrees. I’ve used a hvlp quite a bit but never with stain. I’d say it was a breeze. Much easier than laying clear coat/automotive paint that’s for sure. Took about 2.5 hrs 300 sq ft. Only did one coat. Felt 2 would be pushing it. 
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      TWP Stains · 08/16/2021
      Looks great!
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        Eli Roberts · 08/16/2021
        I’d also add that it’s been curing since yesterday at 130PM and water beads on it VERY nicely. I was pretty impressed. Unfortunately too many mosquitoes to enjoy it at the moment!! So far great product and very pleased. The only real advice to anyone is weather weather weather. I’d been waiting over a month for the optimal forecast. Glad I did. 
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    Dan · 03/04/2021
    What pressure settings do you recommend for HVLP? What about time between coats when using HVLP sprayer? Deck has been power washed
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      TWP Stains · 03/04/2021
      Sorry but we are not familiar with the HLVP sprayer settings. Any PSI that gives a consistnet flow should work. As for applying, see this about wet on wet: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/

      Being both are sprayed you still need to follow the same time beween.
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    Dora · 11/11/2020
    Can I apply the stain when it’s sunny outside?
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    Ted Gates · 09/24/2020
    I stained my pier 2 years ago with TWP. How long before I should have to do it again?
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    Mark Sheinbaum · 09/22/2020
    How many coats for 6 month old new redwood applied by sprayer? Cleaner and brightener already applied.
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    James Stephens · 08/25/2020
    Hello, I am going to be applying the 102 redwood with a graco airless sprayer. What is the recommended tip for your stain?
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      patrick heer · 04/03/2021
      I just bought a graco and plan to use it for staining my deck, how did it go for you? Any tips?
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      TWP Stains · 08/26/2020
      Does not matter. Wider fans are easier.
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    Neil · 07/31/2020
    My deck was last done three years ago with Penafin Marine oil. It has been sprayed with bleach (deck cleaner) and power washed. Will your product work over this, there is no stripping marine oil- it is deep in the wood. Thinking of cedartone, Honeytone or the clear.
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    Lisa · 07/30/2020
    We want to use TWP on our Cedar T&G and Cedar Glulam Beams before we build our covered patio. The patio cover is 350 sq feet. How much stain will we need and what prep do you recommend for the wood?
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    Barb · 07/10/2020
    Can I thin TWP to do a 2nd coat one year after initial coat? I did just clean and powerwash again.
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      TWP Stains · 07/11/2020
      No, not a good idea.
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        KB · 06/03/2023
        Can you elaborate?
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          TWP Stains · 06/03/2023
          You cannot thin TWP stains.
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            KB · 06/03/2023
            I guess that's my fault for not being more specific. By elaborate I meant beyond what would have already been assumed from your first response.
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              TWP Stains · 06/03/2023
              There is nothing else to say outside TWP cannot be thinned. It would ruin the performance.
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    Bill · 06/24/2020
    I applied the stain last week to my 4 year old fence. This was a second application to the fence. There were several boards that had been replaced about 6 months ago. Those boards did not take the stain and are much lighter than the rest. How do you suggest that I proceed to try to fix those boards?
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      TWP Stains · 06/24/2020
      Leave as is. New wood will always stain lighter and not much you can do. Over time they will blend as they become more absorbent.
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    GIL · 06/24/2020
    We just purchased the Cape cod stain, and saw your u tube video that said only do one coat, our deck m is pressure treated and one year old, so what is the best way to apply the Cape cod?
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      TWP Stains · 06/24/2020
      Only one coat. Use a stain pad or brush.