TWP 100 Series Deck Stain - The Best Deck Stain

TWP 100 StainNeed Help or Advice when using TWP 100 Stain?

TWP 100 Series Total Wood Protectant (TWP) Wood Deck Stain protects and prolongs all exterior woods, decks, and fences. TWP Wood Deck Stains and Sealers is a distinctive mixture of chemicals blended together to form a professional strength formula that preserves exterior wood surfaces in numerous ways. 

TWP 100 Series Stain will perform at its maximum potential when the wood is properly prepped and when the stain is properly applied. Unfortunately not all wood is in the same condition prior to applying the stain.

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Please answer these few questions to achieve the best possible results with your TWP 100 Wood and Decking Stain.

  1. info buttonAge of wood?
  2. Type of wood?
  3. Condition of the wood?
  4. Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain?
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    Ron · 03/21/2023
    I live in Vancouver Canada and I have been using TWP 101 Cedar Tone on my deck for over 30 years, and the deck still looks great.  We have a wet climate here in the winter, and hot sun in the summer, similar to Seattle.  I just give the deck a gentle power wash annually in May, then a hand scrub with a bristle deck brush and a deck cleaner solution (not a stripper), then rinse well and let it dry for several days, depending on the weather, then apply a very light coat of the TWP 101 with a pad applicator.  However, I see the 100 series can no longer be imported into Canada.  What product should I use now over the TWP 101?  I really don't want to have to do a complete stripping of the current surface.

    The picture was taken today, before the annual cleaning. Considering the deck is over 30 years old, I think it has survived very well. It looks looks like new after the annual maintenance.
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      TWP Stains · 03/22/2023
      The TWP 100 Series has not been allowed in Canada for about 10 years now. The 200 Series can be used in Canada. You have no choice but to strip and brighten as you have an excessive build-up of the TWP on your deck now. It is supposed to fully soak into the wood, not dry on top of the wood as your pictures are showing. To remove, use the RAD Stripper and Brightener kit with both additives:
      https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
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        Ron · 03/23/2023
        Thanks for the information. I read on another TWP distributor's site that the 200 series is very slow to dry. Is this true?
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          TWP Stains · 03/23/2023
          It can take 1-2 weeks to fully cure. Once cured, it is an excellent stain and as good as the 100 Series.
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            Ron · 03/23/2023
            It's hard to tell from the computer pictures, but the TWP 201 Cedar tone looks darker than the TWP 101 Cedar tone.  If there is a significant difference, which colour in the 200 series would be closest to the 101 Cedar Tone?  Would the 203 Cedar Gold or 205 California Cedar be a closer match?  Thanks for the help.
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              TWP Stains · 03/23/2023
              All the 200 Series colors start very dark when applied. After full cure in 1-2 weeks, they settle to the final color. It will be similar to the 101. Other best option would the Cedar Gold color. 
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    Aenchie · 03/14/2023
    I have a deck that is 8 months old now. Just bought the gemni kit to clean and restore. Deck has a fair amount of red mud stains from construction. Will these products clean this off or is sanding necessary? I also purchased dark oak stain to apply that I hope will mask it.
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      TWP Stains · 03/15/2023
      It should come off. Use a pressure washer while using the Gemini Kit.
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    Robert · 03/13/2023
    I just stripped 10 year old pt deck of behr. I used power washer and paint eater disc's on my angle grinder. 
    Using twp 102 redwood Should I do wet on wet method or just one coat then adding another coat six months later?
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      TWP Stains · 03/14/2023
      One coat now and another in 6-12 months or as needed.
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    Lee T. · 12/17/2022
    I have a new PT pine deck in Georgia and a new fence. ( I own a medium size fence company and we stain fences ). We have been using Sherwin Williams stain products but not overly happy with product. What is the best product I can possibly use in Georgia from you guys? 
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    Nicholas Frye · 11/20/2022
    Hello 
    I am trying to stain an equipment trailer in coastal nc which product would work best
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    Marshal · 10/27/2022
    Please advise   if this gallon ( can cover is in black we wish to use, as listed below,
    is it from the 1500 series, or the 100 series,
    or from the newer Semi-solid Pro series which is still a type 100?
    Gallon label only reads:  "115 Pro Series Honeytone" 
    Used this 2 years a go and it looks good today and performs great!
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      TWP Stains · 10/27/2022
      115 means 100 Series in Honeytone. 
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    Howard Combs · 10/20/2022
    I want to strip 4 year old semi solid stain from my deck. My concern is that my deck is built around a large (5.5 ft. diameter) live oak tree and that applying the stripping products might be absorbed by the trees roots and poison my tree. I see information on protecting shrubs and plant leaves with watering, but nothing on absorption by trees. The deck is in good shape, over 15 years old, and about 480 square feet.
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      TWP Stains · 10/20/2022
      It is not going to harm the trees but you may not be able to strip the semi-solid. What brand is it, and post some pics in the comments.
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    DocMail · 09/20/2022
    Older wood deck. Freshly power washed in Southern Missouri.  Trying to decide on semi vs opaque.  20x30 with 15ft benches built in and 15ft ramp 3ft wide.
    Sun shade mix. Heavy black oak trees all around.
    What product is best to use?  Would like to see some grain but want to maximize protection.
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    Doug · 09/11/2022
    where can you purchase TWP products near O'Fallon, Mo.
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      TWP Stains · 09/11/2022
      We sell online only as  TWP dealer.
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    Ronnie Falgout · 08/30/2022
    I have 10 rustic pine beams that are at least 25 years old on a house I’m buying that I’d like to protect with TWP if possible.  They do look like they have been stained and maybe have poly on them.  I am having to replace two of them due to rot, so two of them will be untreated pine.  What would you recommend?
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      TWP Stains · 08/30/2022
      You can only use the TWP if you remove the poly and that would require power sanding. Once fully removed, use the TWP 1500 series.
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    Adam · 08/12/2022
    Help, we ran out of stain with 3 boards to go at 10 pm and no one was open.  It’s still damp to the touch and hasn’t been 12 hours can I try a second coat?  However i took a diamond tip brush to strip it then sanded it with a floor sander at 60 grit to prep.  What should I do?  
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      TWP Stains · 08/12/2022
      Looks good. Leave as is. Lightly recoat if desired in spring. 
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    Jerry · 08/11/2022
    How long after staining deck can you put furniture back on the deck
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      TWP Stains · 08/12/2022
      When fully cured/dry. Typically a day or two.
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    Dar · 08/10/2022
    2 coats?
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    tammie · 07/29/2022
    How long should the stain be on before it rains?  24 hours?
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    Matt · 07/25/2022
    Contractor used TWP 100 Dark Oak. 1 year old pressure treated deck wood (Garden Variety from Lowes). Sanded due to poor application. I’ve now got light areas that seem to coincide with heavier sanding (60 grit flap discs were used). Looking for any help to correct this. Thanks.
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    Anna · 07/10/2022
    Hello, cedar deck that needs to be stripped and refinished. We live on the north coast of Oregon. Weather wise we get it all: rain, sun, wind, sometimes snow, etc. Which line of product would you recommend? Thanks!
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      TWP Stains · 07/10/2022
      Please upload some pics for prep help.
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        Anna · 07/10/2022
        Two summers ago we used Cabots Timber Oil.  I hate, hate, hate both the product and the color! And it is flaking off now and looks horrible. Never again!  So we plan to use the Restore a Deck stripper & brightener and sand with 60 grit if needed (it always fUris when we strip it). Then I want to go brown and stay away from the amber colors and from trying to have clear cedar because in our climate it doesn’t hold up so we as might as well go darker which will camouflage some discoloration and stains.  I ordered sample cans of the 1503 dark oak and 1504 black walnut.  I liked the description of the dark oak being for those who want to get away from the orange cedar tones.  
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          TWP Stains · 07/10/2022
          Use the stripper additives as well. The 1500 Series will work well for this. 
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            Anna · 07/10/2022
            Do you think the 1503 dark oak will look nice on cedar?  I’m hoping for a medium brown, not too dark but also brown enough to veer away from stains with amber/red hues.  Thank you very much for your assistance. Our cedar deck is tremendously frustrating. 
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    Alison · 07/07/2022
    I would like to use the same project for a new deck and new board and batten siding. I will follow the weathering procedure for the decks but does board and batten need to be weathered also? 
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    Andrew Ritsema · 07/05/2022
    Hello!  So I applied 100 series cedartone to my rough cut cedar fence 4 years ago and would like to re-apply.  Do I need to do something else first?
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    Don · 07/04/2022
    I have a 4 year old deck that we are going to strip and re-stain.  We are in Virginia.  Which stain should I use?
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    Jim · 07/01/2022
    I used the same product 4 years ago. Do I need to do anything other than clean the deck before I stain it again?