TWP 100 Series Deck Stain – The Best Deck Stain
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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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Do you have any questions about using the TWP 100 Wood and Deck Stain?
Please answer these few questions to achieve the best possible results with your TWP 100 Wood and Decking Stain.
Age of wood?- Type of wood?
- Condition of the wood?
- Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain?
- Small description of the area to be treated.
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I am using 100 series stain on 1-year old pressure treated columns and header beam under a raised covered composite deck. Do I need to pressure wash the wood before applying 100 series stain? How long must the wood dry? Thanks
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing. Wait 48 hours after prep to stain.
I aged my redwood deck for approximately 8 months. It is going to require some sanding from the scratches and damage that occurred this winter. How long do I need to wait to stain with twp 100 after sanding? What grit should I stop at to offer the best protection and penetration? And is your cleaner brightener step still required? Thank you
Sand with 60-80 grit paper, no finer. Clean and brighten afterward. Then, apply one coat of the TWP Stain.
I have washed my deck and am looking for a semi transparent stain cedar toned for my cedar wood.
Preferably oil based. What’s the best stain you have?
The TWP 100 Series or the TWP 1500 Series.
Both come in Cedartone.
I have a 5 year old cedar deck, have used 100 series cedar tone on it. It’s been 2 years since last re-coat. Finish has worn off in most but not all places. Wood still has color, though, and not gray or weathered. What treatments do I need before applying a new coat?
Gemini Restore Kit for prep.
I am having a hard time locating TWP semi solid pro 99 series stainMarc Fabrizio
You can order it online on this link:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
Are TWP products Water Based??
The TWP 100, 200, 1500, and semi-solid stains are all oil-based. The only water-based version would be the TWP Natural Effect.
Different formulas, different mildewcides, and colors are not the same between series. We do not suggest it.
What happens when the 1500 and 100 series are mixed together?
how long do i need to wait before putting deck furniture back after staining
2-3 days.
Could you post some pics in the comments so we can offer prep help?
2X6 cleaned wood decking. 101 Cedar Tone. Brush or roller?
Stains pads or brushes.
https://www.twpstain.com/brushes-stain-pads
28-year-old decking. Surface recently cleaned. Surface sound with little weathering. Plan to use 101 Cedar Tone. Recommended quantity (sq ft per gal)?
See this for tips:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-deck-stain-calculator
Wood is fairly new from the lumber yard
Doug fir. Dry to touch and has already had significant shrinkage. Never previously treated
See this about new wood and TWP: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
How do I find my local retailer?
We sell online only as a TWP dealer.
I’m refinishing a pine? Deck that I used 100 on about two years ago. My vendor suggests that I sand the deck back to fresh wood before refinishing. That seems excessive to me.
your instructions on this site call for stripping the wood. What do you mean by that?
thanks,
Use this kit for stripping and brightening for prep: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit
Age of wood? will be brand new install
Type of wood? Garapa
Condition of the wood? Recently planed surfaces
Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? No
Small description of the area to be treated. We are installing garapa boards on the face of our exterior entryway and I want to stain it darker. Contractor hasn’t used this wood species much and looking for the best stain to use. Want to see the beautiful wood grain, have a darker/more brown tone color and have a matte, but durable, finish. Found this image of a garapa deck and love it.
See this first about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
and the best option for hardwood decking is our Natural Effect:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-natural-effect-impregnating-stain
Can I use teak oil over TWP 100
No, you cannot top coat over TWP. It will peel if you do this.
1) 40 years old
2) T1-11-douglas fir
3) Siding-very good
4) Linseed oil with color
5) Small lake side cabin
I would like to use TWP 100 as my state allows it , with a dose of insecticide in the stain. I want this to last as long as possible
Could you post some pics in the comments so we can offer prep advice?
You can add this for insecticide:
https://www.twpstain.com/bug-juice-for-5-gallon-of-stain
Can twp 100 be used on old composite decking?
Use the Semi-solid colors for composite decking. Just one coat:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
Stained my new deck last year with 120. So I do a second coat this year and what prep do I need to do before hand?
Use the Gemini Restore kit.
I stained my new cedar deck & fence last summer after letting the wood season for about 8 months. I used the cleaner & brightener that you sell with your combo kits. We used transparent stain. We need to re-do it badly this summer as the stain is flaking off in several areas & has a ton of mold/mildew that will not come off with pressure washing. I am wondering if I need to strip then brighten this year if we plan to change to a semi-transparent stain. Here are pictures so you can see the issues. The first one actually shows where we pressure washed on the left compared to the right. The other shows where the stain has come off in spots. Any idea why it didn’t hold up in one Pacific NW wet season?
We would suggest stripping and brightening to get it even. It will be easy. Transparent stains will always fade faster then semi-transparent stains.
Which color of semi-transparent stain would cover best & look most like the original cedar when it’s wet?
Honeytone.
So there’s no need to do RAD guard for the mold/mildew? What will help prevent it in the future?
Yes, that will help to prevent the mold.
Please tell me the sequence of steps then & how long to wait in between each one
Strip and brighten with this:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit
Stain after 48 hours with the TWP. After that is fully dry, you can apply RAD Guard.
I’m looking for the safest TWP stain to put on a boat dock. The wood will have to be refreshed and then stained. Most of the boards are original on this 20 year old dock. The dock gets full sun and sits over fresh water.
Look at the TWP Semi-solid Low VOC stain: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
Pergola stained with TWP 1500 black walnut about 5 years ago on New pt wood properly prepared. Need aboutcm 3 gal. Should we use 100 or 1500 in North Carolina?
Easiest to stay with the same series and color as prior. If you want to switch series or color, then strip and brighten for prep.
Thank you.
Where can I find an MSDS sheet for the 100 Pro-Series?
Attached.
Can TWP100 be shipped to Canada?
No, it cannot. We can ship the 200 Series or the Low-VOC semi-solid colors.
I’m in Michigan. I’ve been using 100 series for years and am trying to order 5 gallons and it’s telling me I can no longer buy 100 series in the USA when I try to place my order. What’s the deal?
TWP 100 Series is not allowed in MI anymore due to Michigan changing its VOC laws last year. You will need to switch to the 1500 Series.
Thanks. I didn’t know. I top dress every year I never had a problem with the 100 series penetrating on top of older stain. Will the 1500 penetrate the existing 100?
As long as you prep correctly with the Gemini Restore Kit, you can apply the 1500 Series over the 100 Series.
I have a log siding cabin that previously had a polyurethane finish on the outside that aged very poorly and turned black. I am in the process of sandblasting the cabin. Can I apply the TWP 100 series directly to the newly sanded siding or do I need some other preparation beforehand?
Good to stain after sandblasting for prep. No additional prep is needed.
New pressure treated wood deck
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I found you guys a few months ago looking for something better than what I was using. Penofin oil has been difficult with me spent the last three years or so stripping and re-applying. I did buy some TWP product and redid my stairs next to the deck to see how it would age against the Penofin. Please see the attached photo.
The deck must be “bone” dry before applying TWP 100 stain, as it is oil based and it would not adhere to a (water) wet (damp) deck.
Can I apply TWP 100 semi-transparent stain to a new PT deck (seasoned for 7 months in southwest Georgia) after cleaning when there is no visible water but the wood is damp to the touch?
New wood tips:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Cannot be damp and moisture % needs to be less than 15%.
Does the clear 100 series stain protect as well as the cedar tone 100 series stain?
The Clear has no UV protection and will gray naturally.
application
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
What’s the VOC % of TWP 100?
VOC is not a %, it is a level. The VOC level for the 100 Series is 550 VOC.
I am installing a 258 sq ft doug fir deck in a mountain area where the is snow. What is the best product for new wood?
See thsi about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
As to which series, that would vary based on where you live and what is allowed there. What state?
Can I use on Douglass Fir? Old stain has been stripped off. Need to apply wood conditioner?
If you stripped, brighten before staining.
I have 1600 sq feet of newly installed deck. I Let it dry for one month. Do I need to clean it? How much stain do I need?
It is not ready to be stained yet. See here.
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Looking to restain a 5 year old PT deck. Previously stained with TWP-1516-1 Gallon Rustic Oak VOC Stain. Would like a solid same color. Half the deck is shaded. Roughly 450 sqft. Suggestions on type and prep required. It’s just been pressure washed.
We are sorry but TWP does not make a solid color stain.
Hello
Which stain is best for a composite deck?
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
Has to be older composite deck that is porous.
How old should it be? How can I be sure? Do you sell 1/4 or some kind of sample to try it? We have a very large deck
Older trex or composites are a true mixture of wood and plastic and they are very porous. Newer trex/composites are actually 99% plastic and no stain will work on it.
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
What number TWP stain should I use over Menards wood decking pre stained with Pittsburg stain. Also witch number over wood 1/2 log on my house that I used TWP on last application 5 years ago?
You cannot apply TWP over a difference stain brand so you will need to strip and brighten the wood:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
After, use the TWP 1500 for both.
What is the difference in the 100 and1500? I have a Cypress siding, and Cedar facia board. It’s almost a year old. What would be the best one and how long do they typically last before having to be redone?
I’m in south Louisiana.
They last the same. The main difference is VOC levels. You can use either in Louisiana.
Hi
Just put in a pressure treated boat dock, yellow pine grade2 micronized cooper azole from Pro’wood. I am in Sarasota, FL.
1) how long do I have to wait to stain?
and pre treat with your Gemini kit before the stain?
2) it will be exposed to heavy salt water. Should I use 100 or 200?
thank you
1. https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
2. The 100 Series.
I have a 7 yr old deck that I have stripped and brightened using the Gemini products. I was set to stain today after waiting 48 hrs after the brighten step. Forecast has now changed and it may rain this evening and tonight and tomorrow is now going to storm. Do I have to repeat the brightening step before staining when weather permits? Or just go ahead with staining? Also, how soon after applying stain can it rain? The cam says 48 hrs but I’ve read on the answer section that you’ve said 24hrs? Thank you!
No need to redo the prep, just let the wood dry out another 48 hours after the rain.
Moved into our new home and Eastern Iowa in July of 22. I am planning to stain this spring. We have a small raised second floor deck 10×10 facing south ( lots of sun) and an eight step staircase up to the second floor which is facing north. I decided on the TWP 120 Pecan and the Gemini restore a deck kit. This is the first time I’ve stained a deck. What is the best way to apply the stain excluding spraying, because it’s always windy here. I have a power washer for the cleaning do I also have to brush the cleaner on?
Thanks, Brian
Use stain pads and brushes to apply the stain: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/application-tools/brushes-stain-pads
You use a pump sprayer to apply prep products and then pressure wash off.
Will the prep products damage the grass when being power washed off
They should not but always prewet the grass and rinse with water when done.
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.
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
Thanks for the information. I read on another TWP distributor’s site that the 200 series is very slow to dry. Is this true?
It can take 1-2 weeks to fully cure. Once cured, it is an excellent stain and as good as the 100 Series.
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.
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.
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.
It should come off. Use a pressure washer while using the Gemini Kit.
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?
One coat now and another in 6-12 months or as needed.
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?
For GA, us the TWP 100 Series. See this for new wood tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Hello
I am trying to stain an equipment trailer in coastal nc which product would work best
TWP 100 Series.
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!
115 means 100 Series in Honeytone.