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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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.

  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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    anthony pitts · 03/09/2013
    i would like to know the difference in the 1oo and the 1500
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    TWP Stains · 03/08/2013
    Chad, yes you can but you will need to prep the wood first by cleaning.
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    TWP Stains · 03/08/2013
    Jack5,

    Prep the deck with the Gemini Restore Kit. This will remove the gray, dirt, and mil glaze. I would then stain with 1 coat of the TWP.
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    chad brooks · 03/07/2013
    I have twp stain on rough cedar and it seems to have faded in some areas with a lot of sun. Can I put a new coat of twp over the existing twp stain?
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    Jack5 · 03/07/2013
    1) 8 months
    2) Ceder
    3) new
    4) No
    5) ceder deck 14x30
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    TWP Stains · 03/01/2013
    Nicki, I would look at the Restore A Deck Stripper for this:
    http://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper-detail

    Two coats "wet on wet". Here is an article about that:

    http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
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    Nicki Buntemeyer · 02/28/2013
    Thank you for your reply below. Do you have a specific stripper you recommend? And should I do the gemini restore kit on the old and the newer unstained parts of the deck? And how many coats should I do? Thanks so much, look forward to placing my order =)
    RE: Hello :)

    1: New part of deck is 1.5 years, unsure how old other part is but the woods in good shape.

    2. Pressure treated Pine

    3. New part is great condition, older part also in good condition

    4. New portion has never been sealed or stained, old portion has been well maintained with a sherwin Williams stain but it's now a flaking peeling mess

    5. The total deck is approx 1000 sq feet. We also have a pool and I'm nervous about colors matching the old and the new decking. Thank so much for your help. Also which line of your stain would be best? I live in Ohio and like I said the deck is exposed to lots of water from the pool and natural weather elements.
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    TWP Stains · 02/27/2013
    The 100 is a 550 VOC stain and has less solid content while the 1500 is a low VOC stain of 250 with a higher solid content. The 1500 may give a little better UV protection. The 1516 Rustic is slightly darker then the 116 Rustic.
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    Michael Moreland · 02/26/2013
    I used 100 rustic stain on my pine wood siding a year ago, what is the difference in the 100 and 1500. Which one is better and will the 1500 rustic match the 100 rustic in color.
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    TWP Stains · 02/24/2013
    Kent, many things are being done wrong. TWP is not to be applied to new wood for 4+ months after install. Wood should then be cleaned and brightened to prep. Sanding is not the proper way to prep as it reduces the stain's ability to penetrate. One good thing for you is that this is a ceiling. If it was a floor, the stain would fail quickly due to improper prep. Since it is a ceiling, it will probably be okay.

    As for your questions, adding a second coat will not help the stain last longer and could cause more issues. Never apply a top coat stain on top of TWP. It will not work.

    Hope this helps!
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    Kent Kopperud · 02/24/2013
    @-22-13 We sanded new pine 1x8 tongue and groove starter board smooth side applied to an interior ceiling,client wants second coat and it will be 17 hours since the first coat done.is this possible?and she wants a clear satin finish over the twp 100 pecan stain,is this possible?
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    TWP Stains · 02/23/2013
    Nicki, to ensure an even application you must remove remnants of all old stain first. Depending on who bad the old stain is, this should be done by either stripping off the stain or sanding it off. Once that is removed then cleaning and brightening with the Gemini Restore Kit will help even out the appearance of the new and old wood.

    For Ohio you would need the TWP 1500 as the 100 Series is not compliant.
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    Nicki · 02/23/2013
    Hello :)

    1: New part of deck is 1.5 years, unsure how old other part is but the woods in good shape.

    2. Pressure treated Pine

    3. New part is great condition, older part also in good condition

    4. New portion has never been sealed or stained, old portion has been well maintained with a sherwin Williams stain but it's now a flaking peeling mess

    5. The total deck is approx 1000 sq feet. We also have a pool and I'm nervous about colors matching the old and the new decking. Thank so much for your help. Also which line of your stain would be best? I live in Ohio and like I said the deck is exposed to lots of water from the pool and natural weather elements.
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    TWP Stains · 02/21/2013
    4 months should be okay to stain. Makes sure to clean and brighten the wood with the Gemini Restore Kit. Only 1 coat the first time you stain with the TWP 100. You can always add another coat in 12-24 months. For 800 Sq. feet, one 5 gallon pail of stain should be enough.
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    Ed Maxwell · 02/21/2013
    1.Installed 4 months ago
    2.PT Pine
    3.Excellent
    4.No. Recently installed.
    5.Dock, stairs and decking. Approx 800 sf.

    Located on S. Florida canal. Full sun.
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    TWP Stains · 02/04/2013
    Did you get rid of all the dark patches? If not then that is probably old Penofin that has darkened. You should strip the rest of then brighten the wood to get it more even. You cannot "cover" discoloration with a semi-transparent stain like TWP. You could "blend" maybe with the Dark Oak.
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    reuel sutton · 02/04/2013
    the wood is 25 years old
    clear redwood
    discolored with black patches
    have used wood clearner and power washed the deck
    stained about three years ago with Penofin
    about 1400 square feet
    what color is best to cover the discoloration?
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    TWP Stains · 02/02/2013
    Was the wood new? New wood should weather for 4-12 months, then cleaned and brightened to prep.

    Stains will also prematurely fail due to lack of penetration into the wood. Sanding the wood probably caused this as it makes it difficult for the stain to absorb deeply. Using the cleaner and brightener would help alleviate this but cannot fix if over sanded.

    Yes you can lightly clean and then apply a light coat of TWP 1500. Colors vary though between the series so make sure you get a matching color.
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    Dan Olson · 02/01/2013
    I stained my cedar deck with TWP 101 stain this past September. After about 5 months the color on the deck boards has faded significantly. Before i stained the deck with TWP 101 i sanded the entire deck, cleaned it with wood cleaner and brightener. I cleaned with cleaner and brightener twice and waited 3 days before staining. Any suggestions on why this has faded premature? can i do maintenance coat with TWP1500 over the top of TWP 100 with out stripping it?
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    TWP Stains · 01/29/2013
    New wood should weather for 4-12 months before the TWP is applied. I would wait, then clean and brighten the wood with the Gemini Restore Kit before applying the TWP