TWP 1500 Series Deck Stain - The Best Low VOC Deck Stain

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TWP 1500 Stain is a highly rated, EPA registered wood preservative that can be used for all types of exterior wood, siding and decking. TWP 1500 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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  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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    Darius · 06/08/2023
    what is the the best stain for resealing my deck?
    1. Age of wood = 10 years
    2. Type of wood = Redwood
    3. Condition of the wood = good
    4. previously stained with TWP 1502
    5. the deck is located in zipcode 94549 (San Francisco Bay Area). About 1200 sqft and very little used/walked on.  
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      TWP Stains · 06/08/2023
      You will need to use the TWP 1500 Series for CA. It is the best option as well.
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    Kevin Keating · 06/05/2023
    What’s the difference between TWP 100 and TWP 1500?  
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      TWP Stains · 06/05/2023
      VOC compliance. Not all states can use the TWP 100 Series.
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    Steve D · 05/24/2023
    I live in Revere, Massachusetts and cannot find anyone who sells TWP, even though your website says they do. Looking for Clear , 1500 series. HELP!!!
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    Tony · 05/19/2023
    I just built a 700 square foot PT deck and am interested in treating it with TWP 1500. I live at 6500 feet altitude in dry Colorado, and my deck gets full sun exposure. How long should I allow the PT to dry? It's already drying, and it's only been a few weeks, I'll tell you that. From what I've read, the tinted stains provide the fullest UV protection; am I correct in this? If there's any other information you think I should know, it's welcomed. Thank you!
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    Peyton · 05/17/2023
    I have a newly built pine loge house was wondering what stain should I use on the loges to keep the natural loge look?
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    Patrick · 05/03/2023
    Can TWP be used on composite decking?
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    Jeanette McDermott · 04/28/2023
    I have a large two year old cedar deck. I just had it power washed in preparation for a new coat of stain. I used Sherwin-Williams top-of-the-line deck stain the first time around, and it did not hold up well. The deck gets full sun all day in St. Louis, and snow and ice in the winter. Here are my questions: 1. what color of stain in your 1500 series looks the most like natural cedar? 
    2. I have heard that tinted stain lasts longer than clear stain. True or false? If true, then question 1 applies. If false, then a clear stain is adequate for maintaining the cedar color, right?3. How many days of no rain do I need before and after applying the 1500?
    Thank you! 
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      TWP Stains · 04/29/2023
      1. Honeytone is the lightest color.
      2. It must be tinted for UV protection. Clear will gray naturally.
      3. 48 hours after prep and no rain for 12 hours after applying.
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    Tom Hirz · 04/24/2023
       I live in northern Ohio. My deck is 336 sq. ft. and I installed the surface in the summer of 2022 with 5/4 treated pine. Couple of questions:  Will power washing the surface followed by a light sanding be enough surface prep to apply 1500 stain? If I buy a 5 gallon can, can I use the other half in a few years to touch up or recoat?
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    LuAnn May · 04/08/2023
    I have pressure treated lawn furniture that was previously stained with 1500 some years ago. I would like to restrain.  What type of preparation would I need?
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    JennyB · 04/07/2023
    Coastal VA. Large deck that is 4 yrs old and was stained initially with Benjamin Moore arborcoat translucent which has been terrible and we want to remove. Have a year old fence next to it that’s never been treated. Not sure what to prep these each with and if we apply TWP 1500 series in one of the natural / cedar tones it would look ok and roughly match. Both are pressure treated wood. Both are huge and the deck is one story tall on one end- a ton of surface area, so ease and speed of application and spray options would be ideal
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    Pete · 03/29/2023
    Northern WI. Over water dock. Pressure treated pine 3 yr old. Very good condition. Never been treated. Slight graying. Direct sun from noon on. Boathouse blocks sun north and east side causing some mildew issues. 
    Looking at semi Trans RAD or 1500 honey color, or other recommendations. 
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      TWP Stains · 03/30/2023
      Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with the TWP 100 Series.
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    David · 03/19/2023
    Which product should I use to stain my cedar shake roof?
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    Don sullivan · 03/09/2023
    Can  uv protection product be added to any twp stain?
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      TWP Stains · 03/10/2023
      All the TWP colors already contain UV protection. You cannot add more.
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    Hcpc · 12/08/2022
     I used the TWP 1500 Series Stain Color Dark Oak 1503 on my deck & dock this year (2022). I did the wet on wet coat. Next year can I just do a light power wash and install one coat to refresh? The wood really soaked in the stain.
    Thanks
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    Tommy J · 12/01/2022
    I am about to build a covered porch using cypress wood decking.  Do you have any photos of your products used on cypress deck boards?
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    Jack · 11/06/2022
    temperature
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    Jeff · 10/23/2022
    I did an addition to my barn. The older part was coated with TWP Cedartone. I am assuming if I coat the new part, it probably won’t match because of age, 5 yr/old. If I coat the whole thing with dark walnut, will it cover the old stain and match?
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      TWP Stains · 10/24/2022
      No. It is not possible to get old wood and new wood to match with any semi-transparent color. The new wood will always stain lighter as it is less absorbent.
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    Mario Manfredonia · 10/20/2022
    what is the shelf life of the 1500 semi transparent stain
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    Becky · 10/12/2022
    Is the finish of TWP 1504 Black walnut matte, satin, or semigloss?  We have a new cedar fence and was not seeking any gloss. Thank you
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    Chris · 10/10/2022
    When applying the 1500 does it have a Temperature regulation that you must apply to