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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Please answer these few questions to achieve the best possible results with your TWP 1500 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?
  5. Small description of the area to be treated.

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    TWP Stains · 07/28/2017
    JAMES H RAFFERTY:
    3 gal twp 1503 and shipping cost ?

    Please add the gallons to cart and enter your shipping info for the total cost with shipping:

    https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-1-gallon
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    JAMES H RAFFERTY · 07/27/2017
    3 gal twp 1503 and shipping cost ?
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    TWP Stains · 07/18/2017
    Timothy Lillard:
    12 year old deck of roofed but open porch, of birch, attractive and in good condition except that there is a stain from some spill, and the sunny edges are kind of gray. Mildew always an issue with a good amount of shade from trees and roof, and in upstate NY with plenty of precipitation, clouds, cool and cold weather. Previously treated with Cabot, either natural or clear, and we have cleaned and sanded it; leaving some white in the softer layers of the grain in the sunnier portion of the deck.

    Did you remove all of the Cabot? If so apply two coats wet on wet of the TWP 1500 Series. If not, you should remove the Cabot with this:
    https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
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    Timothy Lillard · 07/18/2017
    Birch deck under covered but open porch, 12 years old, in good condition except for some graying on the sunny edge, some mildew, and a stain that no solvent removes.
    We previously stained deck with a neutral or clear Cabot, or maybe Sikkens stain.
    We have used deck cleaners, and then sanded it. We live in upstate NY, plenty of precipitation, clouds, cool and cold weather, and mostly shaded by trees in the afternoon.
    Are we done with prep, and which TWP to use?
    Thanks, Tim
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    TWP Stains · 07/17/2017
    Larry Krame:
    1. Age: 30 years
    2. Type: treated pine
    3. Condition: pretty good
    4. Previously stained with: Pittsburgh Paints Ultra Advanced Semi-Transparent Deck, Fence & Siding Stain
    5. Area: Exterior Deck
    I have already scrubbed my deck with Behr All-In One Wood Cleaner. Do I need to do any other prep?
    I live in Illinois so should I be considering your 1500 Series Deck Stain? If so, can you email me the instructions on the can so I know how to apply and what accessories to get?

    The previous coating will need to be removed during the prep. If the cleaner did not remove the old stain, then use the Restore A Deck Stripper Kit. The TWP 1500 is the correct product for IL. All application and prep instructions can be found here:
    https://www.twpstainhelp.com/
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    Larry Krame · 07/17/2017
    1. Age: 30 years
    2. Type: treated pine
    3. Condition: pretty good
    4. Previously stained with: Pittsburgh Paints Ultra Advanced Semi-Transparent Deck, Fence & Siding Stain
    5. Area: Exterior Deck
    I have already scrubbed my deck with Behr All-In One Wood Cleaner. Do I need to do any other prep?
    I live in Illinois so should I be considering your 1500 Series Deck Stain? If so, can you email me the instructions on the can so I know how to apply and what accessories to get?
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    TWP Stains · 07/14/2017
    Shingdao:
    Age of wood? 1 year
    Type of wood? PT Southern Yellow Pine/ Non- PT Western Red Cedar for rail tops
    Condition of the wood? Very Good
    Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? Never stained
    Small description of the area to be treated. Outdoor deck, rails and stairs

    Prep with Gemini Restore Kit first before applying the TWP 1500 Series.
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    Shingdao · 07/14/2017
    Age of wood? 1 year
    Type of wood? PT Southern Yellow Pine/ Non- PT Western Red Cedar for rail tops
    Condition of the wood? Very Good
    Has it been stained previously and if so with what brand of stain? Never stained
    Small description of the area to be treated. Outdoor deck, rails and stairs
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    TWP Stains · 07/11/2017
    Dave Sossen:
    1. 25 years or so
    2. Pressure treated
    3. Poor. Split in places, splintered
    4. No treatment ever
    5. Whole deck
    Plan to sink the nails then orbital sand. Badly damaged boards to be replace with new pt boards

    After the sanding, do a final prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Let dry and apply two coats wet on wet of the TWP 1500 Series.
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    Dave Sossen · 07/10/2017
    1. 25 years or so
    2. Pressure treated
    3. Poor. Split in places, splintered
    4. No treatment ever
    5. Whole deck
    Plan to sink the nails then orbital sand. Badly damaged boards to be replace with new pt boards
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    TWP Stains · 07/07/2017
    Tom Ruth:
    1. 26yrs
    2. pressure treated pine
    3. pretty well preserved
    4. clear/natural every 3 yrs. with Flood
    5. deck built over concrete patio - @ 430 sq.ft.

    Strip and pressure wash to remove the Flood with the Restore A Deck Stripper Kit. Stain with TWP 100 or the TWP 1500 Series, depending on your state VOC laws. You will need about 4-5 gallons for 2 coats.
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    Tom Ruth · 07/06/2017
    1. 26yrs
    2. pressure treated pine
    3. pretty well preserved
    4. clear/natural every 3 yrs. with Flood
    5. deck built over concrete patio - @ 430 sq.ft.
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    TWP Stains · 07/06/2017
    Jeff Eaton:
    Good day,
    deck is about 6 years old
    cedar
    good
    yes with Cabot Australian Gold and it Pealed.
    power washed with a stain remover, I have some feathering of cedar from power washing.
    Do I need to sand smooth We live in Northern Vermont, We are looking to use the 1500, or what you might suggest.
    Sioncerely, Jeff Eaton

    Did you remove all of the Cabot? As for the furring, lightly sand or buff prior to applying the 1500 Series.
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    Jeff Eaton · 07/05/2017
    Good day,
    deck is about 6 years old
    cedar
    good
    yes with Cabot Australian Gold and it Pealed.
    power washed with a stain remover, I have some feathering of cedar from power washing.
    Do I need to sand smooth We live in Northern Vermont, We are looking to use the 1500, or what you might suggest.
    Sioncerely, Jeff Eaton
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    TWP Stains · 06/29/2017
    Estella Draheim:
    Used Penofin stain on cedar deck 2 years ago, and it turned out deck black, and still tacky (gross). Do we use cleaner and brightener? If we just want a wet cedar look do we use TWP 100 or 1500?

    Use the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brightener to remove the Penofin. Use either series. Honeytone color.
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    TWP Stains · 06/29/2017
    Norman Davis:
    Question: under the best of circumstances (wood quality, prep. application, etc.) how long will TWP 1500 last?

    2-3 years for a deck. For horizontal areas such as fences and houses, it can last 4-7 years.
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    Estella Draheim · 06/28/2017
    Used Penofin stain on cedar deck 2 years ago, and it turned out deck black, and still tacky (gross). Do we use cleaner and brightener? If we just want a wet cedar look do we use TWP 100 or 1500?
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    TWP Stains · 06/26/2017
    Thomas J:
    I sanded, whitened, and applied Ready Seal on my deck last month before I learned that Ready Seal doesn't hold up as well as TWP. My mistake. In two years, when my Ready Seal coating has faded to grey, can I apply a maintenance coat of TWP 1500 on top or do I need to strip the deck first? That was a lot of work. Thanks

    You will need to strip but the good news is that Ready seal comes off very easy.
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    Thomas J · 06/26/2017
    I sanded, whitened, and applied Ready Seal on my deck last month before I learned that Ready Seal doesn't hold up as well as TWP. My mistake. In two years, when my Ready Seal coating has faded to grey, can I apply a maintenance coat of TWP 1500 on top or do I need to strip the deck first? That was a lot of work. Thanks
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    TWP Stains · 06/11/2017
    Cathy Zernhelt:
    Purchased TWP 101 Cedartone a little over a year ago. Beautiful reddish tone, heard there has been a change to your product. Will the color still be the same?

    There have been no changes in the TWP 101 in the last 20 years.