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 · 09/05/2013
    Lor, I would just use water to remove the dirt. Any cleaners can be abrasive after the stain has been on there for a year.
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    TWP Stains · 09/05/2013
    Fred, rough sawn wood can be stained right away. Just one coat.
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    Lori · 09/05/2013
    Hi - I stained a new redwood deck in San Francisco with California Redwood TWP1500 one year ago. I followed the prep instructions very closely. It turned out great and it still looks good however I would like to give it a VERY mild cleaning just to remove the city dirt and bird droppings - there is no mold or mildew. What product or what homemade solution would be best for this purpose? I really do not want to shorten the life of the existing stain so if that is what would happen if I clean it, then I just won't clean it until it needs another coat of stain. Thx much for the advice.
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    Fred Jacobson · 09/04/2013
    I had a rough sawn cedar fence installed August 1st. Can I stain it sometime in mid to late September? Is there a device to determine the amount of moisture in the wood?
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    TWP Stains · 09/04/2013
    No need to wait if the wood is rough. I would prep the old fence and stain all with the TWP 1500.
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    MRS. DIY · 09/04/2013
    rough
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    TWP Stains · 09/04/2013
    Is the new wood rough or smooth on the fence?
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    MRS. DIY · 09/04/2013
    We moved into a house with 2 sides of the back yard fenced and stained. We are now fencing the rest and want it all to match.
    It is all cedar fencing, we don't know age of fence or stain brand/color that was previously used. Condition seems good. We know we need to strip the previous stain, but do we need to wait to stain the new portion as you would with a deck or can we stain it all as soon as we strip the rest and it dries? Is TWP 1500 our best bet?
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    TWP Stains · 09/04/2013
    Judith, the stain stripper will remove it.
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    Judith Blanton · 09/04/2013
    A section of my deck has green mold or mildew because the sun never gets to that area. Does that need to be removed before powerwashing with the stain stripper, or will the stain stripper remove it? If it has to be removed ahead of time, do you have or recommend any non-toxic products to remove it?
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    TWP Stains · 09/03/2013
    Judith, for KY you can use either the 100 or 1500 with similar results. Use the stripper and pressure wash off. Apply brightener when done.
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    Judith Blanton · 09/03/2013
    After seeing the comments below, I guess I need to ask some questions regarding my 16 year old badly cracked deck.
    Does it sound like the TWP 1500 is the best product for me? I live in KY. I'm thinking I should go ahead and use the stain stripper with the power washer - ? Then use the wood brightener before applying the new stain - ? Any help with these questions will be greatly appreciated. I'm a 73 year old lady who knows nothing about deck care!
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    Judith Blanton · 09/03/2013
    Age of wood: 16 years
    Type of wood: treated lumber
    Condition of wood: poor
    Stained previously: most recently (4 years ago) with Cabot
    Description: Wood is badly cracked and stain began peeling a few months after being applied.
    Also - just put new railings on and want to get those stained as soon as the treated lumber allows. Do I use the same product on the rails as on the deck flooring?
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    TWP Stains · 09/02/2013
    Aaron D Smith, nothing will match the Sikkens color. It is not possible with any brand. Only option is to remove the Sikkens 100% and start over.
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    TWP Stains · 09/02/2013
    Jim,
    http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
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    Aaron D Smith · 09/02/2013
    We have a house with rough saw cedar on the lower portion of the house that has several coats of Sikkens over 30 years since built. New 2nd story addition is tongue and groove cedar that is pretty smooth milled finish. I am trying to find a color for 2nd story new siding to match the old Sikkens finish on the lowel level. The Sikkens has a lot of pigment build-up so it is drak brown in most places with hints of orange glow in other light areas. Darkbrown/orange. I don't want to use Sikkens because they switched their product. Do you have something that would match that color? THe new siding won't absorb as much product because of the smoother finish. I want something that penetrates so that it doesn't peel later, it has to soke in. Let me know what you can do. Thanks, Aaron Smith
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    Jim Hugar · 09/02/2013
    1. New
    2. T&G treated yellow pine deck
    3. new
    4. no
    5. second story covered screened in deck
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    Marcia · 09/02/2013
    2 years
    cedar
    good
    treated last summer with Thompson's Water Seal Advance
    it flaked off inspots, turned black in others, etcetc
    we live in mid Wisconsin and would like to protect the wood without adding a lot of color. Suggestions?
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    TWP Stains · 09/02/2013
    Paul,

    http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

    100 Series for this.
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    Paul Renick · 09/01/2013
    I live in central Florida and just had a new boathouse and dock walkway built from pressure treated lumber. Construction was completed 2 weeks ago after 3 weeks of work.
    Which of the TWP products would be the best choice to protect the wood? How long should I wait prior to application? Which product would keep the current appearance of the wood as far as color is concerned?
    Thanks,
    Paul