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Eugenia Manning:

I have an 18 year old treated pine porch, never been sealed or stained. I am not planning to treat the railing.
What is needed to clean it (in the past clorox water has been used to removed mildew). Part of the porch is covered and part exposed to the elements. Several of the exposed boards have been replaced just recently. I want to use an oil based solid stain to protect what is there. In future, will I have to remove the stain on the porch before reapplying the same stain?

I am sorry but TWP does not come in a solid stain. Semi-Transparent.

Nicole Zielinski:

Hi, I need help figuring out how much product I need for 222 ft of 6 foot cedar privacy fence. The fence was installed in March of this year and hasn't been stained/coated with anything yet. I will be staining both sides. I live in Indiana so I will have to get the 1500 series. Also, would I just need to use the cleaner/brightener?

Thank you so much!

Yes on the prep. You have about 2700 sq. feet for both sides. For two coats of the TWP applied wet on wet, you will need 20-25 gallons.

Hi, I need help figuring out how much product I need for 222 ft of 6 foot cedar privacy fence. The fence was installed in March of this year and hasn't been stained/coated with anything yet. I will be staining both sides. I live in Indiana so I will have to get the 1500 series. Also, would I just need to use the cleaner/brightener?

Thank you so much!

I have an 18 year old treated pine porch, never been sealed or stained. I am not planning to treat the railing.
What is needed to clean it (in the past clorox water has been used to removed mildew). Part of the porch is covered and part exposed to the elements. Several of the exposed boards have been replaced just recently. I want to use an oil based solid stain to protect what is there. In future, will I have to remove the stain on the porch before reapplying the same stain?

Ed Danek:

We washed the deck with TSP. Do we need to do anything else before using TWP 100?

If you have an old deck stain coating, you will need to remove it before using the TWP.

We washed the deck with TSP. Do we need to do anything else before using TWP 100?

Alan Johnson:

I am trying to figure out how much I need. I am trying to stain a fence. It is a cedar fence. I have 610 pickets. Each picket is 3.5" X 5ft. That amounts to about 1000 sqft. so I would get two 5 gallons. My question is if I wanted to cover both sides of the picket would I need 20 gallons??

Yes if you have twice the amount to cover, you would need twice the stain.

I am trying to figure out how much I need. I am trying to stain a fence. It is a cedar fence. I have 610 pickets. Each picket is 3.5" X 5ft. That amounts to about 1000 sqft. so I would get two 5 gallons. My question is if I wanted to cover both sides of the picket would I need 20 gallons??

Teresa Fusco:

Hi, I just did the calculation for my deck. I have a small deck... About 400 sq feet. It says on the calculator summary that this would be about 4 gallons for two coats wet on wet. My deck was put in last fall and it is now seasoned wood that has never been stained. Do I put one coat or two...? And if I buy a 5 gallon instead of the 4 the calculator suggests for two coats... Would this extra gallon left over still be good to mix and use next year for ant touch ups on the steps or floor of my deck...? Or do you suggest a new can at time of reapplication?

Apply two very light coats this year. See this about shelf life:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/

What is the difference between the Gemini Restore a deck and the Restore a deck company restore a deck product? It has the same name but different company... I'm confused... Are they the same product or not?

Hi, I just did the calculation for my deck. I have a small deck... About 400 sq feet. It says on the calculator summary that this would be about 4 gallons for two coats wet on wet. My deck was put in last fall and it is now seasoned wood that has never been stained. Do I put one coat or two...? And if I buy a 5 gallon instead of the 4 the calculator suggests for two coats... Would this extra gallon left over still be good to mix and use next year for ant touch ups on the steps or floor of my deck...? Or do you suggest a new can at time of reapplication?

Wow, that was quick thanks, now where do I find a TWP-100 dealer in Syracuse, NY. I can't find a search box, on your site, to locate local distributors/vendors in my area

James Plath:

Hello....I need to stain a new cedar fence using your 1500 Series stain that is approximately 120 feet long by 6 feet high. It will be stained on both sides. How many gallons of stain would you recommend I purchase?

Thank you!

Sounds like you have roughly 1440 sq. feet total for both sides. About 15 gallons will cover for two coats.

Hello....I need to stain a new cedar fence using your 1500 Series stain that is approximately 120 feet long by 6 feet high. It will be stained on both sides. How many gallons of stain would you recommend I purchase?

Thank you!

Lonnie Bartel:

Building a brand new cedar fence that is 6' tall and total length of 300' long.How much TWP 1500 would I need to treat both sides?

Thanks

Total sq. footage is about 3600. For two coats applied "wet on wet" you would need about 30-35 gallons. If you want to apply just 1 coat, you would need roughly 20-25 gallons.

Building a brand new cedar fence that is 6' tall and total length of 300' long.How much TWP 1500 would I need to treat both sides?

Thanks

MaryC:

I have 2400 Sq feet of siding to treat. How much TWP 100 do I need?

For two coats applied wet on wet, about 20-25 gallons.

I have 2400 Sq feet of siding to treat. How much TWP 100 do I need?

David Latch:

I do not mean to insult anyone, but what is the difference between Gemini RAD and store bought cleaner/brightner from companies like Behr and Olympic?

Their products are not as effective and are bleached based. Ours are biodegradable, prep better for the TWP, and concentrates,

I do not mean to insult anyone, but what is the difference between Gemini RAD and store bought cleaner/brightner from companies like Behr and Olympic?