Calculator

This calculator will help you determine the proper amount of stain and prepping supplies needed to refinish your deck using TWP 100 or TWP 1500 Series.

 

This calculator is intended to provide you with an approximate estimate only. Material requirements may vary according to application method, surface condition and weather conditions.

 

You will get two prepping results. You need one, not both options:

  • First will offer the Gemini Restore Kit. This will be used for new, gray, dirty decks and for applying TWP over an intact older coating of TWP.
  • Second is the Restore-A-Deck Stripper and Restore-A-Deck Brightener. This is used for removing old coatings of stain. Use this if you are switching from a different brand to TWP or if you have a neglected coating of TWP that has failed unevenly.

 

If you have questions as to which to use, please ask below.
 

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    joe Ricci · 06/01/2015
    wish to order 15 gallons of two wood deck stain to use on a grey but cleaned cedar deck. Can i order in Canada
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    TWP Stains · 05/28/2015
    Derek Parker:
    I found your TWP 100 product on the restore a deck website, is your Gemini cleaner and brightener and stripper the same, or better? You price on the TWP is cheaper so I was going to order from you.

    They are the same products.
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    Derek Parker · 05/28/2015
    I found your TWP 100 product on the restore a deck website, is your Gemini cleaner and brightener and stripper the same, or better? You price on the TWP is cheaper so I was going to order from you.
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    TWP Stains · 05/24/2015
    Bill C:
    Our deck was painted gray and we wanted to return to the natural wood look. It is now sanded down to the wood, pressure treated pine. Does it need any additional prepping? The majority of the deck is in good shape, one or two planks have some splitting that is at worst, 1/8" deep.

    Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the final prep.
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    Bill C · 05/23/2015
    Our deck was painted gray and we wanted to return to the natural wood look. It is now sanded down to the wood, pressure treated pine. Does it need any additional prepping? The majority of the deck is in good shape, one or two planks have some splitting that is at worst, 1/8" deep.
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    TWP Stains · 05/20/2015
    Mary Anne:
    My deck was rebuilt in 2014 using some of the railing pieces but new deck boards, so I have some old wood with very old solid stain and mostly new pretreated boards. Must I get both?

    Get both of what? Not sure what you mean.
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    Mary Anne · 05/20/2015
    My deck was rebuilt in 2014 using some of the railing pieces but new deck boards, so I have some old wood with very old solid stain and mostly new pretreated boards. Must I get both?
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    TWP Stains · 05/18/2015
    fencestripstaininwi:
    I have approx. 100 linear feet of pressure treated fence, about 3.5 feet high.

    Some of the vertical surfaces of the fence currently have an acrylic transparent stain (Behr transparent) that I need to remove, the longest run of fence (unsure of length) is only stained on one side.

    Would Gemini Restore Kit be suitable? If so, can you make a recommendation for the amount to strip and brighten? And then the amount of TWP stain needed?

    The Gemini Kit is not a stripper and will not remove the Behr. You will need the Restore A Deck stripper and the Brightener. Behr is not easy to remove so you may need to strip more then once to get it all off. Are you staining both sides of the fence? If so you will need roughly 6-8 gallons of stain for 2 coats. 2-3 strippers and one of the brightener. That is based on 700 sq. feet.
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    fencestripstaininwi · 05/18/2015
    I have approx. 100 linear feet of pressure treated fence, about 3.5 feet high.

    Some of the vertical surfaces of the fence currently have an acrylic transparent stain (Behr transparent) that I need to remove, the longest run of fence (unsure of length) is only stained on one side.

    Would Gemini Restore Kit be suitable? If so, can you make a recommendation for the amount to strip and brighten? And then the amount of TWP stain needed?
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    TWP Stains · 05/10/2015
    ewhubbard1:
    I have an approx 1200 sq ft deck to stain with twp 100 series. I also have a deck rail with spindles and small fence which would be approx 700 sq ft total if it was made of planks, not spindles. Pressure treated pine, 2 years old, never been stained. I am planning on 2 coats for the deck, 1 coat for the rail and fence. How much Gemini restore a deck and how many gallons of stain should I order?

    3 Gemini Kits and 15-20 gallons of the stain.
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    Elizabeth Hubbard · 05/09/2015
    I have an approx 1200 sq ft deck to stain with twp 100 series. I also have a deck rail with spindles and small fence which would be approx 700 sq ft total if it was made of planks, not spindles. Pressure treated pine, 2 years old, never been stained. I am planning on 2 coats for the deck, 1 coat for the rail and fence. How much Gemini restore a deck and how many gallons of stain should I order?
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    TWP Stains · 05/08/2015
    James Scott:
    My deck is 816 sq feet, including steps, of new wood that has been installed for 45 days. Do I need the (2) Gemini Restore-a-Deck kits? Also, I'm installing aluminum fence so it should not be an issue.

    Yes and please read this about new wood:
    http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
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    James Scott · 05/08/2015
    My deck is 816 sq feet, including steps, of new wood that has been installed for 45 days. Do I need the (2) Gemini Restore-a-Deck kits? Also, I'm installing aluminum fence so it should not be an issue.
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    TWP Stains · 05/08/2015
    George Engel:
    I am staining a cedar fence. Can I use a HVLP sprayer to apply TWP 1500? If so. What would be the idea spray tip size?

    You can use this sprayer. Not sure on the tip but wider fan is better.
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    George Engel · 05/08/2015
    I am staining a cedar fence. Can I use a HVLP sprayer to apply TWP 1500? If so. What would be the idea spray tip size?
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    TWP Stains · 05/07/2015
    Lyne pobega:
    Good Morning,

    I had a white cedar fence with pressure treated pine posts installed last Septmber and now it's time for protection. My fence measures approx 85ft X 6ft. What color stain would be best to keep my fence color yet offer greatest protection. Your calculator is geared towards decking which requires coating on one side only, therefore can I only stain one side of my fence? My fence is extremely difficult to access on opposite side and i don't care if color grays on opposite side. Please

    We answered this in the previous questions.
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    Lyne pobega · 05/07/2015
    Good Morning,

    I had a white cedar fence with pressure treated pine posts installed last Septmber and now it's time for protection. My fence measures approx 85ft X 6ft. What color stain would be best to keep my fence color yet offer greatest protection. Your calculator is geared towards decking which requires coating on one side only, therefore can I only stain one side of my fence? My fence is extremely difficult to access on opposite side and i don't care if color grays on opposite side. Please
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    TWP Stains · 05/07/2015
    Lyne pobega:
    Good Morning, I had a white cedar fence installed (approximately 80 ft X 6ft) last September, Your calculator to estimate how much is needed is for a deck which requires stain to be applied to the top surface only. I wanted to ask if I had to apply stain on both sides of my fence or can I just apply to the side facing me. The reason being that my fence is built on the edge of a retaining wall which has a 10 ft drop on one neighbors side and my other neighbor may not allow me access to his property. Also, which stain would give protection but
    keep color of fence closest to its natural color. I live in Staten Island, NY which has brutal winters.
    Thanks for your help.
    Lyne Pobega
    718-986-4192

    Look at the TWP 1530 Natural or the 1515 Honeytone. Up to you if you want to do both sides but most people will.
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    Lyne pobega · 05/07/2015
    Good Morning, I had a white cedar fence installed (approximately 80 ft X 6ft) last September, Your calculator to estimate how much is needed is for a deck which requires stain to be applied to the top surface only. I wanted to ask if I had to apply stain on both sides of my fence or can I just apply to the side facing me. The reason being that my fence is built on the edge of a retaining wall which has a 10 ft drop on one neighbors side and my other neighbor may not allow me access to his property. Also, which stain would give protection but
    keep color of fence closest to its natural color. I live in Staten Island, NY which has brutal winters.
    Thanks for your help.
    Lyne Pobega
    718-986-4192
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    TWP Stains · 04/24/2015
    Prep after the sanding with the Gemini Restore Kit. One coat this time after sanding. About 5 gallons.