Not all wood stains and sealers, especially oil based formulas, are compliant in Canada. Canada has Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) concentration limits in place to protect the environment and the health of Canadians. However, there are some quality oil based wood stains that are compliant with these strict laws. One such product is TWP 200 Series.
Total Wood Preservative (TWP) 200 is an oil based stain that protects against structural damage and wood rot for above ground exterior wood surfaces. The great news about TWP now being sold into Canada is that it is a low VOC preservative with unique UV shielding pigments that reduces wood fading, discoloring and graying. TWP uses select mildewcides that naturally inhibit the growth of fungal molds and mildews.
TWP also resists water and moisture absorption that can lead to freeze damage in colder climates like Canada. Freeze damage is responsible for board warping, splitting, cracking and structural harm. TWP 200 is user-friendly and easy to apply and maintain down the road. It will not chip, flake or peel like film forming types of wood stains. It dives deep into the wood pores to resist water and reflect harmful UV rays. This semi-transparent wood stain formula preserves wood and enhances the wood grain’s natural beauty.
Canadians can buy TWP 200 Series 5 Gallon Pails with confidence knowing that this low 250 VOC formula will enhance and protect wood surfaces in harsh weather. This is a great way to protect your investment as opposed to using a lesser quality or non-compliant stain. TWP is the professional’s choice for all exterior wood surfaces such as fencing, wood siding, decking, roofing and log homes. TWP 200 is now being sold into Canada and will standup to hard winters, foot traffic and summer heat like no other VOC compliant oil based stain on the market.
Can I use twp 200 over Berh deck plus stain and sealer penetrating oil semi transparent without sanding?
No. No matter what you will need to remove the Behr first.
Hello. I’m in Canada and previously used the TWP 101 pro series cedar tone as I was able to bring it from the US. Now I would like to redo it and wondering what the process would be? 700 sq ft. I have some of your restore-a deck cleaner and brightener but would presumably need more of that. Is this the correct product to use or would I need to strip before using the 200 series? How many gallons of stain would be required?
Strip and brighten to switch series. Easy to do. 5 gallons should be enough.
Hi,
I am looking at options to preserve my newly installed cedar shake roof (about 1500sqft). The house is located in Yukon Canada. The shakes are currently untreated and started to peel and turn gray after only one year. I would like to preserve the natural color of the shakes. Is your TWP200 suitable for cedar shakes and do you have a transparent version of it? How many gallon for a 1500sqft surface?
Thanks
Hello,
Yes, the 200 Series is designed for Shakes and Shingles. Works great. They are all semi-transparent tinted colors. Stain MUST be tinted for UV protection from graying. No tint = no UV protection.
About 7-10 gallons. Depends on how dried out the wood is.
Hi , how long does it take to ship to Montreal, in worst case? Thanks
4-6 business days.
I’ve used stains 2x last 5 years. Sanded the deck before last stain just peals away. turned the bollards what do recommend? last picture was before
Your joist marks will show through the stain and it will look bad. The only way to fix that is to sand it evenly. You also need to remove the stain off your railings if you want to use the TWP.
I am looking for a dealer in alberta
No dealers in Canada but we can ship the 200 Series to you.
I am looking for a dealer in Montreal?
No dealers in Canada. We can ship to you from our website:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-200-series-5-gallon
I live in Quebec,Canada and have purchased your 200 series (and stripper and brighter)for my deck. My 2 questions are:It says on the containers that it is for vertical surfaces and should be applied with only one coat?not two.
Second question: in the future do I have to re-strip and not only power wash before staining with the same product?
You can apply to horizontals and it is 1-2 coats depending on how porous the wood is. Do not over apply.
Clean and recoat in the future.
We use to use the twp 300 series on our bamboo fences what is the difference between the 200 and 300 series?
Only the 300 can be used on bamboo
Can you buy the 300 series in Canada
No, not allowed there.
We are in Canada but have used TWP Total Wood Preservative that we bought in USA on our garage door in Redwood, which I found to be too red for my taste. Can I use TWP 200 over top of of it in another shade after a light sanding?
After removing the current TWP by stripping and brightening, you can then use any 200 Series color that you like.
Where in Canada can I buy this
Online only for shipping: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-200-series
I am planning to build a pergola with fresh sawn rough cut eastern white pine. Do I have to air dry it (to what moisture content) before I can use the TWP 200 (I’m in Canada).
See here: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I did review that help page but it contains the phrase “Just make sure the wood is fully dry”. So again, my question is what moisture content is allowable?
15% or less.
Hello, I am interested in the TWP200 Deck stain and am located in Toronto, Canada. Below is a picture of my current deck having done a removal of Behr DeckOver from last year that failed miserably.
Will your deck stain cover the mess left behind from DeckOver?
Unfortunately, you will have to remove 100% of the DeckOver before using any other stain. This will require heavy power sanding.
Thanks for your quick and honest reply.