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The TWP 2023 Contest Details

  • All TWP and Prep products must be purchased first from this online retail site (TWPStain.com) between January 1st - Sept 6th, 2023.
  • The deadline for entry is Sept. 19th, 2022.
  • The winner will be decided by Sept. 30th by our team.

Contestant winners will receive

  • First Place = $500
  • Second Place = $250
  • Third Place = $150

How To Enter Contest

  1. Enter by Sept. 19th, 2023.
  2. In the comment section below, post a short description of your deck/wood staining project, the products used to prep, and the TWP Series and Color used. Examples of wood projects that can be entered: Decks, Fences, Wood Side Homes, Log Cabins, etc.
  3. Add 2 before prepping pictures of the wood that was restored (no more/less). You can still enter if you do not have the before pictures. Decks, wood fences, wood homes, etc are allowed.
  4. 2 after staining pictures must be included (no more/less).
  5. If having trouble uploading the pictures, please make your picture(s) size smaller (below 1 MB).

Any questions or issues posting, please ask in the comment area.

We look forward to all entries and wish everyone "Happy TWP Staining"!

*Disclaimer: All products must be purchased from TWPStain.com. The contest is not open to products purchased from other online dealers or from physical retail stores.

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    Kim Taylor · 09/05/2023
    Our log cabin has ONLY had TWP products on it since we built over 30 years ago. It takes an army to get it done, but with prep, patience and the good will of Mother Nature, we protect our home with your amazing product. Pictured before is after 5 years with TWP1500 in natural. Thank you for what you guys create so we can best protect our Maine home.
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    Dom Sasso · 09/05/2023
    Using 20 gallons of TWP 100 Series semi-transparent Cedartone stained our 4 stall shed row barn with two coats. Prior to application lightly pressure washed all surfaces as the barn is 15 months young.
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    Susan Watson · 09/04/2023
    Done over Labor Day weekend: deck hadn’t been stained in years and had mildewed and dried out under the mostly shady area. I used the semi solid stain in cedar chest and did a two tone affect with a different dark cedar stain that i had from another project. Next up, I plan to use Cabin Fever in the semi solid on the wood siding!
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    Joseph sorrels · 09/04/2023
    Been using TWP 1500 on our deck and Log home since 2005. This is the original deck. 
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    Ljm · 09/03/2023
    (delete last comment - this shows the pics in correct before/after order) Contest entry - One part of my deck was built in 2018 and the newer part attached to it was built last fall - all of it is pressure treated wood. I cleaned and scrubbed the entire deck and used Restore a Deck wood brightener on the older part to get it to more closely match the newer wood. I used TWP 1500 series Cedartone stain to complete the project. I used a combo of a brush, pad applicator and spray pump (for the lattice) to apply 2 coats of stain.   It looks great and the older and newer parts match well.
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    Ljm · 09/03/2023
    Contest entry - One part of my deck was built in 2018 and the newer part attached to it was built last fall - all of it is pressure treated wood.  I cleaned and scrubbed the entire deck and used Restore a Deck wood brightener on the older part to get it to more closely match the newer wood.  I used TWP 1500 series Cedartone stain to complete the project. I used a combo of a brush, pad applicator and spray pump (for the lattice) to apply 2 coats of stain. It looks great and the older and newer parts match well.
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    Frank Blaszak · 08/31/2023
    I built our deck in 2012 using clear cedar.  When it came time to put a treatment on the deck I used a product that some had given a positive review about on the web so I spent about $500 purchasing 7 or 8 gallons.   Within the third year it was painfully apparent I had made a bad choice.  

    I then researched contractortalk.com and found so much high praise for TWP I decided to use it to rectify the mistaken path I took.    I first had to sand my already grey ugly deck back down to bare wood again and a pleasantly surprised to discover it not to be the terrible ordeal I thought it would be.

    From the first rain and ever after I've been thrilled with the result of using TWP.  I used it for my own decks and for four others on rental houses.

    As can be seen in the third picture taken this morning it sheds water like a duck's back.
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    Kim Kline · 08/31/2023
    We built our 2 tiered deck in 2020, finally got around to staining it.   Did some research on stains and decided to move forward with TWP oil based stain.  We were told oil based stain was the best option for the metal spindles, as, any excess would wipe off the metal.  We purchased 3, 5 Gallons of the TWP 1500 Series Pecan.  See also decided on using a Wagner Flexio 5000 sprayer.  Pressure washed deck 3 days prior.  Day of,  we prepped around the house and pool with plastic.   Took 5 hours to prep and 5 hours to stain.  We also used a stain brush on the floor of the deck to ensure the stain penetrated into the wood.   We could not be happier with the finished look!
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    Rochelle Schaetten · 08/29/2023
    35+ year old bi-level cedar deck with outer benches, 2 sets of steps, and skirting (600+ sq ft)

    Step 1: R-A-D Stripper/Brightener Kit to remove a PPG water based stain that had failed
    Step 2: Because of benches I could not remove all of the original stain with power washer so I ended up sanding everything with a 80 grit orbital sander.
    Step 3: Another coat of R-A-D Brightener because the nice people at TWP helpline told me I would get better results.
    Step 4: Applied 2 coats wet on wet of TWP 100 Series in the Pecan 120 (started with a forecast of clear skies, as I neared the end of staining rain clouds filled the sky - I trembled as clouds held back as they passed overhead.)
    Step 5: After drying for 48 hours I replaced deck furniture, poured myself a cold one, and enjoyed the view!
    Step 6: Hosted lots of guests and parties throughout the summer and got lots of complements on my beautiful deck (making the project so worthwhile!)
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    Angela May · 08/28/2023
    This deck was built just before I bought the home about 9 years ago with pressure treated lumber. I had used Ready Seal previously and found it to fade quickly as I get lots of sun. I needed to stain again this year but realized a lot of the railing and some posts were rotted out. I replaced the railings completely with a new style and decided to stain what I could while the new wood weathered. After reading a lot of reviews for the best stain with UV protection, I bought TWP Semi Solid Pro Series in two colors: Thunderstorm & Super Cedar. Along with the stain, I ordered the RAD stain stripper/cleaner bundle as well. The flooring of the deck I did in Super Cedar and the rest in Thunderstorm (the railings will be too once I can stain the wood). 
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    Robert Penttila · 08/27/2023
    Earlier this year we rebuilt our deck with pressure treated pine.  After letting it age for 6 months we applied the cleaner from the Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit and pressure washed. After letting it dry, we applied TWP 100 honeytone 115 stain. The results from this high quality product are great!
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    David Johnson · 08/27/2023
    TWP 2023 contest. This is our cedar deck that was stripped and restained with TWP 1500 Pecan. We love the color and how it turned out!
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    Michael Hancock · 08/26/2023
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    Michael Hancock · 08/26/2023
    Our deck and screened-in porch are our home sanctuary. We had it all refurbished 7 years ago and stained with California Cedar 205. It is standard pressure treated lumber, but has a beautiful nature color and glow when the sun hits. I power wash once a year with straight vinegar in reservoir to control black mold and green algae. I lightl sand and stain flat deck every 2-3 yrs and rails have looked good for 5. Thank you TWP for the highest quality product that makes more time for serenity with less work. 
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    Linda Washko · 08/24/2023
    Our deck had years of stain buildup so we started with Restore-A-Deck. So easy to use and the results removed all the stain to the bare wood!  Part of the deck is exposed to all day sun so we used the TWP 99 Pro Series!  We also wanted a two- toned deck so Cabin Fever was stained on the spindles and railings producing a dark wood finish.
    Heartwood was used for the floor but was a little too red so we toned it down by adding 2 quarts of Cabin Fever to the gallon and got the look we wanted!
    We used two coats for the finished look!   
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    Mac W · 08/24/2023
    Here are my photos 
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    Mac W · 08/23/2023
    Here are pictures from my deck project.   My deck is 35 years old.   I used the Gemini Restore Clean Kit to prepare it for topcoating.  Attached are 2 pictures showing the results.  Attached are 2 pictures showing the finished project after top coating.  I used Cedar Tone 100 using the brush also purchased from TWP that is a must have for ease of use.   Although this is my first time entering the contest, I have been using TWP products for my years. 
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    Johnny H · 08/15/2023
    TWP 2023 Contest: custom pergola with hardscape project. Pergola wood is new pressure treated lumber: 6x6x12 posts; 10x2x16 beams, 8x2x16 & 6x2x16 rafters. Allowed pergola to weather 6 months after construction; applied TWP 1503 Dark Oak stain in spring of 2023. Used cleaner brightener prior to staining as directed. Recommend to tarp over brick pavers to avoid white film from cleaning solutions; however, film does come off pavers with washing so no worries. Project required two gallons of stain for single coat application. Stain primarily applied with pads; also used brush for narrow sides and rags to wipe off excess stain. One man week to complete project (full-time).
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      michelle · 08/15/2023
      gorgeous!!! Now you can come on down to my house and build me one!!! hahahah
      really stunning and will be beautiful for years.
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        Johnny H · 08/17/2023
        Thank you! My wife and I love the result and enjoy spending time there. Definitely worth the investment and effort.
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    Kay Ward · 08/10/2023
    Replaces all screws. Replaced damaged/warped boards. Sanded severe inch of ramp. Painted rail trim. Stained rail slats and ramp floorboards using TWP Cedar Tone 101 purchased from Hootens in Emory TX. 
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    Linda Lipton · 08/07/2023
    where are you shipping from? more than 1 location? I'm in NJ & placed an order and wondering how long it will take to receive
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      TWP Stains · 08/07/2023
      We are in MI. Takes 2-3 business days to ship to NJ.