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    Mike Ryan · 07/22/2022
    1) For sanding a cedar deck, what grit sizes do you recommend to start with and end with?
    2) Is 1500 series better than 100 series? I am not in a low-VOC and can use either option. 
    3) How many coats do you recommend?
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      TWP Stains · 07/22/2022
      1. 60-80 grit.
      2. They work the same so either is okay.
      3. 2 coats applied wet on wet unless the wood is new.
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    Adrian · 07/15/2022
    Located in middle Tennessee. I have a brand new deck connected to a 5 year old deck (different height, connected by stairs). The existing deck has been stained with FLOOD brand oil-based semi-transparent stain 4 years ago and again 2 years ago. I plan to use Restore-A-Deck to strip, then apply TWP to both decks. Which TWP do you recommend for my project, and WHY? (100, 1500, semi-solid, other?)
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    Tom · 07/01/2022
    I think I used 101 on my deck a few years ago. What is the best series to use on a deck that I have stained several times
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      TWP Stains · 07/02/2022
      Use the same as last time. If you switch, you will need to strip and brighten for prep.
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    Caren · 06/26/2022
    We live in MO and need to stain our deck. This is what was previously used and here is a picture of our deck now. We plan to use Restore a Deck and also want to stain it with a darker color like Cedartone.
    1)Do you recommend 200 or 1500? Friends used 200 and love it, water really beads on it
    2)do we have to remove all old stain completely? 
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      TWP Stains · 06/26/2022
      1. 1500 series
      2. Yes. Strip and or sand to remove. Brightener after. 
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    Steve · 06/25/2022
    Hi - I have a cedar door that gets partial sun. I just finished sanding to get rid of the old, flaked sealer. Should I use TWP1500 or TWP 300?  The house is in Illinois
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    Krisen · 06/24/2022
    Hi - I live in coastal South Carolina.  I have a screened in porch floor that was stained 7 years ago with Cabot Timber oil.  I used restore on the deck to clean it and sanded it.  I did not strip it.  Should I strip it and then brighten it?  Which stain should I use...which is the most user-friendly?!  Thanks
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      TWP Stains · 06/24/2022
      Strip and brighten for for prep. Use the TWP 100 Series. 
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    Girish · 06/23/2022
    We have a brand new deck and getting ready to weatherproof.  What is the criteria to use to chose between 100 vs 1500 vs 200 series product?  
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    Linda · 06/08/2022
    We have a one year old deck that was recently stained with Behr semi transparent and it turned an orangish color. Is it possible to stain over it with a semi solid twp without stripping old stain first?
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      TWP Stains · 06/08/2022
      Sorry but no, you have no choice but to remove the Behr and that does not look semi-transparent. They lied to you as it looks like a solid stain on your deck now. The only way to remove it is to power sand it off.
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        Linda · 06/27/2022
        We have yet to find a stripper to take it off. Even Restore a deck won’t remove it. Finally getting results using a grinder but can’t get all the nooks and crannies. 
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          TWP Stains · 06/27/2022
          No stripper will remove a solid stain effectively. You have to power sand or grind to remove it.
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    Brandon · 05/12/2022
    Our deck was previously stained by a deck company with TWP 200 California Cedar. The deck is in need of staining again. Should I use the same stain or should I use TWP 100 or 1500 instead (in North Carolina). If I should change, what stain is closest in color to the California Cedar, and will the previous stain affect the final color? 
    Also, we installed a new fence around 8 months ago. Is TWP 100 the recommended stain?
    Thanks!
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      TWP Stains · 05/12/2022
      Easiest is to use the same as prior. You can use it for the fence as well. 
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    Andrew · 05/04/2022
    Hi, a few pre-sale questions from Quebec
    1) I cleaned and sanded my Sept 2021 deck at the weekend, but got lazy on the upper frame. In Pic 1, what might these blue stains be and will a cleaner product remove them?
    2) Thoughts on which TWP-200 is close to the colour in Pic 2?
    3) Pic 3 is my old porch steps cleaned but not sanded. What should I do next to prep this for TWP-200?
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    Raffaele Bernes · 04/30/2022
    I have 3 pressure treated deck that were installed in October 2020 I will pressure wash them first, 
    which stain should we use and what does wet on wet mean when staining?
    We live in NY state
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    Hal Brown · 04/27/2022
    I have lots of well-weathered older decks and one dock, all previously stained with TWP101 Cedar Tone Stain many years ago.  I like the transparency of the TWP 100 series.  Could you compare the relative difference in transparency between the 100 series and the 1500 series using words that a dummy might understand?  I have noted the difference in solids between the 100 and 1500 series is approximately 100 percent. 

    Does low VOCs mean more solids, less penetration and less transparency? 

    How does the penetration compare between the two?  Which one do you expect to last the longest and by how much?  And lastly, what is so new and improved with the 1500 compared to the 100 and why do you not provide a cheaper price per gallon for 5 gallon versus 1 gallon purchases?  Are there price breaks at any quantity?  I live in the Atlanta, GA area?  I need a bunch.  Thanks, Hal B
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      TWP Stains · 04/28/2022
      The transparency between the 100 and 1500 is exactly the same. No difference.

      The 100 will penetrate slightly better. They both last about the some before recoating is needed. The 1500 will give slightly better UV protection. 5 gallons ship free otherwise the pricing is the same compared to 1 gallon to 5 gallons when 1 gallons are x by 5. No discounts based on quantity. 
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    John Hendrix · 04/18/2022
    I live in Jackson, Mississippi.  I live on a lake and have a wooden seawall and dock that were built in 2007.  In 2020, I put new wood on the top of the dock and installed new vertical boards in the seawall and put a new "cap" on top of the seawall.  A photo is attached.  I want this wood to last as long as possible.  Should I use the same stain on the seawall and the dock?  What stain(s) should I use?  Do I need to condition or prep the wood?  Is there any benefit to treating the bottom side of the boards on the dock?  Thank you in advance!
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    Heather Davis · 04/15/2022
    We have a year old pressure treated deck, never stained. Live in Birmingham AL - which stain would you recommend? 
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    Brent · 04/14/2022
    I have a 20 year old cedar sided house in KY.  It's been about 10 years since stained.  I want to keep it as light as possible. I have pressure washed it.  Which product do you suggest?
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      TWP Stains · 04/15/2022
      Use the TWP 100 Series. The lightest tint is the Honeytone.
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    Dawn · 04/02/2022
    Stained old neglected elders last fall twp 100 honeytone. Floors faded out a lot over winter. Did I not do enough coats? Should could I pressure wash and re coat?
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      TWP Stains · 04/03/2022
      Lightly wash and apply one coat after it dries for 48 hours.
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    Lisa · 03/30/2022
    3 year old deck. Never stained. Nashville TN.

    What products do we need? Power wash? 

    thank you
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    John · 03/28/2022
    We are in Georgia.  Deck and fence are about 20 years old and we have used the same crew the entire time to clean/stain everything pretty regularly.  They are no longer around but I know they always used TWP 200.  Should we use 100, 200, or 1,500?  If not 200, why?  If continue with 200, why?
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      TWP Stains · 03/29/2022
      Th 200 Series is designed for vertical shakes and shingles. Use the TWP 100 Series for a deck in Georgia. 
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    Steve · 03/23/2022
    I live Lake Tahoe Ca where we receive lots of snow and sun.  Should i use 1500 or 1000 to re-stain my decks?
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      TWP Stains · 03/23/2022
      You need to use the TWP 1500 Series for CA.
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    Anthony · 02/23/2022
    I live just north of Atlanta and plan to stain a new pressure treated deck. How long should the wood dry and which series do you recommend? The deck is on the south side of the house and will get a lot of direct sun.