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How to Apply TWP 100 Stain Series

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TWP 100 Series Stain

TWP 100 Stain Series Wood and Deck Preservative has a coverage rate of 150-300 sq. ft. per gallon. Measure the wood's square footage to determine how many gallons you'll need for your project. On wood decks, be sure to include all the railings and steps.

Before applying TWP 100 Series Deck Stain be sure the wood surface has been cleaned properly using a wood cleaner. Use a broom or leaf blower to remove any debris that may have fallen onto the wood since cleaning it. Continue Reading

Shelf Life of TWP

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Shelf Life of TWP

After an exterior staining project with TWP, Total Wood Preservative Stain you may have some extra left over. Or you may have bought some TWP wood stain intending to use it and just haven’t got around to it. Whether you have some left over or the season ended before you could use it, TWP wood stain will store and keep fresh with proper care. Continue Reading

Where To Buy TWP Stain

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We are always asked where to buy the TWP Stains and Sealers for exterior wood and decking. Finding a TWP Stain Dealer locally is not always possible.

Here are a few different ways to get your

TWP Deck Stains

Switching to TWP Stains

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Many exterior wood and deck owners have dealt with the task of changing their wood surface's appearance by simply switching to a different wood stain. Whether you want a different look or you are tired of inferior wood stains that don't last, switching to TWP stain is a good investment.

TWP is an EPA registered exterior wood preservative. It has excellent UV blocking and color retention properties that make it a superb choice for all exterior wood surfaces.

Before switching to TWP Wood Stains, you first have to remove all remnants of the old failing stain. Use a wood stain stripper and not a wood cleaner. Wood cleaners are not aggressive enough to remove old stains. Applying a wood stain stripper will soften most transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid water and oil based wood stains. Continue Reading

TWP 100 Color Choices and Tips

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TWP 100 Series comes in 9 different color choices, 8 of which are semi-transparent. TWP absorbs into the wood grain and "enhancing" the natural color tones of your wood by adding pigments.

Final colors will vary substantially based on:

Type of Wood
Age of Wood
Prepping of Wood

This article will further explain the TWP 100 Colors to help you determine which is best for you. If you have questions, please ask below.

See here: TWP 100 Series Photo Albums

TWP 100 Stain Reviews

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TWP 100 Stain Reviews and Ratings By Consumers.

If you have used the TWP 100 Series Stain and Preservative, please write a review of your experience in the comment area. We would like to hear all feedback and results after a 2 year period of use.

These reviews will help us gain valuable knowledge of actual experiences from Homeowners and Contractors. Continue Reading