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How To Apply TWP 1500 Stain

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TWP 1500 Stain

First, measure your wood surface to determine the square footage. TWP 1500 Series Wood and Deck Preservative covers approximately 150-300 sq. ft. per gallon. Buy a little more stain than you need just to be sure you do not run out at the end of the project.

Prior to using TWP 1500 Deck Stain, clean the wood using a brush or pressure washer along with a quality wood cleaner. Preparing the wood properly will ensure your new TWP Wood Stain will perform optimally.

Once the wood surface is cleaned it must dry for a minimum of 48 hours before ant stain can be applied. Be sure the temperature is at least 50 degrees and that dry weather is forecasted for the next several days. Continue Reading

Difference Between TWP 100 and TWP 1500

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Difference Between TWP 100 vs. TWP 1500

The TWP brand of exterior wood and deck stain has been around for over 2 decades. It is the only registered EPA wood preservative on the market today. It is made using only the best quality raw materials to offer superior wood protection. TWP Total Wood Preservative comes in several different series of formula. Knowing the differences can help you to make a more informed decision. 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

Best Results with TWP Stains

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How to Achieve Great Results with TWP Stains

When completing any exterior staining project you can achieve the best results by using a quality product and having the right knowledge. TWP wood stain will give you the best results possible but there are some general tips that can make the final results that much better.

One vital step that a lot of homeowners skip over is wood prep. Preparing the wood for the new stain is extremely important. Skipping this step will not allow the TWP wood stain to perform as it should thus shortening its performance and longevity. 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

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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 1500 Colors Explained

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TWP 1500 Series

TWP 1500 Series is available in 9 semi-transparent color choices that penetrate into the wood while enhancing the natural wood grain. The 1500 Series is higher in solids content which may result in "richer" colors than the 100 Series. In general, the 1500 Series color will not match the colors in the 100.

See here: TWP 1500 Series Photo Albums