How To Apply TWP 1500 Stain

Do I have to worry about the horizontal deck surface being too hot for a “wet on wet” 1500 application.

Is it bad to apply a second coat around 24 hours after the first coat?

I’m in the process of removing old stain from a cedar deck. In some places the stain already peeled off and the wood weathered, in others (under a flowerpot) the stain was in good shape. I am going to sand the entire surface before application. Do I treat this like new wood? I think the previous stain was applied to new wood without any prep, but it’s been installed for 3 years. (it peels off more like paint, doesn’t seem to have penetrated at all)

Can a second coat be put on the next day as opposed to wet on wet second coating? Also railings have been power washed not stripped per request of owner, can we apply TWP color matched on top of previously stained railings?

After applying the stain, how many days must the deck stay dry? It has been raining a lot here lately.

Hello,

Recently purchased a log cabin that unfortunately was painted. We stripped the paint and did a light sanding (we are now down to bare wood). Any other steps required before applying TWP 1500?

My deck and pergola is only 30 days old going to clean with gemini step 1 and step 2 can I apply stain in 48 hrs ?

For cedar siding which of your products is recommended? Is TWP oil or water based?

Procedures to apply 1500 on new wood spruce rail fence?

Hello, how long after application does the outdoor temperature need to remain above freezing? Thank you.

I’m a contractor in Vermont. We’re installing a cable railing system on a large deck. We’re using red cedar for the posts and top rail — those are the only parts we’ll be staining. We plan on using TWP 1500 in the spring – 5 or 6 months from now. (I would use the 100 series but it can’t be shipped to Vermont). We’ll need to halt construction in another week or two because snow is on the way. We have the rest of the wood we’ll be using to finish the project in the Spring. My question is how… Read more »

Does the air temperature need to remain above 50 degrees round the clock as well as remaining dry for 48 hours after application for best results , or does the 50 degrees refer to only the temperature when applying it ? Thanks !

My deck guy put too much stain on the new deck (6 months old). It has been 5 days since. The deck has ‘wet’ looking and sticky areas all through the deck and railing. Some areas when I scrubbed with a rag, the excess stain is peeling off. So frustrated as I told him not to apply too much. What can I do about the rest of the excess stain applied? Can this be fixed??

Redwood deck using TWP 1500 Stain. There are tacky areas that are not going to dry (or absorb). It has ben nearly 36 hours since I applied. And there is unevenness. How do I handle the tacky areas?

Applied the 1st coat of TWP 1500 last weekend and had just enough stain to finish the whole deck. I want to do a second coat but now the stain is completely dry. Can I still apply a 2nd coat this coming weekend?

Also, I replaced some of the boards, so the new ones really stand out. Can I give them multiple coats to darken?

Watched a video of TWP 1500 application on YouTube. Contractor stained three boards at a time and wiped down all three boards with a rag to remove or even out any excess. Is this approach recommended for TWP 1500?

It says above for TWP 1500 that, “It has outstanding penetration properties and excellent UV resistance from wood graying.”

Do all colors have UV resistance? If not, which colors offer UV protection?

We installed our new cedar deck at the end of October 2016. I waited until late June 2017 to apply the first coat of TWP 1500 to our deck. Prior to staining we used the cleaner and brightener. We only applied one coat for the initial stain. I did not want to over apply and we were getting a little pooling that I wiped up as we went. I would like to apply a maintenance coat, as the first coat is beginning to wear. It has been approximately 4 months since the initial application. Is it too soon to apply… Read more »

Using 1500 for the first time on an 800 sqft. deck. To apply a second Wet coat of 1500 I will have to walk on the wet wood. Could this create any problems? Will I end up leaving shoe prints?

Thank you very much!

my cedar deck is prepped (2 step RAD) I will be restaining the cedar deck with TWP 1500.
My question is: what is the max time between coats on a wet on wet application. My deck is 30 X 20 and I plan on using a stain pad for application… it might take more than 10 minutes to do one coat
Thanks for your advise

I prepped my deck that had 2 year old TWP 1500 on it as instructed with the Gemini Kit (which turned out great, by the way…the deck boards look nearly new) in anticipation of applying new TWP 1500 about 48 hours later as recommended. Frustratingly, our weather forecast has changed and there is a 40-50% chance of rain in my area the day after I plan to apply the TWP. The next predicted stretch of days without a chance of rain doesn’t happen until a week after the prep was completed. Is it best to wait for the longer stretch… Read more »

I followed the directions for applying the TWP 1500 Dark Oak stain on my cedar deck, after stripping and then using the brightener. I love the color but on some boards their is a residue of black grit, particularly on the cedar deck chairs and lounges.
I finished applying the stain a week ago. Is there anything I can do now to remove the black grit?

Hello… I live in California and have just completed a build of a redwood trellis last week that is quite large 34” x 16’. I have a few questions as it relates the to the 1500 series TWP stain. 1 – The redwood used for his build was high in moisture (heavy). Does the moisture content of the wood have an effect on the woods ability to absorb the stain and how long should I wait prior to applying this stain? 2 – My project being a trellis, it has tons of small areas where I need to get stain… Read more »

my deck was stained over 5 years ago with a different semi transparent stain. can I simply power wash the deck and use twp 1500 at this point.

What is the maximum moisture content of the wood prior to applying the finish?

Hello, can I apply TWP 100 using a roller on the deck surface?

After I applied the stain I noticed the overlap showed. How soon can we apply a third coat of stain. all is dry after overnight. Can we restain today about 24 hr later?

If I use a stainable wood filler, will TWP stain it? Is there a specific type of wood filler I should use? Thanks

how long can 1530 natural be stored and still be effective?

How long after application of the TWP 1500 stain can we put things back (and walk) on the deck (aka drying time)?

We used this product for the first time several days ago on our front porch. The wood was pressure treated pine and we did all of the prep work according to your instructions. It absorbed very well, almost too well in areas, but looks like it needs a second coat, can we go ahead and do this now, or do we need to wait until next year?

?Will or how might the Gemini restorer chemicals impact the area around the deck where I intend to plant flowers?

Would you recommend using a staining pad or a Brush to apply TWP 1520?

Hi I stained my deck last year with twp 1500 and would like to restain it again this year. Can I just wash and clean the surface or do I have to clean it with the diluted beach mixture.

Can I apply on masonary chinking as well as logs on our log home??

A company refinished my 20 year old cedar deck in Southern California using TWP 1500. They thoroughly washed it, then the next day sanded every inch of it and applied Natural TWP 1500 the third day. It looks fantastic. However, there are a couple boards that have some wet spots on them even a few days after they have finished. How should I address this? Should I sand, and reapply the stain? How long does the gallon last when stored?

TWP, a question: We had our deck sealed Saturday by a company using TWP 1500. They started about 9am and finished about 4:30pm, Unfortunately it began raining about 8.5 hours later (around 1am in the morning). Should I be concerned?

I have a log house and I originally treated it with 500 series TWP stain. It’s been re-stained once also with the 500 series stain. The house has been washed and prepped and I’m ready to re-stain the house. Since the the 1500 series has replaced the 500 series do I need to do anything differently?

Also, I still have about 2-3 gal of the 500 series stain left: may I mix it with the 1500 series, or are the two incompatible when mixed?

I have a home sided with 40 year old redwood RB&B T1-11 type siding that I had power washed about 2 months ago. There has never been any type of sealer applied to the siding. Is power washing enough prep to this older siding before applying TWP 1500 or is it necessary to use RAD and brightener? Also, is there a time limit on how long after the power washing I would have to apply the stain, or is it just a matter of it getting dirty again? The redwood does appear to be darkening again, but I really don’t… Read more »

Hi, we waited a little long past summer to get our deck ready. We expect a few days of dry weather coming up. However, the temperature is 70F during the day, but falls to 40F at night. Would we still be good to stain? Or with that low of 40F at night mess it all up?

Hello, We have prepped our cedar deck with the gemini cleaner and brightner. It will have been dry for 48 hrs tomorrow. We would like to stain with TWP 1500 tomorrow but there is a slight chance of rain for the day after tomorrow. It looks like we are running out of the 3 day dry spells we have been having.
if it rains within 24 hrs after staining will the stained surface be damaged?
What is the minimum window of no rain after staining one should try for.

Thank you for your helpful guidance

I stripped and applied brightener to 2700′ sq ft of vertical cedar siding in Southern California approx 4 weeks ago. The color we want to use is TWP 1502 Redwood mixed 50/50 with TWP 1500 Clear. Why does stain need to be applied within two weeks, and since I wasn’t able to do that, what do I need to do now?

Can i use the Gemini Restore Kit in my pressure washer, or does it have to be applied by hand? Thank you.

Hi. I have a 3-year old deck made with treated pine, I think. I let it dry out for the first year and then did the cleaner and brightener kit and then stained it with 1503. It looked beautiful. Now, 2 years later, much of it looks almost black (I am in central North Carolina, lots of hot sun). I pressure washed it with just water and found that some parts (rails and some parts of the deck that were more in shadow) still look beautiful and stained, while other parts look like bare wood. I think I have to… Read more »

2 year old cedar deck. Previously stained with TWP 1500 last year. I cleaned and brightened per instructions with RAD. It has been raining non-stop for a week and humidity between 50 and 60%. How dry does the wood have to be? Is there a moisture meter reading? Just leaving a carboard box outside it gets “wet” from humidity.

Stained my deck this week using 1503. Like a newb, I was so excited to get started that I didn’t mix the stain, and just went to town. Result = the first railing I did is a lot lighter than remainder of deck. What’s the best way to solve this? Thanks.

What nozzle tip do you recommend for TWP 1500 series staining log home?

I applied 2 wet-on-wet coats of TWP this morning to half of my deck but waited to do the other half until the evening because of sun and temperature. Although rain was not forecast, it began raining as I finished putting on the first coat to the other half of the deck. It has been raining off and on ever since. I am not sure what to do now since half the deck has 2 coats and the other half has only one coat. I’m also not sure how the rain will affect it. Any advice is appreciated.

I just applied you 1502 stain to my redwood deck today. Finished around 3:30 and it is currently 7:45. Some areas are still shinny and when I attempt to wipe off access it has become gummy and dry. How should I clean these shinny areas off at this point?