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I live in Oklahoma and have a new cedar fence that is four months old. Going into the winter months and trying to figure out if I should order the 100 or 1500 series. There are a lot of options out there with Cabot, Olympic, Wood Defender. It is a bit overwhelming and want to get this right from the start.

I have the dark oak 1500 series but it is to dark for what we want.. can i thin it to make it lighter?

In stalled a deck in June with new treated lumber. How soon should it be treated ?

How soon should new wood be preserved?

Do you carry the twp ceader tone 101

I need to seal/stain my deck soon–was planning to do it this afternoon–it is to be a high of 60 and I’ll have a few hours 2PM to 7PM when it will be above 55–but then the temp drops off into the 40’s and then into the mid 30-s late tonight–very early tomorrow morning. It is to then get back to 60 tomorrow etc etc
Am I okay to seal today? OR should I wait for warmer weather (which is predicted a week from now–though not that much warmer than now)
thanks

I am going to stain the deck with TWP 100. To cut down on future work can I just restain every other year without stripping and just clean

Im planning to use TWP 100 on exterior wood doors and table in direct sun light.
Should I apply a wood sealer after the stain dries? If so what is a compatible wood sealer for twp 100

I purchased TWp stain a while back and it is holding up well on my deck. Now, I would like to stain outdoor furniture with a semi-solid stain (blue or green tint). I know you do not sell semi-solids but could you make a recommendation for an exterior stain that will hold up well to the elements?

Thanks!!

Re-stained our cedar deck a few weeks ago. Just noticed that the TWP stain from railings has dripped onto black aluminum balusters–the drips become visible when the sun hits the railing. Tried cleaning the balusters with mineral spirits, but the drips don’t come off–they disappear when wet with mineral spirits, but re-appear immediately upon drying. What can we do?

I applied 1500 series (clear) on my mahogany deck last year – it is covered – but some areas have been bleached by the sun. Pictures are attached – just your thoughts on if I can go another year without reapplying – or if I should reapply – I guess you suggest cleaning with the Gemini kit then putting on the stain – do I put one coat of stain on or do the wet on wet again? thanks

I used the Restore a Deck kit, on my 4 year old never been stained cedar deck. Waited the 48 hours to dry and stained with TWP 100 in the color Pecan. I hate the color, it is too orange! Now what do I do?

In late July, we used your 350 Max Voc (after cleaning and brightening) on our pressure treated pine deck. Didn’t have enough for 2 coats.
1) Can we apply another coat this fall?
2) Which of your new formulas should we order?

I have cedar railing around my house in Maryland as well as cedar post for our mailbox. The builder used Helmsman spar urethaneon all the cedar. It has quickly deteriorated in the sun.

I plan on using TWP1500 Honeytone. What is the best method to remove the old stain? Do I sand and then use cleaner/stripper or just use the stripper/brightener?

Thanks for the assistance.

Regards,
Chris

Price per 5 gl 100

i have 5 gallons twp 1500 8 years old is it still good

I have holes in deck boards from broken deck screws and had to screw new ones right next to the broken ones. What kind of caulk or filler should/can I use to fill the holes? Do I need to fill holes? Should I do this before or after brightening (using Restore) before I stain. I am planning to use TWP 1500 in dark oak. Thanks.

I’m interested in your 100 series Cape Cod Gray, but notice that you say it is more similar to a semi solid stain. Does that mean less penetration and eventual peeling vs. other colors?

Have two 2X6 deck boards that have bled and discolored on my 45X20 deck. Deck is 5 years old and was stripped/brightened with Restore-a-Deck this past May and stained with TWP 100 Cedar.
I thought I had overcome the bleeding with the complete re-finish, but you’ll see in attached pic that it’s baaaaack.
What can I do short of replacing the two boards……or is replacing the easiest way to go?

I work for a home builder and we use twp for the decks. I have a homeowner that the stain seems to be coming off for no apparent reason. I was wondering if you have ever heard of this problem or know what would cause it?

What prep do I need to switch from 1500 to 100?

I have used this before (1500 series) on my porch railings, and love the product. I have some chairs with unfinished teak arms that are starting to mildew and blacken, and wonder if this is suitable to use on those, or if a specialist teak sealer is a better bet? Any guidance, if I use it, on the best color to select?

I have and 10 yr old deck I power sanded with a commercial floor sander all the old stain off. it look like new dry sanded wood do I need to clean and brighten, or can I just apply the TWP 1500.

Have been doing research on deck staining and or sealing there is a lot of products out there that claim all,I have a boat dock that is 2.5 years old and was built with pressure treated lumber it has never been stained or sealed and now is the time the dock is in Houston Texas fresh water lake high heat and humidity could you advise what TPS products to use.tks Ron

the stain still smells really bad after five days of drying, and it also still feels oily to the touch. What can we do about this ?

Going to use Cedartone 101 on a 10 month old new cedar fence. I bought 5 gallons, plus the “Bug Juice”.

I am here in the “sunny” Pacific Northwest, where it eains from October 1 to May 31 each year.

Do you recommend a mildewcide / fungicide additive? Which one? THe two big local paint companies out here (Miller; Rodda) won’yt warranty their exterior oil based paints unless one has added mildewcide / fungicide.

I am really pleased with the stain. I’ve used every type on the market, Thompson’s, Behr, Wolman’s, Olympic, etc. My deck is 20 years old. The color is beautiful, I used honey, and after a year and a half it still looks great. My question is can I power wash it, just to clean off the surface dirt without hurting the finish? Also, how often should I reapply?
Thanks for your help.

We have a gallon of TWP 1500 remaining from a 5 gallon can used in a project 4 years ago. It was put in a new clean can and sealed. Is this still useable?

Just finished staining new, weathered 1 yr, cedar deck with 101 Cedartone. About an hour after finishing an unexpected 1/2″ rainfall popped up. Is all my work ruined?

I am in Canada and bought 8 cans of the TWP 100 – cape cod. Absolutely best stain I have ever used. Wife would like it more gray and less “cape code blue”. Her words. What are my options – I do not want to affect the performance of the stain. Thanks – Jay

i have a 20 y.o. deck in good shape in butte montana. i used shermin williams semi transparent stain with sad results. it is a huge deck with plants everywhere around it, so i want to sand before using twp 1500. what grit should i use, thank you.

I just stained my log cabin with TWP100, cedartone. What Chink do I need to select?

I’m going to use 1500 Dark Oak on my new log home. My porch ceilings are rough sawn boards and will absorb much more than the log walls. Can I mix the Dark Oak 75:25 with 1500 Clear for those ceiling to get more transparency? UV isn’t an issue there. Thanks!!!

We have an intricate front door we would like to strip.
It has a type of stain that seems to be flaking off. Im not sure
what the previous owners used.
Would your stripper be a good choice for something like this?
We do not plan on pressure washing it.

Staining a second-story new redwood deck. Should we clean, brighten, and stain the underside too? And if so, should we stain the underside before the top in case there is overspray between the boards?

I have some left over mixed cleaner solution. How long do they last? Can I use it in next 4 – 6 weeks? (I apologize if you already answered as I cant find the precious post.)

Thanks for your reply. With regard to Honeytone, Cedartone, and Natural, which stain is darkest? Which is lightest?

Does the 1530 Natural stain have any anti-UV properties? I believe your discontinued “clear” stain (can’t remember the series) did not have any. As a general rule, the darker the stain, the more UV protection? Thanks.

Can TWP be used on Epoch, EverGrain composite decking? Which of your stains should I use?

I used TWP on my deck about 4 years ago and am not sure if it was 100 or 1500.
If I want to use 1500 this time, what should I do to prep?

Thank you!

I don’t know much about wood work. So my question is, does lower voc mean less results? I live in a desert and need strong UV protection for my exterior doors and furniture.