TWP with Wet on Wet Application Tips
TWP Stains are to be applied “Wet on Wet” when the wood is absorbent enough to handle more than 1 coat of the stain. This is typically for wood and decking that is older than 12 months and has been exposed to the elements. Applying the TWP “wet on wet” is similar to applying 1.5 coats of stain. The second coat covers twice as much square footage as the first coat.
Applying TWP “wet on wet” is very easy and not complicated once you understand the simple steps.
How To Apply TWP Wood Stains “Wet On Wet” to a Deck:
- Apply the TWP to the verticals first. This would include the railings, benches, and any vertical walls.
- Lightly apply one coat of stain to the horizontal flooring. Apply to the entire floor surface. If your deck has multiple levels, do one level at a time before moving to the next level.
- Wearing shoes that are disposable, walk back onto the “wet” stain and reapply another coat to the “tops” of and railings, walls, and benches. You may walk on your first coat of stain 10 minutes after finishing.
- Apply your second coat of stain to the horizontal flooring. Take care to not step in or leave footprints in your second coat!
- Finish stairs last, repeating the above steps.
TWP Staining Tips
- Do not apply 2 coats of stain to new wood or decking.
- In most cases, a second coat only needs to be applied to horizontals as the verticals will last twice as long.
- Apply your second coat of stain within 10-60 minutes of the first coat.
- Watching for puddling on the floor. This usually happens under railings and benches.
- Wear shoes and clothes that are disposable.
- TWP Wood Stains can be applied with a stain pad, brush, roller, or sprayer.
If You Need any Help, Please Ask Below!
On a new pressure treated built last fall and ready for stain, what is the approach on staining, using
a pad or a roller. Thank You.
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use a pad or brush for applying.
I have a deck that is three tiers first tier was stained two years ago with your 100 cedar the second tier is almost 2 years old pressure treated no stain and last section is 9 months old we are going to stain it all this month in 100 cedar would you recommend one coat for all since the tiers do but up to each other
Strip it all down so it is even: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
I recently moved into a 4yr old home with a screen porch. The deck in the screen porch has never been stained and since it is covered looks very clean. I did a light clean and powerwashed and it looks good. Can I now apply the TWP stain? Should I apply 2 coats or 1? If I buy extra stain will it still be good to use in a year for a second coat if needed?
See this for shelf life: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
Do two light coast applied wet on wet. Your prep should be sufficient.
can twp 100 stain be used in airless sprayer. I have a 12×25 deck/railing with a portico with a swing.
Yes, it can.
You directions. Do I or do I not apply 2 coats of stain to bare wood?
That would depend on if the wood is new or older wood?
10 months old
Just one coat for new wood under 12 months old: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
The wood is about 10 months old
Just one coat.
I live just so. of Chicago. My redwood deck is 25 years old and has been stained with Superdeck stain . I think I have to sand it because all of the previous stain would not come the lasttimeI prepped. I am planing on sanding with 60 grit then 80 grit.My question is,do I use stripper and brightened then stain?
As long as toy sand off the old stain, your next steps would be the Gemini cleaner and brightener kit.
Do I need to use the Gemini cleaner on 12 month old wood if I sand it first? It has never been stained. Also, should I do wet-on-wet for the first coat or wait until the 2nd year?
if you sand, use the Gemini Kit after. do the wet on wet since it is older than 12 months.
I am having mildew issues with my stained deck, swing, and chairs. I applied two coats to all surfaces. Is this normal? Is there a way to prevent mildew ?
Mildew can grow on top of any surface or deck stain and a deck stain like TWP while preventing the growth “in” the stain cannot prevent mildew from forming on top. There are cleaner type products that seem to help remove this without affecting the TWP. One is called “Wet and Forget”.
Staining large barn doors but will have to take them down to stain. Boards are glued tongue and groove. (1) Is it ok to stain all sides? If so, how soon can I turn them over to stain the other side? (2) since they will be laying down what applicator should I use, brush, pad or spray?
Doors are 8×12 so I’m assuming I’d have to walk on them as u would a deck in order to reach the center boards.
Try leaning them instead. Spray on a light first coat with a pump sprayer and then use a stain pad on a pole to apply the second coat 20040 minutes after the first coat. Wait about 1-3 hours and then turn doors around and lean on the other side. Repeat.
What nap should the roller be?
Use an exterior stain pad instead. A stain pad is much easier and better for applying TWP. Rollers do not apply as evenly. https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/application-tools/brushes-stain-pads
Hi, I used TWP101 on a deck in Atlanta 6 years ago, had to be redone in 18 months, again 18 months. Made the mistake of putting on dark solid stain which has lasted longer, but made deck so hot it is unusable. I am sanding now, and then will Oxi clean and brighten. Once I reapply TWP101 in a few days (after drying) per instructions, what prep will be necessary 18 months from now when I will need to redo the deck? Sorry, but your product is the best of extremely poor deck stain or sealing products that last… Read more »
Prep with this kit when you redo: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Contractor applied TWP 1520 pecan to my newly installed 3 season room floor. The color doesn’t look uniform, dark and light area’s. It has been more than 24 hours. Can I apply a second coat or try to wipe over it with a rag having stain on it?
Did you follow the new wood directions? https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Adding more will not fix this. You may have to remove and start over.
I saw a can of TWP labeled PRO. what is that?
The TWP 100 Series. Same thing.
I have some pooling/film in various areas, mostly on horizontal areas. Is there a best practice for fixing that?
See this:https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-is-spotty-or-shiny/
Wow. Just watched the news and now rain is a definite for Sunday around noon till evening. If I finish staining Saturday afternoon, is that enough time before rain? Also, it will be 2 weeks on Monday since I finished prep, hence why I am trying to get the stain down this weekend. So in a nutshell, last raindrop was Wednesday around 8pm and next raindrop is forcasted for Sunday noon. What should I do? HELLLPPPPP
You need about 12-24 hours after staining before the rain. You should be fine to stain if you get this done on Saturday am.
I’ve got 2 quick questions. Today is Friday. It rained heavily Wednesday and stop training around 8 p.m. that night. I finally have a decent opportunity to get my stain down before the next rain which is possibly Sunday but definitely Monday. I thought I was going to be okay to go with a dry deck tonight Friday but I just noticed that where the deck meets the pool skimmer, the skimmer had been overflowing with water from the recent rain and left a couple of boards wet that I just noticed now. And it would be chlorinated water. I… Read more »
You will need 48 hours for drying after any rain or prep. Dropping below 40 at night is okay but it cannot drop below freezing.
I read elsewhere that the minimum temp was 50F (for the 1500 series). Does that mean 50F at the time of application, or for a number of hours afterward? If I apply when it’s above that (i.e. during the day), but then it dips below overnight, is that a problem?
It can drop below but not below freezing.
Is TWP 100 better than the TWP 1500 or will it last longer?
No, they last about the same.
which grade is better for new pressure treated posts that will be in the water? new meaning aged for a few months in the sun but not previously stained or painted.
TWP will not work for wood that is submerged in water. No stain will.
thanks…. have things changed in 20 years? when the dock was built > 20 years ago it was stained with an oil based product and the lumber and posts that are in the water still have the same dark color… the parts in the water haven’t rotted or anything, but above the water is another story. any suggestions?
No, nothing has changed. What you are seeing is not stained areas in the water, just the wood discoloration from being in the water. No stain will work for submerged water. It will come off no matter what within weeks or months.
ok, thanks.
Any opinion on brush or staining pad for best results on smooth, knot free pine?
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/application-tools/brushes-stain-pads
I assume then that all application methods give equal results on all wood surfaces.
No. Pads are the best, then brushes. We do not like rollers.
Perfect. That is what I thought too. Thank you
Is it possible to get California Redwood in your 100 series?
Sorry but no.
Do you need to apply a sealant after the stain dries?
No, you cannot apply a sealer over the TWP stain.
How long does it take for 116 Rustic Oak to dry and not worry about rain?
About 12-24 hours.
I have applied twp 1500 following all prep and applications. Weather was 65 to 70 all week but the boards feel tacky to the touch. There was no puddling . Help what now.
It will dry and cure. Give it more time.
Is it ok to stain your deck before winter or should I wait in the summer
You can do it now.
We are having our house and decks (one with brick pad) power washed and stained next month. They say they will do it in 1 day. Will the decks be dry enough to stain? Shouldn’t they let them dry?
After prepping, the wood needs to dry for 48 hours before applying the TWP.
Hi there. We stripped, power washed, brightened and sanded our deck 6 weeks ago. Then we went thru a hot and humid time followed by distractions. Bottom line, we are looking to start staining with TWP 1500 which we also purchased at that time. Will the wood still accept the stain without further prep? If not, what prep would you recommend? Is another power washing enough?
Light reclean and then brighten the wood again. 6 weeks is too long between prep and stain.
Similar situation here but only one week between prep and stain (100). Do I need to brighten again or just power wash?
No need. Only if longer than 2 weeks.
Hi,
I replaced numerous deck boards on one section of my deck the first week of October last year.
I intend to just power wash those boards but will use a stripper on the older boards (17 years old with several coats of semi transparent stain) Once dry I will be doing wet on wet application of TWP101 cedartone for the old boards … but should I use this method for the 11 month old boards? If wet on wet is not recommended for the newer boards when (if at all) should I apply a second coat?
Thanks!
Make sure to brighten the wood as well. You can go ahead and do the two coats to all wood.
I dont know which stain to use for my deck? 100, 1500, ?? I cant find where the website states what to use. Very large deck that is 10 years old and has not been maintained to well. Will power wash or sand then use your deck restore and brightner. Which stain?
It depends on where you leave as it is a VOC state issue?
I live in Michigan so the 100 is fine correct?
That is correct.
Had contractor apply stain: stain is still wet after two hot days. This was new cedar and they may have applied two coats, but is not penetrating. What do we do now?
You cannot stain new wood right away and only 1 coat. See this for tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
If it does not dry in a few more days you probably will need to strip it down and start over. Give it some time and hopefully, it dries.
I have a 20 year old deck made out of “sunwood”, which I think is a treated pine. I stained it several times over the years, but it was pretty beat up. Last fall I replaced several boards with regular pine. Then I used BEHR Deckover which started peeling off all the old wood (but not the new wood)by spring. Now, I want to use TWP stain. What do I need to do to prep? Thank you
You will need to remove the Deckover and that will require heavy power sanding.