This post was updated on April 4, 2025
TWP 100 Pro Series Stain Review
TWP Stain Reviews
This is Our 1st Review of TWP 100 Series Stain. Our second review was completed in 2018. Please see here: TWP 100 Stain Review
Important Note for TWP 100 Series: There has been a label change for the TWP 100 Series. New labels now say TWP 100 Pro Series. Same product, performance, and colors.
TWP 100 Series Wood and Deck Preservatives have been manufactured for over 25 years while proving to be one of the best products on the market. TWP 100 Series is a 550 VOC compliant wood stain that is available currently in 36 states. Composed of natural and synthetic oils, TWP 100 Series will provide ample protection from snow, rain, and UV radiation.
TWP 100 Series has been rated #1 by Consumer magazine.
TWP Stain – 100 Series Rating
TWP 100 Series Wood Deck Stain Scores (1-10)
Appearance After Initial Stain Application: 8.5
– We tested the 101 Cedartone color for the pool deck. The semi-transparent color was a traditional cedar color, slightly orange/yellow. The stain had no issues penetrating into the wood completely and did not mask the wood grain.
Preventing UV Graying at 2 Year Mark: 8
– The TWP 100 Stain retained 80% of the original color after 2 years of weathering.
Wear/Tear and Peeling: 8.5
– TWP 100 exhibited zero peeling of the stain after 2 years. Slight wearing around the stairs where the wood butted up to the pool. This area was slightly more faded as well. Possibly from the chlorine in the pool.
TWP 100 Series
Cost Per Square Foot: 9
– We paid $139.99 for the 5-gallon pail of TWP 101 Stain. We used all 5 gallons for the 800-foot pool deck. We applied two coats to the wood. The cost to stain with TWP 100 Series was $.18 per foot for 2 coats of stain.
Preventing Mold/Mildew/Algae: 9
– TWP offers the best resistance to mold and mildew for an oil-based wood preservative. No mold, mildew or algae spores were present on the wood decking.
Ease of Application: 9.5
– TWP is easily applied. We applied two coats to the flooring using an 18″ wide stain applicator. The first coat took us about 30 minutes to cover 800 feet. The second coat took only 20 minutes as the TWP 100 applied at a better spread rate. Overall the 800 square feet were covered in under an hour and applied evenly with no puddling.
Color Shifting (darkening) after 2 Years: 9
– TWP 100 lightens in color after 2 years. No darkening from UV or mold.
The Difficulty of Reapplication: 9
– TWP 100 Pro Series offers deep penetration with no darkening of the stain. Reapplication will be easy without the need for stripping off the two-year-old stain. Cleaning to remove some dirt and grime would be enough to prep for another coat.
Overall Score TWP 100 Series at 2 Year Period: 8.81
– TWP for good reason gets one of our top overall scores. It is too bad that this product is not available in all 50 states but the TWP 1500 Series performed nearly the same in our test results and can be obtained in all states. If you are looking for a great stain that is economical as well, then the TWP 100 Series should be considered.
Product Information:
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Cost: $41.99 per Gallon, $209.99 per 5 Gallon Pail
Stain Type: Semi-Transparent – Oil-Based Wood preservative
Available Colors: 100 Clear, 101 Cedartone, 102 Redwood, 115 Honeytone, 116 Rustic, 120 Pecan, 105 Cape Cod Gray, 106 Prarie Gray
Application Temperature: 45-95 F
Coats Required: 2 Coats. “Wet on Wet”
Coverage Per Gallon: 150-250 sq. ft
Application Tools: Sprayer, Pad, Brush, Roller
Dry Time: 2-8 Hours
Cleanup: Mineral Spirits
VOC Compliant: 550 Compliant in 36 States
More Info: Product Data
Test Deck Stats:
Deck Wood Type: Pine
Deck Square Footage: 800
UV Exposure: Full Sun Pool Deck
How Many Years Tested: 2 Years
Stain Color Used:Â 101 Cedartone
*All products tested and results are from our experience. We offer no guarantee of similar results. Take into consideration that results may differ due to different wood types, exposure to UV radiation, and natural weathering.
TWP 100 Series Stain Photos
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I have a redwood deck in southern AZ that is partially exposed with the rest covered. It has a penofin type sealer that is gone on the exposed part and still in good shape on the covered portion. I was going to try to strip it with RAD. Was wondering if oxalic acid would work as a brightener and nutralizer. Also was going to use TWC stain but couldn't decide between the 100 series or the 1500 series. Could you offer me some advice?
Robert, we always use the companion Restore-A-Deck Brightener to neutralize. Oxalic would probably work though. We like both TWP stains and seem to work equally well.
I have a pine pressure treated deck in GA. It was stained with what looks like a semi transparent red color. The deck floor has faded to grey and has many cracks. I plan on using Synta deck restorer (Taupe) to cover the cracks and give it a better surface. I will do this for the floor and the steps. The rails and some other other deck areas (on a different level will all get stain. I have stripped about all of the old stain that I can but still there is some areas that have been stubborn.
I also need to replace a couple of boards and the rail tops with new 2 x 6's.
How long do I need to wait after installing the new boards to stain?
What color and Manf should I use? I like the mahogany color but not sure if it will work with the pine. Might need to go back to a red color even though I really do not like it.
Any other suggestions?
Joe, depends on the brand you are using as to how long you should wait before staining new wood. You could use the Mahogany color from Armstrong Clark. Wait about a month then clean to prep before staining.
Hello, I have a 3 wk old redwood deck in California. Half in sun, half shaded by an overhead lattice. How much longer should I wait to stain the deck? i want to seal it before the rain starts…I sanded it today to brighten it and bring out the grain, but I think I will forego the cleaner and brightener. Would you recommend using the Timber Oil brand ? Is it a sealant and a stain in one? Thanks
Kenny, If you want to use TWP then you would need to wait 4-12 months. If you want to stain right away then you could use the Timber Oil brand. I would not skip the cleaner and brightener. This will prep better then sanding and remove the mill glaze.
Another question 🙂 We have finished cleaning and brightening with the Restore a Deck products on our wood siding home. Some of the previous stain has come off with the products, but not all. Do we also need to buy the Stripper from Restore a Deck and use that…or can we go ahead and stain the wood siding with TWP 100? even though there is a little "old" stain left on the siding? Thank you.
Teach, if say less then 5% remains and you are using a similar color that would blend or be slightly darker then you should be okay to stain.
Have a 12 year old redwood deck, have always used Superdeck in the past. I am going to have to replace a few boards on the floor of the deck as they have rotted, and am going to have to use cedar as redwood is not available locally. Was considering TWP100 or Armstrong Clark, what is your suggestion, also would you use semi-transparent or solid with the floor having different varieties of wood?
Ron, What state are you located in?
Nebraska , full sun
Nebraska
Ron, I would clean well and use TWP 100 Series.
Hello, I just built a brand new pressure treated pine deck (16' X 25') in New Jersey and wondering best stain to use? Should i use TWP or Armstrong Clark? Wood has been down for about 2 weeks so far – is that long enough to wait and can i start staining now? I also sanded the new wood with an orbital sander to give it a smooth feel – is there anything else i have to do before staining?
Mike G, for new wood you are better off with the Armstrong Clark. You need to use a wood clea and a wood brightener to prep. I would wait another month before staining.
Why do you recommend waiting another month before I stain? Is the waiting to let the wood dry out or another readon? What wood cleaner and brightner maker do u think i should use? Thanks Mike G
Mike G, lets wood dry out better, I would use the Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and brightener system or Defy\’s Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener.
I'm building a new western red cedar deck, located in Eastern Canada – hot sunny summers, cold snowy winters. What penetrating stain do you recommend, and how should the WRC be prep'd? Should I lightly sand before staining?
Jeff, no need to sand but rather use a deck cleaner followed by a wood brightener to prep. I would look at the Armstrong Clark stain for this new wood.
I'm in Missouri and I have an eight year old cedar deck that's been stained 3 times. the decking was starting to look pretty rough so it was suggested that I sand it down with a floor sander. I did that and it looks great. My question is about the railing and posts (also cedar, but rough cut). Do I need to sand/strip those down before applying TWP to the entire deck even if I'm using the same color?____also should I clean "and" brighten before applying TWP?____Your site is excellent! Thanks for the great advice
Bob, If switching brands then it would be best to strip and brighten the railings. In addition I would clean and brighten the area that was sanded. This will allow the stain to absorb deeper into the wood.
I live in Minnesota and have a 6 year old cedar deck. The deck boards were in really rough shape from the previous owner, so I removed them and ran them through a planer, removing less than a 1/16th of an inch. The boards look brand new. Can I stain right away since the boards should be nice and dry after 6 years or should I wait to stain because I should treat the deck as if it were brand new. I'm planning on using the TWP 100 series. Thanks.
Wade, I would use a deck cleaner to open the pores up a little then apply the TWP 100 Series after drying for a few days.
Hi.
I recently had a redwood deck built. Sadly by mistake I stained it with 2 coats for INTERIOR oil stain, my silly mistake. I was wondering if I could use the Twp to 100 seal? So that it would have Uv protection and would stop it from both sun and water damage.
I live in los Angeles.
Thanks
Viks.
Viks, You cannot apply the TWP over top of an interior stain. Not sure what you can do but remove all of the interior stain and start over.
I live in Seattle and am about to treat 2800 LF of KD tight knot 2×6 cedar decking with TWP 101 prior to installation.
Questions:
1) should I coat all 4 surfaces
2) should I pretreat the wood surface to TWP application
3) does one coat = "wet on wet"
Tad, TWP suggest that new wood weathers for 4-12 months before applying the stain. Your wood is not ready to be stained. It would be best to install first, wait, then clean/brighten the wood for prepping. This will allow the TWP to properly penetrate. You do not need to stain all sides, just the exposed areas. Only one coat is needed with TWP on newer wood. If you do not wait the TWP will fail within the year most likely.
What do you recommend for areas of deck floor that appear shiny – I'm guessing from over staining. I'm using TWP100. Other areas are good and ready for second application. The deck was prepped by stripping and brightening as recommended on your site. Thanks
Dale, too much stain will not absorb and can become shiny. You could wiping some of these \”shiners\” with some mineral spirits to remove the excess.
I am doing cedar siding, not a deck.My understanding is that many deck products also work for siding and last much longer. The siding is very dry as it has not been stained in 15 to 20 years. I appreciate any advice.
Vancouver, BC
Full Sun on south side, partial shade on north, east and west sides
Cedar – siding 33 years old
Mold or Mildew Issues: on north side only but surprisingly little for such a humid area
Reason for Previous Stain Failure: old age, it faded away, no faking at all
My contractor is suggesting I paint with Dulux Weather Guard paint or second choice Dulux Wood Pride Solid Stain.
I see that Flood makes a FloodPro Solid Color Deck and Siding Finish that has a 15 year warranty for siding and 5 years for decks. This seems to be the best warranty that I have found. Painter says this product is a bit shiny and doesn't think I'll like it on the house.
I want a product that will last a LONG time and will never flake or peal. I can tolerate fading but not flaking.
Help! Thanks
Cathy, Why would you want a solid stain? Is it already painted with a solid or is the wood bare?
How about using TWP 100 on a log home?
Agray, TWP is excellent for vertical log walls. It will give 4-8 years on verticals.
I am located in NE Ohio & am wanting to stain my deck soon. It is approx 10 years ols & is treated wood…never stained in the past. What do you suggest as a stain & do I need to powerwash it first? Thanks, Dave
Dave, clean with a deck cleaner and wood brightener. Using a pressure washer as a rinsing tool is okay but too much pressure (no cleaners) will cause damage. I would consider TWP 1500.
I have just layed down a new pressure treated deack. The deck company says I should wait at least 6 weeks before I stain. By then it will be pretty cold, in November. So, I'm going to wait until the Spring. That being said, I like the TWP product 100 in honey. Is there a difference between the 100 and the 1500 as far as quality? And what would you suggest I do come spring? Pressure wash and then brighten?
Dstain, I would wait until Spring then clean and brighten the deck for prepping. Lighter colors will fade faster then darker color. Honeytone is the lightest and will fade the fastest. The 1515 Honeytone will hold color slightly longer then the 115 Honeytone.
OK, great Thanks. So as far as the difference in 1515 Honeytone and 115 is what? Other than I can have 1515 sent to my house because I live in NY and can't get the 115 sent there. Also, when spring arrives, do i just need to brighten and powerwash?
Dsaint. 1515 is a little richer then 115. Just clean and brighten as needed for future applications.
We have completed the stripping and brightening process on our cedar deck (St Louis MO location) using Restore-a-Deck products with amazing results. I'm trying to decide on which stain color to use from the TWP 100 series, since it's available locally. I'd really like to avoid the yellow-orange cast if possible, and don't want to go too dark. I've read that the TWP 1501 "cedar" is browner than the TWP 101 "cedar tone natural". Which TWP 100 series color is most like the TWP 1501 cedar stain color?
Thanks!
Cindy, Pecan 120 would be closest but quite as dark as the 1501.
I live in Calgary Alberta Canada. I have a 1000 sq foot deck that was built in 2007. It is made of pressure treated spruce. In 2009 (we were told to wait a couple of years) I stained it with a behr product. Last year the stain started lifting up and peeling. This year I sanded the Deck. (started early july and just finished yesterday) Will TWP 100 be a good stain for the deck?If not, what would be the best product for the wood, age and climate that we have? I don't wanna go thru months of sanding again. Can this product be just reapplied without having to sand? I don't mind the cleaning. I have used Behr's 3 in 1 Product before and was happy with the result. can i use it again for prepping?Thanks
Uwa, I am not sure if TWP is sold in Canada. Do you have a list of products that you can purchase? That way we can narrow down what would be your best option.
I am in the midst of staining a deck approx 1000 sf. However, I have already gone through 5 gal of TWP 101 (cedar tone) after 500 sf. The wood has never had anything applied to it (it has thoroughly dried out) and I did a lot of prep with pressure washer / cleaner & brightener. Is that normal? I noticed in your review that you did a 800 sf deck with 5 gal.
Toby, coverage varies due to age of wood, type of wood and how you are applying the stain. Make sure you are not over applying the stain. You want it to absorb into the wood 100%. You do not want it to dry or film on top of the wood so that it dries \”shiny\”.
Regarding availability of the TWP product, even though their website indicates no availability in our region (Pacific NW) or apparently anywhere on the west coast, I was surprised to find the 100 series at our local Dunn Lumber. It appears not all colors are available and the cost is somewhat higher than online, but still this might be useful info for someone.
John, i was just looking at finding it in WA state – thanks for the post. Where is Dunn Lumber? Did you use the product? Are you happy?
I just finished pressure washing my deck. Do I still need to use a cleaner prior to staining? The deck is a cedar deck and I am wondering which stain would be the best to use to retain the natural color of the cedar. Thanks for your input.
Gene, You should always clean and brighten the wood for prepping. TWP 100 Series is a great stain for cedar wood.
We used pressure treated cedar for our deck railings a couple years ago and have not treated them yet. They have a light brown tone which looks pretty good, especially considering the work to stain and maintain them. Would you recommend staining and if so what product. I'm not concerned about them matching the cedar deck (which has been stripped of a Cabot semi solid stain which quickly failed). Currently researching products for the deck. Thanks, excellent site.
Johnakutz, I would stain them to maintain the UV protection. TWP would be a great choice.
Thanks for your reply. Would the pressure treated rails need to be prepped with a deck cleaner or other product? I've noticed some green mold on the end cuts which I've never been able to kill. Also some spots of black mold on the uprights which I also haven't been able to get rid of, even with 100% bleach. Any thoughts on this?
After stripping our deck (with a Behr product) I used Sherwin Williams Deck Wash. The wood color still seems a bit uneven in places but I'm not real inclined to treat it again. What would you recommend? Thinking seriously about ordering TWP.
Thanks.
Johnakutz, I would use a wood cleaner and a wood brightener to prep. The black spots could be rust as well. The brightener would fix that. If you can, post a picture in the forum of the deck floor.
I live in central Iowa and am replacing about half of my cedar deck boards that have rotted. Since I will have a combination of old and new wood, what would be the best product to use to ensure a uniform look. I am interested in the TWP 100 Cedartone but i see in other posts that that isn't the best for new wood.
Bill, it is not possible to get new wood to match old wood when using a semi-transparent stain. The new wood will be lighter in color. Might want to look ar Armstrong Clark for this.
We just had a new cedar deck built for our home near Seattle. I'm leaning toward the TWP 100 line or a local brand, Daly's Deck Stain. What do you recommend in terms of prep for a new cedar deck before staining (contractor just recommended a light sanding with a palm sander)? Also, are you familiar with Daly's stains? Here's a link to the product I'm considering:
https://www.dalyspaint.com/store/index.php?main_pa…
Thank you!
Brandon, all new wood should dry out for at least a month or two before staining. You should then use a wood cleaner and a wood brightener to prep the wood for a stain. This allows better penetration. TWP makes great stains but it can have difficulty penetrate into new wood. You would be better off with a stain that can absorb properly into new wood. We like Timber Oil Brand or Armstrong Clark. Never heard of Daly\’s stain.
Did you end up using Daly's or TWP? Just curious because I also have been torn between the 2 manufacturers? I also live near Seattle and am concerned with wear tear and peeling from wet weather??
Thanks,
Lisa
I have an older deck10 plus years and on 3 differnet levels. It's grey and weathered and want to spruce it up while remaining as natural as possible.. if this not possible my log cabin is stained grey. appreciate any detailed info as how to proceed. Thanks, Lynn in the Blue Ridge mountains about 4000' elevation.
Lynn, I would use a wood cleaner and a brightener to prep the wood and restore the natural color. As for the stain, TWP 100 Series would be a great choice.
have cedar deck about 5 yrs. old used Benjamin Moore Natural Deck and Siding.It ahs darkend to almost black
I am tempted to try to sant the whole thing an start fresh.
any suggestions?
Chris, I would strip and brighten the wood rather then sanding. Once off the TWP stains would be a great choice and do not turn black.
I've decided to go with TWP 100 Pecan for our 1000ft. deck in wet Seattle area. I just got don stripping with BioWash Stripex-L, and now I'd like to lightly sand everything to get it a bit smoother. BioWash recommends their Mill Glaze Away – Stain Prep before using their stain, as they say it opens up the wood grain & brings the wood PH back to normal.
My question is what product (if any) should I use after sanding to prep the wood properly for TPW 100?
Mike, it is a good idea to use a cleaner and a brightener after sanding to open up the wood pores. Biowash makes good products so you can use them.
I am in north Louisiana. I have a new porch floor (T&G) that is KDAT (kiln dried after treatment pine). Because the wood has been dried, I'm not sure what kind of prep is needed? I'm concerned about getting the floor wet, causing it to swell and warp. The exposed edges have started to do this as a result of recent rains. I would like to use a TWP tinted stain, as I think this would do a better job of preserving the wood than painting — is this correct?
Caroline, TWP would be a much better choice then painting. Nothing wrong with a light cleaning and brightening to prep the wood.
I live in central VA and have a 7 yr old deck built with standard treated decking from Lowe's and the deck has never been treated since it was installed. Last month I ended up replacing about half the deck boards due to sun damage and then cleaned and powerwashed it. I am considering a deep redish color that would color match the old boards with the new ones as well as give the deck a rich finsh that will last. Which TWP product do you recommend and how long should I wait before I apply the stain?
Mark, TWP 1500 in Rustic or Redwood. Let weather for at least a month then clean and brighten the wood.
I live in central Virginia and have Cypress siding on the house and garage. The wood is untreated and cleaned every two years. Which product would you suggest for wood protection without stain?
Joe, TWP 1500 Clear. Protects the wood but does not change color or protect from UV fading.
I have a pine deck that I do not want to re-stain every year and also do want the clear or yellowish look. I would prefer a light to medium brown tint .I like the ratings of the TWP product. What color would you recommend?
V. Bearden, Hard to get a medium brown tone with TWP. Best would be TWP 1501 as it is a brownish cedar color. Armstrong Clark Rustic Brown is a very nice brown color as well.
I just had a new Canadian cedar picture-frame fence installed (Portland, OR). My contractor recommended Sun Frog (sunfrog.com) but you haven't reviewed it yet (any plans?). I was wondering how it compared to the TWP 100 or 1500. Although we like the natural color, from reading it seems that we should select a tint if we want to minimize our required maintenance. Do you have a recommendation?
Stuart, We have no plans to review Sun Frog and unfortunately do not have any experience with it. We cannot give a comparison to TWP but I would assume the TWP is a better wood preservative. The more tint you have the longer the life from UV fading is the general rule of thumb. Verticals do last 2-3 times longer then horizontals so you do have that going for you.
When applying the TWP100 series "wet on wet" to a horizontal surface won't that cause footprints to be left?
Jeff, No you can walk on first coat when applying the second. Just make sure to not step in your second coat.
I live in middle Georgia and want a good stain to put on new carriage house garage doors that are made of cypress. I do not want to re-do every 2 years if possible, and I don't want to have to sand off the first coat when I do refinish. Do you have any suggestions. The doors are in full sun all day. Thanks!
Darlene, I would look at Armstrong Clark Stain.
Can you recommend a good UV coating to use with the TWP 100 clear? I'm going to be applying this to new cedar. Thanks!
Mike, the TWP in Clear offers no UV protection. You must have a tint in the TWP if you want UV protection from graying.
I purchased a foreclosure home with 2 neglected, redwood decks. I have stripped the semi-solid stain, then sanded. Do I need to use a brightener before staining? I live in Colorado and the decks are partially covered. Is the TWP 100 series best for restaining? My local True Value is recommending Penofin, but I am not familiar with that product. Any suggestions? I'd like to go to a semi-transparent to enjoy the look of the wood. Thanks!
Grace, I would clean and brighten after the sanding. We like TWP better then the Penofin but both will give a beautiful appearance to the wood.
I live in Colorado and have used Penofin on my sunny deck because that is what the contractor recommended. I used it and it lasted about 6 months! I would not recommend it at all. this time I am trying a Behr product.
TeriH, I would strongly advise against the use of Behr.
I tried Behr stain last summer and it made it to the fall…………terrible.
I have a swimming pool so not sure if that had somewthing to do with the Behr stain not lasting.
Now I am trying TWP and for the reviews its in the top while the Behr was in the bottom.
I have a new deck attached to a 4 year old enclosed porch (floor never treated) that I plan to treat together. After power washing, both floors have nearly the same appearance. I would like to use the same stain on both, and am considering TWP 1500 Clear, as I don't want to hide the wood grain or TWP 100 Honeytone because I read that clear stains do not offer as much UV protection. I live in southeastern NC and the exposed deck gets morning and noontime sun. Would I be better off using the TWP 100 or TWP 1500?
Gordon, Clear will offer no uv protection. I would use the TWP 1515 Honeytone for the lightest color.
I have used Sickens on my deck in Seattle WA (rains all the time here) 2 years ago and want to try this product. Most of the Sickens stain is already worn off. I've already pressure washed the deck and scrubed it with bleach to get the mold off. (3 days of drying) Do I need to strip the deck or can I apply this product right over the stain? I would like the stain colors to be about the same. Thanks for your reply.
Matt, it would be best to remove as much as possible of the old stain when changing brands. This allows the new stain to adhere and penetrate into the wood.
Would this be the best choice for a Mahogany covered (some sun and blowing rain/snow) porch?
Dave, you can use the TWP for Mahogany but it would probably be better to use a stain that is designed for hardwood decking. Messmers UV Plus for Hardwoods, Armstrong Clark in Mahogany, and Defy Hardwood Stain are a few.
I live in southern Minnesota. I have a 4 year old cedar deck (approx. 500 sqft) full sun, that I have used “Pittsburgh Paints Ultra Advanced Waterproofing Sealant Toner Stain” # 41-3501-05 (41-2501 Cedar Naturaltone) twice. (Should have been more often but…) The product is an Alkyd Oil based product. I am looking for something that will give me better wear and color performance.
Also note I have a dog who loves to sun herself on the deck and wait for the squirrels to come by. Her nails are quite hard on the deck, which I have learn to live with, but still I would like better performance that what I am currently getting.
My question is would “TWP 100 Wood Stain” be better for me? If so do I need to do anything other than power wash my deck prior to staining it? (Which I am currently doing atm.)
Micheal, cannot really control nails from dogs. She will wear down most stains eventually. TWP is a better stain then the Pittsburgh product. Make sure to clean and brighten the wood. Might need to use a stain stripper instead of the cleaner if the Pittsburgh product has worn unevenly.
I'm having a cedar sided shed built and planning to stain with the TWP 100 cedar stain. Do I need to apply 2 coats to the walls or will one suffice? Also, do I need to do any prep work on the new wood.
Steve, For new wood you only need one coat of TWP. It would not hurt to use a wood cleaner and a wood brightener to prep.
Thank you so much for your suggestion about staining the redwood deck. Just a follow-up question. I was planning on staining each individual redwood planks before they are installed. I thought by doing that I can stain all sides of the redwood board (and even get areas which would be covered once installed – including the sides and the underside of the planks). Your suggestion was to wait 2 months before staining. But if I wait two months, I would not be able to cover all sides of the redwood planks. Is it still best to wait 2 months before staining the redwood? Or if I have the option to stain the redwood before it is installed, is it better to do that? Thanks.
Parth, I would not stain all sides. No need for it and can cause issues. You want the wood to breathe.
I am having a brand new redwood deck installed. Deck will be completed in about 3 weeks. I live in Colorado. Sun, snow, altitude are all issues. But little or no humidity. I am researching to find the best stain (durable and also easy reapplication a couple of years down the road). Any suggestions? What prep work do I have to do on brand new redwood before applying stain? And what stain color brings out the natural redwood color the best? Thanks
Parth, you should let the redwood dry for a couple of months then clean and brighten to wood. For the stain you might want to look at Timber Oil Brand for new wood as is absorbs better for first time staining then switch to TWP in a couple of years.
I have a 10 year old ipe deck in SW Ohio, I would like to bring this back to new again, what is the process? TWP seems to be thebest rated for this wood, would you argee? Cn i buy this stain local? (Cincinnati)
Monti, what is the condition of the deck. Old stain or just dirty and gray. I am not sure on where to purchase TWP, I would contact the manufacturer directly or buy online.
Try Messmer's UV plus on Ipe
Have a question, not a comment. What information is available on how slippery the deck is in wet weather from using this product? We have a vacation rental home with a high bank waterfront deck on a river in Washington state (which as you may know is VERY wet much of the year). We are trying to find a decent product to redo our deck but want to avoid the liability issues of a slippery deck (especially high bank waterfront). Can you recommend this product? or suggest another?
TWP is a penetrating stain. It does not create a film on top of the wood so it is not slippery.
I'm currently using TWP-311 (California Redwood) which is an oil based semi-transparent stain. The only complaint I have is that it takes forever to dry. Is there another TWP product that dries more quickly like 12 hrs or less?
The 100 Series and the 1500 Series will dry faster then the 300 Series.
I have owned my own deck restoration company for 20+ years.
TWP has been by far my best performer. Ive used just about everything there is. The sealer is the easy/cheapest part of the restoration process so NEVER skimp in this area. What I do is mix the 300 series with the100 series (TWP). The 100 is an oil base sealer used on furniture with a positive dry. This will speed the drying of the 300 and give you a quicker drying harder finish. I apply a wet-on-wet, and always do a wipe down after and hour or so after coating (tape a colored towel onto a sand pole a systematic wipe down deck same order you coated it in). This will ensure a positive dry on the entire deck.
Rick
Willson Deck Restoration
I don't understand: (tape a colored towel onto a sand pole a systematic wipe down deck same order you coated it in).
We have a new gorgeous mahogany deck with cedar-wrapped railings. I would like to use one product on everything, if possible . What do you suggest?
You could use the TWP on the mahogany and the cedar wood. Make sure to prep with a wood cleaner and a wood brightener. I would only apply one coat to this new deck this year.
TWP 100 Series says two coats wet on wet. Does that mean the second coat should be applied while the first is still wet? Can I apply second coat the next day?
TWP needs to be applied wet on wet. That means to coat it all then start over again and re coat. Typically done to horizontals only.
Yes you can put more one wile it is wet , but remeber to wipe up any puddles after 29 mins
I have been sealing deck using TWP for many years. (about 100 per year). Most of my customers reseal every two year?yes you should wash before you seal . Wood manufactures put a coating on woo to keep it looking new. Try TWP wood prepaid clean then seal
I have a 2 10×10 redwood decks that were installed about 2 months ago. I live in Idaho and one faces south but is in the shade in the summer and the other gets afternoon (hot) sun. Do I have to wash them before staining? I am leaning toward the TWP 100 series or Defy – any thoughts?
Yes all new wood needs to be prepped with a deck cleaner and a brightener. Both of those are excellent stains and would work well. Only apply 1 coat tough on newer wood.
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