"It rained shortly after we applied TWP Stain to our deck and now there are a number of rain spots on the surface.  How can we remove the rain spots?"

Sometimes it is hard to avoid the rain when staining your deck.  As per the instructions you should try to stain when you have 48 hours drying time without rain.  Having said that, we know that Mother Nature does not always cooperate.  If it does rain and you get rain spots on your deck you can try the tips below.

1. First try to remove rain spots using a rag soaked in mineral spirits and then lightly rub the wood.  This should take care of the spotting.
2. If mineral spirits does not work you can wait 6 months to reapply the stain.  (you have to wait for the pours of the wood to open again so stain will absorb - otherwise it will lay on top and could peal off)
3. If waiting is not an option - you can use our Restore your Deck kit that will strip off the stain and allow you to recoat.  Click the button below to purchase the Restore your Deck Kit.

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Lastly as always if you are unsure - feel free to give us a call with questions that pertain to your specific situation.  We can be reached at 404.865.1299

Step One
If your deck was previously sealed you will need to clean and or remove the product currently on your deck. You will need to determine what type of product was used previously on your deck. If the product was an acrylic based product you will have to sand the product off the deck.

Otherwise you can use a cleaner stripper such as, Clean & Brite to remove the old material with a power washer.

Step Two
Choose your TWP Stain. You can use our online product wizard or go directly to the stain pages to choose your color. Click here for TWP Stain.

Step Three
Be sure the wood is dry from cleaning or weather. Two days in the sun should be sufficient. Then be sure you have at least two days of dry weather when starting your project. To apply:

1. Mix well using a drill mixer and continue to mix every 15 minutes.
2. Place a drop cloth or cardboard under the edge for dripping.
3. Use a garden sprayer (available from your local paint store) or paint pad apply starting with the rails - work up and down if using a paint pad. If using a sprayer do one section at a time and then go back with a paint pad or brush to feather out the drips.
4. Next do the flat surfaces - do 3 or 4 board runs at a time (length of board). This way you will not be able to see where you start and stop. (this is called lap marks)
5. Use a crack and groove tool to apply the stain to the cracks between the boards.
6. You should only apply a second coat if doing it wet on wet. Homeowners should only apply 1 coat liberally - if you are not experienced it will show where you stop and start applying the stain.
7. If there is any puddling you should wipe this off within thirty minutes to avoid tracking.
8. The surface should be safe to walk on by the next day.

We recommend using our TOP TO BOTTOM roof and deck cleaner prior to staining with TWP Stain.  Click here for more information on Top to Bottom.

"My contractor put a second coat of TWP 1501 on horizontal decking too think and uneven, some areas now look glossy and others more saturated.  Is there any way to even this out?"

There are a number of factors that could have caused this issue.  If the deck was not completely cleaned prior to application or if your contractor applied the product too thick.  Regardless you will probably have to strip the TWP Stain off the deck and start again.  We would recommend using our Top To Bottom Deck stripper.  This can be applied with a brush or a broom and then rinsed with a garden hose. 

New Wood:  It is necessary to allow new wood to age for up to six months before staining.  Pressure treated wood should be allowed 12 months natural weathering before staining.
Old Wood: Untreated Old Wood can be revived to look like new.  Remove mildew and growth with a mild bleach and water solution followed by a 1500-2500 p.s.i. output power washer.  Previously stained wood may require a chemical stripping or brightening agent combined with power washing.  We recommend you use our clean and brite product for this (if your deck has an acrylic based product on it you will have to sand it).  Allow 36 to 48 hours of dry time before TWP Stain application.