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We will reply to your comment shortlyCouldn't find a spot to leave a "review" so posting it here - Wanted to say thanks to The Sealer Store for being beyond helpful and getting my sample orders, then my actual stain order to me so very quickly! The weather was quite unpredictable the last two weeks but we really needed to get the deck done after spending almost a month, nights after work, sanding it. The Sealer Store got our orders to us SUPER fast and we got everything done in record time. We chose TWP 1500 Pecan and it's beautiful. It dried fast and allowed us in some spots to apply in full sun with no issues. We will without a doubt stick with TWP and we feel all our hard work actually meant something. TWP enhanced all that sanding! Beyond happy with the result and will now care for our deck by following instructions read here. THANKS The Sealer Store!!!!!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAndrea, would you consider posting some pictures? We are considering Pecan TWP and it would be nice to know what wood you applied it to. We have southern yellow pine, pressure treated, but 12 years old now.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have used the TWP ( best product out there for decks IMO and have used a lot until I found it ) the Pecan I have used on pine and Teak ( outdoor furniture) looks beautiful ! I have also mixed TWP Pecan (1/3) with cape cod grey ( 2/3 ) to get a beautiful grey for my beach house decks ( on old pine boards ). Even being beach front in Florida was able to get 2 years before have to pressure wash clean (I used oxyclean and a stiff broom ) let dry and recoated . Did this for 8+ years on a deck that originally when we moved in thought I would be replacing by now . The TWP saved it ! So easy to use and maintain . Recommend to everyone I talk to about decks and I have owned many house and used many products TWP is THE BEST !
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy 23 year old mahogany deck has been stained wit Ac for 15 years it has been sanded and power washed many times including this year, I am ready to order stain but it looks uneven, should I go with a semi solid or will the semi transparent in mahogany cover properly, it looks a bit blotchey
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, semi-solids will not work on Mahogany wood. You might need to prep differently. Strip and brighten to even it out.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a large wooden deck that needs work. I would like to use a semitransparent Cedar or Redwood stain followed by a sealer. What products should I be looking at?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTWP 1500 Series. Make sure to prep first. You cannot top coat over a deck stain with a sealer. It will peel if you do.
https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-1500-series.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi. Following up on 6/2/23 question re paver brick whitish appearance. Your thoughts? Thx !
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pics in the comments.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI already posted description & pics.
what am i missing…?
https://www.opwdecks.com/brick-paver-sealing-help.htm?comment_id=14426-
We will reply to your comment shortlyUnfortunately, we do not know the issue with your clay pavers. It looks to be leaching something out but it could be many things and there is not one cleaner that will work in all scenarios.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI actually have two questions - (1) We bought a teak table and chairs. It is used but never exposed to direct light so it looks new. I saw one company used Messmers UV Plus in Natural to re-do all their teak furniture for customers. Is that a good product for me to use? Would I need to put my table and chairs out in the sun for a couple of weeks to let the grains "open up" or can I just let them stay out a couple days? I don't want them turning gray. (2) Would this same product work on some well used cypress rocking chairs? Thank you so much for answering my questions. LaDonna
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot stain new wood right away. Needs to weather for 3-4 months and then prepped:
https://www.opwdecks.com/when-to-stain-a-new-deck.htm
As for the best stain to use, try TWP 1500 Series:
https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-1500-series.htm-
We will reply to your comment shortlyThis teak table and chairs is 10 years old, just never used much and never in direct sunlight. Do I still need to let it "weather"? I'm mainly wanting a UV protector. What are you recommending the TWP 1500 for - the cypress or the teak. My cypress rockers are 10 years old, too.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry, no you can just prep and then stain. Use the TWP for both wood types.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I cleaned my cedar deck a few days ago (photo attached). Will the RAD brightener be enough at this point, or do I need a stripper? Also, how long can I go after the cleaning before I apply the brightener. If the brightener is applied a week after the cleaning, will that be OK, or do I need to clean again and apply the brightener immediately? Thank you
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will need the RAD Stripper and then the Brightener. You brighten the same day as stripping.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDoes the deck need to be wet when the stripper is applied?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyEither way but damp works best.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFrom the advice of my deck builder I had my brand new PT pine deck stained after only 2 weeks of weathering. At same time stained 1 year old PT pine fence. Used transparent stain in same color for both deck and fence, was supposed to be light golden color but fence is red and deck is orange. I hate the color on both. Any advice on how to fix this? Can I strip the fresh transparent stain off, or just pressure wash as much off as I can and then brighten and restain? I'd like to get this color off and start over basically.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pics and what stain brand did they use?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBehr premium transparent in cedar natural tone. Came out way more red/orange than I thought. The more I look at it, it also looks like my contractor did a poor job; inconsistent application and used too much product. They used a sprayer on fence and roller on deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBehr is one of the most difficult products to strip and even more so when newly applied to unweathered wood. It will not be easy to get this off. You may need our RAD PaintStrip to get it off.
https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-paint-concrete-paver-sealer-stripper-5-gallon.htm -
We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I go over with solid stains? Or need to strip and redo no matter what?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe would strip otherwise you could compound the problem.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have been using Olympus Elite Kona Brown Woodland Oil base stain 80104 for 20 years. Purchased a gallon today to apply to my deck as I do every 2 year. I noticed it is getting harder to find an oil base stain. Looks as if oil stain is being replaced by Water base stain. What will I need to do to change to a water base. I have 4 large decks that I stain
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will have to strip it all down and start with a fresh surface. If you would like help with this, reply back with some pics in the comments.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat should I use to strip the stain? Would it be possible to sand down the stained floor and it accept the water base stain. It is going to be a huge project to strip the oil base. Am I correct in thinking oil stain is going to be taken off the market?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOil stains will not be taken off the market.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPlease post pics for prep help.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have been stripping our deck of all stain, latex mostly, had an issue with sever paint failure this winter. We have stripped it down to 95 percent bare wood.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat stain brand and type of stain are you using next?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWork for a local fire dept and we got new 2'x2' cement pavers. They did not get sealed and now have some grease stains from our grill/griddle. We tried our best to remove the grease stain but to no avail. What kind of sealer should we use to seal these pavers? About 90% of the pavers are covered under an awning. We were thinking about using a tint to "hide" the grease stains. Is this something we can do?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTints will not hide the grease stains. Try a cleaner like this to remove:
https://www.opwdecks.com/cleaner-degreaser.htm
Then seal with a wet look sealer like this:
https://www.opwdecks.com/25-semi-gloss.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLooking for a product to apply over a previously stained exterior ceiling surface. The tongue and groove ceiling was stained with a semi-transparent, oil based Olympic 911 Cape Cod Gray about 10 years ago. This stain could be wiped after application allowing the wood grain to show through with a very light gray tone. This product is no longer sold in an oil base. Over time the finish has dulled. I am looking for a product that can be applied to brighten and re-seal the wood and keep the wood grain showing without yellowing. I have tried several "clear" water based products and found them to look very yellow in the can and when applied darken and yellow the wood look. A fresh application of Olympic 911 Cape Cod gray oil base material (that allows wiping with a cloth) would be my first choice. Otherwise, a completely clear satin finish product could work. Suggestions please. Robert
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot apply a clear coating over a deck stain. Best to remove the current coating and start with a new gray stain that is semi-transparent. Look at Armstrong Clark in Driftwood Gray.
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We will reply to your comment shortly2 years ago, I used the Gator Seal brand OIL based sealer and it’s all over the pavers now…what is best to remove?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyReady to purchase SS 25 Semi-Gloss 5 Gal., but located in NJ.
Must SS 25 VOC Semi-Gloss be purchased instead?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will need the VOC version. You can look at these tints:
https://www.opwdecks.com/superseal-tints.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I have pavers around a pool that I'd like to seal. Does the sealer make the pavers slippery? If so, do you offer an anti-slip sealer? Also prefer no gloss/flat look. Thank you! Andy
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo you want no change of appearance, just a seal? If sep, look at this to seal it.
https://www.opwdecks.com/m-non-gloss.htm
Not slippery. It is a full penetrating sealer.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello I have used TWP 100 cedartone on my cedar deck for a few years now would it benifit me to switch to the 1500 series. what is the differance between the two and could i just clean and brighten if i switch before applying the 1500 series Thank You
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBest to strip and brighten if switching. The main difference is VOC content is lower in the 1500 Series.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have Traverteen pavers. Do you have a sealer that will work with them?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI just installed a new deck with KD19 pressure treated wood. It says it was Kiln dried and heat treated prior to treatment. Is this wood ready to stain right away or do I need to wait a few months?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWait a few months and then prep.
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