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    Andrea · 08/25/2019
    Couldn'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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      Nancy · 08/22/2020
      Andrea, 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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        Vicki · 09/24/2020
        I 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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    Tom luciano · 06/05/2023
    My 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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      The Sealer Store · 06/05/2023
      No, 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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    Paul Manhart · 06/05/2023
    I 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?
    Thanks,
    Paul
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    PC2 · 06/05/2023
    Hi. Following up on 6/2/23 question re paver brick whitish appearance. Your thoughts? Thx !
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    Joe · 06/05/2023
    Is high gloss slippery?
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    LaDonna · 05/31/2023
    I 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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    jim g · 05/26/2023
    is two coat application required how much area does one gal cover
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      The Sealer Store · 05/26/2023
      That varies based on the stain brand and type of stain.
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    Chuck · 05/20/2023
    Hello, 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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      The Sealer Store · 05/21/2023
      You will need the RAD Stripper and then the Brightener. You brighten the same day as stripping.
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        Charles · 05/21/2023
        Does the deck need to be wet when the stripper is applied?
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          The Sealer Store · 05/21/2023
          Either way but damp works best.
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            Chuck · 05/28/2023
            How long can I go after brightening before I apply the stain?
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            Chuck · 05/21/2023
            Do you have a bricks & mortar store, where I could come in and see stain samples on actual wood pieces?
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    Kevin · 05/20/2023
    From 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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      The Sealer Store · 05/21/2023
      Post some pics and what stain brand did they use?
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        Kevin Gies · 05/22/2023
        Behr 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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    S.J Ramsey · 05/10/2023
    I 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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      The Sealer Store · 05/10/2023
      You 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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        S J Ramsey · 05/11/2023
        What 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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    JackCarroll · 05/09/2023
    We 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.
    do we need to ship it 100 percent or can we stain it now, ?
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      The Sealer Store · 05/09/2023
      What stain brand and type of stain are you using next?
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    Brandon · 05/07/2023
    Work 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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    Robert · 05/04/2023
    Looking 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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      The Sealer Store · 05/04/2023
      You 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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    Jarett · 04/25/2023
    2 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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    Bill Clipsham · 04/25/2023
    Ready to purchase SS 25 Semi-Gloss 5 Gal., but located in NJ.
    Must SS 25 VOC Semi-Gloss be purchased instead?
    Can either SS 25 of SS 25 VOC be tinted (Gray) and if so please spec. tint.
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    Jarett · 04/22/2023
    What product is best to remove OIL BASED sealer? 
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      The Sealer Store · 04/22/2023
      What type of sealer? The base is only part of it. Pics would help.
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    Andy Zultewicz · 04/19/2023
    Hi, 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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    jon provorse · 04/19/2023
    Hello 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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      The Sealer Store · 04/19/2023
      Best to strip and brighten if switching. The main difference is VOC content is lower in the 1500 Series.
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    Richard · 04/16/2023
    I have Traverteen pavers. Do you have a sealer that will work with them?
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    Mark · 04/16/2023
    I 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?