TWP 100 Series

In terms of preserving an exterior wood surface such as a deck, it's good to know that the stain you choose can make a huge difference. For a DIY homeowner, there isn't anything more important than getting professional like results. Whether you are staining a wood deck, fence, wood shakes, siding, log home, or other wood surface, using a quality deck stain can make or break the project.

When you are looking for the deck stain that will work best for your situation, there are some factors to consider such as the general appearance, stain longevity, the ease of application, the price, and so on. What you definitely want to steer clear of is using an inferior deck stain. Some of stains sold at the home centers for example, seem to be lower end stains that aren't the best choice.

Try to avoid solid and heavy pigment deck stains. Also stay clear of deck stains that are acrylic based or have silicone in them. These sorts of stains sit on top of the wood surface and form a film similar to paint. Variations in temperature and climate cause a film forming deck stain to crack and eventually flake and peel leaving your wood surface in horrible condition. Once a film forming stain does fail it needs to be removed so a new stain can be applied. Unfortunately, such a stain is extremely costly and labor intensive to completely remove from the wood leaving the homeowner wondering what happened. It's highly recommended to avoid the film forming deck stains to begin with.

Most wood restoration professionals agree that using a semi-transparent deck stain such as TWP 100 series is a much better choice. This non film forming wood stain penetrates the wood to protect against water and UV damage. TWP 100 deck stain resists mildew and mold to help prevent decay, wood rot, and structural harm of the wood surface. TWP, which stands for Total Wood Preservative, has been the choice for exterior wood protection of homeowners and professionals for over 20 years. Its user friendly formula makes TWP 100 stain the ideal choice for the do-it-yourselfer looking for professional results.

With half a dozen plus colors to choose from, you are sure to get the look you want with the protection you need. Get lasting results like a pro and protect your investment with TWP 100 series deck stains.

You might be interested in the TWP 1500 Series as well for low VOC states.