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14/08/2013 6:40 pm
I have used TWP for many years on my western red cedar deck. I am redoing this deck and putting on cypress decking.
I have been told that the decking I have coming is kiln dried and ready to be finished right after it's installation--no need to wait for it to weather first. DOES THAT SOUND CORRECT?
Will cypress stain and finish like cedar? The cypress samples I have are pretty blond in color---lighter than new cedar.
I had been using TWP's cedartone color for the old cedar deck. I found it came out pretty orange in color---I think that it might be even more orange appearing on the cypress and want to avoid that.
What TWP colors should I try on my new Cypress deck? (pecan?) I'm alright on mixing a couple of colors for the best look. IS IT OKAY TO MIX DIFFERENT TWP STAIN COLORS?
thanks in advance for any advice
15/08/2013 1:08 am
TWP wants 4+ months for new wood and prepping first. I would ask them about staining sooner.
Cypress will look different than cedar. I would try some samples to test.
Not sure if being more orange, Our experience it came out lighter.
Yes it is okay to mix TWP colors to achieve a custom tint.
