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(@danfromny)
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Hi,
Want to say this is a great site with tons of unbiased information. Based on my research here I got a 5 gallon container of TWP 1500 Redwood for my deck. Deck is 7 years old and premium cedar decking with bench and railings of older redwood. Whole deck has been stripped, cleaned and brightened. Ready to stain - but not sure the best method and applicator to use for the deck and the railings. Any help would be appreciated for choosing type of roller and nap size, pad, and or brush. Thanks again!


   
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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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When we stain we use a combination of stain pads and a pump sprayer. The sprayer can help with the railings to speed up the process but you will need the pad to back wipe drips. For the floor we use the stain pads. Make sure to tarp well for any overspray.


   
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(@gspremington)
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Can you clarify what brand or type of pump sprayer and nozzle (size, material, flow rate, etc) you use for good results? I see Chapin stuff on Amazon.

I tried to apply TWP1500 to a cedar #2 fence using a Home Depot brand concrete/masonry pump sprayer (all plastic) and had to abandon the project. Even using a brush to spread it out the result was (1) WAY too concentrated, dark and blotchy (2) WAY too slow. I would never finish and it would look poorly if i did.


   
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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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You want a sprayer with a fan tip. The wider the spray pattern the easier it is to apply. Chapin and Hudson make decent sprayers.


   
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