TWP® Exterior Wood Preservative - Staining your Log Home with TWP®

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In this video, Chuck Hamerton (Master Log Smith, Hamerton Log Construction Group) discusses the advantages of using TWP® to stain your log home. Chuck will walk you through techniques, tips, secrets and the best methods to apply TWP® to your log home.

[@jackalleger9209]

My log home is 45 years old. Used TWP sine the beginning. It’s great.

[@tbird267]

I've stained around 200 log and cedar sided homes now using Sikkens and TWP, the former being of no good anymore with their new VOC compliant formula. We media blast, sand, then stain. I can say that spraying and back brushing when done properly has the same effect as simply brushing the product in. He says so in this video and I completely agree...when you skimp on the backbrushing and don't work the product in, it won't penetrate far enough into the wood to provide the protection TWP is formulated to give. On some of the larger jobs we do this guy would take over 100 man hours to stain by hand. Soffits, rails and other intricate parts would be very time consuming. Save the time and energy and spray/backbrush. One other thing to note is how important things like temperature, wood type, wood age and conditions and their relative porosities in how effective TWP will be on a home. Those factors have way more of an impact than the spray and backbrush vs brush debate.

[@tbird267]

Another thing to add is the whole second coat debate. I'm in the boat that one coat for the first application is good, let it fade a couple years, then apply a maintenance coat. The second coat Chuck applies creates a film over the first, penetrating coat of TWP. This hinders the breathability of the wood and in some cases may cause rot (looking at you permachink).

[@123joshmallett]

You are spot. Couldn’t agree more with everything you stated. One coat and you are fine. You can get to much.

[@savoirfaire8979]

I like this guy. Keeping that perfectionism ethic and pride in attending to detail.

[@arrowmonster]

This is a dieing art...Someone who gives a shit about his name and the final product.. plus a home owner that is willing to pay for it. I would love to hire this guy.

[@keithcastleberry3993]

I love this video. This guy is old school SHARP. NO corner cutting and says it like it is. I don't get a callback!! Basically, if you don't have time to do it right when are you going to have time to do it over. Beautiful house and color on that oak.

[@tagiehersleff5589]

I love the confidence in this mans work!!

[@davidmays8083]

Thanks for showing the correct and best way. Brushing will always get more in the wood than spraying. Spraying will get more on the wood not in the wood.

[@ericwhite6141]

So hard to continue to find true Craftsman that take the time to do it right the first time! Great job and tremendous amount of good info. Looking for solid tips on applying to my recently sanded deck (20 years old).

[@jstef928]

I like how you work....like it was yours. That description of the two finger back brush was so funny yet so true, saw it many times.

[@lisacraig7295]

I really agree with the way you do things the old school ways . Thank you so much !

[@mechellebarnes6558]

What a gem. This video was educational and instructional. I will be staining my fence soon with TWP. I'm convinced of the importance of a brush application over a sprayer. Thank you for the information.

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

The product that was used in this video is Gemini's TWP1501 Cedartone.

[@dennisducharme5409]

I’m a do it yourself kind of guy. I use a pump sprayer to get the product on, but I go back with a brush and I work that product in. Saves a lot of time dipping the brush into a pale. But like I say, go back and work the product in with a brush.

[@sfast8625]

Definitely back brush but a spray gun in the hand with the right tip and pressure eliminates the time it takes to dip into the bucket. Same end results in a quarter of the time

[@123joshmallett]

Spraying stain is just a quicker way of applying for you to follow with brushing. Go ahead and spray with two or more guys behind back brushing. Also that twp is a penetrating stain. It’s similar to ready seal. Which I highly recommend. Otherwise great video. But yes to save time which is money. Spray and brush.

[@lefthandedluke]

I f i was getting my log cabin treated and the two choices i had where ''spray and brush'' or brush only i would go with the brush on. More product on the timber and the attention to detail while you are brushing it on wins it for me hands down.

[@shadowwolf2742]

lefthandedluke yes I agree 100% nothing beats a brush

[@mikedumonde3933]

looks pretty good. thanks for sharing. I went with a water-based finish and clear sealer because the manufacturer was offering a five year warranty...

[@28Acoustic82]

Great video. Very informative and not at all difficult to understand.

[@Momtojoshcanpark]

I have a severely log damaged cabin and am trying to fix it all. My house is like this one. The top siding there, ours is T111, is that board n batten? I love that look and want mine that way.

[@andrewbratos6907]

great info gotta brush it on now - bought a brand new 400.00 sprayer - now I gotta get a 12.00 brush

[@Sms68]

Brushing is the only way to go, Period. I just did my 2 tier deck. Sanded each board with a 6 inch orbital bc the sander I rented from Home Depot didn't do shit after 5 hrs. Then I brushed Each board with a Miniwax red oak stain, got every groove , crack, etc, Came out incredible. Guy who did it yrs ago used a roller and got spots and shit everywhere, the brick and between the boards were spotted and not even covered. This guy is doing it exactly how it should be done. If u want to spray this or roll it, do it to your own house. I will never let anyone use a spray or roller. U want it done right, do it yourself...GREAT JOB !!!

[@sheilaepling1313]

How do you keep stain off your chinking ,or remove any that gets on chinking??

[@matdunmire8600]

Does any one know if twp dries to a sheen similar to that pictured in the video?

[@shadowwolf2742]

Agreed nothing beat hand brushing much more time consuming & the customer will pay more for Top Quality.

[@LogHomeMart_com]

We love this video.

[@edwardpartainii8456]

Would spraying and proper back brushing faster and just as good?

[@garyp1930]

what preserves natural wood color the best?

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

@spearmintmonkey- If your log home currently has a stain on it already, we would recommend using our product called 'Safe-Strip'. It will remove oil-based and water-based semi-transparent stains and sealers. If it is weathered wood that needs to be brightened, we have a new product called 'Restore-A-Deck' that comes in a two bottle kit that includes a cleaner and a brightener. More information can be found on our website listed above and click on the Exterior Wood Products link on the left.

[@johnkirkwood3445]

Which shade was used in this video?

[@erikgjording3684]

What color are you using in this video? Love that look but I could read the cans.

[@morganjenkins3965]

What type of log home construction is this, and what size are the logs?

[@jondow3195]

I have a question, my logs are rough not smooth and I like that look, is it ok just to through stain on them?

[@odnumiar59]

jon dow , you would have to do a tone of prepping , and more prepping then check all the areas to make sure it's all clean of loose materials , like dust , bird drops , etc etc , then get your sleeves rolled up and go for it

[@tkologhomerepairs4114]

Great video!

[@spearmintmonkey]

What did you use the clean the logs with first before the stain?

[@kennethwathke7337]

My log home has a lot of cracks in it in the lower areas. Wish mine looked like this one.

[@rickydeez7251]

Does this protuct or just staining protect the wood from rotting? Or do i still need to put a water proof first?

[@VirginiaWolf88]

Please forgive me if this was asked already but.... We made some large trees into beams for a cabin base. Do I need to let them cure a few seasons before I coat them or can I stain them after a few months? Right now they even have bark on them I guess I need to debark them. Any insights would be appreciated. Thank You for sharing your video.

[@lisademayo8589]

beautiful color. what color shade of TWP is this? what is the color called?

[@shadowwolf2742]

Have you tried that product on bran new decks ? And if so how does it fair against One time? Or Sikkens ?

[@Cabinfairy]

Will you travel to North Carolina!

[@dustindircks6647]

Great video, Have you heard of or used stain made by "norway lodge" ? Its a 3 part system. 1st coat is a sealer. 2nd and 3rd coat is the stain. Im applying the stain to 2x12 scanlog siding. I'm just not sure what to use for stain but im being told the norway lodge 3 part system is the best available???

[@robertjosan]

Great Video thank you, what color Stain did you use on the video ? I love the color. Did you use some kind of Sealer once you finished staining?

[@bartwhite5046]

what is a good log wood cleaner ? like to take down to wood then stain; I hear using 50/50 water/Bleach I have tried this and does not seem to work; why; ? do I need to get a stronger Bleach than Walmart has to offer; ?

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

To clean and prepare the wood we recommend the Restore a Deck kit www.gemini-coatings.com/index.php?architectural/products&a=&product_id=35 , if you have existing stain that is still repelling water we recommend the Safe Strip to pull the old stain out before using the Restore a Deck kit www.gemini-coatings.com/index.php?architectural/products&a=&product_id=34

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

Absolutely. The best way to handle this is to call our toll free number at [phone] and ask for TWP technical support and they will be able to walk you through how to take care of this.

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

TWP1501 Cedartone

[@keithcastleberry3993]

I have been all over youtube and google and am having a hard time getting an accurate picture of some of the colors. I will be going over NEW pressure treated wood on a deck rebuild. I think I am interested in the Pecan and the Honeytone. I like a more brown look instead of the orangey look. The Honeytone seems a bit yellow but not sure what other options I have. I DO want to use TWP, I am sold with what I have seen and read.

[@speedy63663]

+Keith Castleberry just buy some samples from twp's website. the cans are like 6 or 8 bucks a pop. i did my whole mailbox with like a quarter of a sample.

[@terrypate9001]

Just saw your video and would like some advice if possible? I just bought a log home in Western Maine. Its dark in color and areas are also bleached gray from the stacking up of snow too I believe. Is there any way possible I could send some photos I took of the house last week and maybe you can give me some advice on how to prep and stain the house? The house has been neglected by not being protected from the elements. I just hope I can bring it back to a beautiful color! Hope you can help!!

[@zr2yz125]

what color was this product that was applied?

[@THEORIGINALBIGKAHUNA]

What color TWP stain is that ?

[@gregjohnson589]

Hey Chuck, I wished we could talk. In the process of building a log cabin. However I am agonizing about weather to use hard wood or soft. I live in Missouri where Oak is abundant and there is a log home company that builds them pout of oak. They claim the wood is extremely termite and bug resistant and then I talk to other people and they say termites love oak. What type of wood did you build your house out of.

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

+Greg Johnson Hello Greg, Chuck Hamerton worked with Gemini Coatings to produce this video and does not work for Gemini so he does not see these posts. As you can tell from the video, Chuck is very knowledgeable and I'm sure he would be happy to talk to you about your needs. If you google information on Hamerton Log Construction group in Cosby, TN you will find his contact information. Thanks for viewing!

[@dome204]

I've worked for old school guys like this.. smh. Did you hear him, it says in product literature to spray and back brush. You will get more material on and just work it, dont be dainty. It's more likely he doesn't know how to mask or shield efficiently to make that process work.

[@ainanabdi5544]

What color TWP did you use in this video

[@GeminiCoatingsInc]

Ainan Abdi This was our TWP1501 Cedartone.

[@w96725]

Thanks for telling the truth. Telling people the truth might not always get the fastest results for them if they believe it, but the truth is always the best way no matter how long the results or how slow people catch on to it. I wish preachers of the gosple of Jesus Christ would be as honest, straight forwad, and to the point as you are in this video. One thing for sure, eternity is straigt forward, and how people treat the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the only way to God, will land them in Heaven or Hell wether they like the truth or not.

[@williamtruscott9656]

Our home is an 80 year old home, round logs, used triangular wood to chink and has to be properly chinked. I assume we stain before chinking. How long between stain and chinking?

[@elliotmann8882]

How long will the stain last until you have to do it again?

[@tankmann1144]

I’ve noticed why aren’t you wearing mask or respirators?

[@dustindircks6647]

The scanlog siding is pine.

[@davefreeman1499]

That looks very good but you would make no money because it takes so long.

[@busyflyin]

Here is the guy you to have paint your house!

[@gospos1]

Love TWP!!...this is an old school professional and unfortunately, he is a dying breed

[@thomasburr9244]

A lot of good points, but all that talk about brushing as he’s using that cheap throwaway two dollar brush that barely works the stain in, he should be using a block stain brush, big soft and realy works it in. That’s a stiff cheap lil paint brush smh

[@AliceGutierrez-x4u]

Gonzalez Barbara Jackson John Lee Angela

[@shadowwolf2742]

Never seen someone stain a house from the bottom up. Lmao

[@stevenmendez9259]

Spraying or brushing stain ? the debate has been going on for ages. I personally like to brush all houses and stain pad my deck boards.But it all comes down to what is best for you and your business. Just because someone else sprays their stain does not mean I should. I fell that I can command a better price and make more money by brushing.

[@JohnPhil-m9z]

Jones Laura Moore Maria Johnson Kenneth

[@MsFadedTV]

You can spray an back brush

[@ovey99]

use a good oil brush and it looks and goes on more like a pro cheep brush cheep looking job

[@KuehlIndustrial]

4 WORDS- SPRAY AND BACK BRUSH! Also-get a high quality Wooster stain brush. -5x as fast and better

[@BobBob-il2ku]

Wooster stain brush or other high quality brush is a must

[@BloodTar]

Apparently you must know the type of painters that I refer to as WalMart painters. I've stained 100's of log homes here in Montana and on every single one of them I've employed an airless sprayer. Like your dad, you too are bias and incorrect. An airless is used to lay down the product and then you back brush vigorously and NOT in the dainty fashon as you exhibited. A sprayer is much more quicker and efficient and will get into cracks & seams that a brush never will. Pro painter for 22 yrs.

[@attrezzopox]

I agree. It doesn't make any sense that simply brushing as opposed to spraying and back brushing would be better in any way. Spraying forces paint into crevasses that are inaccessible by brush, vigorous backbrushing will wiggle the woodfibers to work the product into tiny cracks and pores on the surface where it's going to see the most impact from weather. First brush vigorously AGAINST the grain, then vigorously WITH the grain. Going against the grain will do the most to wiggle the woodfibers, going with the grain as the last step will sop up extra product and pull the product with the grain for the right look. Of all the methods rolling would be the worst, then simply spraying (no backbrushing), then simply brushing. But the best method is a spray with vigorous backbrush. You don't have to sit there brushing forever, so long as you uses some elbow grease.

[@johncaldwell9247]

also use a real stain brush to back brush not a cheap drippy nylon one

[@miked8227]

Wouldn’t matter what method is used to get the stain on the wood because the wood doesn’t care. Just make sure you help the stain penetrate with the end of the brush . Don’t pull the stain as much as you push it to work it in initially then give it the final pull with the grain. And don’t stain in direct sunlight!

[@rorybellamy2533]

Old men are hard headed , spray and back brush can load more on and in, his work is good quality , but life is short, you know?

[@xcvsdxvsx]

All depends on what you can afford and what you value. Someone on a budget probably shouldn't hire this guy. Someone who cares about the difference and can afford the difference should. Different things are right for different people.

[@tkologhomerepairs4114]

Have to dissagree, spray and then back brush. More material on log and less being dripped and wasted.

[@illfnkillu363]

A call back will taje you a couple hours to fix v/s 3 extra days. Spray it and back brush it.

[@jameshobbs6092]

Wonderful vid!