Note: Each sample is roughly 1-2 oz of liquid stain. This is enough to test a small area.
TWP 100 SERIES STAIN SAMPLES
Here is how our sample program works:
- Pick as many colors as you would like by choosing your color in the above dropdown color choice and then click “Add to Cart”. Color swatches at bottom of the page.
- Samples are N/C but we charge $10 each to cover our shipping costs.
- Once you decide to purchase a stain from our site, you can use the money you spent towards the purchase of a 5 Gallon Pail of Stain!
- Maximum $15 discount per customer/household. Instructions on how to get a credit will be included with your samples.
*Sample program cannot be combined with any promotional discount coupons!
How To Claim Sample Credit
- Enter your sample order number into the “Order Notes” during checkout. The sample credit will be issued after the order for the 5-gallon pail is placed. Typically the next business day and will post to your Credit card or Pay Pal account within 3-8 business days.
TWP 100 Series and TWP Semi-Solid Pro-Series are not VOC Compliant for Canada and these USA states and cannot be shipped or used there: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northern VA, Pennsylvania, Parts of Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, all of Canada.
TWP 1500 Series is compliant for all 50 States but cannot be shipped or used in Canada.
TWP 200 Series is compliant for all 50 States and Canada.
Do you recommend TWP for boat docks, considering it it toxic?
[quote name=”Mish Loud”]I have a cedar shed that I would like to stain. I just had it power washed and I may do some more cleaning as well. It has been stained once and it is about 15 years old and still is in great shape and looks good. I would like to try Natural or honey but am wondering which series would be better for a cedar shed. Thank you[/quote]
Either the 100 or the 1500 will work, but make sure to remove all previous stain coatings first.
I have a cedar shed that I would like to stain. I just had it power washed and I may do some more cleaning as well. It has been stained once and it is about 15 years old and still is in great shape and looks good. I would like to try Natural or honey but am wondering which series would be better for a cedar shed. Thank you
[quote name=”Lenore”]I see the colors for the TWP 1500 product. Would you consider these color pics most true on newer wood? My (I think it’s pressure treated pine) deck is 25 yrs old. It hasn’t had anything done in 15 yrs and although it has no rot it does have some deep cracks. I will have stripped any old stain brightened and sanded before applying the new stain but generally would you think these colors would turn out darker on an old deck like mine? I’d like to order 3 or 4 samples but cost has become an issue at this point. Are there any customer pics of decks in different color tones?[/quote]
Older wood should stains darker as it is more absorbent. Best to test with the samples as all wood comes are differently based on age and prep.
I see the colors for the TWP 1500 product. Would you consider these color pics most true on newer wood? My (I think it’s pressure treated pine) deck is 25 yrs old. It hasn’t had anything done in 15 yrs and although it has no rot it does have some deep cracks. I will have stripped any old stain brightened and sanded before applying the new stain but generally would you think these colors would turn out darker on an old deck like mine? I’d like to order 3 or 4 samples but cost has become an issue at this point. Are there any customer pics of decks in different color tones?
[quote name=”katharina”]does the natural 1530 have uv protection?
what color is best for a cedar shed?[/quote]
Yes the Natural is tinted so it does have UV protection. Any color that you like will work on cedar. The colors enhance the natural grain of the wood.
does the natural 1530 have uv protection?
what color is best for a cedar shed?
[quote name=”Debbie Bannister”]#1—-My 40 yr old cleaned siding looks very dry and lifeless. Will TWP give it back life & luster or is it time to put a solid stain with color on it?
#2—– looking at the honeytone in the 100 series or the natural in the 1500 series. Is one a good choice or do you have a better option?
#3—–can it be sprayed on?
#4—–Battled mold growth during cleaning. Was told oil based products feed mold. How does your product inhibit mold growth?[/quote]
1. Yes the TWP will enhance the wood, giving a richer look. Make sure to prep correctly first.
2. Both are good colors.
3. Yes, but back brushing to ensure an even application is needed.
4. TWP contains and EPA registered Algaecide to help prevent mold and algae growth.
#1—-My 40 yr old cleaned siding looks very dry and lifeless. Will TWP give it back life & luster or is it time to put a solid stain with color on it?
#2—– looking at the honeytone in the 100 series or the natural in the 1500 series. Is one a good choice or do you have a better option?
#3—–can it be sprayed on?
#4—–Battled mold growth during cleaning. Was told oil based products feed mold. How does your product inhibit mold growth?
[quote name=”Brenda A.”]My cedar deck was completed 13 months ago (August of last year.) I was told by my builder to wait “at least” a year to stain- I just read a comment[on this site] stating it is best to stain between 4-12 months after installations. Originally, I thought I would be able to wait until next spring to stain but all other information indicates I should stain within the next few weeks (Minnesota)! Is this correct or doesn’t it matter if I wait until next spring? In other words, is the wood going to be too weathered next spring to easily prepare it for staining? Also, does prepping for stain always include sanding? (My cedar deck boards still look great-just weathered) Regardless…I am excited to stain my deck when it is best to do so :-)[/quote]
You should probably get a coat on this Fall and then another light coat next year. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Sanding is not always needed, but sometimes is. Your wood may have oxidized heavily since being built. Using the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing will remove the oxidation for prep, but since it has been over a year, you may get oxidation “fuzzies”. These would be lightly sanded off.
[quote name=”Mike Nordloh”]Do you have a set of 100 Series color samples that can be mailed so our HOA Board can better choose a color?
I don’t mean cans to treat wood, but samples to better represent a color visually outside a color on a computer screen.[/quote]
Above you can purchase the actual samples for $8 each. They come in a small bottle.
Do you have a set of 100 Series color samples that can be mailed so our HOA Board can better choose a color?
I don’t mean cans to treat wood, but samples to better represent a color visually outside a color on a computer screen.
My cedar deck was completed 13 months ago (August of last year.) I was told by my builder to wait “at least” a year to stain- I just read a comment[on this site] stating it is best to stain between 4-12 months after installations. Originally, I thought I would be able to wait until next spring to stain but all other information indicates I should stain within the next few weeks (Minnesota)! Is this correct or doesn’t it matter if I wait until next spring? In other words, is the wood going to be too weathered next spring to easily prepare it for staining? Also, does prepping for stain always include sanding? (My cedar deck boards still look great-just weathered) Regardless…I am excited to stain my deck when it is best to do so 🙂
[quote name=”David Frank Ross”]Do you ship the 100 series and the 1500 to California?[/quote]
Only the 1500 is allowed for California.
Do you ship the 100 series and the 1500 to California?
[quote name=”Nugent”]Our 1900 sq. ft. deck was sanded, cleaned and freshly stained less than 1 week ago. Stain color applied was 1 Cedartone to 2 Redwood. Still way too red for me!! Suggestions? Possible to apply more Cedartone or Pecan or Rustic on top to alter the color?[/quote]
You should not apply another coat on top now. TWP when applied needs to be applied wet on wet. Applying a third coat or another coat after the first coat dries could result in the TWP not soaking into the wood grain. It will dry, but it may take a few days and could be shiny in spots. This means it filmed on top of the wood and would be prone to premature wearing. In addition you cannot tone down a red by adding a lighter color as the red would still be the dominate color showing through. If you really did not like it and want to switch, you would have to strip and remove to start over.
In the future it is best to add the Clear to lessen a stocked color. Meaning 1 part Redwood to 1 part Clear would give about half the color that Redwood would normally give. Dark Oak is also a good color to mix with as it will “brown” colors.
Our 1900 sq. ft. deck was sanded, cleaned and freshly stained less than 1 week ago. Stain color applied was 1 Cedartone to 2 Redwood. Still way too red for me!! Suggestions? Possible to apply more Cedartone or Pecan or Rustic on top to alter the color?
[quote name=”Tony Gran”]Do you have any brochures that show the color of your products? The color isn’t right on my computer screen and I would prefer to not spend $8 on a sample that won’t match. The colors are close.[/quote]
The colors in a brochures are the same as the computer, so it would not offer any help. The best to test is samples so you can see the color on your wood. All wood will differentiate with the colors since it is based on age of wood, type of wood and how the wood is prepped.
Do you have any brochures that show the color of your products? The color isn’t right on my computer screen and I would prefer to not spend $8 on a sample that won’t match. The colors are close.
[quote name=”JayHuckstep”]1100 sqft deck. Assume I will need 2 x 5gallon containers. Will the colors of both be exact or will I need to mix the two together best I can to ensure no color variation?[/quote]
It is always best to mix together, but we test to make sure that all is exact same color prior to pouring into the pails. Product does settle some at the bottom, so make sure to stir well first.
1100 sqft deck. Assume I will need 2 x 5gallon containers. Will the colors of both be exact or will I need to mix the two together best I can to ensure no color variation?
What are the basic differences between the 100 and 1500 series. (I’m not referring to color differences, if there are any.)
Thank you
[quote name=”Lambley”]I had my deck rebuilt and used existing redwood with new redwood. The existing redwood has still a little remnance of an old green stain . it is mostly gone.When wet it is visible, when dry it look like the new redwood What product and color would you recommend.
thank you[/quote]
See here about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
If the green is internal, you cannot hide or mask it fully. a darker color would probably be better then a lighter color. Look at Pecan, Dark Oak, etc in the 1500 Series.
I had my deck rebuilt and used existing redwood with new redwood. The existing redwood has still a little remnance of an old green stain . it is mostly gone.When wet it is visible, when dry it look like the new redwood What product and color would you recommend.
thank you
[quote name=”Larry Neukirch”]What is the difference between the 100 series and 1500 series?[/quote]
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/difference-between-twp-100-and-twp-1500/
What is the difference between the 100 series and 1500 series?
[quote name=”william rautenstrauc”]if staining with your 100 series could the deck be walked upon in bare feet without be hot to the touch? thank you WJR[/quote]
Depends on the sun, temp, and color you choose, but rarely is it hot to the touch as it is a penetrating stain.
if staining with your 100 series could the deck be walked upon in bare feet without be hot to the touch? thank you WJR
[quote name=”Dixie”]We have a new deck of 5/4 pine that has now been down 3 months in central Alabama and located lakeside. High humidity, high temps and deck is half in full sun. Is the 1500 series my best option?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series and see this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We have a new deck of 5/4 pine that has now been down 3 months in central Alabama and located lakeside. High humidity, high temps and deck is half in full sun. Is the 1500 series my best option?
[quote name=”Brad W”]Is TWP 100 good for rough plywood siding(reverse board & batten)?[/quote]
Yes it is.
Is TWP 100 good for rough plywood siding(reverse board & batten)?
[quote name=”Brad W”]Why can’t you custom color to my existing stain color?[/quote]
TWP is not a tintable base and you cannot add regular paint tint to it as it will not mix and suspend in the formula properly. It only comes in the stock colors.
Colors of the same series can be mixed together to achieve a custom color.
Why can’t you custom color to my existing stain color?
[quote name=”Robert Foss”]Can I purchase your products in a store in Texas?[/quote]
We are a online dealer. Shipments take about 3-4 days to TX.
Can I purchase your products in a store in Texas?
[quote name=”Kari OHalloran”]I have previously used Superdeck cedar colored sealer/stain (transparent I think). But, it comes out too dark. I want the color of the redwood deck to show through, what color would you suggest I use?[/quote]
Start by fully removing the SuperDeck with our Restore A Deck stripper kit. Try the TWP 1511 California Redwood or 1515 Honeytone.
I have previously used Superdeck cedar colored sealer/stain (transparent I think). But, it comes out too dark. I want the color of the redwood deck to show through, what color would you suggest I use?
[quote name=”Erin V”]Our decks have just been built from pressure treated pine. We live in Brevard, NC. Our color choice is Pecan…Should we purchase the 100 or 1500 series? Thank you![/quote]
100 Series. See this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Our decks have just been built from pressure treated pine. We live in Brevard, NC. Our color choice is Pecan…Should we purchase the 100 or 1500 series? Thank you!
[quote name=”Angela Cooney”]I have a new horse barn with pine for the stalls and wash bay. I would really like to keep the natural white look of the wood but need to protect it from sun and water. What do you recommend? What is the difference between the 100 series and 1500 series? Will the clear color eventually ‘yellow’ the wood? Like polyurethane?[/quote]
Clear has no UV protection and it will gray in the sun. Best to use a tinted color like the TWP 1515 Honeytone for this.
I have a new horse barn with pine for the stalls and wash bay. I would really like to keep the natural white look of the wood but need to protect it from sun and water. What do you recommend? What is the difference between the 100 series and 1500 series? Will the clear color eventually ‘yellow’ the wood? Like polyurethane?
[quote name=”Dan H”]Where can I purchase your product. I live in Missouri. I like the Black Walnut[/quote]
We sell online from our website.
Where can I purchase your product. I live in Missouri. I like the Black Walnut
[quote name=”Debra phillips”]your calculator isn’t working for our space.
we have 4 sections of deck- approximately 460 Sq. ft total.
how much would we need?[/quote]
4-5 gallons for two coats.
your calculator isn’t working for our space.
we have 4 sections of deck- approximately 460 Sq. ft total.
how much would we need?
[quote name=”Mike Beven”]Do you have any customer photos of finished decks? We’re not sure which color we like the best, and we’ll need 10 gal to cover our decks. We don’t want to make a mistake.[/quote]
We sell samples for this very reason. All colors will turn out different based on wood type, age, and prep. Best to test on your wood to see a realistic color.
Do you have any customer photos of finished decks? We’re not sure which color we like the best, and we’ll need 10 gal to cover our decks. We don’t want to make a mistake.
[quote name=”Debbie Brittain”]I live in michigan and staining my new deck for the first time – which series should I use? 100 or 1500?
I like the dark oak however in the pictures it looks different in the 100 series vs 1500 series. Is there that great of a difference?[/quote]
Use the TWP 100 Series for this. The colors are very similar between the series.
I live in michigan and staining my new deck for the first time – which series should I use? 100 or 1500?
I like the dark oak however in the pictures it looks different in the 100 series vs 1500 series. Is there that great of a difference?