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.
I want a color that is more brown than red or gold but I don’t want it too dark. What would you recommend? I’m thinking pecan??
Pecan is a brownish cedar color. See our photos for help.
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Can I use the TWP 100 series for an outdoor wooden bench and table? What is the difference between the 100 series and the 300 series?
Yes, you can. Use the 100 Series, not the 300.
Could you tell me which color would be closest to this? Thank you!
Pecan 120 or 1520.
Trying to narrow down what sample colors to buy. What 3 would you think would be the closest in the 100 series?
Cedartone, Pecan, Honeytone.
I have honeytone on my log home. It is more of a gold color and brings out the grain in the wood.
What color do you think would match to stain beams?
Pecan would be closest.
I’m redoing some eucalyptus deck furniture that is not in direct sun. Are there any TWP products that would be less dark than cedartone and would it protect as well? We like the natural look of the wood but hate having to re sand it every few years. Maybe honeytone or clear? Would it have to be redone more than cedartone?
Clear does not protect from UV. Honeytone is the lights tinted color with UV protection.
Thanks Kim, We’ll order a sample of that and see what it looks like.
I live in IL and tried to purchase samples of Cape Cod grey and Slate Grey but was declined to ship due to a state regulation. What are my GRAY color choices for a deck stain?
TWP 210 Slate Gray is allowed in IL.
I’m DIY staining my deck. Can you tell me what is recommended for application after power washing?
I have lots of wood to stain. Ugh
Prep with this kit while pressure washing: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
before using the 210 Slate Gray.
What color in your 1500 series would most closely match your former/other series color “Light Walnut”(TWP-WS-25)?
Rustic 1516 or Cedartone 1501. Or possibly a 50/50 mix of the two.
I’ve narrowed my stain choices down to 2 tones and wanted to test a few planks of siding on my house so I know exactly what it will look like. How difficult is it to remove the color I don’t want afterwards?
It comes off easily with the RAD Stripper and brightener. https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Once I apply 1500 on my log cabin, do I need a top coat?
No need and you cannot topcoat a wood or deck stain.
I’m interested in restaining my cedar T&G house and giving a warm, rich tone to the wood. Which shades do you recommend to achieve a natural look—and/or a tone that lends itself to the contemporary style of the house? The second photo shows the cedar after cleaning it up a bit.
Try Honeytone, Cedartone, or Pecan.
Colors on paper or online are often not a true shade. I have a stain I need to match for a rebuild of my porch. Is there a store where I could see and compare colors without having to buy samples to try?
The only way to match properly is to get samples and test on your wood as all wood will be slightly different in the final color due to the wood type and age of the wood. Seeing a color at a store would be no different than seeing a color on a monitor or brochure, not exact.
Can you do any matching if a wood sample with the needed color is sent to you?
We do not color match with TWP. TWP colors of the same series can be mixed on your end to come up with a custom color.
Can the 200 series be used on cedar shingle siding on our house? And, does TWP 203 Cedar Gold and TWP 205 California Cedar have comparable colors in the 100 and 1500 series? I would rather use the 100 or 1500 series but haven’t yet found any of the color options to be the best fit for our house so I am looking at the 200 series colors now. Thank you.
The 200 Series is designed for shakes and shingles. That would be the best option. There are not comparable colors in the 100 and 1500.
Thank you for your reply. Just to clarify – is the 200 series designed for cedar shingle siding or just roofing shingles? We would like to use the 200 series on our cedar shingle siding on our house.
It is for all shakes and shingles. It does not matter if roof or siding.
Hi there
Love your TW207 product and have used it on our fence and some landscaping effects I would like to finish off my potting bench and o ly need about a pint. Can I buy that small amount from you please?
Hoping you can help me out
Best regards
Pat Goggin
Sorry but our smallest size for sale is a gallon.
Pat, maybe you could just buy a sample if you don’t need much. Try the sample section on this site.
What would be best for a treated pine dock in Minnesota
Use the TWP 100 Series. Make sure to prep first.
I am building an large farmhouse table for my outdoor patio, Houston TX. Sun exposure most of the day. I am using thick, freshly surfaces/milled planks of new growth cypress for the table top. I want it to age naturally with no added color. I would like to know what would be the best TWP product for maximum water proofing and UV protection?
TWP comes in tinted colors that will enhance the grain. The stain must be tinted for UV protection as a clear (no tint or added color) cannot provide UV protection. Use the TWP 100 Series in any color that you like.
New deck, pressure treated pine, built in July, Chapel Hill NC. Not sure whether to try 100 or 1500 series? OK waiting a while longer for more weathering. Plan to clean/brighten with Gemini. Also, have 22 year old railings originally stained with a Cabot semi-transparent gray and never restained – can I recover with 105 Cape Cod Gray? What best to clean/brighten these old railings?
Use the 100 Series for the deck. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. See this for new wood tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You will need to remove the Cabot. Use this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Hello, I live in Piedmont North Carolina (GREENSBORO) where it is hot and super humid in summer. My home is western red cedar with Woodguard finish applied about 6 years ago. I would like to ask what you recommend for prep and re-stain. I was thinking the TWP 200 series?? Am I thinking correctly and how can I purchase samples of the 200? Thank you for your response in advance.
You would need to prep by removing the Woodguard. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brightener Kit.
Stain in with the TWP 1500 for this. Samples are on the website.
I live in the southwest and the sun is really tough on wood finishes here. I have been using Messmer’s and I’m not sure it’s holding up. Which one of your products do you recommend for outdoor wood, vigas, corbels, and beams. Douglas fir.
Use the TWP 1500 Series for this: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
What can I use to clean my log home without stripping the stain. I have TWP honeytone on my home.
Our products are for prepping when recoating. Are you planning on reapplying another coat? If so, use the Gemini Restore Kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Hey guys. I have a 20-year old deck & stairs. Please see the attached pictures. I just powerwashed this weekend. Think I’m looking for an oil based semi-solid, but not sure. Would your rustic semi-transparent be enough to cover up what I already have? Or what would you recommend?
Thanks, Jason
You will need to sand off the red stain and then clean and brighten all the wood with this: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Then you can use the TWP Rustic Color.
Have a new treated pine fence installed about 2months ago. Looking for a good stain that will provide protection from weather elements. Not sure what’s best…. 1500, 100, or 100 pro series. Also, looking for a natural look/tone. Any suggestions?
Try the TWP 1500 Series in Honeytone or Natural. See here for photos: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
I am building a greenhouse out of treated lumber in Central Oklahoma. Should I use 100 or 1500 series? We are currently having very hot dry weather. How long do I have to wait before staining?
Use the 100 Series. See here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Hi, we live in Washinton State and have a cedar fence that was built in April. We are now ready to stain and really want to retain the natural color of the cedar without making it too orange or yellow. I have read a lot of comments here but just can’t determine which color would be best – or if maybe we need to mix a color with clear to lessen the orange or yellow tones. Has anyone had any luck with getting a nice natural color by doing this? I’ll try to attach a photo of our fence in it’s current state. Thanks!
If you mix clear into a stain 50/50, you will lose UV resistance by half. That means it will fade within a year or so.
See here for photo albums: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Ok, thanks. We don’t want to compromise the UV protection, so I don’t think we’ll do the 50/50. By looking at our photos, is there a semi-transparent that you would recommend to get close to that color? I am not sure if we need the 100 or 1500 series in WA?
All colors will enhance. Honeytone is the lightest tint. Use the 100 Series.
Nicki, what did you end up using for your Fence stain? We are in the same situation with our cedar shingle siding on our house, live in Washington state, and want to minimize the orange and yellow color on the shingles. We would like to go as natural as possible and want to use TWP. Thank you!
Oops, didn’t get the photos attached to my original message. Here are pics of our cedar fence without any stain. We’d like to get as close to this as possible.
I have a new redwood deck but want a light, natural/brown tone stain. Really want it to look more like natural cedar. DO not want dark and want to down play red tones. What samples to do suggest I try?
Try Honeytone.
Help ! I live in GA – I have some wood beams that are about 14 yrs old . The last known stain was 205 Cal Cedar. They have a very reddish tone to them . I just painted my house white and I’m adding some new shutters and wood garage doors that are made from knotty cedar. I’d like to get all the stain colors together in more of a medium rustic brown color – and knock off some of the red under tones. I know cedar naturally goes that way – but that’s the wood this company uses. My question is – how can I strip down the red tones of the older beams , preserving the ruff sawn feel – and get them to more in the brown family? And how can I get my new shutters and garage doors to not go red with every stain I put on them (I’m thinking maybe a primer of some sort? Is that possible?) to get all these woods to look / blend in the same family . And what stains do you recommend ? A mixture maybe?
I’m sttaching pictures of how the beams look now first – and the color I hope to achieve. I really appreciate help! And where can I go buy this in Gainesville Ga? Thank you!
Use this for prep: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Look at TWP 1520 Pecan or 1503 Dark Oak for both the entrance and the shutters. Get some samples to test. You cannot use a primer with TWP stains.
Attached are pictures of existing 20 year rough-sawn cedar channel siding next to the new siding added to a garage. The previous owner said it was last stained 5 years ago with TWP 101 Cedartone. I was wondering from the color, do you believe that is correct and if I use the Gemini kit will it bring the old siding back so that once the new and old are stained at the same time, will they be somewhat close in final color?
Thank You….
Clear
Best to strip and brighten this so it blends: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Stained the hand hewn pine siding on the house with TWP304 (black walnut). Now that all the PT is dried out (rails/deck) it is time to stain and since 304 is discontinued, how close in color is 1504? It looks a lot darker. Would 1503 (dark oak) be a lighter or better match? Thank you.
The TWP 1500 cannot be applied over the 300 Series. and the colors are not the same. The 300 Series is not discontinued, we just do not sell it on this website.
I wasn’t going to apply 1504 over 304. The deck/railings have not been stained and per the information on this site, the 1500 series seems to be the way to go for deck/railings. My question is what color of 1500 stain more closely match 304 stain? The 1504 looks much darker.
Thanks
Closely but darker. Colors are not the same between series.
Is it possible to order a custom blend of two wood stains?
No, but you can order two colors and mix them on your own.
I live in mo and have sherwin williams super deck on the deck which is peeling and bubbling up when it rains.I am going to have the boards sanded and then what stain should I use?
The TWP 100 Series.
We have just laid a new spruce tongue and groove deck for our covered front porch. How long should i wait to stain it and what would you recommend to prep the deck for a dark oak stain?
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Our deck is made of yellow pine. It was built 9 months ago so I think it is time to stain. Would the Honey Tone or the Natural look more like a clear coat? That is really the look we want. We don’t really want a color on it. Can you shop to Indy?
You must have color if you want UV protection. See our photo albums for help deciding: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
The TWP 1500 is allowed in IN.
I need samples of your 200. Are they available?
You will need to call the office during our open hours to order them at 866-856-3325.
I live in North Carolina, deck got installed last week. How long should I wait to stain, considering winter? I’m looking more towards 1501.
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Do in Spring.
Thanks for the reply. Meanwhile do I need to apply anything to protect against mold or mildew? Reason I’m asking is this is my second deck installed. First deck was installed by builder last year summer and during last winter, it was cover with mold and it got worst and ended up replacing complete deck.
Leave alone as you need to let the wood weather. You can clean off any mildew in the Spring if it happens.
do you have any experience with incense cedar? the incense cedar is harder and hence it is not that absorbent so we observe. thinking about using redwood 1502.
Treat it like a hardwood. Just one coat of the TWP.
I’ve received samples, tried them all, have finally picked one, and am ready to order. However, I’ve gone all the way through the order process (except for pushing the final “pay now” button) and can’t find any way to get the $15 credit for money spent on samples promised on your website. How do I proceed? Thanks.
The directions on how to do this are on this article page above.
I see it now. Sorry I overlooked it. Thanks!
What is your most popular best selling stain color?
Cedartone.
we live in wisconsin and are putting up a cedar deck it faces a strong western sun, snow etc. which do you recommend and where in WI can I purchase this?
Hello,
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You can buy directly from our website when you are ready.
Can you tint the 1500 series gray?
Sorry but no, that is not possible.
Re-staining a pressure treated base deck with cedar railings.
Live in Canada (winter will bring lots of snow on the deck). Looking to do a solid grey stain.
What would you recommend using for the stain?
I am sorry but TWP does not come in a solid stain.
We’re planning on using TWP 1500 to refinish our one year old redwood deck here in California. Will Redwood or Cal Red give us the most natural result, or another color? Will one color hold up better than the other? Will this stain be able to keep black stain/mold/discoloration at bay on a deck getting afternoon shade??
For color examples, see our photo albums: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Colors will hold up the same. The TWP 1500 is an EPA registered wood preservative that fights mildew.
Looking for a “clear” waterproof and sun protection stain for cedar wood around interior fixed windows and interior side of casement windows. Live at altitude of 8400 feet. Have some problems with moisture due to humidity causing the tannic acid discoloring over time. Would the TWP 1530 be a good choice?
Sorry but no. The 1530 Natural is tinted and not Clear. It is also designed for exterior use.
I have an old porch that has never been stained on a summer home in the mountains of North Carolina. I will pressure wash it. Is the 1500 series suitable to use?
Yes, it is!
I have a custom built eastern red cedar fence made with true dog eared 1”x6”x78” x 170 ‘ need to stain both sides plus a cieling that’s 26’x24’ a 12’x20’ deck both sides and hand rail and pickits x 48’ and set of 2’ x 10’ x12’ 4 high steps how much stain do I need ?
What is the total sq footage for the all wood?
do you have a color “butternut brown” ?
In the TWP 200 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-200-series
Will the clear stain protect the color of my cedar picket fence? Will I need to apply it more often than the color stains to get the same protection?
The Clear is not tinted and therefore will not provide UV protection from graying. You will need one of the tinted TWP colors for UV protection.
I am block sanding with 100 grit a trellis made from new cedar. What surface prep needs to be done prior to staining? Also, I am looking at the 1500 series stains, how should it be applied and can it be put on in multiple coats to get the shade I am after? Thank you
See here about new wood and how to prep and when to stain: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Are there any samples from the 200 series?
Sorry but no.
Are the available samples close in colour to these from 200 series?
Sorry but no they are not the same colors.
Two summers ago, we refinished our ipe deck with an Armstrong-Clark product. This summer we are planning on refinishing it and my research has let me to your product. We live in Loudoun County Virginia (zip 20175). Do you recommend the 100 or 1500 for an ipe deck in our area? Attached are some photos showing the unevenness of the aging of the previous application. As part of the preparation, we are OK if you suggest a light sanding as part of the preparation process.
For your area, you can only use the TWP 1500 Series. For the prep, you will need the RAD Stripper/Brightener Kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
FYI, your wood type (IPE) requires annual reapplication.