TWP 100 Series Stain Samples

[quote name=”Hagans”]I purchased three samples.
What code do I use to get the discount on the 5 gallon purchase of stain?[/quote]
Enter your sample order number into the “Comment Area” 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.

[quote name=”karen reph”]i have a 20 year old deck, stained several times over (full sun), I tried to strip as best as I could but still a mess (some of the old coloring did not get off); would something like TWP 1500 cover it? I was thinking of going with black walnut 1504 (closest color to old)[/quote]
TWP is not a covering stain. It is best to remove the old coatings as much as possible. Shoot for 95% or more. The TWP needs to penetrate into the wood grain for maximum results.

[quote name=”Andy Paskell”]Can you make a custom color to match color of my house. Could give you the formula (Sherwin Williams custom color).[/quote]
We do not custom color the TWP.

[quote name=”Alex P”]Hi, I see you TWP100 only covers 100-200 square ft. This seems very small considering a gallon of typical stain covers 300-400 feet. Are these numbers correct? I have a 70′ x 4′ dock and your online calculator says I need 3 gallons for 280 feet. I figured 2 gallons would be more than enough but now I’m no longer sure.[/quote]
TWP covers about 150-200 sq. feet for the first coat and 200-300 for the second coat. Coverage will vary based on the type of wood, age of wood, and application method. Our coverage rates are the same as other brands, we are just more honest about them. For your 280 sq. feet and two coats, you will need about 3 gallons.

[quote name=”Chad Robertson”]Needing to stain a (new) 1 yr old covered deck. this will be the initial application. Looking for recommendation on using the 100 or 1500 series for this application. Also, located in KC, MO and was wondering if there were any dealers close to me.[/quote]
Use the 100 Series and prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit. We ship online from our store.

[quote name=”John W Klein”]I have purchased 5 samples and would like to claim a credit towards my purchase of 5 gallon of 100 when I decide on a color.[/quote]
Hello, directions on doing this are above. Thanks

[quote name=”Don Bosic”]I see the 100 Series’Clear’color listed on the sample sheet. I did not see it as a selection color under the 5 gallon purchase page. Is it available in 5 gal containers and if so how do I order it?
Thanks[/quote]
Yes it is available. It is in the drop down color choices:

http://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-5-gallon

[quote name=”WKwiatek”]Does the 100 and 1500 Clear sealant provide UV protection equivalent to your stains?

What is the difference between the 100 and the 1500 Clear products. Which should I chose? I’m looking for a product that provides superior uv protection against graying of a new deck that gets direct southern facing sunlight throughout the year. Which do you recommend or should I use the natural 1530 to get superior uv protection, as well as waterproofing?
Thank you.[/quote]
Clear does not provide UV protection. It must be tinted for UV protection. Read this article for more details: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

[quote name=”Paula Bowers”]I have a soft wood deck previously stained with Sikkens Cetol. Deck and steps are 860 square feet. I have stripped 1/2 the area of old stain. I live in Ohio. I am looking for a stain and sealer that is close to teak in color. Please recommend stripper and cleaner for remaining deck surface and stain.[/quote]
Do your have the “shiny” sikkens version? Looks like a polyurethane? If so you cannot strip this effectively. You will need to sand it off. If you have the other version called “SRD” then that should strip with the Restore A deck Stain Stripper and pressure ashing. Use the brightener after. TWP does not have a teak color. Closest would be Rustic. We have samples to test from our site.

[quote name=”jcohen”]I am interested in the 1500 clear as we would like to protect a deck and house siding but maintaining the current color. We live in California. Still ok to stain or too late in the season? We have power washed the deck and siding of the house. Any additional prep required? If too late in the season, any other recommendations to get through the winter?
Thank you.[/quote]
The clear will not provide UV protection from graying. You will need to pick one of the semi-transparent color to achieve UV protection. The wood must be clean and free of any old coatings, oxidation/graying, dirt, etc. If your prep has achieved this then you should be good to apply the TWP stain. As for weather, temperature for application should be 50+ degrees and wood needs to be dry.

[quote name=”Billy Dorsey”]Dear Sirs, Considering TWP as a preservative oon natural wood log cabins, that are 180 years old. Of course we are concerned about maintaining there natural color and and the aged appearance. Your experience would be helpful. Thanks, Billy Dorsey[/quote]
You do not want to change the appearance but protect? You are okay with the natural graying? If so then you would want the 1500 Clear.

[quote name=”Doug Smith”]Hi, I’m near San Francisco CA with a redwood deck. No rain yet, maybe 3 weeks away. After powerwashing are we still OK to refinish this year? Also colors – do the on-line samples reflect any base color coverage, or a texture over a white base? Thanks.[/quote]
You are okay to stain. Samples on screen on on wood. See here as well for more details:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/need-help/twp-color-tips/

[quote name=”Jay Edmonds”]Hello,

I have a 1000 sq ft pt deck in Massachusetts. I recently finished sanding off the solid stain from the previous owner. Is it too late in the season for me to clean and stain now? Should I wait until spring? I was planning on using the 1500 redwood.

Thanks[/quote]
Bes to wait to Spring. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit then stain.

[quote name=”Leslie Chase”]I have a cedar shake roof to restore. We will be repairing with new shakes in the damaged areas only. Then clean and re-stain. I’d like the Dark Oak 103 stain. Will this work for our project? Having new and old shakes on the same roof. What process and products would you recommend for the restoration of the roof?

tks/les[/quote]
You can use the TWP 100 Series. Make sure to clean and brighten for the prep.

[quote name=”Steve L”]I have a new portion added to our redwood deck. The other two levels are weathered and we are going to clean and re-stain them as well. We’re in Southern Montana; should we look at TWP 100 or 1500? And do it all later next year, waiting 8-12 months?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series. You can do all next Spring or Summer.

[quote name=”jody jones”]Have a log home w/ Pecan Woodguard stain; have a massive amt of deck and don’t want the color to compete w/ the color of the logs; maybe a dk oak or blk walnut. Deck is mostly cedar w/ some cca. Is 1500 series the best? Does this stain get slippery when wet? Part of deck is covered. We live in Kansas w/ extreme weather. Suggestions? thanks in advance.[/quote]
Use the 100 Series for this. TWP is a penetrating stain so no it does not get slippery when wet.

[quote name=”Richard Barnes”]Looking at purchasing stain for PTW pine with floorboards having weathered with some graying and bleaching out with most of the stain worn off. I live in NW PA. I am not sure which stain to purchase, 100 or 1500. The deck is on the west side of the house with full sun.

Also, looking for a medium brown semi-transparent stain that is not too much on the tranparent side and would help cover the floorboards that have weathered. The vertical surfaces are in pretty good shape. I am wondering what the pecan and rustic stains are like? Presently I have a redwood stain that I have to remove. The evenings have been getting in the low 40’s lately and am wondering if the stain will dry okay also?

Thanks,
Rick[/quote]
You wil nee the 1500 Series for PA. Look at the Pecan and the Dark Oak. The Rustic is more if a red color. Prep well first so the weathered and of stain is removed. Temps are still good for staining.