Use the chart below to compare TWP Wood and Deck Stains. Feel free to ask any questions or to write a review or rating for TWP Wood Deck Stains below.
TWP 100 Series 550 VOC COMPLIANT Restricted 35 states Standard Formula! | TWP 1500 Series 350 LOW VOC COMPLIANT New and Improved Formula! BEST | TWP 200 Series 250 LOW VOC COMPLIANT Great for Older Dried Shingles! |
Available TWP 100 Stain Colors/Tints
| Available TWP 1500 Stain Colors/Tints
| Available TWP 200 Stain Colors/Tints
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Types of Surfaces Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood. | Types of Surfaces Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood. | Types of Surfaces Vertical and Horizontal Wood Shake and Shingles. |
Technical Info
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I live in Atlanta and still am not sure if the TWP100 or TWP1500 would be best. Any suggestions?
[quote name=”Lawrence Magnuson”]The price for PermaBond is $80. Is that per gallon? Or per five gallons? Is there free shipping with this product as there is with Deck Revive, to South Carolina? Is there any dealer in Charlotte, NC area that carries both products?[/quote]
That is per gallon. Each gallon covers 300-400 sq. feet. No free shipping and there are not dealers in your area.
The price for PermaBond is $80. Is that per gallon? Or per five gallons? Is there free shipping with this product as there is with Deck Revive, to South Carolina? Is there any dealer in Charlotte, NC area that carries both products?
[quote name=”plain Jane 96″]Previously used CWF and have done all of the stripping, brightening and removing furring. Now want to select a color that is equivalent to CWF-UV5 Natural Tone? Which formula should be used in Nebraska with a covered deck with sun on the steps and railings until 2 pm?[/quote]
Hello, we are not familiar with CWF colors. We do have samples on this link to test colors;
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Previously used CWF and have done all of the stripping, brightening and removing furring. Now want to select a color that is equivalent to CWF-UV5 Natural Tone? Which formula should be used in Nebraska with a covered deck with sun on the steps and railings until 2 pm?
[quote name=”Clay Volz”]Which formula do I want to use on a deck in Wa[/quote]
Use the 100 Series.
Which formula do I want to use on a deck in Wa
[quote name=”Kathy Palmer”]What is VOC mean?
We live in Florida. Is that high or low VOC?
We just laid down a 1300 sq. ft. deck with 2×6 rounded edge pressure treated pine.
There is maybe 4 hours of sun on part of the deck, the rest in shade and some areas damp.
Is “Deck Sealer” the same is “Stain”?
Is “Natural” the same as “Clear”
What best to use as a “High Quality Deck Sealer with UV, mildew and fungus protection”?
Also, we have purchased panels of bamboo to build a fence.
Can we use the same Sealer/Stain as we will use on Deck?
ALSO, I would like sales person to call me. Left a message on your recording. Thanks.[/quote]
-Volatile Organic compounds
-High VOC for FL
-You would want the 100 Series but read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
-Stains are sealers as well. Not all sealers are stains
-Natural is tinted. Clear is not
-No you cannot use the TWP 100 on Bamboo
What is VOC mean?
We live in Florida. Is that high or low VOC?
We just laid down a 1300 sq. ft. deck with 2×6 rounded edge pressure treated pine.
There is maybe 4 hours of sun on part of the deck, the rest in shade and some areas damp.
Is “Deck Sealer” the same is “Stain”?
Is “Natural” the same as “Clear”
What best to use as a “High Quality Deck Sealer with UV, mildew and fungus protection”?
Also, we have purchased panels of bamboo to build a fence.
Can we use the same Sealer/Stain as we will use on Deck?
ALSO, I would like sales person to call me. Left a message on your recording. Thanks.
[quote name=”Patrick Weir”]What can I add to my 5 gal can of stain to make it darker?[/quote]
Only a different color of the same series of TWP.
[quote name=”Patrick Weir”]What can I add to my 5 gal can of stain to make it darker?[/quote]
Only a different color of the same series of TWP
What can I add to my 5 gal can of stain to make it darker?
[quote name=”Lauren Garner”]Hi, We have some older trex decking that has some mildew. We have heard we could stain it and it would look good. We are planning to clean it and stain. Can you recommend which of your stain products would be best to use?[/quote]
TWP is not suggested for Trex.
Hi, We have some older trex decking that has some mildew. We have heard we could stain it and it would look good. We are planning to clean it and stain. Can you recommend which of your stain products would be best to use?
[quote name=”debpunk”]we just purchased a Backyard Adventures swing set that is 7 years old. It is in need of cleaning and staining as it has not been done for a few years. What product would you recommend for this. We live in the Kansas City area and the playset will be full sun from late morning til sunset.
My dad has given me a partial can of clear, the playset is pretty dull at the moment. Will the clear give it a fresher look or should I look at a color for a more natural look?
Also would you recommend sanding or power washing prior to application?[/quote]
Clear will not enhance the color. Use a color and use the 100 Series. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing.
[quote name=”Gerry Morris”]Just built a new deck with Western Red Cedar live in Maine, what would you recommend for best protection for the wood.[/quote]
Use the 1500 Series but read this first:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Just built a new deck with Western Red Cedar live in Maine, what would you recommend for best protection for the wood.
we just purchased a Backyard Adventures swing set that is 7 years old. It is in need of cleaning and staining as it has not been done for a few years. What product would you recommend for this. We live in the Kansas City area and the playset will be full sun from late morning til sunset.
My dad has given me a partial can of clear, the playset is pretty dull at the moment. Will the clear give it a fresher look or should I look at a color for a more natural look?
Also would you recommend sanding or power washing prior to application?
[quote name=”Eric McCaslin”]Have a 17 year old deck with pressure treated boards that has now been sanded down to the bare wood. The previous solid stain is still in the small cracks and is holding very well. Suggestions on stain for this 400 sf deck?
Thanks![/quote]
Try the 1500 Series but the solid stain will show though.
Have a 17 year old deck with pressure treated boards that has now been sanded down to the bare wood. The previous solid stain is still in the small cracks and is holding very well. Suggestions on stain for this 400 sf deck?
Thanks!
[quote name=”Aaron Reedy”]I have a 4 board rail horse fence that is approximately 650 feet long. The fence was there when I bought the property and doesnt appear that it was ever treated. It is very gray. It doesnt have to be perfect, I just need something with a little color that will help with rot. Pressure washing or sanding the wood isn’t really feasible due to location. Which stain would be recommended and how much?[/quote]
You have to prep and clean the wood. You cannot apply a stain over the gray/oxidized wood. Use the Gemini Restore Kit as the prep before applying the TWP.
Can I use TWP on a deck after I cleaned it with Olympain Deck Cleaner?
I have a 4 board rail horse fence that is approximately 650 feet long. The fence was there when I bought the property and doesnt appear that it was ever treated. It is very gray. It doesnt have to be perfect, I just need something with a little color that will help with rot. Pressure washing or sanding the wood isn’t really feasible due to location. Which stain would be recommended and how much?
[quote name=”Jean Day”]The only way to tell when you need a maintenance coat is when the color fades, right? If the color has faded but I want to leave it, will the first coat of TWP have penetrated deep enough to protect the wood? In other words, is the maintenance coat just for looks? What goes in the wood, stays in the wood?[/quote]
Not just for looks but for continuing protections as well. It will not protect forever with just the initial coat.
The only way to tell when you need a maintenance coat is when the color fades, right? If the color has faded but I want to leave it, will the first coat of TWP have penetrated deep enough to protect the wood? In other words, is the maintenance coat just for looks? What goes in the wood, stays in the wood?
[quote name=”Susan Duryea”]Which color of the 1500 series is closest to the former 505 Light Cedar TWP? We have used 505 for years, located on the northern CA coast. Is the 1500 series best for us or the 100 series? Thank you![/quote]
Light Cedar was 515 and the 1515 Honeytone is the same color. 100 series cannot be used in CA.
Which color of the 1500 series is closest to the former 505 Light Cedar TWP? We have used 505 for years, located on the northern CA coast. Is the 1500 series best for us or the 100 series? Thank you!
I just stained my pine siding with 100. The wood is about 70 years old but looked and smelled new after I conditioned and brightened. Since the 100 penetrates into the wood, isn’t it going to stay in the wood no matter how long I wait to do the maintenance coat? In other words, is the purpose for a maintenance coat merely for surface looks after it fades?
[quote name=”David Neiman”]Would 100 or 1500 be best for a new(6 months) treated pine deck getting full sun in a high voc state? Also what prep is recommended.
Thank you[/quote]
Use the 100 Series and prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Would 100 or 1500 be best for a new(6 months) treated pine deck getting full sun in a high voc state? Also what prep is recommended.
Thank you
[quote name=”Jean Day”]If a person put the correct amount of TWP on pine siding, would throwing water on it and seeing if it rolls off be a good way to tell? Thanks very much.[/quote]
Not exactly. TWP sheds water, not necessarily beads water.
If a person put the correct amount of TWP on pine siding, would throwing water on it and seeing if it rolls off be a good way to tell? Thanks very much.
[quote name=”Erick”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”]On the comparisons page next to the 1500 Series it says ‘Best!’, but I’ve noticed that you almost exclusively recommend the 100 Series in the comments below. So when should the 1500 Series be used? If 100 can be used is it always recommended over the 1500 series?[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 in low VOC states, older decks, or when in full sun. Use the TWP 100 if in a high VOC state, and or the wood is newer.[/quote]
Is the 100 better to use and will it last longer?[/quote]
They last about the same. 100 penetrates better so it wears better. 1500 holds color a little longer. Both will need to be redone every 2 or 3 years on average.[/quote]
2-3 years on vertical cedar siding?[/quote]
2-3 years on horizontals. Twice as long on verticals.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”]On the comparisons page next to the 1500 Series it says ‘Best!’, but I’ve noticed that you almost exclusively recommend the 100 Series in the comments below. So when should the 1500 Series be used? If 100 can be used is it always recommended over the 1500 series?[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 in low VOC states, older decks, or when in full sun. Use the TWP 100 if in a high VOC state, and or the wood is newer.[/quote]
Is the 100 better to use and will it last longer?[/quote]
They last about the same. 100 penetrates better so it wears better. 1500 holds color a little longer. Both will need to be redone every 2 or 3 years on average.[/quote]
2-3 years on vertical cedar siding?
[quote name=”Erick”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”]On the comparisons page next to the 1500 Series it says ‘Best!’, but I’ve noticed that you almost exclusively recommend the 100 Series in the comments below. So when should the 1500 Series be used? If 100 can be used is it always recommended over the 1500 series?[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 in low VOC states, older decks, or when in full sun. Use the TWP 100 if in a high VOC state, and or the wood is newer.[/quote]
Is the 100 better to use and will it last longer?[/quote]
They last about the same. 100 penetrates better so it wears better. 1500 holds color a little longer. Both will need to be redone every 2 or 3 years on average.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”]On the comparisons page next to the 1500 Series it says ‘Best!’, but I’ve noticed that you almost exclusively recommend the 100 Series in the comments below. So when should the 1500 Series be used? If 100 can be used is it always recommended over the 1500 series?[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 in low VOC states, older decks, or when in full sun. Use the TWP 100 if in a high VOC state, and or the wood is newer.[/quote]
Is the 100 better to use and will it last longer?
[quote name=”Erick”]On the comparisons page next to the 1500 Series it says ‘Best!’, but I’ve noticed that you almost exclusively recommend the 100 Series in the comments below. So when should the 1500 Series be used? If 100 can be used is it always recommended over the 1500 series?[/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 in low VOC states, older decks, or when in full sun. Use the TWP 100 if in a high VOC state, and or the wood is newer.
On the comparisons page next to the 1500 Series it says ‘Best!’, but I’ve noticed that you almost exclusively recommend the 100 Series in the comments below. So when should the 1500 Series be used? If 100 can be used is it always recommended over the 1500 series?
[quote name=”Jean Day”]The 5″ brush I bought is too wide to dip into the one-gallon TWP can. I’ve got to stain tomorrow cuz it might rain next week and the siding is clean and bright. If I pour the gallon into a 5-gallon container, can I use the brush to wipe out the pigment that’s left on the bottom of the can and then swish the pigmented brush around in the stain that’s in the 5-galloner? Or something else? Many thanks.[/quote]
Yes that should work.
The 5″ brush I bought is too wide to dip into the one-gallon TWP can. I’ve got to stain tomorrow cuz it might rain next week and the siding is clean and bright. If I pour the gallon into a 5-gallon container, can I use the brush to wipe out the pigment that’s left on the bottom of the can and then swish the pigmented brush around in the stain that’s in the 5-galloner? Or something else? Many thanks.
[quote name=”Jean Day”]Could a person prime and paint over cured TWP? If so, must the TWP be removed first?[/quote]
You would want to strip the TWP first.
Could a person prime and paint over cured TWP? If so, must the TWP be removed first?
[quote name=”Marcia Rast”]Which product would be best for our deck? It is pressure treated pine-25 years old. We live in Memphis, TN. It is a hot and humid climate with mild winters. We have a lot of shade. About half of the deck gets 3-4 hours of sun daily. We have a lot of mold or mildew-it looks green in some areas. There is also a lot of gray. We pressure wash and stain almost every year with semi-transparent. Many different products have been used in the past. We plan to use your stripper, pressure wash and brighten. I’ve read a lot of your information but I’m still uncertain which of your stains to use. Would you advise me? Thanks[/quote]
The TWP 100 Series would be your best option for this scenario.
Which product would be best for our deck? It is pressure treated pine-25 years old. We live in Memphis, TN. It is a hot and humid climate with mild winters. We have a lot of shade. About half of the deck gets 3-4 hours of sun daily. We have a lot of mold or mildew-it looks green in some areas. There is also a lot of gray. We pressure wash and stain almost every year with semi-transparent. Many different products have been used in the past. We plan to use your stripper, pressure wash and brighten. I’ve read a lot of your information but I’m still uncertain which of your stains to use. Would you advise me? Thanks
[quote name=”Amish”]I wanted to know what is the best stain for my Cedar deck. I live in the Seattle area.
Please advice.
Regards
amish[/quote]
Use the TWP 100 Series.
I wanted to know what is the best stain for my Cedar deck. I live in the Seattle area.
Please advice.
Regards
amish
We live in the Pacific North West, lots of rain and snow.
What is the best deck stain for our 8-9 years old pressure treated, unsealed and exposed pine deck?
[quote name=”Jim M”]I am still somewhat confused as to what product to use to clean my deck. There is very little original stain (not yours) left on the surface. Most of the color left is on the railing balusters. I have already cleaned with a deck cleaner (Olympic) with mixed results. There is NO mold, mildew or graying of the wood. It appears clean, but somewhat blotchy because of residual stain. I am going to use your 1500 on this project. Should I use your restore kit OR the safety strip. I might also mention that there are flowers, shrubs, etc. close to the deck that I do not want to compromise.[/quote]
It should come off before using the TWP. Shoot for 95% removal. If you still need to get more off, then use the Restore A Deck Stripper for the prep and pressure washing. Brighten wood when done.
I am still somewhat confused as to what product to use to clean my deck. There is very little original stain (not yours) left on the surface. Most of the color left is on the railing balusters. I have already cleaned with a deck cleaner (Olympic) with mixed results. There is NO mold, mildew or graying of the wood. It appears clean, but somewhat blotchy because of residual stain. I am going to use your 1500 on this project. Should I use your restore kit OR the safety strip. I might also mention that there are flowers, shrubs, etc. close to the deck that I do not want to compromise.
[quote name=”Michael Locke”]I built a house last year with cedar accents (columns and beams in the peaks)and also have 7 cedar steps at 8 foot wide and handrail going to a patio. it has grayed slightly and I would like to restore the natural color and protect it. the clear states it does not prevent discoloring so what do you recommend?[/quote]
Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with any of the TWP colors that you like. You have to color in your stain for UV protection.