TWP Stain Comparison

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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
OIL BASED

Restricted 35 states


Standard Formula!

TWP 1500 Series

350 LOW VOC COMPLIANT
OIL BASED

Compliant for all 50 States

New and Improved Formula!

BEST

TWP 200 Series

250 LOW VOC COMPLIANT
OIL BASED

Compliant for all 50 States and Canada

Great for Older Dried Shingles!

Available TWP 100 Stain Colors/Tints

  • Cedartone

  • Honeytone

  • Rustic

  • Pecan

  • Redwood

  • Dark Oak

  • Prairie Gray

  • Driftwood Gray

  • Clear

Available TWP 1500 Stain Colors/Tints

  • Cedartone

  • Honeytone

  • Rustic

  • Pecan

  • Redwood

  • Dark Oak

  • Natural

  • Black Walnut

  • California Redwood

  • Clear

Available TWP 200 Stain Colors/Tints

  • Cedartone

  • California Cedar

  • Cedar Gold

  • Butternut

  • Slate Gray

  • Redwood

  • Russet

  • Clear

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.
Conditions Old Wood.

Technical Info

  • 29-31% Volume Solids

  • 34-42% Solids By Weight

  • Normal Dry Time - 4 Hours

  • Flash Point – 105° F

  • Trans oxide Pigments - Yes

Technical Info

  • 56-57% Volume Solids

  • 61-62% Solids By Weight

  • Normal Dry Time - Overnight

  • Flash Point – 105° F

  • Trans oxide Pigments - Yes

Technical Info

  • 94+% Volume Solids

  • 94-96% Solids By Weight

  • Normal Dry Time - 12-72 Hours

  • Flash Point – 105° F

  • Trans oxide Pigments - Yes

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Theresa P.
Theresa P.
8 years ago

Hi – we just had our deck rebuilt. Pressure treated pine. Understand we cannot stain until 4+ mos of aging.

Not sure whether to use 100 or 1500?
We live in North Carolina. Deck is on the back side of the house (South) and gets full afternoon sun.

Thanks!

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8 years ago

[quote name=”Paula Bowers”]I have a 7 year old softwood (pine?) deck. Has been treated with SRD Sikkens so I plan to strip. brighten and sand. Not sure which is better for Ohio, TWP 100 or 1500 series? Higher solids in the 1500 but 100 is higher in VOCs so I assume it penetrates better.[/quote]
The 100 Series is not allowed on Ohio. Use the TWP 1500 Series.

Paula Bowers
Paula Bowers
8 years ago

I have a 7 year old softwood (pine?) deck. Has been treated with SRD Sikkens so I plan to strip. brighten and sand. Not sure which is better for Ohio, TWP 100 or 1500 series? Higher solids in the 1500 but 100 is higher in VOCs so I assume it penetrates better.

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8 years ago

[quote name=”Zachary steadman”]I have eastern hemlock rough cut live edge siding installing now would like to keep natural color as long as possible what would you recommend to achieve this[/quote]
Hello, use the TWP 1500 Series. The Honeytone color is the lightest tint that provides UV protection. We also have samples on our site for you to test colors.

Zachary steadman
Zachary steadman
8 years ago

I have eastern hemlock rough cut live edge siding installing now would like to keep natural color as long as possible what would you recommend to achieve this

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8 years ago

[quote name=”Will Comment”]I had my deck boards replaced about 18 months ago, and my contractor stained with Cabot. It looked awesome when it was laid, but not so great once the stain was applied :(

My usual painter used TWP when doing my fence and porch at my old house, and another contractor recommended it when looking to replace my deck boards. So I am all onboard with using TWP, my questions..
I plan to drum sand as I have some cupping and warping of boards, not sure how extensive this will be..
1. What do I need to do prep for using TWP?
2. Which TWP should I use, 100 or 1500 (I live in GA)

Thanks[/quote]
1. You have to remove the Cabot fully. Either by sanding or stripping with the Restore a Deck Stripper. Use the RAD brightener after to neutralize.
2. Use the TWP 100 Series.

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8 years ago

[quote name=”Will Comment”]I had my deck boards replaced about 18 months ago, and my contractor stained with Cabot. It looked awesome when it was laid, but not so great once the stain was applied :(

My usual painter used TWP when doing my fence and porch at my old house, and another contractor recommended it when looking to replace my deck boards. So I am all onboard with using TWP, my questions..
I plan to drum sand as I have some cupping and warping of boards, not sure how extensive this will be..
1. What do I need to do prep for using TWP?
2. Which TWP should I use, 100 or 1500 (I live in GA)

Thanks[/quote]
1. You have to remove the Cabot fully. Either by sanding or stripping with the Restore a Deck Stripper. Use the RAD brightener after to neutralize.
2. Use the TWP 100 Series.

Will Comment
Will Comment
8 years ago

I had my deck boards replaced about 18 months ago, and my contractor stained with Cabot. It looked awesome when it was laid, but not so great once the stain was applied :(

My usual painter used TWP when doing my fence and porch at my old house, and another contractor recommended it when looking to replace my deck boards. So I am all onboard with using TWP, my questions..
I plan to drum sand as I have some cupping and warping of boards, not sure how extensive this will be..
1. What do I need to do prep for using TWP?
2. Which TWP should I use, 100 or 1500 (I live in GA)

Thanks

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8 years ago

[quote name=”Jeff patti”]Many questions to use 100 or 1500. No explanation why they should use one or the other in all the comments on the site. I have a cedar fence in Austin TX. and read that the 1500 is better. Why shouldn’t I use it verses the 100? Please advise. Thanks[/quote]
Both work very similar but the 100 Series is not compliant in certain states. The 1500 Series does have a little higher solid content and that can translate into slightly better UV protection on a vertical surface such as your fence. Does not mean it will last longer but can hold color a little longer. The 100 Series advantage is that is dries quicker and is able to penetrate deeper.

Jeff patti
Jeff patti
8 years ago

Many questions to use 100 or 1500. No explanation why they should use one or the other in all the comments on the site. I have a cedar fence in Austin TX. and read that the 1500 is better. Why shouldn’t I use it verses the 100? Please advise. Thanks

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8 years ago

[quote name=”Andrew Clemens”]I had a pressure treated deck built on a lakehouse in Michigan. It’s about 1200 square feet and faces south. Full sun all day. The wood is 10 months old and we need to treat it. Would you recommend 100 or 1500. Thank you so much.[/quote]
Use the 100 Series for this deck in MI that is 10 months old. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit.

Andrew Clemens
Andrew Clemens
8 years ago

I had a pressure treated deck built on a lakehouse in Michigan. It’s about 1200 square feet and faces south. Full sun all day. The wood is 10 months old and we need to treat it. Would you recommend 100 or 1500. Thank you so much.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Ronda”]I am wanting to stain my fence in San Antonio, Texas. What series would be best and how much would I need for 2004 sq.ft?[/quote]
You can use the 100 Series. For two coats applied wet on wet you will need roughly 15-20 gallons.

Ronda
Ronda
9 years ago

I am wanting to stain my fence in San Antonio, Texas. What series would be best and how much would I need for 2004 sq.ft?

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9 years ago

[quote name=”tnagtonic”]Hi,

I am building a wood home using pressure treated SYP in the Caribbean. What would be a better product to use 100 or 1500? I am looking for longevity, and ease of application.

Thanks![/quote]
Either would be fine.

tnagtonic
tnagtonic
9 years ago

Hi,

I am building a wood home using pressure treated SYP in the Caribbean. What would be a better product to use 100 or 1500? I am looking for longevity, and ease of application.

Thanks!

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9 years ago

[quote name=”TINA H.”]What kind would you recommend for a new Cedar deck; part of it is covered; part is exposed to direct sun that can get hot for a few months; and part is shaded….in North Idaho?

thank you so much! Tina H.[/quote]
Tina, see this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Use the TWP 100 Series after the proper wait and prep.

TINA H.
TINA H.
9 years ago

What kind would you recommend for a new Cedar deck; part of it is covered; part is exposed to direct sun that can get hot for a few months; and part is shaded….in North Idaho?

thank you so much! Tina H.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Brian V”]255 feet x 4 feet = 1,020 sq ft[/quote]
For both sides then it is 2040 sq. feet. You will need about 15-20 gallons for the two coats. Use the 1500 series for Northern VA.[/quote]
What is the best price available for that quantity purchased? How long is delivery to VA?[/quote]
Our price is $195 per 5 gallon pail. Shipping takes 2-3 business days:

http://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-5-gallon

Brian V
Brian V
9 years ago

255 feet x 4 feet = 1,020 sq ft[/quote]
For both sides then it is 2040 sq. feet. You will need about 15-20 gallons for the two coats. Use the 1500 series for Northern VA.[/quote]
What is the best price available for that quantity purchased? How long is delivery to VA?

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Brian V”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Brian V”]255 linear feet, 510 total, including both sides[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Brian V”]Wanting to apply stain to a newly installed cedar fence in Northern Virginia. 100 or 1500 series? How much stain will be needed for a 255 linear feet fence?[/quote]
What is the total sq footage including both sides?[/quote]
510 total[/quote]
Brian, need a sq. footage amount, not a linear amount. Need to multiply length x height.[/quote]
255 feet x 4 feet = 1,020 sq ft[/quote]
For both sides then it is 2040 sq. feet. You will need about 15-20 gallons for the two coats. Use the 1500 series for Northern VA.

Brian V
Brian V
9 years ago

[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Brian V”]255 linear feet, 510 total, including both sides[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Brian V”]Wanting to apply stain to a newly installed cedar fence in Northern Virginia. 100 or 1500 series? How much stain will be needed for a 255 linear feet fence?[/quote]
What is the total sq footage including both sides?[/quote]
510 total[/quote]
Brian, need a sq. footage amount, not a linear amount. Need to multiply length x height.[/quote]
255 feet x 4 feet = 1,020 sq ft

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Brian V”]255 linear feet, 510 total, including both sides[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Brian V”]Wanting to apply stain to a newly installed cedar fence in Northern Virginia. 100 or 1500 series? How much stain will be needed for a 255 linear feet fence?[/quote]
What is the total sq footage including both sides?[/quote]
510 total[/quote]
Brian, need a sq. footage amount, not a linear amount. Need to multiply length x height.

Brian V
Brian V
9 years ago

255 linear feet, 510 total, including both sides[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Brian V”]Wanting to apply stain to a newly installed cedar fence in Northern Virginia. 100 or 1500 series? How much stain will be needed for a 255 linear feet fence?[/quote]
What is the total sq footage including both sides?[/quote]
510 total

Brian V
Brian V
9 years ago

255 linear feet, 510 total, including both sides

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Admin
9 years ago

[quote name=”Brian V”]Wanting to apply stain to a newly installed cedar fence in Northern Virginia. 100 or 1500 series? How much stain will be needed for a 255 linear feet fence?[/quote]
What is the total sq footage including both sides?

Brian V
Brian V
9 years ago

Wanting to apply stain to a newly installed cedar fence in Northern Virginia. 100 or 1500 series? How much stain will be needed for a 255 linear feet fence?

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Matt S”]700 sf of clear pressure treated deck installed in August. Located in NY state. looking for a penetrating stain in a grey color.[/quote]
You need the 1500 Series for NY but it does not come in a gray.

Matt S
Matt S
9 years ago

700 sf of clear pressure treated deck installed in August. Located in NY state. looking for a penetrating stain in a grey color.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Stephen LeRoy”]1500 series considering application to treated deck about 17 Gallons, for one 30+ for the other. Do you have sample test color packets
that we may use to aid us in choosing a color.
Thank you
Steve[/quote]
Sample are on this link:

http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples

Stephen LeRoy
Stephen LeRoy
9 years ago

1500 series considering application to treated deck about 17 Gallons, for one 30+ for the other. Do you have sample test color packets
that we may use to aid us in choosing a color.
Thank you
Steve

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Walter E”]I have a 30 year old pressure treated pine deck in northern NJ that gets a lot of sun. It is in pretty decent shape. I replaced some boards and power washed the whole deck. I’m planning on sanding the deck and then applying your stain. Is any other prep necessary? Should I lightly power wash again after sanding and then what stain do you recommend?
Thanks![/quote]
Yes lightly wash the deck again after the sanding. For NJ you will need to use the 1500 Series.

Walter E
Walter E
9 years ago

I have a 30 year old pressure treated pine deck in northern NJ that gets a lot of sun. It is in pretty decent shape. I replaced some boards and power washed the whole deck. I’m planning on sanding the deck and then applying your stain. Is any other prep necessary? Should I lightly power wash again after sanding and then what stain do you recommend?
Thanks!

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Erik J”]Reconditioning deck in Michigan. Upper deck is original (10 years). Lower deck added on about 4 years. Cleaned and brightened, but some color difference remains. Lots of sun from midday on. Heavy lake effect snow in winter. Some mold around posts and underneath furniture.
What stain is recommended. I prefer as light as reasonable for conditions.[/quote]
Use the TWP 100 Series.

Erik J
Erik J
9 years ago

Reconditioning deck in Michigan. Upper deck is original (10 years). Lower deck added on about 4 years. Cleaned and brightened, but some color difference remains. Lots of sun from midday on. Heavy lake effect snow in winter. Some mold around posts and underneath furniture.
What stain is recommended. I prefer as light as reasonable for conditions.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”stpeter”]Based on the comments here it’s not clear to me if it’s OK to use TWP products on a composite deck. Could you please clarify? I’d like to use TWP 100 or 1500 because they appear to be very highly rated! Thanks.[/quote]
TWP is not designed for composites.

stpeter
stpeter
9 years ago

Based on the comments here it’s not clear to me if it’s OK to use TWP products on a composite deck. Could you please clarify? I’d like to use TWP 100 or 1500 because they appear to be very highly rated! Thanks.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Aviathar pemberton”]I have a deck that has been stained with a semitransparent brown but has a glossy sheen, almost a varnished “look” that oil stain samples will not dry on. Does TWP have a solution for this scenario.[/quote]
No you cannot apply TWP on top of a stain of a different brand.

Aviathar pemberton
Aviathar pemberton
9 years ago

I have a deck that has been stained with a semitransparent brown but has a glossy sheen, almost a varnished “look” that oil stain samples will not dry on. Does TWP have a solution for this scenario.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Cindi”]want to redo our large 1000 ft deck, it is a redwood color pretty faded with lots of gray at this point. Want to change to gray. Like the Cape Cod Gray color, but I don’t see it in the TWP 1500 series. Would the TWP 200 series work? Live in Michigan[/quote]
Use the 100 Series for MI. Clean and prep with the Gemini Restore Kit first then apply the TWP 105 Cap Cod Gray.

Jerry S.
Jerry S.
9 years ago

Mostly rough cut. Rails and posts are smooth

Cindi
Cindi
9 years ago

want to redo our large 1000 ft deck, it is a redwood color pretty faded with lots of gray at this point. Want to change to gray. Like the Cape Cod Gray color, but I don’t see it in the TWP 1500 series. Would the TWP 200 series work? Live in Michigan

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Jerry S.”]Live in NE Ohio.

Have a new PT Pine fence.

1. How long will your stain last?
2. How long do I have to wait to stain?
3. What is your recommended product?

Thanks![/quote]
Is the new fence rough cut wood or smooth like a deck?

Jerry S.
Jerry S.
9 years ago

Live in NE Ohio.

Have a new PT Pine fence.

1. How long will your stain last?
2. How long do I have to wait to stain?
3. What is your recommended product?

Thanks!

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Michael Jessup”]Hi, I live outside of Austin Texas. I have a log home that is 20 years old and has been sealed many times. One side of the house gets sun most of the day. Front and back are covered by porches. Which sealant do you recommend?
Thanks
Michael[/quote]
You would have to remove the old layers of sealer before applying the TWP. You would want the 1500 Series.

Michael Jessup
Michael Jessup
9 years ago

Hi, I live outside of Austin Texas. I have a log home that is 20 years old and has been sealed many times. One side of the house gets sun most of the day. Front and back are covered by porches. Which sealant do you recommend?
Thanks
Michael

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9 years ago

[quote name=”Fred Wolf”]I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. Which product do you recommend for my new Deck? 100 or 1500?
Once I apply how long before I should reapply? Thanks.[/quote]
Use the 100 Series for this. See this about new wood decks:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Fred Wolf
Fred Wolf
9 years ago

I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. Which product do you recommend for my new Deck? 100 or 1500?
Once I apply how long before I should reapply? Thanks.

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9 years ago

[quote name=”mlinarz”]We have a 15 year old cabin in the Idaho Mountains and getting ready to stain smooth, half round pine siding. Plan on using rustic in either 100 or 1500 series. One side of cabin gets sun 3-4 hours a day, rest of cabin gets little to no sun. Lots of snow in the winter and warm dry summers. Do you recommend the 100 or 1500 series and why?
Thanks![/quote]
Use the 100 Series since you have only 3-4 hours of sun. Better penetration and dries faster.

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9 years ago

We have a 15 year old cabin in the Idaho Mountains and getting ready to stain smooth, half round pine siding. Plan on using rustic in either 100 or 1500 series. One side of cabin gets sun 3-4 hours a day, rest of cabin gets little to no sun. Lots of snow in the winter and warm dry summers. Do you recommend the 100 or 1500 series and why?
Thanks!

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