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
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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. |
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1) I have a 750 sq. ft. dock that is 8 years old and never been stained. have just replaced a few boards. I know that the “new” boards will not stain the same as the old ones, but is it ok to go ahead and stain them or di I need to skip them until they weather awhile?
2) Same dock – is it safe/legal/recommended to use your wood prep products over water? Any danger to fish, etc?
Thanks!
1. You should be fine if just a few boards but those new boards will need to be touched up with another coat next year.
2. Nothing illegal about it and the prep products are Eco-Safe.
We have a cedar fence 2yrs old. Should we power wash it before staining?
Yes, you have to prep. Use this kit while pressure washing: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
We are staining our pool deck for the 1st time. It’s green treated lumber. The deck has been up for 8 months. We live in Illinois 60 miles south of Chicago. Should we use the 1500 series or the 100 series. I’m thinking oil based semi-transparent.
For IL, you will need the TWP 1500 Series. It is oil-based and semi-transparent.
What stain is best for Washington State? The deck gets a lot of rain during 9 months of the year and direct sun for 3 months straight. Thanks in advance!
Use the TWP 100 Series. Make sure to prep first.
Would TWP 1500 work on a deck made from South American hardwood. Its natural color is kind of a rich redwood type color. I have cleaned it, pressure washed and sanded it. Also does this have to b e applied with a sprayer or can i use a roller to rub it in.
Use a stain pad to apply. Most use the TWP 1516 for Exotic Hardwoods. Just one light coat.
The previous owner stained our deck with TWP shake and shingle in 207 Butternut Brown. Which product do you recommend (Kansas resident) and what color would be best. Still have plenty of color on posts and pickets below the deck. Don’t want to have to strip it all off beyond pressure washing.
would hope for something just dark enough to blend with old stain.
Thanks,
Use the same color and series. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
I am planning to use Dock Revive this summer. I currently use TWP 100 dark oak stain and would like a color match. What is the best gloss acrylic paint to use?
Ken, does not matter on the brand of Gloss acrylic latex paint for the Deck Revive. Any will do.
I have a Epe deck in Oregon I want to seal it but do not want a color do you have 100 in natural
The TWP comes in clear. Clear will not give you UV protection though from naturally turning gray.
I am staining new cedar for a dock deck in fresh water. Which of your products with use be best.
Ken in Montana
The 100 Series but see this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Good morning. We are refinishing a cedar deck and choosing between the 100 and 1500 series. The deck gets full sun and we live in non-coastal North Carolina. Can you please tell me which would be best and why. Thank you.
In NC you can use either Series. They both will work equally as well in your state.
Thank you for your reply. In the future could we apply the 1500 over the 100 if the low VOC becomes the standard?
As long as you prep correctly, yes.
We are looking for good semi-transparent stain for our deck that is some years old. The deck that is in Oklahoma is exposed to strong sun much of the year and heavy rains. The current stain from another company is peeling and cracking, and my husband has started sanding the deck. Which f your semi-transparent stains do you recommend for us? Will it be difficult to change color from our current greenish gray to e.g. cedar color or pecan, or should we stick to your grey color stain from the TWP 100 series?
Makes sure the all of the old stain is removed. After the sanding do a final prep with our Gemini Restore Kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Use the 100 Series. If you switch from gray to pecan later on, you will need to strip off the gray.
I am in St. Louis and I have an eastern redwood fence that is currently stained with a redwood color. It is ready for power washing and staining again and I want to go with a bit of a darker oil based stain and color. Which TWP series do you recommend, and which colors should I consider?
Is the old coating TWP? If not, you will need to remove the coating by stripping and or sanding before using the TWP. Any color that you like will work. Try the 1500 series.
We have a house in NH. The porch and steps need to be protected from another winter. What do you recommend?
Hi Mark, prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with TWP 1500 Series.
I live in Michigan and have huge deck with two levels. Most of it is covered but the uncovered portion gets lots of sun in the summer and tons of snow in the winter. The deck currently has a stain on it which a staining company will pressure wash and strip accordingly. My question is two-fold. Does Michigan allow the 100 and which is better given the weather conditions, the 100 or 1500 series?
Use the TWP 100 for Michigan. It is allowed there.
do you have a list of log home refinishers using TWP in western Minnesota.
Thanks
Hello, sorry but we do not.
Do you offer a semi-solid oil based stain?
Hi Seth, we currently do not but we will soon! New semi-solid colors are in the works for 2018. Sometime in the next couple of months.
We live in Louisiana and We’re needing to re-stain our cedar railing. we have already stripped the old stain off. our railing is in the direct, very hot sun and weather. Before we stripped it some of the railing was black and had a lot of green mold. I need to know if the 1500 or the 100 series is best for us here.
Hello, use the TWP 1500 Series.
Which product would be best to restain my house in Lake Tahoe Calif. It was last stained when built about 10 years ago with Perservawood. TWP has been highly recommended but I cannot decided between the 100 series and the 1500 series.
The TWP 1500 Series is what you will need for CA. It works best for vertical wood siding.
Me again… are stain pads and brushes ok for application to a cedar FENCE? I forgot to ask specifically for a fence and not a deck…I would be using the twp stain on my cedar fence… just want to apply it with correct equipment… can you comfo:). Thank you ?
Yes, but you could also use a pump sprayer. Apply to a small section at a time and then go back over that area with a stain pad or brush to ensure an even application.
Is there a specific type of pump sprayer? Do you guys sell them?
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/application-tools/chapin-sprayers
What is the best equipment to apply stain?
Stain pads or brushes: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/application-tools/brushes-stain-pads
what is the lightest color next to clear??
Honeytone.
here is a pic of the siding
here are some pics of our house
Hello, we have a redwood vertical siding house built in 1970- we are about to power wash it and are deciding on which stain to use- which would be best the redwood 1500 or 200. Then we’re thinking of using California redwood color 1500 for the decks
You will need to use a stain stripper while pressure washing and then neutralize with a wood brightener after. Use the Restore A Deck stripper/Brightener Kit. The old coating needs to come off fully before using the TWP. Best to use the TWP 1500 Series for all wood. The 200 Series is for Shakes and Shingles.
Since we have redwood wood -is it best to use the redwood color stain? How would the California redwood stain on the decks contrast with the regular redwood stain on the house? Or use one color for it all?
You can use any color you want for this. Best to test some samples to be certain as colors when applied will vary based on your wood age, type of wood etc.
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
We applied TWP 100 in Rustic to our 700 sq ft pressure treated pine porch floor, railings and spindles 2 years ago. It has held up well but are not so pleased with the red color. We are now adding cedar corbels and cedar shutters and would like to apply TWP 1500 in Dark Oak or Dark Walnut to achieve a somewhat overall consistent color fanily to new cedar corbels and shutters as well as changing the color on the old previously stained pine. What do you recommend for successfully achueving desired results?
Hello,
When switching from the Rustic to Dark Oak or Balck Walnut, it would be best to remove the Rustic. Use this kit for the prep: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
TWP below answer is the safest route, but it couldn’t hurt to get some of the samples. You might be able to go say a 3-1 ratio dark walnut to 1 part Rustic for the new areas. Flip the ratio for older areas completed prior. There will always be some variance when you sealing new and old wood even if you were the exact same sealer. The newer wood will have tighter cells as the older areas are ages and will absorb more sealer. You might be able to play with them to get it close. Restore a deck is by far the best stripper (it does take some time) but you’ll safe yourself a lot of time and some money if you can make a color that works. If the people at TWP are ok with it, you can email me at Willsonconstruction@hotmail.com and send me some pictures and I might be able to steer you a little better. 408 309-2811…. Ive helped over a dozen people in all parts of the US.
We built our new 40′ x 20′ deck in spring 2016 and waited until May 2017 to stain it. Sanded everything then used the cleaner and brightner! Placed TWP stain with a wet on wet application. The weather was supposed to be dry. We had a pop-up storm come within 2 hours of finishing. Everything seemed okay and it looked spectacular! Everyone raved about it! NOW there is mildew everywhere on the deck, hand rails, steps etc…Took us days to do this job. What do we need to do come spring to get it back to good.
This is an easy fix. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and reapply the TWP:
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Two very light coats of the TWP should work.
I have a brand new house being built as we speak. the front porch has a 22 foot tall gable held by huge rough sewn cedar beams. I am trying to find out if there is a drying time to wait before sealing/staining the beams. The beams have been up for about 2 months already. The builder is trying to tell me i should wait a year for the beams to dry before sealing them. but from what i have read New Cedar can be sealed as early as a month after construction. I live in Missouri and the temp is steadily getting colder as the days go by and if we wait too much longer it will be too cold to do anything.
See this for tips on new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Since they are rough sawn, you can do them now. It has nothing to do with the type of wood.
What product would u use on cypress board siding? It is 10 years old & has never been stained. Also, how would you prep this for your product?
Karen, for the prep use this:
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
For the stain, use the TWP 1500 Series for this siding:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
I live in South Carolina (Not near the coast) wondering which product would be best to use. Deck is 5 months old now and is pressure treated pine. Also is it to early to stain?
Use the 100 Series. See this about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
[quote name=”Steven Hach-Pokorny”]I live in Iowa:
1) My contractor installed large areas of roughly hewn cedar shiplap as trim below three stories of windows and along one side of a two-and-a-half story wall. All the trim has south or west exposures that receive extensive exposure to sunlight and heat. Would you recommend your Series 100, Series 200 or Series 1500 for the trim?
2) I have read online advice of many contractors who highly recommend applying a water repellent and wood protector product, such as Olympic Wood Protector Clear Exterior Stain, before applying any exterior stain. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association makes the same recommendation. This seems to be good idea. What is your recommendation? If a repellent and protectant are applied, how many coats: one, two or to saturation?
3) Because of the intense exposure to sunlight and heat to the cedar trim, I think two coats of TWP stain need to be applied. What would you recommend?
Steven[/quote]
1. TWP 1500.
2. You cannot apply a sealer before the TWP. It would hinder the TWPs ability to penetrate into the wood and there is no need.
3. Two coats applied wet on wet is best.
I live in Iowa:
1) My contractor installed large areas of roughly hewn cedar shiplap as trim below three stories of windows and along one side of a two-and-a-half story wall. All the trim has south or west exposures that receive extensive exposure to sunlight and heat. Would you recommend your Series 100, Series 200 or Series 1500 for the trim?
2) I have read online advice of many contractors who highly recommend applying a water repellent and wood protector product, such as Olympic Wood Protector Clear Exterior Stain, before applying any exterior stain. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association makes the same recommendation. This seems to be good idea. What is your recommendation? If a repellent and protectant are applied, how many coats: one, two or to saturation?
3) Because of the intense exposure to sunlight and heat to the cedar trim, I think two coats of TWP stain need to be applied. What would you recommend?
Steven
[quote name=”Tom Lykowski”]I purchase Sample, decided on Color, gal.are easier to handle. IS there free shipping on 4 GAL Cases? Needing 2 cases?[/quote]
Hello, free shipping on 5-gallon pails only. Not on any amount of single gallons.
I purchase Sample, decided on Color, gal.are easier to handle. IS there free shipping on 4 GAL Cases? Needing 2 cases?
[quote name=”Tan”]Has anyone mixed the rustic color with pecan color? I think the rustic maybe too red, and pecan too dull.[/quote]
TWP colors can be mixed. Best to try some samples prior to ordering:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Has anyone mixed the rustic color with pecan color? I think the rustic maybe too red, and pecan too dull.
[quote name=”Reeder”]We live in Pa. We r using TWP 1500 natural deck stain on our 24 year old cedar deck. The deck has been refurbished 2x with stain products in the past. In past we used CWF & Wolmans F&P. This is the first time we have used TWP. Preparation products used this time are Behr 64 Stripper followed by Behr 63 brightener. Application used for TWP is wet on wet. Second coat is not drying in a timely manner. Can says 48 hours & Web site says 6 hours. 15 hours now, deck is in very hot direct sunlight for over 5 of those hours and it’s still tackey. It’s not puddled but it wipes off. Showers in forecast almost every other day. Not really humid here. Why is it not drying? Yes wood is dry upon application. Never had this problem before with other products! Any suggestions?[/quote]
As long as you prepped well (all old coatings were removed 100%) then the issue is from over applying. Try two very light coats and if need, backwipe any excess stain that does not absorb in an hour. Saturate any oil rags in water and lay flat to dry outside.
We live in Pa. We r using TWP 1500 natural deck stain on our 24 year old cedar deck. The deck has been refurbished 2x with stain products in the past. In past we used CWF & Wolmans F&P. This is the first time we have used TWP. Preparation products used this time are Behr 64 Stripper followed by Behr 63 brightener. Application used for TWP is wet on wet. Second coat is not drying in a timely manner. Can says 48 hours & Web site says 6 hours. 15 hours now, deck is in very hot direct sunlight for over 5 of those hours and it’s still tackey. It’s not puddled but it wipes off. Showers in forecast almost every other day. Not really humid here. Why is it not drying? Yes wood is dry upon application. Never had this problem before with other products! Any suggestions?
[quote name=”Deb Martin”]We have a dock that looks like it was coated with one of those deck repair kits. What is left of the coating is very thick. We are going to try to sand it off. If we are successful, is TWP something we can use to protect it or does it have to be “new” wood? And if so, which TWP product would you reccomend?[/quote]
As long as you remove the coating, you can use the TWP. Use the 100 or 1500 Series and use the Gemini Restore Kit for the final prep after the sanding.
We have a dock that looks like it was coated with one of those deck repair kits. What is left of the coating is very thick. We are going to try to sand it off. If we are successful, is TWP something we can use to protect it or does it have to be “new” wood? And if so, which TWP product would you reccomend?
[quote name=”James Bates”]What product would you recommend for Cumaru decking (similar to Ipe)? When you say a product is water shedding, does that make it slippery when wet (i.e. after a rain?[/quote]
TWP is a penetrating stain so it is not slippery when wet. Most use the Rustic 116 for IPE/Cumaru.
What product would you recommend for Cumaru decking (similar to Ipe)? When you say a product is water shedding, does that make it slippery when wet (i.e. after a rain?
[quote name=”Janice Quinn”]I have sanded and prepped my deck for TWP 1500. Can you please tell me how long before I am expected to re-stain the TWP? Will I have to go thru the whole prep process again? (sand the whole deck again?)osand,taie[/quote]
Ar you asking about new you will have to redo? Typically every 2-3 years and yes you always have to prep before reapplying.
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This is a cedar ceiling never sealed or stained. What is your suggestion as to a sealer that will make this wood pop?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with TWP 1515 Honeytone.
I have sanded and prepped my deck for TWP 1500. Can you please tell me how long before I am expected to re-stain the TWP? Will I have to go thru the whole prep process again? (sand the whole deck again?)osand,taie
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This is a cedar ceiling never sealed or stained. What is your suggestion as to a sealer that will make this wood pop?
What is the difference between the 100 and 1500 series in stains? I don’t want to have to restain decks every year. I live in MN.
[quote name=”Susan B.”]We live in Michigan and built a new deck in 2015. Deck gets lots of sun/heat but also lots of snow in winter. We have not put anything on it yet and it has greyed with some mildew spots. What you recommend for prep treatment and what type of stain (100 or 1500)? Also will the Gemini cleaner damage our new siding or concrete slab under the deck?[/quote]
Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep and the TWP 100 Series for the stain. the kit will not harm concrete or siding.
We live in Michigan and built a new deck in 2015. Deck gets lots of sun/heat but also lots of snow in winter. We have not put anything on it yet and it has greyed with some mildew spots. What you recommend for prep treatment and what type of stain (100 or 1500)? Also will the Gemini cleaner damage our new siding or concrete slab under the deck?
[quote name=”Sofia Woyno”]We stained our green treated wood deck in northern MN with TPW100 2 years ago. We let it dry the summer it was built then preped it and stained it. We have to shovel it a lot and now the vertical railings are still perfectly sealed but the floor and stairs barely have any color. Do we need to strip, pressure wash, or sand the stain before re-staining it this summer? Is an extra coat ok to put in every summer?[/quote]
Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep. You can do a light coat every year if you want as long as you prep first.
We stained our green treated wood deck in northern MN with TPW100 2 years ago. We let it dry the summer it was built then preped it and stained it. We have to shovel it a lot and now the vertical railings are still perfectly sealed but the floor and stairs barely have any color. Do we need to strip, pressure wash, or sand the stain before re-staining it this summer? Is an extra coat ok to put in every summer?