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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I am in northern Indiana, so what are your suggestions to help fight the black mold and mildew. What TWP stain would be my best choice?
Use the TWP 1500 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-1500-series
After it fully dries and cures, use this to help prevent mildew: https://www.twpstain.com/rad-guard-wood-mildew-cleaner-preventer
I have a1400 sq ft deck 15 yrs old,pt lumber. Used oil based semi transparent from another major brand on both house,cedar lap siding, and the deck. Get alot of black mold after a year or so,. More so on house. Which twp product would help fight this? Would consider semi solid on the deck,but houseneeds to be semi transparent.
You will need to remove the old coating first. For help with this, post some pics. As for the TWP stain, where do you live?
We built a new deck using PT pine deck boards and would like a light color with a prominent grain.
What would you recommend?
STATS:
Florida / sun / salt air / wet
New deck
PT pine boards
Thanks,
Jerry
See this first about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
As for color, best to try some samples. Honeytone, Pecan, or Cedartone.
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Hi,
I’m a seeking a go-to stain/protectant for new cedar fences. Really want to preserve the natural cedar look as much as possible. I’m a contractor in Houston and with the heat and humidity, new cedar pickets turn gray quickly. Most customers don’t want a color stain, just as natural as possible. VOC isn’t an issue. Ease of application on vertical rough cedar surface is key. Would you recommend the 100 series or the 200 series? Can I spray it? Any other recommendations or tips?
Thanks for your advice!
Greg
It must be tinted for UV protection from graying. Clears will gray naturally. Use the 100 Series. Honeyton is the lightest tint with UV protection.
Thanks. Just to clarify before I order:
Is honeytone less pigment and more natural than cedartone?
Also, you indicated 200 series is best for siding, helping wood from drying out (below). We use Western Red Cedar rough sawn for 8′ horizontal fence pickets, and its very porous. What is the difference between 200 and 100 series?
Appreciate your help!
Honeytone is the lightest tint and lighter than Natural and Cedartone. 200 Series is for shakes and shingles. You can use it on a rough-sawn fence as well. No distinct long-term advantages to either outside the 200 has non-drying oils as well that help dried out wood. The 200 series goes on very dark and takes 2-3 weeks to fully cure to final color.
What product would work best for new tongue and groove 1×6 boards for a porch ceiling? Located in NW Oregon west facing with a composite roof.
The TWP 100 Series.
I have cedar siding, at least 8+ years since stained, now recently cleaned and power washed.
Does the TWP200 series have better UV protection and longer time in between reapplications since it has higher solids content? Or is the 1500 recommended for this application? Thanks. (Several samples of each ordered and on the way, in WI).
The TWP 200 Series works best for siding (it helps the wood from drying out) like this but it has the same UV protection as the 100 or 1500 Series.
I’m confused at all the recommendations for 100 series over the “new and improved” 1500 series. Other than the 100 series is not approved in some states, in what circumstances would the 100 series be better than the 1500 “new and improved” series?
Better penetration and quicker dry time for the 100 Series. Otherwise, they will perform the same on a deck surface.
So if the 100 series has better penetration and dries quicker, why is the 1500 considered “new and improved”? Why use the 1500? Why spend more on the 1500 vs 100, unless you are in a state that you can’t use the 100?
Some states cannot use the 1500 series as it is not allowed. It also will give better UV protection for vertical wood.
So is the 100 better for new wood and the 1500 for older— or it doesn’t matter?
The 100 will penetrate new wood slightly better. Make sure to follow the directions for new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I have a treated lumber deck that was built July 2022. I am ready to clean and stain it as I assume it has “cured” long enough. Please advise the best way to prep and which series of stain to use. We want a lighter tint that allows the natural wood grain to show through. Thank you in advance for your help.
See new wood tips here: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the TWP 1500 Series in the Homeytone for the lightest tinted color.
What is the recommended outside temp. for painting. The deck is in full sun, South exposure.
50-90 f.
I have been using your TWP 100 series (Honeytone) on my redwood deck each or every other year. Will the new 200 series last longer. I live in Western Wyoming where we have the decks covered with snow for several months.
No, they last the same.
If using the 100 or 1500, what can I expect in a year? Will it chip or peel or should I be able to just apply a fresh coat over it? We live in Washington state so lot’s of rain here.
TWP are penetrating stains. They do not chip or peel. Clean and reapply as needed.
can I get swatches of each color options
We have color charts on our website for each series:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains
We also offer samples:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I have a deck with 100 series stain on it, but now I can’t ship that stain to my state (CO). Will the 1500 series “stick” over the 100 series?
Prep first with this kit while pressure washing and it will turn out great:
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
I am building an open beam porch using 8×12” rough cut cypress beams. I just received the beams from the saw mill. I live in western Kansas with low rainfall, low humidity, high wind and hot summer temps. I like the dark oak stain and am wondering about your advice on which TWP product and application.
Thanks for your help.
Use the TWP 100 Series for this.
Our deck was stained with Penofin. It does not last more than 8 months. How should we prep it and would TWP 100 be the best to use? The Penofin color was Rainer Golden Brown. The color was great while it lasted. Is there a TWP color close to it? In Iowa with a wide range of weather. The deck is east facing. thank you
Use this for prep: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
We are not familiar with Penofin colors. You can test TWP samples:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Last year I followed your instructions using your Restore-A-Deck to stain my 5 year old Cedar deck that had been stained with other products yearly. I used Pro-Series TWP 99 Tint Base Semi Solid thinking I could get 2-3 years before having to re-do. After going through the Iowa winter my deck is peeling again so I am discouraged and wondering what to do now. Please advise.
Did you remove all your previous stain coatings before applying the TWP? It does not peel if you do this and you do not over-apply the TWP.
Yes and I applied the second coat as per instructions. I also sanded all the boards before application. Your recommendation now?
Sanding is not the correct way to prep as it closes the pores and reduces Stain penetration. If you do sand, never use finer than 60-80 grit and only apply one coat due to lack of absorption. At this point, strip and brighten for prep using the Restore A Deck Stripper Kit.
OK Thanks. I think i might have gotten a bit of overspray on glass from the Restore-A-Deck because of some wind. Is there a solvent that will remove it?
Try a graffiti remover cleaner from the paint aisle.
A little confused about sanding.. this is the first time I’ve seen a recommendation to NOT sand. My deck had some old peeling paint that I stripped off and in the process left swirl marks in a few places. For the best protection of the wood am I better off just living with the swirl marks and not sanding everything?
Thanks for your help!
If you sand to remove the swirl marks, use 60-80 grit and then clean and brighen after.
I am re-staining a cedar deck around our pool. What is best for around the pool that will hold up with the chlorine and all the water ?
No deck stain is immune to chlorine (bleach). Eventually, it will damage the stain. Look at the TWP 1500 Series.
Central NC. 4 month old PT pine fence. Full to almost full sun. 100, 200, or 1500? Thanks
We would suggest the TWP Semi-Solid Colors or the TWP 1500 Series. Make sure to prep correctly first.
Hi, What product do you recommend for an outdoor picnic table sitting in full blazing Texas sun? TWP 1500 Series sounds great but wanted to make sure it’s suitable for picnic tables.
Use the TWP 100, 1500, or Semi-solid colors. Make sure to prep correctly first.
I was cleaning my deck with your Restore-A-Deck system, and I ran out of “brightner” in Step 2 with about 60 square feet to go. Is there an adequate substitute that I can use to complete this preparation step? Making baking soda or hydrogen peroxide? Something else? I was planning to apply the semi-transparent stain tomorrow so I am hoping you can suggest a quick-fix alternative. Thank you!
Sorry but no, there is not a quick fix.
Here are the eagle pictures. Thank you. Sondra
It is already stained and has some kind of coating. No exterior stain will work over what is already on there.
We have inherited a large wooden sculpture which has been treated, but it has always been indoors, for more than 20 years. Not exactly sure what kind of wood, but presumably cedar, as we live in the Pacific Northwest. We want to move the sculpture outside and would like to know how to best treat it further so it will weather our WET winters. Do you have a product you would recommend? If so, what should we do to prep the sculpture prior to treatment, and how much product do we need? The sculpture is of a life-size bald eagle catching fish in its talons. It is approximately seven feet tall, three feet wide at the top of its wings, which are drawn up toward each other and approximately 18″ at the bottom. Very hard to tell how much coverage we need because of all the detailed nooks and crannies in the wings and body. Please provide any input you are able to based on this information. Thank you, Sondra
Post some pics in the comments, please.
Can I use TWP Semi-Solid Pro Series on early (2004) Trex composite? If not, what do you recommend? Existing deck is a light butterscotchy color, want to use one of your lighter cedar colors. Also, if yes – 1 coat or 2 on composites?
Only older, porous Trex, you can. One coat.
If I’m staining a new pressure treated deck with a line tongue and grove ceiling do I have to use the stripper and brighter? Also which product so you recommend since this is the first staining? I’m in Tennessee
See this for new wood tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the TWP 100 Series.
New northern white pine siding kiln dried. Faces East. Which product do you recommend?
TWP 100 Series. See here first: https://twpstainhelp.com/kdat-and-twp-wait-period-for-new-wood/
I have a new treated pine fence. How long do you recommend drying before applying? Also, are there any other preparations that need to be done before applying? I assume that the 1500 is the best?
See this for tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
The 1500 Series would work very well.
I have a 25 year old deck it is in good shape. I have always stand it with Wolman’s oil based. It turned super dark on me the last time that I did it. I Stripped it with restore a deck, use their cleaner as well as their Brightner. The deck gets evening sun. I live in West Virginia. Am I good to go switching brands and which series do you recommend?
Yes, you can stain it now. Use the TWP 100 Series.
Thank you! Am I good to go applying this in the cooler weather? Also can you advise me on shipping? If I ordered it today when can I expect it?
Takes 2-3 business days to arrive in WV. Temps need to be about 55.
Looking to buy stain for our fence in the pasture. Does cedar tone have a lot of red ? Really just wanted clear, but not many reviews??
Clear has no UV protection. Best to test samples on your wood: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/Deck-Cleaning-Reviews-and-Tips/how-to-restore-a-deck-stain-to-damp-wood.html
Pictures here as well: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
do i have to us a brightener after sanding.
Clean and brighten would be best. Do not sand finer than 60-80 grit.
As best I can tell, Cedartone 201 seems to be a primarily brown shade that falls in between Cedar Gold and California Cedar. Is that right? Do you have a link where the 200 series colors are “explained” or described? (like this one for 1500 series: https://twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/) Also, I cannot seem to find any photos of TWP 200 applied to old, properly prepped cedar shingles. Please let me know if you have a link or any examples. I am leaning toward 201 Cedartone on old, washed and prepped cedar shingles, but my test area is looking a lot more reddish than I expected. Will that red recede a bit as the stain cures?
Color varies widely based on wood type, age, etc. best to test with some samples. https://www.twpstain.com/woodsamples-detail
there is not a way to say for certain how it would look on your wood without testing.
I have an old deck on a house that I purchased in Wisconsin and I do not know if the wood is cedar or fur or pressure treated. It’s mostly shaded with some moss issues. What product would you recommend
The TWP 100 Series.: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series
I am having a brand new redwood privacy fence install as well as redwood hog wire fence. I would like to use 1500 California redwood stain.
1. Can I apply this right after the fence is built or do I need to wait for wood to cure?
2. my California location has summer high heat, 11 in. annual rain average, how often should I be prepared to reapply?
3. Will the CA redwood stain make redwood even more red/orange? Or will it match the redwood?
1. See here: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
2. Every 3-4 years for a fence.
3. All wood varies in final color so there is no way to tell outside of getting samples: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
New white pine siding, kiln dried but never stained or treated. Which product will hold up best.
TWP 1500 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
Reading up on this page, looks like my 3-yr old never stained pressure treated deck is best to use the 100-series (after I clean and prep). Would this be true for southern New Hampshire?
You will need the TWP 1500 Series as the 100 Series is not allowed in NH: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-1500-series
Looking up the list of VOC restrictions per state, looks like I must use the 1500 series (please confirm), thanks.
Correct.
Just finished doing one pass of deck stripper and brightener on cedar deck. I see there are some small spots that I need to tackle but, overall, does it seem ready for stain or should I do another pass on the whole deck?
Is sanding recommended?
Looks pretty good overall but the last picture might need a redo.
We just installed a new deck, I know we need to wait to stain and it will be a spring project. I am in MI, the deck faces east and is in direct sun for half the day. Should I use the 100 or the 1500 for this? It is pressure treated pine.
100 Series.
Only the TWP 300 can be used on bamboo and we do not carry it. Other vendors online may so check google.
I am doing pine board and batten on my house. I am going to use the shou sugi ban technique and I am looking for a clear coat to apply for added protection. Which product would be best? I live in Ontario and therefore have temperature swings in summer and winter.
Clear with no tint will not provide UV protection. It has to be tinted. Use the TWP 200 Series for Canada: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-200-series
A 3rd party site recommends your Semi-Solid Pro Series for a composite (early Trex) full-sun deck, but I do not see any such notation on YOUR site. Do you agree that TWP Semi-Solid Pro Series is recommended? If not, do you have an alternative? Thank you!
The semi solids can be used on older composite decking.
Mark, just curious if you used the TWP product on your early Trex decking and how it turned out and if you could share any pictures. We have ~4,000sf of early Trex decking we would like to do a color change on.
1) For sanding a cedar deck, what grit sizes do you recommend to start with and end with?
2) Is 1500 series better than 100 series? I am not in a low-VOC and can use either option.
3) How many coats do you recommend?
1. 60-80 grit.
2. They work the same so either is okay.
3. 2 coats applied wet on wet unless the wood is new.
Located in middle Tennessee. I have a brand new deck connected to a 5 year old deck (different height, connected by stairs). The existing deck has been stained with FLOOD brand oil-based semi-transparent stain 4 years ago and again 2 years ago. I plan to use Restore-A-Deck to strip, then apply TWP to both decks. Which TWP do you recommend for my project, and WHY? (100, 1500, semi-solid, other?)
See here about new wood first: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
To get the new and older wood to blend better, the TWP semi-solid could be used after the wait and prep.
I think I used 101 on my deck a few years ago. What is the best series to use on a deck that I have stained several times
Use the same as last time. If you switch, you will need to strip and brighten for prep.
We live in MO and need to stain our deck. This is what was previously used and here is a picture of our deck now. We plan to use Restore a Deck and also want to stain it with a darker color like Cedartone.
1)Do you recommend 200 or 1500? Friends used 200 and love it, water really beads on it
2)do we have to remove all old stain completely?
1. 1500 series
2. Yes. Strip and or sand to remove. Brightener after.
Hi – I have a cedar door that gets partial sun. I just finished sanding to get rid of the old, flaked sealer. Should I use TWP1500 or TWP 300? The house is in Illinois
TWP 1500 Series.
Hi – I live in coastal South Carolina. I have a screened in porch floor that was stained 7 years ago with Cabot Timber oil. I used restore on the deck to clean it and sanded it. I did not strip it. Should I strip it and then brighten it? Which stain should I use…which is the most user-friendly?! Thanks
Strip and brighten for for prep. Use the TWP 100 Series.
We have a brand new deck and getting ready to weatherproof. What is the criteria to use to chose between 100 vs 1500 vs 200 series product?
See here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
As for which series to use after, what state are you in?
I am in North Carolina.
Use the 100 series.
We have a one year old deck that was recently stained with Behr semi transparent and it turned an orangish color. Is it possible to stain over it with a semi solid twp without stripping old stain first?
Sorry but no, you have no choice but to remove the Behr and that does not look semi-transparent. They lied to you as it looks like a solid stain on your deck now. The only way to remove it is to power sand it off.
We have yet to find a stripper to take it off. Even Restore a deck won’t remove it. Finally getting results using a grinder but can’t get all the nooks and crannies.
No stripper will remove a solid stain effectively. You have to power sand or grind to remove it.
It is primarily because of the wood being new: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
The 1500 would not perform any better. Make sure to prep well first.
Our deck was previously stained by a deck company with TWP 200 California Cedar. The deck is in need of staining again. Should I use the same stain or should I use TWP 100 or 1500 instead (in North Carolina). If I should change, what stain is closest in color to the California Cedar, and will the previous stain affect the final color?
Also, we installed a new fence around 8 months ago. Is TWP 100 the recommended stain?
Thanks!
Easiest is to use the same as prior. You can use it for the fence as well.
Hi, a few pre-sale questions from Quebec
1) I cleaned and sanded my Sept 2021 deck at the weekend, but got lazy on the upper frame. In Pic 1, what might these blue stains be and will a cleaner product remove them?
2) Thoughts on which TWP-200 is close to the colour in Pic 2?
3) Pic 3 is my old porch steps cleaned but not sanded. What should I do next to prep this for TWP-200?
1. looks like mildew embedded in the wood. A cleaner will not get it out. Nothing will as it is very deep.
2. Cedar Gold or Cedartone.
3. Strip and brighen for prep with this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail