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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TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

New cedar should wait 4-12 months then cleaned/brightened before staining with TWP. I would suggest the 100 Series. Nothing wrong with the Dark Oak if you want a darker color.

TMV
TMV
12 years ago

Would you recommend the 1500 or 100 series for a new cedar pergola that receives sun about half the day, south side of house in Michigan? Will the dark oak or black walnut colors look okay on the reddish cedar or do you recommend the cedartone to match the natural color?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

Clean and brighten then you can apply the TWP to this wood.

braaron
braaron
12 years ago

Hi,
I have a pine borate pressure treated deck about 6 yrs old. Is your stain compatible with this wood? Also, can i sand it for prep or do I need to go through the cleaner brightener process?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

On a deck it is usually every 2 years or so. On a vertical siding it can last 4-6 years.

dwoo
dwoo
12 years ago

How long on average has the TWP 100 lasted before restaining? Looking at SE Wisconsin weather.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

Colors can vary drastically depending on the wood type, age of wood, how it was prepped, etc. I would not apply another coat right now. It would be better to wait a few months so that it will adhere better. The other option would be to strip it off and start over.

Peter
Peter
12 years ago

We just bought a 5 gallons stain 1500 series in California Redwood. After stains 2 days ago, the color came out not the same as in the computer color. We would like to stain a redwood color on top of it, will it be OK?
Is there any discount?
Thanks
Peter

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

If the stain is uneven then it may be best to strip it off so the new coat applies evenly to the surface. IPE is very dense wood and will require annually maintenance. Only apply one coat of the TWP and back wipe any excess stain that does not absorb into the wood after 20 minutes.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

The 100 Series is not legal in NY. You have to use the 1500 Series. Honeytone is lighter in color then the Natural.

RyanG
RyanG
12 years ago

My ipe deck treated with twp is starting to show signs of fading and water spots. Not sure when it was treated because we bought the house recently. Do I need to strip off the old twp before retreating in the same color? What sort of prep work is needed? Thanks

Ed
Ed
12 years ago

Thank you for this Q-A information. Here are my facts:
One-year-old pressure treated pine deck in upstate NY. Heavily shaded all day. Approx 450 sq ft with railings, spindles, and two stair units (3 risers each). I plan to clean and brighten it prior to staining. Which would be best to use, 100 or 1500? I plan to purchase either Natural or Honeytone. Mildew resistance is very important due to the heavy shade. THANK YOU!

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would shoot for 95% removal. A little bit of old stain should be okay as long as the the new color of stain is similar so it can blend. Make sure to use a wood brightener to neutralize the stripper.

Clare
Clare
12 years ago

I’ve already started on a deck project (before I did my research) using Behr deck stripper and cleaner/wood brightener. The wood is about 15 years old, still in great shape, but obviously a bit weathered. Before the stripper, I power washed.

The stripper is obviously accomplishing a lot, but in places, it’s inconsistent, especially on knotholes.

I’m going to use TWP 100 stain. And I’m looking for the best results here. Can I trust the Behr stripper, or do I need yet another step before I stain?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

The 200 Series is for shake and shingles. For decking you would want the 1500 Series.

compare TWP stains
12 years ago

We have a deck that has been neglected, some boards need replacing, the rest are pretty weathered, with faded remnants of the last stain (about 3 years ago). It seems that Series 100 has more solids. Does that make it better for badly weathered decks? What sort of prep do you recommend?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

Either would work. You should wait a until Spring to stain. TWP does not penetrate new wood very well. Just one coat on new wood. Make sure to prep with a cleaner and a wood brightener.

neil
neil
12 years ago

I am installing a new pressure treated pine deck in Charlotte, NC. Which series would you recommend TWP100 series or TWP1500 series. Looking for a slightly darker color for Pressure treated pine decking.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

Both the 100 and 1500 are pretty much equal when it comes to longevity. Meaning you will need to redo every 2-3 years when choosing either. Darker stain colors though will last longer then lighter when it comes to UV protection.

Brock
Brock
12 years ago

From earlier posts I will let the wood cure for a month, then clean and brighten, then apply only one coat.
Question is which stain and why? I like the idea of more solids for UV protection, but also want to make sure that translates to better durability and longer time between treatments.
Also want to know why to choose one over the other as I may find a color in one of the stains “must have” and I want to know what I am sacrificing if I choose purely based on color.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would use two coats since it is about 1 year old now. 3 gallons should be enough.

Nicole
Nicole
12 years ago

Our pressure-treated deck was built in upstate New York in November 2011. If we clean/brighten this fall and stain with TWP1500, do we need one coat (for a “new” deck) or two coats?

Need to cover about 275 sq. feet. How many gallons of stain?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

Most use the TWP 116 Rustic for exotic hardwoods.

Aaron
Aaron
12 years ago

I just finished installing a new deck with ipe on the border and grappa in the field. I want to use the TWP 100, but not sure on a color due to the two different woods. The idea is to enhance their natural colors and maintain the contrast. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

1500 Series would be best.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

TWP does not have any “tan” colors. The Dark oak is a very dark brown. The closest probably would the the 1501 Cedartone. It is a brownish/cedar color.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

You should let the wood season for at least a couple of months then clean and brighten the wood. Only 1 coat on new wood.

Melissa
Melissa
12 years ago

Which stain would you recommend for a deck part shade and part sub in Chicago suburbs? Eith 1500 or 200? I notice the 200 has more solids but I am not sure why that is important. Thanks!

Michael Fink
Michael Fink
12 years ago

I’m looking for some advice on semi transparent colors of the TWP 1500 series. Have a deck that gets alot of sun and has been stripped of old bad sealer and is now looking like new again. Wanted to use a color that leans more towards the brown or tan tones vs. cedar/red/orange. I dont want it too dark, but something that might give a little color and the needed protection from greying. Thx.

Steve Johnson
Steve Johnson
12 years ago

I am about to put on some new cedar decking. How long should I wait until I stain? Also, which series/color would you recommend? Looking for a redder color, and in MN so we get the extremes for weather.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would use the TWP 1500 Sereies

debra wagner
debra wagner
12 years ago

I have a 12 year old redwood deck that has full sun southern exposure. Temps range from 25 to 107. Which stain would be best?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would stay with the TWP 101. Why switch if you are happy?!

Ray
Ray
12 years ago

I’ve cleaned and sealed my 12 year old, Michigan, wolmanized, deck myself, every 2 to 3 years with TWP 101 and have been very happy with the results. I had a quote this year to have it done. The company that quoted the job was really pushing the Stormshield, even though his flyer advertised that he used the TWP 100. Is the Stormshield a better product? Should I switch to it or maybe the TWP 1500? Confused…

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would use the TWP 1500 Series in the Honeytone color.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

New wood only needs 1 coat of TWP. Most likely you would still need 2 gallons.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

TWP are semi-transparent colors that do not mask the wood grain but highlight or enhance the wood grain. You must have a tint/color in the stain if you want to prevent UV graying.

Danell
Danell
12 years ago

We live in the Seattle area where it’s very rainy and we live around lots of trees. Our cedar deck gets afternoon sun, when it’s around. We just stripped our 10 yr old deck and brightened it. Which of your stain products would you recommend for this area? For color we like the look of natural cedar when it’s wet but don’t want an orange deck. What color would you recommend?

Sally
Sally
12 years ago

Our new pine pressure treated deck is 240 square feet [no rails or railings]; on the TWP 100, does it require one or two coats? Trying to decipher whether to order 1 or 2 gallons. Also, are the stains transparent, semi transparent, or solid colors? We are trying to just seal the wood in it’s natural color.

Sally
Sally
12 years ago

Hi – we have a 5-month old pine treated lumber deck and will be ordering the cleaner/brightener and the TWP 100 stain – my question is are these stain color choices transparent, semi-transparent, or solid colors? We really just want something to seal the wood and not change the color or hide the woodgrain. Thank you – Sally

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

TWP 1500 would work and is compliant for Northern Virginia.

Amy Ziemke
Amy Ziemke
12 years ago

Which stain and treatment would you recommend? I have a cabin in the woods in Northern Virginia. The deck is pressure treated and submitted to mostly shade all day. Because of the shade (and lack of treatment) it continues to readily grow mold and algae. In addition, the deck is completely covered by tulip poplars that shed sticky nectar which molds and stains black almost as instantly as it rains. I will be sanding it before treating.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

All new wood needs to be cleaned and prepped. I would wait until Fall than clean and brighten with the Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit. I would then use TWP 1500 Series in a light color such as Honeytone or Natural

Annette
Annette
12 years ago

We just put down a new cedar deck and would like to bring out the colors of the wood while protecting it. We live in upstate new York and would like to know what is the best stain to get and how long do you wait before applying anything to it? Also should we use something to clean and prep it before staining and should it be sanded?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would use the TWP 1500 Series

Bill W
Bill W
12 years ago

I have replaced my 30 year old cedar decking with EverGrain Weathered Wood composite. Which stain would you recommend for the remaining cedar benches, posts and trim boards, which are still in good condition?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

Possibly. It really depends on the wood and how weathered and dry the wood is. If very gray and dirty then you need to remove more of the wood cells. This may result in raising of the grain a little.

compare TWP stains
12 years ago

Hi again. Just wondering if the Restore a Deck Kit will raise the wood grain. Thanks for your help!

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

I would use a stain stripper on the rough cut wood followed by a wood brightener.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
12 years ago

After sanding you should use a wood cleaner and a wood brightener to prep. The Gemini Restore A Deck Kit would be ideal. I would look at the Honeytone or Natural color. Typically needs to be redone every 2-3 years.

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