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 recently sided our house with white cedar shingles and love the new look. Which product would you recommend to maintain the new appearance and slow the graying / weathering of shingles. I’d like to use clear finish but would consider slight tint. House is located in CT on long island sound so exposed to salt air. Thanks for reply. Dan
Beau, they are semi-trans parents
Are TWP stains semi- trans, semi solid etc. I don’t see that info anywhere
Oil base stains penetrate better the water based stains. Much less chance of peeling if the wood is prepped correctly and the stain is applied properly. You cannot put TWP on top of your peeling stain. It would need to be removed 100%.
Bought a house in Michigan in 2009. Didn’t know what product was put on the deck previously. Put water based product on it last two years and it peeled horribly. Please discuss water based versus oil based stain and the pros and cons.
For Michigan and that you have already used the 100 Series you should stay with the 100 Series. The 1500 may offer better UV protection but it will not be any different with your dogs. Hard to say about the stain. If it looks okay and has not thickened then it is probably good.
Hello, I live in Michigan and used the 100 series on my deck last summer with good results, but need to do a maintenance coat as it gets trampled frequently by my large dogs. I noticed that your comparison chart says “Best!” for the 1500 series…why is that? Most of the recommendations I see are for the 100 series. Also, I have leftover stain that has been sealed in the 5 gal drum from last year, is it still good to use? Thanks in advance!
We do not have a similar color in the 100 or 1500. Best to strip off the the 200, brighten the wood, then apply 2 coats of the 100 Series.
Our pressure treated pine deck is 9 years old. It has been stained 2 times over the years with TWP 200 Series Butternut by our contractor. He is no longer in business and we are getting ready to re-stain it ourself. We love the color but noticed the 200 series is much more expensive – do you have a similar color in the 100 or 1500 series? If so, which series is best for our deck? How many coats would we need and what is the best way to apply it? We get full sun on most of it and live in Georgia. Also, after cleaning the wood, its in good condition but cracked and splintered in some areas – would you recommended sanding it or leave it as is? We were thinking about sealing it with a semi-transparent brand to help with splinters but don’t want it to look painted. Or is our deck too old to use just a stain?
Close but not exactly the same.
Thanks. Is Cedartone the closest in color to California Cedar?
Mike, I would switch the the 100 series for this.
Contractor built my deck in 2011 using TWP 205. Now I need to restain. Should I stick with the 200 series or use something else. Deck is mostly in shade so mildew and algae are a problem.
Curt, 100 series. Make sure to prep the wood properly first:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/prepping-for-twp-stains/
I have a 12 yr old deck and I need something that will actually last. The deck is in fairly good shape but I am tired of treating it almost yearly. We live in Nebraska so there are hot summers and a lot of snow in the winter. Would you recommend the 100 or 1500?
No. One gallon cover about 150-200 sq. feet. You would need 2-3 gallons for this.
I have a pressure treated pergola that we built last fall. We are in SE Wisconsin, and is mid-day exposed to sun. There is no floor, 99% of the square footage is verticals. I calculate about 450 sq. ft. of verticals. Given than it is new wood, and all verticals, can I stretch one gallon of either 100 or 1500 to cover the entire structure? Thanks!
You would need roughly 5-7 gallons for this. TWP 100 is not compliant for IL. You would need to buy the 1500. Unopened gallons will last a year or two.
I live near Chicago, and my deck is cedar, approx 550 sq ft, and 10 years old. How many gallons TWP 100 would I need for the deck surface, sides, and railings/spindles? I have sanded the entire surface, and plan on stripping everything else. Also how long will any excess keep, if stored in a basement?
Sally J, use either the 100 or 1500. Make sure to clean and brighten first with the Gemini Restore Kit as the prep.
John L, as long as you prep the wood correctly and apply the stain correctly, you will not have peeling as TWP soaks into the wood. The TWP 100 would work for MI.
I have a humidity meter.
thanks.
I want to stain our 1 year old deck, it has never had anything on it. it does have a roof so not a lot of exposure except front and back areas. Snow and sun. What is the best semi transparent stain that will soak in. I don’t want something that just sits on top and peels off.
I live in northern Michigan where we deal with alot of snow on the decks in the winter. Which will last longer on decks – the 1000 or 1500? Do either of these crack and/or peel? I have had that awith latex deck stains and don’t want to go through that again.
Thanks.
I would look at the 100 Series for this. 5 gallons for the 2 coats should be good.
I have a 5 year old cedar deck that has been finished with Behr stain twice (with stripping/sanding in between) which has peeled up both times in high traffic areas. I plan to strip again. It is mostly wet here in Oregon 8 months of the year. What stain is recommended for durability through wet weather and will take the abuse of two dogs? How many gallons for 350 sq ft and how many coats?
We are an online retailer for TWP. The Rustic color is a reddish brown.
Hello. Is there anywhere in Massachusetts to buy twp 1500 in a store rather than online? I am near marlboro. Also what color best matches the reddish brown of mahogany?
Danna, you would need to sand off the solid stain 100% as deck stain strippers will not remove a solid.
I have a 20 year old deck,pressure treated and prev stained with a solid redwood stain.I want to get the solid off and use the redwood 1500 twp.I live in pa. What do I need to do?
It is illegal to ship it there so no you cannot buy it online.
so can it be purchase online and delivered or can you recomend something else
Jeff, TWP is not compliant for Canada
I aM IN CANADA AND WANT TO FIND A PRODUCT TO USE ON MY DOCK. IT IS AN ALUMINUM DOCK AND I WILL BE USING CEDAR. IS THIS PRODUCT OKAY TO USE AND CAN I GET IT HERE? I AM SERIOUSLY CONFUSED BY ALL THE DIFFERENT INFORMATION OUT THERE AND DON’T WANT TO RUIN A 48X8 FOOT DOCK
You cannot stain new wood right away. Best to let it weather, clean and brighten, then stain with the 1500. One coat on newer wood.
You would want the TWP 200 Series for Shakes and Shingles.
I’m looking for the best product for cedar shingles and deck on a house by the ocean – lot’s of weather exposure. The house is in MA and the wood currently has old coats of oil-based Thompson’s WaterSeal on it. Suggestions?
Thank you
We have a new kiln-dried pressure treated pine deck. When can we stain it? We plan to use TWP 1500. (The builder says soon since it is kiln dried.) How many saint coats the first time. Also, do we need to clean it first? We notice some of the wood is already getting a black mildew. Thanks.
Behr is very difficult to remove. You would need to strip with the Restore-A-Deck Stripper, sand off what you cannot strip, brighten the wood, then stain with TWP. If you use a clear (no color) then you will not have UV protection from graying.
I have a 7 year old deck of pressure treated wood. 2 years agoI applied a Bher sealer/preservative. The 5 gal can was morked CLEAR. I poured it our on the deck only to find it had a red tint.
Now I have a deck that is faded, graying and I want to clean the opld stain away, back to the wood and apply a CLEAR sealer.
What do I need to do to clean off the old product and reveal the original wood?
What products should I use for cleaning and preserving?
TWP contains curing or drying oils that seal and protect the exposed surface area.
Do any of your stains contain drying AND non-drying oils? I have an old, neglected deck in GA and read on a deck stain help site that non-drying, penetrating oils help rejuvenate the wood cells because these conditioning oils stay deep in the wood to replace the wood’s lost natural oils, while the drying oils separate from the conditioning oils, remaining on the exposed surface to cure & lock in the conditioning oils, providing a layer of protection against weathering. The combination of conditioning & weather protection is the key to reviving an older wood deck.
Podjo, For an older deck in TN, we would suggest the 1500 Series. The richer the color, the longer the UV protection.
I guess I have the same question as many others do? Which is best for me: 100 or 1500? I have a 10 year old pressure treated deck that has been sanded, cleaned and ready to go. Some deck boards have small splits. UV protection with color retention is paramount with mildew not really an issue. Site is in East Tennessee. Thanks.
GB, I would use the 1500 Series and only one coat on newer wood.
Steve, the TWP is not to be top coated. It is an all inclusive stain.
I am making a beam with several pieces of DSS grade southern yellow pine (not pressure treated) which will be wrapped in Cedar. I want to be able to get a very long life out of this build up. What version of stain would you recommend and how many coats would be required.
is your deck stain a one step stain, or after staining does it have to be topcoated
Jim, the 1500 is a low VOC stain for all states. It also contains a higher amount of solids.
What is the difference in the 100 and 1500 series stain? I know not much about paints/stains and would like to understand what makes the 1500 series better than 100 series.