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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Dan S.
Dan S.
11 years ago

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
Beau
11 years ago

Are TWP stains semi- trans, semi solid etc. I don’t see that info anywhere

shawn
shawn
11 years ago

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.

compare TWP stains
11 years ago

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!

Lisa Barrett
Lisa Barrett
11 years ago

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?

Mike in Raleigh
Mike in Raleigh
11 years ago

Thanks. Is Cedartone the closest in color to California Cedar?

Mike in Raleigh
Mike in Raleigh
11 years ago

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 Hueftle
Curt Hueftle
11 years ago

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?

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Admin
11 years ago

No. One gallon cover about 150-200 sq. feet. You would need 2-3 gallons for this.

Kurt S
Kurt S
11 years ago

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!

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Admin
11 years ago

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.

Dan J
Dan J
11 years ago

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?

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Admin
11 years ago

Sally J, use either the 100 or 1500. Make sure to clean and brighten first with the Gemini Restore Kit as the prep.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

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.

luis
luis
11 years ago

I have a humidity meter.

thanks.

Sally J
Sally J
11 years ago

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.

John L
John L
11 years ago

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.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

I would look at the 100 Series for this. 5 gallons for the 2 coats should be good.

Samantha Petersen
Samantha Petersen
11 years ago

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?

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Admin
11 years ago

We are an online retailer for TWP. The Rustic color is a reddish brown.

Steve b
Steve b
11 years ago

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?

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

Danna, you would need to sand off the solid stain 100% as deck stain strippers will not remove a solid.

danna smith
danna smith
11 years ago

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?

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Admin
11 years ago

It is illegal to ship it there so no you cannot buy it online.

jeff van pelt
jeff van pelt
11 years ago

so can it be purchase online and delivered or can you recomend something else

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

Jeff, TWP is not compliant for Canada

jeff van pelt
jeff van pelt
11 years ago

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

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

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.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

You would want the TWP 200 Series for Shakes and Shingles.

Tyler
Tyler
11 years ago

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

Susan DeBonzo
Susan DeBonzo
11 years ago

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.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

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.

M. G. Knox
M. G. Knox
11 years ago

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 Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

TWP contains curing or drying oils that seal and protect the exposed surface area.

Deb
Deb
11 years ago

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.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

Podjo, For an older deck in TN, we would suggest the 1500 Series. The richer the color, the longer the UV protection.

compare TWP stains
11 years ago

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.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

GB, I would use the 1500 Series and only one coat on newer wood.

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

Steve, the TWP is not to be top coated. It is an all inclusive stain.

GB
GB
11 years ago

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.

steve fincik
steve fincik
11 years ago

is your deck stain a one step stain, or after staining does it have to be topcoated

TWP Stains Authorized Dealer
Admin
11 years ago

Jim, the 1500 is a low VOC stain for all states. It also contains a higher amount of solids.

jim fisk
jim fisk
11 years ago

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.

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