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. |
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Why would you recommend the TWP 1500 over 100 for full sun? Just curious the advantages of 1500 over the 100. I had pretty much decided on using the 100 and even tried a couple samples. The deck is about 1/2 in full sun and 1/2 under awning/partial shade. Just want to use the best product for our deck. Thanks again for the help.
Our 17 year old pressure treated deck was power washed, and the Cabot semi-solid stain was stripped using Jomax stain & finish deck stripper. I have also sanded using 100 grit to remove any residual finish and smooth raised grain. Which is the best TWP to apply? I’d like a lighter or natural finish but do not want to redo this again any time soon. What is your recommendation?
whice twp stain is best in madison wisconsin the 100 or 1500. my deck ispressure treated?
[quote name=”Chip”]I have a new pressure treated deck in Key West, FL, that I’ve let weather for approx. 6 months. The deck gets a lot of sun and is around a pool, so lots of water exposure. Would you recommend 100 or 1500 for this deck? I am planning on using Honeytone, to keep a more natural look. Deck is approx. 2400 sq. ft. How many gallons would you recommend purchasing? Thanks.[/quote]
Chip, For this full sun the 1515 Honeytone would be better. Just one coat on this newer wood. 15 Gallons should be enough. This article on new wood is helpful: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
[quote name=”R Petty”]I finally decided I was going to use TWP but I dont know what to use 100 or 1500. It will be applied to my siding on my house. The entire house is the original wood siding from 1973. Its very rough wood and its located in Oklahoma. I want to pick the best one because I will need about 25 gallons and I want it to last. From what ive read 100 seems to be the best if its allowed in your state, well its allowed in Oklahoma so is that what I should get or tbe 1500?
Thanks for any input![/quote]
Either would be fine for Ok and vertical siding. The 1500 would probably give a little better UV protection though.
I have a new pressure treated deck in Key West, FL, that I’ve let weather for approx. 6 months. The deck gets a lot of sun and is around a pool, so lots of water exposure. Would you recommend 100 or 1500 for this deck? I am planning on using Honeytone, to keep a more natural look. Deck is approx. 2400 sq. ft. How many gallons would you recommed purchasing? Thanks.
I finally decided I was going to use TWP but I dont know what to use 100 or 1500. It will be applied to my siding on my house. Theentire house is the original wood siding from 1973. Its very rough wood and its located in Oklahoma. I want to pick the best one because I will need about 25 gallons and I want it to last. From what ive read 100 seems to be the best if its allowed in your state, well its allowed in Oklahoma so is that what I should get or tbe 1500?
Thanks for any input!
[quote name=”Jeff Bollinger”]I live in Western NC int he mountains. I have a 10 year old PT deck floor I wish to stain. I used your stripper to get the old Cabots timber-oil off and have used your brightner. Which stain would be best…100 series or 1500 series? Thanks so much. Jeanie Bollinger[/quote]
Use the 100 Series.
I live in Western NC int he mountains. I have a 10 year old PT deck floor I wish to stain. I used your stripper to get the old Cabots timber-oil off and have used your brightner. Which stain would be best…100 series or 1500 series? Thanks so much. Jeanie Bollinger
[quote name=”Jane Scheufler”]We just moved into a home in Kansas that has a nice deck that was last stained with a solid color stain in 2009. Can we use your 100 to stain our deck? The current color appears to be redwood.[/quote]
You cannot use TWP on a solid color.
We just moved into a home in Kansas that has a nice deck that was last stained with a solid color stain in 2009. Can we use your 100 to stain our deck? The current color appears to be redwood.
have you any outlets in the united kingdom thanks
Rahul, please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
TWP is the only one that is a registered EPA wood preservative of the stains you mentioned. It will far exceed the others when it comes to longevity and mold prevention.
We are building a new home with pressure treated cedar shingles on the siding. We would like to protect the wood, preserve the beautiful brown color, avoid mildew, and have little to no maintenance concerns. We are considering benjamin moore arbor coat, sikkens srd, and twp. Would you please explain the pros/cons between your product and the other two as well as which of the twp products you would recommend for our needs? Many thanks, Rahul
[quote name=”Greg Worden”]I am staining a 1 yr old cedar deck for the first time. I want it to look like it does when it is wet with the rich cedar color coming out. I also live in MN and have the sun beating on the deck all day long. Any advice on what the best product would be?[/quote]
Closest color would be the Honeytone to a wet look.
[quote name=”Brad Langreder”]We bought our house a year ago. The previous owner used TWP stain (redwood) on the cedar deck. This past winter really punished the deck. I’ve cleaned and power washed. Can I stain over the existing TWP with the storm shield and how many coats do you recommend? I want to use the same redwood color.[/quote]
You cannot use Storm Shield over TWP. You would want to use TWP again after a good cleaning.
We bought our house a year ago. The previous owner used TWP stain (redwood) on the cedar deck. This past winter really punished the deck. I’ve cleaned and power washed. Can I stain over the existing TWP with the storm shield and how many coats do you recommend? I want to use the same redwood color.
I am staining a 1 yr old cedar deck for the first time. I want it to look like it does when it is wet with the rich cedar color coming out. I also live in MN and have the sun beating on the deck all day long. Any advice on what the best product would be?
[quote name=”David Christie”]Is the “natural” color of the TWP 1500 actually “clear” or is it a color?
Thanks,
Dave[/quote]
No it is tinted:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
Is the “natural” color of the TWP 1500 actually “clear” or is it a color?
Thanks,
Dave
TWP is not available in any Big Box store. We can ship to you. You should remove the Cabot with the Restore A Deck Stripper and follow that with the Brightener.
Hello,
I’m interested in purchasing TWP 1500 Stain for my deck. Is TWP located in any stores for example: Lowes, Home Depot, or Menards? If not, would I have to purchase it through your company? Also, what would be the best way to prep our deck before we stain? Our deck has been stained once before with Cabot Natural color. Cabot didn’t hold up over our harsh winter.
Thank you,
Tiffany Fouts
[quote name=”Kristen Ballard”]I live in Illinois, long cold winters and short hot summers. I have a cedar deck, approximately 13 years old that gets full sun and also goes around a pool. How does TWP 1500 hold up to sun and chlorine? Thanks[/quote]
Kristen, TWP is fine for sun but chlorine is bleach and bleach can break down the stain.
I live in Illinois, long cold winters and short hot summers. I have a cedar deck, approximately 13 years old that gets full sun and also goes around a pool. How does TWP 1500 hold up to sun and chlorine? Thanks
[quote name=”Mark Lynch”]In the past we have used Olympic Maximum stain for our decks. Since it has become water based we are now looking at the TWP 1501 to replace. Will this be a smooth transition?[/quote]
As long as you remove the Olympic it will be okay.
In the past we have used Olympic Maximum stain for our decks. Since it has become water based we are now looking at the TWP 1501 to replace. Will this be a smooth transition?
[quote name=”Stephanie Brenneman”]We just built a house in 2012, we live in Accident Maryland. Our winters are very harsh (lots of snow, and very cold), the deck gets full sun. The wood is treated lumber. What series do you recommend?[/quote]
Only the TWP 1500 Series is allowed in MD.
We just built a house in 2012, we live in Accident Maryland. Our winters are very harsh (lots of snow, and very cold), the deck gets full sun. The wood is treated lumber. What series do you recommend?
John C, look at the TWP 1503 Dark Oak for this.
I purchased a 30 year old home in Atlanta that has what looks like a treated pine deck, about 15 years old. The deck appears to have been stained 4 or 5 years ago. After professional cleaning, I would like to treat the deck with (probably 2 coats of) dark stain. The deck faces east and gets little PM sun. Would you recommend TWP 100 or 1500? Thanks!
I just purchased a house in Atlanta that has what looks like a treated-pine deck. I’d like to use a dark stain (probably 2 coats) for covering wood that has probably not been stained for 4 or 5 years. The deck faces east, and gets little PM sun. After professional cleaning, would you recommend TWP 100 or 1500? Thank you.
I have a cedar deck built 10 months ago in Michigan. I’d like to preserve it with a stain that gives most natural wood appearance. Would you recommend 100 cedartone or 1500 natural?
Steve, either would be fine for Florida. More color/tint usually does means better UV protection.
Hi, I’ve built a new pool deck using pressure treated southern pine. Its in south Florida and half of the deck is in full sun all day. In the summer we can get heavy rain in the afternoons, which then dries quickly because its so hot – 90+. I’m going to use either rustic or dark oak and I believe the darker color will provide better UV protection but still not sure if 100 or 1500 is best for my situation?
Thanks!
Rustic is a red color with a hint of brown. You cannot add universal color tint but you can add a different TWP color to change the color. For example, Dark Oak would brown the Rustic color. The RAD Stripper will remove the TWP.
We just applied the TWP 1500 in Rustic on cedar shingles and redwood trim. It came out with much more red than the samples that we ordered.My client wants us to remove the stain and use another color. What’s the best process to remove the newly applied stain? We tried a sample area with the stripper, followed by the brightener. When I applied a sample of the Cedar tone stain, black splotches appeared under the new stain. Can we tint the Rustic stain with universal colorant (green) to kill the red? We have purchased 35 gal. of the Rustic and it would be prohibitive to return with the shipping. Your help in resolving this would be greatly appreciated.
Vince, use the 100 Series. The 200 is designed for shakes and shingle siding and roofing. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit.
I have a 25 year old dock in Missouri. looks as if it has never been stained before. Very old, weathered and grey. Not sure whether to use the 100 or the 200? Thanks.
Edward, look at the TWP stains, clean and brighten the wood for prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Stain every 2-3 years by repeating the prepping process.
Hav a house 24 feet on pilings with a treated lumber deck 3 years old on the gulf coast of Mississippi. What Stain should I use and how often should I retreat it?
Larry, You can use the 200 Series for this. Typically reapply every 2-3 years.
I live in marsh country along the southeast coast where houses are raised. I have treated hardwood horizontal slats as siding on the garage level that are exposed to the elements. I also have raised decks. I have been using TWP 200 series clear as I like the look of the sealant. Is this the right product to use. Also when I used to use Thompson’s water seal on previous houses before I found your product, I would re-apply every 2 years. How often do you have to re-apply the Series 200 to keep the wood sealed from the elements.
Since this is rough wood I would suggest the TWP 1500 Series for this.
We just built a “tiki” pontoon boat that is going to be permanently moored in salt water in South Florida. All of the lumber used to build the tiki structure is rough cut cedar and cedar siding. With our strong sun, would the cedartone 100 or 1500 series protect the wood and color better?
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Traci, since you have two different types of siding it would be best to use the 1500 Series for this.
Trying to figure out whether to use the 1500 or the 200 on my cedar siding/cedar shake house. House was built and stained in 1998 and hasn’t been updated since. Bottom of house is cedar siding, and top is cedar shake.
For your area you should use the 100 Series. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit. This article will help explain newer wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Please advise which series to use (and why if you dont mind)
Covered ceder deck about 10 months old, never been treated. I live in Missouri and the deck is on north side of house and gets partial morning sun. thanks in advance.
Leon, the 100 Series as long as your state is not on the low VOC list otherwise the 1500. Use Gemini Restore Kit for the prep.
We have a new pine deck – 6 months old. Which would you recommend the 100 series or 1500 series. Deck is in full sun most of day.