TWP 100 PRO Series Stain
TWP® 100 Pro-Series will keep your wood beautiful, fresh, and looking new longer! The ease of application and maintenance will allow you to enjoy your investment for years to come. Containing unique ingredients that protect the wood from damage, TWP 100 Series has been a leader and respected product for over 25 years.
Penetrating and enhances the natural wood tones in 8 different colors- Preserves wood from turning gray
- Sheds water
- Used for all types of exterior natural wood – Decking, Wood Houses, Wood Fencing, Hardwoods, etc
- Not prone to Mildew and Mold
TWP® 100 Pro-Series provides a broad spectrum of weather protection, is water repellent, and aids in color retention. TWP® 100 Pro-Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking, splitting, and prevents freeze damage in colder climates.
Use TWP® 100 Pro-Series to Restore and Protect YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS!
Please Note:
TWP 100 Series is not compliant in all states. Please read this for additional information: VOC States.
TWP 1500 series can be shipped to all 50 states.
*We do not guarantee stain colors as they will vary widely depending on the wood type, age, of wood, prepping of wood, and application. Small samples are available.
*TWP 105 Cape Cod Gray and 106 Prairie Gray are close to semi-solid in appearance.
TWP 100 Series 1 Gallon Deck Stain
Hi,
I had a new PTP deck installed approx. 7 months ago. Approx. one month ago two boards were sanded down level with the other boards bc they had warped/risen up higher than the other boards on deck. I live in the NC mountains w/lots of shade, rain and prone to mold/mildew. How long should I wait for those two boards to weather before I stain, and do you recommend TWP 100 or 1500? Also, do you think Gemini deck cleaner/brightener kit will remove the wood stamps?
Thank you so much!
Patti
Use the TWP 100 Series. The prep kit will not remove the stamps. You will have to sand them off now. Let all wood weather for 1-2 months after you sand and then proceed with the prep and stain.
Has anyone used the TWP Cape Cod gray, does it allow for the wood grain to still be seen some or does it look like its been painted? (solid)
It is not a solid stain but close to a semi-solid. See here for some pics: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-105-cape-cod-gray
It will depend on the type of wood you are applying the Cape Cod gray on as to the amount of wood grain/knots that will show through. I live in SC and applied it to “new” one year old weathered pressure treated lumber. I ordered a sample of the color and it appeared more solid on the sample I received than on my dock wood. Some areas of my wood are more solid color and some show the grain and knots through this stain. It has only been applied about 2 months, so I can’t attest to how well it will weather, but it certainly repels water. GOOD LUCK!
If I apply a clear oil based sealer on my deck like Thompson water seal does the deck need to to be prepped the next year for your stain and if so what would be the prep for that? Also would it just be better to Pressure wash and skip the seal all together? Thanks
You will have to strip off the Thompsons first. No point in using a clear sealer.
Thanks, I was considering twp 100 in the gray color but don’t want a solid coating that is going to need to be stripped each time I have to re coat. Would I be able to reapply the same coating each time with minimal prep? Does the gray color tend o peel? I assume itis classified as a semi transparent still or is it actually considered a semi solid? Would there be better options? I have a pressure treated deck that is only a couple feet off the ground and is south facing in Michigan climate. Thanks
The gray is not a solid color but a semi-solid. You can clean and reapply as needed. It does not peel.
Thank you. So what is the process to reapply the same grey color? Also, if I decided I wanted a differentStain color later what is the process to prepare for a differentcolor stain?
To recoat with the gray, use the Gemini Restore Kit. If you want to switch colors, use the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brightener Kits.
Okay so you would need a product to recoat even if it’s the same color? Are the semi solid colors still oil based? What is the expected typical longevity of those coatings?
You always gave to prep when recoating. Yes they are oil based. 2-3 years.
TWP is awesome! Love the way it looks on my 2 years old deck. Could not be happier.
I ordered a sample of the TWP 100 Dark Oak stain and it is no where close to a dark brown. More orange. See photos…
It was applied to a sample of PT Pine wood. Is it possible that the sample I received had the wrong label on it?
That is the correct color sample. The issue you are seeing it is being applied to unweathered and not properly prepped wood. This will result in much less color absorption.
The wood has been laying outside in the weather for at least 3 years. It was cleaned prior to applying stain.
Hello,
The sample is still correct. The issue with less color lies with the wood exposure/prep.
You can see this for properly weather and prepped wood: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-103-dark-oak
I am looking to re-stain my deck as I just bought a house and it really needs to be stained again. What are the proper preparation steps?
Hello, this depends on the brand and type of stain that is currently on the wood now? Feel free to post a picture or two.
I have bo idea what is on it but it doesn’t look like it’s been stained in years so I think sanding it would be just fine.
Okay but if you have time, post a picture please.
This is the bottom and then the railing
You will need to sand off the current stain on the railings or use a stain stripper: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers
Deck on rear of lake house was painted 10 years ago by former owner. Paint is beginning to peel. My plan is to pressure wash the deck and then stain with TWP 100. Is the appropriate process or do I need to prep the wood?
Adam, pressure washing will not remove the paint fully and it will have to come off if you want to use the TWP. You will pprobablyhave to sand it off after the pressure washing to remove the rest.
I’m going with the TWP Dark Walnut stain on my southern facing deck (I live in Michigan). The deck was power washed last summer. With this dark color do I need to clean this again? I hope not!
Yes, you have to prep again. Thanks
how true to color when finished are the pictures on the website
Colors will always vary based on the wood type, age, application, etc. See our photo albums for some help: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Coverage per gallon is 200 sq feet maximum, that’s for 1 coat or 2 coats?
Per coat.
What is the VOC level of the 100 Series?
550 Voc.
How does this hold up against molding in a damp environment?
The TWP 100 Series contains an EPA registered wood mildewcide to prevent and prolong the occurrence of mildew. The only deck and wood stain that does.
free shipping with 5 1 gal ? does not show as it does for a 5 gal thx
Free shipping on 5-gallon pails not 5 single gallons. Thanks
I have a large deck with close to 100 spindles which was previously stained with a semitransparent SuperDeck redwood color. Will the Prairie Gray cover it well if I can’t remove all of the old stain with the stripped and cleaner?
You will need to strip this as you cannot apply the TWP over the Super Deck. Good news is the Super Deck is easily removed with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
I live in the upstate of SC and need to seal approx. 950 sq. ft. on a dock and walkway which had new pressure treated flooring installed 10/17. I intend to apply Cape Cod Gray (105). How many gallons should I plan to us? Do I need to apply 2 coats?
Just one coat for new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Make sure to prep correctly first. About 5-7 gallons
Are small quantities, samples, available to see colors on my wood?
On this link: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Interested in purchasing prairie gray. It says semi solid in appearance. Does that mean it is technically a semi transparent? Does it offer more protection than the others in this series?
It is a semi-solid in appearance meaning it will show less grain of the wood than a semi-transparent. More pigment does mean better UV protection.
Do you guys sell it in Ca?
TWP 100 is not allowed in California. You can use the TWP 1500 Series there:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
We purchased our house several months ago and noticed several dock boards have rotted and need to be replaced. Dock extends over canal, is 10 year old pressure treated pine, and previous owner said it had never been stained.
Would like a recommendation to prevent rot in the hot, humid, salty air of the Florida Keys – especially for the new dock boards we place down to replace the rotted ones. Don’t care about color – prefer not to have to sand all those boards. Also need to treat some of the supports – which occasionally get covered in salt water from the canal during especially high tides.
Also, I read that oil-based stains actually promote mold growth – your opinion, please.
TWP 100 and 1500 Series contain an EPA registered mildewcide to prevent mold growth. The only deck stain on the market that can claim this.
As for the dock, look at our TWP 100 Series for this. Make sure to prep first with thie Gemini Restore Kit.
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Can TWP 100 Series be applied over a weather deck originally treated with Duckback Superdeck Pressure Treated Wood Stain (Natural color). The deck will be treated with Restore-A-Deck Stripper and Brightener before application of TWP. The TWP will be applied to both the horizontal deck boards and vertical boards below the deck. I need additional protection from mildew and mold. Thanks,
Yes, as long as you use the prep as you mentioned.
Which product do you recommend for sealing .75 inch marine plywood? Also, which color would provide the best UV protection?
Any of the colors in the 100 Series will work well. Darker colors will give slightly better UV protection over the lighter tints.
[quote name=”RickD”]Can I apply Bees Wax over TWP?[/quote]
No that is not a good idea.
Can I apply Bees Wax over TWP?
[quote name=”Pete Wardrope”]Hello, We have a deck of new, pressure treated wood and would like to use youe product but have a few questions. Does the “Clear 100” preserve wood from turning gray? Also is the Clear 100 prone to Mildew and Mold? Can you tell us which is lighter Cedartone or Honeytone in case we don’t want to use the Clear 100?[/quote]
Clear does not protect from graying. Cedartone will have slightly better UV protection over the Honeytone. See this about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Hello, We have a deck of new, pressure treated wood and would like to use youe product but have a few questions. Does the “Clear 100” preserve wood from turning gray? Also is the Clear 100 prone to Mildew and Mold? Can you tell us which is lighter Cedartone or Honeytone in case we don’t want to use the Clear 100?
[quote name=”Chris Bouwhuis”]Wanted to make sure it is ok to mix 2 stain colors of the same series for an in between color. (Redwoods a bit dark and honeytone is a bit light.)[/quote]
Yes, you can mix colors.
Wanted to make sure it is ok to mix 2 stain colors of the same series for an in between color. (Redwoods a bit dark and honeytone is a bit light.)
[quote name=”Rich Strasburg”]If we sand and prep the deck to remove the mold from the deck would TWP help reseal this old deck?[/quote]
Yes
If we sand and prep the deck to remove the mold from the deck would TWP help reseal this old deck?
[quote name=”Rich Strasburg”]Will one of your products work on composite Nextwood Decking. It is about 14 years old and snow mold has darkend the color.[/quote]
Sorry but no.
Will one of your products work on composite Nextwood Decking. It is about 14 years old and snow mold has darkend the color.
[quote name=”Nic Boatner”]will this stain work over an existing color on an older deck. I was hoping to have a solid color stain to hide some of the imperfections in an older deck. This product got great reviews so I hope it will. i would be using the cape cod gray.[/quote]
Hello, TWP does not come in a solid color. it also cannot be applied over top of a different brand of stain. You would need to remove the old coating first.
will this stain work over an existing color on an older deck. I was hoping to have a solid color stain to hide some of the imperfections in an older deck. This product got great reviews so I hope it will. i would be using the cape cod gray.
[quote name=”Anthony Depenbrock”]We have just made furniture from cedars on our property in central Kentucky. Want to preserve the nice red/rose colors of the wood. What product should we use[/quote]
You would want the 100 Series for this.
We have just made furniture from cedars on our property in central Kentucky. Want to preserve the nice red/rose colors of the wood. What product should we use
[quote name=”Ivan Olds”]Does your product come with a UV stabilizer/protection?[/quote]
All the colors we offer (except the Clear) will offer UV protection from fading.
Does your product come with a UV stabilizer/protection?
[quote name=”candice Kiesow”]need to preserve new redwood deck to maintain the look of the redwood, east exposure, sun in a.m. only, Denver dry climate, snow. Need recommendations on what samples to order.[/quote]
Please see this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
See this about colors:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/need-help/twp-color-tips/
You must have tint/color for UV protection.
need to preserve new redwood deck to maintain the look of the redwood, east exposure, sun in a.m. only, Denver dry climate, snow. Need recommendations on what samples to order.
[quote name=”Kathi”]Purchased cedar swing (still in pieces)company suggested twp 3w series. Which is best. Live in ohio.[/quote]
TWP 1500 Series.
Purchased cedar swing (still in pieces)company suggested twp 3w series. Which is best. Live in ohio.
[quote name=”M mason”]Do you ship TWP100 to Richmond, Va area[/quote]
Yes we do.
Do you ship TWP100 to Richmond, Va area
[quote name=”John Reynolds”]Is TWP a solid color. I need live in a townhouse community that currently uses
Sherwin Williams exterior stain. This is heavily pigmented. I need to stain my deck a dark brown. With proper prepping can twp be use in this application.[/quote]
No, TWP is not a solid color, but a semi-transparent. Our Dark Oak color is a dark brown.
Is TWP a solid color. I need live in a townhouse community that currently uses
Sherwin Williams exterior stain. This is heavily pigmented. I need to stain my deck a dark brown. With proper prepping can twp be use in this application.
[quote name=”Karen Williams”]We stained our new deck with TWP 100, Rustic, in October 2012. We need to re-stain with the same color now. Should we plan on applying one coat of the stain or two? Will the Gemini Restore-A-Deck kit remove much of the old stain?[/quote]
Since it has been 4 years you should apply two light coats. The Gemini Restore Kit will remove most after 4 years for the horizontals. Vertical areas will most likely only need one coat.
[quote name=”ColinSD”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”ColinSD”]I have a redwood deck that is pretty new (built 7 months ago). We let it weather and are now going to clean and stain. We plan to use the restore-a-deck combo cleaner and brightener.
Question is- if we want to basically just bring out the natural beauty of the original redwood, which TWP stain will best help us accomplish that?[/quote]
Honeytone is the lightest tint. We sell samples for you to test on our site.[/quote]
That’s a vague response, and purchasing samples is exactly what I am trying to do…which is why I asked the question. Do you at least have a recommendation on TWP 100 vs. TWP 1500?[/quote]
You were not in the sample page so we did not know you were aware of the samples. That is why we suggested them. As to which series to use. It depends on your state? If the 100 is allowed in your state, then use the 100. If not, the 1500 will be needed. It varies based on state VOC laws.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”ColinSD”]I have a redwood deck that is pretty new (built 7 months ago). We let it weather and are now going to clean and stain. We plan to use the restore-a-deck combo cleaner and brightener.
Question is- if we want to basically just bring out the natural beauty of the original redwood, which TWP stain will best help us accomplish that?[/quote]
Honeytone is the lightest tint. We sell samples for you to test on our site.[/quote]
That’s a vague response, and purchasing samples is exactly what I am trying to do…which is why I asked the question. Do you at least have a recommendation on TWP 100 vs. TWP 1500?
We stained our new deck with TWP 100, Rustic, in October 2012. We need to re-stain with the same color now. Should we plan on applying one coat of the stain or two? Will the Gemini Restore-A-Deck kit remove much of the old stain?
[quote name=”ColinSD”]I have a redwood deck that is pretty new (built 7 months ago). We let it weather and are now going to clean and stain. We plan to use the restore-a-deck combo cleaner and brightener.
Question is- if we want to basically just bring out the natural beauty of the original redwood, which TWP stain will best help us accomplish that?[/quote]
Honeytone is the lightest tint. We sell samples for you to test on our site.