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 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 5 Gallon Deck Stain
Greetings!
My deck was previously stained with Thompson Waterseal (the pic is after a year). I’m interested in your products but unsure where to even start to correct the current state of my deck (recommendations to clean/repair)? I live in the Atlanta, Ga area which series do you recommend 1500 or 100? Thanks!
Hello,
You would have to remove the Thompsons stain first. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper Kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
With both of these additives: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
You would want the TWP 100 Series after the prep.
What do you recommend?*
Hello,
I am in the process of installing a new 240 square foot cedar deck. I want to have a natural look and preserve it as long as possible. Why do you recommend and should I apply it to all faces prior to installing the top deck boards?
Hello, you cannot stain new wood right away nor should you stain all sides: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
i have a 480 sq ft deck, its stripped and cleaned. all my deck boards are long one piece 18 foot, how does one apply wet on wet without turning this into a week long project?
See this for tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
It is very easy.
I stained my deck with TWP100 on Sunday 07/07/2019. I used all 5 gallons on one coat. Ordered more on Monday 07/08. Can I apply a second coat as soon as the next 5 gallons arrives? Any special process before applying a second coat of TWP100?
NO, you should not do this. TWP is to applied wet on wet if doing a second coat, not wet on dry. This could lead to over application and shiny spots. You can do a light cleaning and a light coat in the late Fall or early Spring of next year.
What happens or should I do if it rains before the 48 hr recommended dry time?
It typically can take a rain 12-24 hours after application without issue.
We will be staining our 450 sf tight knot cedar deck with TWP 103 Dark Oak this July after 11 months of weathering. We plan to clean and brighten with the Gemini RAD kit.
-Is just one coat needed at this time, and if so, will 3 gallons (450/200 = 2.25) be sufficient to ensure we do not run out?
We are currently building an additional 400 sf deck which will be ready to stain July 2020. At that time we plan to apply a maintenance coat on the 450 sf and the first coat on the 400 sf. We will clean and brighten the new 400 sf section.
-Can/should we use the Gemini cleaner on the 450 sf receiving the 1-year maintenance coat?
-Will just one coat be necessary for the 450 sf maintenance coat?
-Provided just one coat is needed on both sections, will 5 gallons (850/200 = 4.25) be sufficient to ensure we do not run out?
-Is there a time limit on the stain sample $15 rebate? I purchased 3 TWP samples in August 2018 and plan to use it to purchase the 5 gallons in summer of 2020.
Thanks for your help!
3 gallons should be enough for 1 coat and 450 sq feet. Use the Gemini Kit for maintenance coats. 5-gallons may not cover 850 sq feet. No time limit on sample rebates.
Thanks again! We’ll probably get 6 gallons next year just to be safe.
Update: I finished prepping and staining the first 410 sf (450 was a miscalculation). I am very pleased with the results and have attached before, during and after pictures. I followed these steps:
– Used Gemini cleaner and brightener to remove dirt and gray oxidization with pressure washer – there was a lot of gray so it took an evening and morning (deck remained wet overnight)
– Waited 53 hours over two sunny days in the 70’s/80’s (humidity a bit high in the 70’s/80’s as well)
– Used stain pad on 3-4 boards at a time, then took a towel and wiped down each board to make sure there was no pooling
– Stored the remaining stain from 5 gallon container into empty 1 gallon paint canisters and had 3.5 gallons leftover…
I’m wondering since I only used 1.5 gallons of stain, less than expected assuming 200 sf/gallon, is there a chance I “under-applied” even though I followed the above steps? I was planning to apply a maintenance coat next summer – would there be any benefit to applying it before then since we have very wet, dark winters (we’re in Western WA). The new stain container was VERY full when we received it so could it possibly have contained more than 5 gallons?
Doesn’t look like you dunder applied. Coverage will always vary based on the porosity of the wood. Just do your maintenance coat next year.
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Thanks, it will be easier to just apply stain to both sections next year. I appreciate your help. This site has been a great guide throughout the process.
I am needing to restain my deck, and wondering if I need to strip away the old stain, or if I can just clean and brighten. I used your 100 Series Pecan color back in 2016. There are some areas that look like it has worn away, and other areas that just look dirty. Attaching a couple of pictures. My posts and vertical surfaces still look good compared to flat areas. Do I need to redo those as well?
We would strip due to the uneven wear. Very easy to do with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Thanks for confirming, that was my assumption too.
We are building a wood deck using pressure treated hemlock fir I believe. I’m reading that I should not use a solid paint sealant because it will not bond to the wood, is that correct? If so, what are my options for this color of wood? I don’t want a dark deck, so would the ceder or pecan work?
Cedar or Pecan would work. TWP is a penetrating semi-transparent wood stain.
i bought a couple 5 gal. containers of your TWP 1500 series honeytone (1515) in mid 2016. They are unopened and have remained in their original shipping boxes in my basement till now (temp. range in basement is from around 45-70 deg. F). Are these still usable? Thanks much.
Yes, they should be fine. Just mix well first and make sure it mixes 100% fluid.
how do I check the status of my order?
On your order email is a link.
sanding down a deck that previously had a pine-tar solution on it. Once sanded down to bare wood, do I still need to use a brightener?
Clean and brightener: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Thanks. I have the restore a deck cleaner and brightener.
Can you use 200 series on decks also?
Yes.
Hello,
I just got a new treated picket fence installed. What series product with UV blocker in the Texas heat do u recommend. And how long before I can spray it on the new fence? Also, how many years is it good for?
Thanks
See here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the TWP 1500 Series. On a fence, recoat every 3-5 years or as needed.
Do you have a clear in the 100? I’m not a fan of any color, I just want the natural look.
Yes, it is a color option in the dropdown choices.
Does the 200 clear have the uv protection?
The Clear in the 200 Series is slightly tinted so it does have some UV protection.
Hello, I have stained my deck twice with your 100 series dark oak (103) color. I’d prefer to go with a lighter color, but am not sure if this is possible without totally sanding it down, which I’m not willing to do due to the age of the wood and not wanting to damage it. If I were to stain over the dark oak color with one of your semi-solid colors such as cape code gray or prairie gray, would they cover it and be true to color, or would it end up being a strange looking color with the dark oak showing through, since it’s such a dark color? If they would cover it, would you recommend one of those colors over the other, for coverage over the dark oak?
No. You will have to strip off the Dark Oak when switching colors. You cannot cover it with the grays. Use this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Ok so applying the stripper through a pressure washer one time will totally remove it? No need for sanding? What does the brightener do? Do I need that?
Do not apply it through a pressure washer. Pump spray it on and then pressure wash off. You must brighten to neutralize the stripper.
I stained my deck with Minwax stain not realizing that it was not for outdoor use. Could I use this after applying that? We love the color now but know that the wood isn’t protected. Please help
Sorry but no, you cannot apply the TWP over the Minwax. You should sand that off first.
Hi i posted these pics because we recently bought this cabin and it needs stain pretty bad, mostly on the decks. Do you think the “pine” 100 or 1500 would be okay over this color? My contractor is wanting a dark enough color to go over it instead of stripping. The dark oak color seems pretty dark, so I’m not sure about that color.
You cannot apply TWP over a different brand of stain. The current coating will need to be removed first.
Hello,
Can you tell me the results to be expected from using the clear 100 stain?
We are fine with the graying of our cedar porch, but want to make sure it is protected.
Would a colored stain provide a benefit over clear?
For maintenance for clear, is RAD still needed every 2 years?
Clear will seal but the wood will gray naturally. If you want to prevent UV graying, use a tinted color.
Thanks for the quick reply.
I could not find any photos to compare how clear on cedar looks compared to unfinished cedar. Are there any on this site?
If we want to keep the graying, can we prep without using the brightener for reapplications?
The clear has no color so there is nothing to show with a photo. Just clean and reapply down the road. Very easy.
Hi, our new deck was stained with TWP 101 Cedartone 3 years ago with one coat. This year we extended it and have one part stained and one part is a brand new wood. After 4 month waiting It was washed and stained with Ready Seal Natural Cedar color 4 days ago. It looks totally different and like a mess (pictures attached). Will it help if it is stain with TWP 101 as second coat to make it similar color? right now, an old part and a new part of the deck looks totally different. What is the right solution to fix it?
You will need to remove the RS to fix this. Good news is that it is not that hard with this kit:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Thanks for the response. If we remove and brighter both parts (new and old), seal again with TWP 101, will it be even after? Does a new wood and an old wood look the same after sealing?
New wood cannot match old wood when first applied. The new wood is less absorbent so will be lighter in color. It will be close but not exactly the same.
I have a 6 year old tiger wood deck that has been sanded, RAD treated and stained every other year with your TWP 100 redwood stain. Kinda tired of the intense red color. What is the best way to re-coat with a lighter (think Honey tone) stain?. This Honey tone stain works GREAT on my front mahogany deck and I would like to simplify my life.
You will need to remove the TWP 102 with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Hi. Is the listed coverage of 100-200 sq ft per gallon based on the “wet on wet” (which is considered two coats) application method or just based on a single coat? Thanks!
Single coat. You will average about 100-125 sq feet per gallon for the two coats.
has anyone applied to exterior wood furniture? specifically acacia, but will likely have other species of wood furniture in the future as well.
You can apply to wood furniture as long as the wood is free from previous coatings. Just one coat.
Thanks for the response. Planning on using leftovers from the porch to stain the furniture.
For a new deck, how many coats should you apply?
Please see this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
is the TWP 100 a sealer as well as a stain?
Yes.
Does powerwashing take the place of the stripper/brightener process?
No. You use the pressure washer will using the prep products.
I got some Redwood 102 a few months back and put it on my deck, however I didn’t get a chance to do a second coat on the deck floor. How long do I have to wait before I can apply a second coat?
Next Spring would be best.
Does “natural” have the least, or any tint in it?
You offer “natural” in your 100 range of samples but I can’t see this as an option in five gallon quantities.
Honeytone is the lightest tint in the 100 and 1500 Series. There is only a “Natural” in the 1500 Series.
Is TWP 100 Series available in Driftwood Gray, and if so, where may I find a color sample on-line? Thanks!
It does not come in a Driftwood gray.
I have a rough sawn cedar fence that was built in March 2018 for the front yard and then an old mystery wood fence that I just pressure washed and cleaned in the back yard. What application process should I use for the different areas of the fence?
You can use the same application for both fences. Use a stain brush, stain pad, or sprayer for applying. Make sure to prep all the wood first.
How many coats? Wet on wet?
Yes. Two coats wet on wet.
can TWP !00 be shiped to Indiana
No, it cannot. The TWP 1500 is the correct stain for Indiana.
I have a 10 year old cedar deck. I hate its orange color. What color if TPW 100 and/or TPW 1500 would you recommend to make it more brown (or at least, less orange)? I would prefer a lighter brown finish… not just a super dark cover up.
What brand is the current stain?
Do you have a picture?
Floor is obviously wet. The remainder is dry.
There is not a light brown color in the TWP. Pecan is brown/cedar color and may work for you. Dark Oak is more of a darker brown. Have you seen our photo albums? This may help with your decision on color.
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Current stain has been removed. Prepped and ready for new stain. Last owner had a golden/honey stain on it.. making it even more orange.
The previous stain has been removed. The deck prepped appropriately and ready for a new stain. Previous owner had an unknown honey/amber stain that made it look even more orange.
My deck has TWP 100 oak on it now. If I want to change the color to something darker, what color would you choose to cover? I will clean and prep as you suggest
TWP Dark Oak? There is not a darker color in the 100 Series. In the 1500 Series, there is the Black Walnut that is slightly darker.
Prep with this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Just sanded off our deck which is a pressure treated pine. We had a solid color stain which we hated. It is about 10 years old. We want the redwood finish. Will we need more than one coat for the job?
One coat this year and another light coat in 12-18 months. Every 2 years after that.
Can TWP 100 be shipped to Virginia? I thought there were low VOC restrictions in certain states. Did that change, because I see it says free shipping in 48 states?
TWP 100 Series is compliant for VA except for the counties that surround the DC area. Those are low VOC and the TWP 1500 will be needed.
Thanks for the response! If I apply the Rustic color this year, can I change it to a lighter color next year if I want? If so, would I have to restrip everything, or could I just brighten in with the prep and apply the lighter color?
if you want to go to a lighter color you will need to strip and brighten for the prep. Very easy to do.
Rained unexpectedly after doing some of the handrails. Looks ok just a little duller than the rest. Is it ok to put another coat on this area? First 2 coats were wet on wet before the rain that came 4 hrs latter.
Best to leave as is. More then 2 coats is not a good idea.
Can I dip smooth surface western red cedar fence boards? 100 series?
No. See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I ha just installed a new fence and was wondering if this stain is the correct one to use. I would also like to know if it would require two coats. Thanks
Hello,
Where are you located? Is the fence wood smooth or rough sawn cut?
I am located in Jacksonville Fl, the fence wood is rough to the touch
Hello, use the TWP 100 Series. Apply 2 coats with wet on wet method:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
Also can I use a pump sprayer?
Hi Bill,
See this for spraying tips!
https://www.twpstain.com/how-to-apply-twp-stain-with-a-sprayer
What should i use on cedar shakes
Robert, use the TWP 200 Series for shakes and shingles:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-200-series
Is there any downside of using the prairie gray over the other colors? Would it be more likely to peel in time? Or is it just a better uv protector? I do like that color.
If you have not already, it would be best to test the color first to make sure you like it on your wood:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
It will not peel if prepped and applied correctly.
Can this be applied with a pump style garden sprayer or is a power sprayer best for a fence? I have a 13 year old cedar fence all power washed ready to go.
You can apply with a pump sprayer. Just back wipe any drips to make sure it is applied evenly.
how many coats are needed
2 coats applied wet on wet except new decks. Just one coat if less than a year old.
[quote name=”Bryan Heck”]Please confirm whether or not this product provides UV protection I was told that it does but this webpage indicates that the CLEAR does not offer UV protection. Please confirm.
Also, please advise your recommendation for applying on a new (6 weeks old) deck. I was told only one coat was recommended initially then a coat every year thereafter.
Thank you.[/quote]
The Clear does not but the rest of the tinted colors do. See this about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Please confirm whether or not this product provides UV protection I was told that it does but this webpage indicates that the CLEAR does not offer UV protection. Please confirm.
Also, please advise your recommendation for applying on a new (6 weeks old) deck. I was told only one coat was recommended initially then a coat every year thereafter.
Thank you.
[quote name=”michi”]is this a semi transparent stain?[/quote]
Yes, it is.
is this a semi transparent stain?
[quote name=”Chatt Tenn”]In 2014 we applied TWP pecan to our deck. It’s time to stain again as the decking is showing some signs of wear. Can we change to TWP cedar without completely stripping the old finish? This is a DIY project so if sticking with the pecan color is less work, that is what we will do.[/quote]
Since the Cedartone is a little lighter, you will need to strip to switch. Stripping is not hard and no different than cleaning. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kit.
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
In 2014 we applied TWP pecan to our deck. It’s time to stain again as the decking is showing some signs of wear. Can we change to TWP cedar without completely stripping the old finish? This is a DIY project so if sticking with the pecan color is less work, that is what we will do.
[quote name=”emanuel”]I used TWP101 on a new deck 2 years ago and now it needs re-staining as it is very faded. What shall I use before re-staining it again?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit first:
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
I used TWP101 on a new deck 2 years ago and now it needs re-staining as it is very faded. What shall I use before re-staining it again?