TWP 1500 5 Gallon Stain
TWP 1500 is a Semi-transparent Oil-Based wood stain and preservative that is allowed in all 50 states.
The new TWP® 1500 formula is designed to penetrate better, dry faster and outperform the previous TWP® 500 series formula.
TWP® 1500 Series is an EPA registered wood preservative which prevents structural damage and wood decay on exterior above ground wood surfaces such as fencing, decking, wood siding, log homes, and roofing. TWP® 1500 Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking and splitting as well as preventing freeze damage in colder climates.
TWP® 1500 Series is a low VOC preservative with special U.V. absorbing pigments that prevent unsightly wood graying, darkening and fading. The selected mildewcides inhibit the growth of mold and mildew which assist in preventing premature discoloration.
TWP® 1500 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.
Key Features
- Preserves natural wood color
- EPA registered wood preservative
- Professional choice for all exterior wood surfaces
- Semi-transparent stain preserves natural color
- Sheds water longer
- Prevents mold and mildew
- Helps to prevent wood rot
- Easy to apply and can be cleaned and recoated as needed
- Helps in the prevention of warping, cracking and splitting
- Low 250 VOC formula, compliant in 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 1500 Series 5 Gallons Deck Stain
[quote name=”Bruce Sabatni”]What does “wet on wet” mean? I love your stain (1503-5) on my wood driveway. Lake Arrowhead, CA.[/quote]
See this please:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
What does “wet on wet” mean? I love your stain (1503-5) on my wood driveway. Lake Arrowhead, CA.
[quote name=”Gwyn Cattell”]Applying to an old deck that has never been treated, no mold or staining, all pressure treated with some new replacement boards. Do I need to strip or clean before applying?[/quote]
Clean and brighten with Gemini Restore Kit.
Applying to an old deck that has never been treated, no mold or staining, all pressure treated with some new replacement boards. Do I need to strip or clean before applying?
I ordered the (5) gallon can of TWF 1500
and requested quick shipment so I could stain my 20 year old deck over the Labor Day holiday. The stain arrived on Friday allowing me to apply the stain as planned. I was very happy with the outcome of the stain application and would highly recommend the Pecan color. Thanks for a great experience.
[quote name=”Cyndie Chapman”]Is this water clean up or mineral spirits?
Can I get samples of honeytone and natural?
Do these lighter colors have as much UV protection as the darker colors?
Thank you[/quote]
Mineral spirits. Darker colors will protect longer than light colors from UV. Samples are on this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Is this water clean up or mineral spirits?
Can I get samples of honeytone and natural?
Do these lighter colors have as much UV protection as the darker colors?
Thank you
I have a 6 month old pressure treated pine deck. No previous stain applied. It’s roughly 1000 sq feet including privacy screen, post and railings. What do you recommend?
[quote name=”John P Rockne”]Hello,
I have a 12 year old treated deck that I have treated with DEFY deck stain every other year, I am considering switching over to your TWP 1500 product. What would you recommend to prep the deck for this product?
Thanks
J Rockne[/quote]
You will need to strip and sand off the Defy if you want to use the TWP stains.
Hello,
I have a 12 year old treated deck that I have treated with DEFY deck stain every other year, I am considering switching over to your TWP 1500 product. What would you recommend to prep the deck for this product?
Thanks
J Rockne
If state compliance is not an issue, which is the better stain for wood protection, 100 or 1500?
[quote name=”TOM KNUEVEN”]I am working on a deck that is 20 years old/older and i replaced a few boards. the wood is cedar but the older boards/rails or also cedar but stained pretty dark; i want all of the boards to match as close as i can? which stain should i buy and prep should i do?
thanks!![/quote]
If you want to use the TWP 1500, you will need to remove all of the old coatings first. Do you know what type and brand the dark stain is? How to remove depends on this. Stripping is the preferred way if can be done. If not, you will need to sand.
I am working on a deck that is 20 years old/older and i replaced a few boards. the wood is cedar but the older boards/rails or also cedar but stained pretty dark; i want all of the boards to match as close as i can? which stain should i buy and prep should i do?
thanks!!
[quote name=”KarlC”]In the description it doesn’t mention airless sprayer, want to be sure it is ok? Any tips? If ok, I’ve read elsewhere that TWP1500 is thicker than most semi-trans stains. Would .013 tip still be ok or go with .015?
It is for a fence, and the idea of brushing 300+ linear ft of fence or lugging around a 2 or 3 gallon pump sprayer sounds horrible to me. Or would it be best to brush on the initial coat (it’s a new fence, aged a year) to get a nice solid coating on, and then as the years go by spray the maintenance coats?[/quote]
TWP is not a thick stain. You can airless spray with any tip. Wider fans are better for coverage. You can spray the fence, just catch any drips or runs.
In the description it doesn’t mention airless sprayer, want to be sure it is ok? Any tips? If ok, I’ve read elsewhere that TWP1500 is thicker than most semi-trans stains. Would .013 tip still be ok or go with .015?
It is for a fence, and the idea of brushing 300+ linear ft of fence or lugging around a 2 or 3 gallon pump sprayer sounds horrible to me. Or would it be best to brush on the initial coat (it’s a new fence, aged a year) to get a nice solid coating on, and then as the years go by spray the maintenance coats?
[quote name=”bcass”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”bcass”]I have a cedar fence here in northern Illinois. It is one year old and is just starting to grey. I want to remove the gray. I am torn between just using a clear 1500 or a semi-transparent. If I use the clear, how is the durability? Do I need more than one coat? Finally, what should I use to prep? Thanks in advance.[/quote]
Clear does not offer UV protection from graying. Semi-transparent will. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.[/quote]
3000 sq feet, rough cut cedar fence. As stated, one year old, slightly greying. How many coats would you suggest after using Restore Kit? I plan on using the pump sprayer and back rolling. Thanks.[/quote]
2 coats applied wet on wet. About 25-30 total gallons will be needed.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”bcass”]I have a cedar fence here in northern Illinois. It is one year old and is just starting to grey. I want to remove the gray. I am torn between just using a clear 1500 or a semi-transparent. If I use the clear, how is the durability? Do I need more than one coat? Finally, what should I use to prep? Thanks in advance.[/quote]
Clear does not offer UV protection from graying. Semi-transparent will. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.[/quote]
3000 sq feet, rough cut cedar fence. As stated, one year old, slightly greying. How many coats would you suggest after using Restore Kit? I plan on using the pump sprayer and back rolling. Thanks.
[quote name=”Leon Pollison”]I live in Northeast New Jersey, I just replaced on my deck wood with pressure treated lumber about 5 weeks ago. The deck gets full sun from 11pm until sunset. My old deck was cedar wood and peeled bad over a two year period. I was wondering if your product would hold up with direct sun.[/quote]
Yes, but you do need to wait and prep. See this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I live in Northeast New Jersey, I just replaced on my deck wood with pressure treated lumber about 5 weeks ago. The deck gets full sun from 11pm until sunset. My old deck was cedar wood and peeled bad over a two year period. I was wondering if your product would hold up with direct sun.
[quote name=”bcass”]I have a cedar fence here in northern Illinois. It is one year old and is just starting to grey. I want to remove the gray. I am torn between just using a clear 1500 or a semi-transparent. If I use the clear, how is the durability? Do I need more than one coat? Finally, what should I use to prep? Thanks in advance.[/quote]
Clear does not offer UV protection from graying. Semi-transparent will. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
I have a cedar fence here in northern Illinois. It is one year old and is just starting to grey. I want to remove the gray. I am torn between just using a clear 1500 or a semi-transparent. If I use the clear, how is the durability? Do I need more than one coat? Finally, what should I use to prep? Thanks in advance.
[quote name=”dennisellis”]My deck has a bench on it with some of the resin bench brackets. Will the 1500 stick to the resin brackets???[/quote]
Most likely will not.
My deck has a bench on it with some of the resin bench brackets. Will the 1500 stick to the resin brackets???
[quote name=”Dave Dooms”]I cleaned and prepped a 4 year old western cedar deck and would like to purchase a sample of your 1501 before I order the 4 gallons.[/quote]
On this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I cleaned and prepped a 4 year old western cedar deck and would like to purchase a sample of your 1501 before I order the 4 gallons.
[quote name=”Vladimir”]Tried to order, but the cart doesn’t show shipping charges. I wanted 4 gal of T1500 and gemini kit. It says “free shipping for 5 gal” only. So is it free for 4 gal plus Gemini? Or I need to order 5 gal to get free shipping?[/quote]
5 Gallon pail and Gemini Kit is free shipping if you use the combo package:
http://www.twpstain.com/discount-twp1500-5gallon-Gemini-RAD-Kit
4 singles does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping charges will show in cart after you add your shipping info. It populates automatically.
Tried to order, but the cart doesn’t show shipping charges. I wanted 4 gal of T1500 and gemini kit. It says “free shipping for 5 gal” only. So is it free for 4 gal plus Gemini? Or I need to order 5 gal to get free shipping?
[quote name=”John Berberian”]I am choosing TWP1500 stain.
I would like to know if darker colors will give greater
Coverage. That is, be less transparent.
Would I get better coverage with pecan over natural
This is being applied on semi transparent stained
pressured Treated deck.Thank you[/quote]
Darker colors do not have greater coverage but they will protect from UV longer. Coverage is the same for all colors.
I am choosing TWP1500 stain.
I would like to know if darker colors will give greater
Coverage. That is, be less transparent.
Would I get better coverage with pecan over natural
This is being applied on semi transparent stained
pressured Treated deck.Thank you
[quote name=”DIANE KLOR”]We have stripped our 2.5 year old redwood deck. It was stained originally with Behr Premium transparent weather proofing all in one wood finish . Color : Cedar Naturaltone #501. I think your Redwood stain is close as the rail decking will remain as is and I would like the color to be as close as possible. Thank You[/quote]
Try some samples to test:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
We have stripped our 2.5 year old redwood deck. It was stained originally with Behr Premium transparent weather proofing all in one wood finish . Color : Cedar Naturaltone #501. I think your Redwood stain is close as the rail decking will remain as is and I would like the color to be as close as possible. Thank You
[quote name=”Ken Cedar”]I’m building a 4 foot cedar fence with rough pickets. Total length is about 140 feet. Is 1500 the best bet and how much would I need. Also, purchased wood from Menards but am concerned about putting up fence, having it dry over months and then having it turn gray. Will natural color return with this product. Last question, how much prep is needed or can I just brush it on? Thanks![/quote]
If the wood is rough sawn then you can stain now as long as the wood is dry. No prep will be needed. For both sides you have roughly 1100 sq. feet. For two coats applied wet on wet, you will need about 10 gallons.
I’m building a 4 foot cedar fence with rough pickets. Total length is about 140 feet. Is 1500 the best bet and how much would I need. Also, purchased wood from Menards but am concerned about putting up fence, having it dry over months and then having it turn gray. Will natural color return with this product. Last question, how much prep is needed or can I just brush it on? Thanks!
[quote name=”Herm DelSignore”]I’m replacing my stockade fencing. Hear great reviews about your 1500 series. My questions are: Is this product recommended for spruce pine fir and what would the best color for the spruce pine be? And secondly I’m installing 23 6’by 8′ sections. How many gallons would I need? Thank you.[/quote]
Yes it will work on your wood type. Any color will work, not sure what you are looking for. As for amount, I assume you are doing both side. This would come to 2100-2200 sq. feet. You will need about 20 gallons for two coats.
I’m replacing my stockade fencing. Hear great reviews about your 1500 series. My questions are: Is this product recommended for spruce pine fir and what would the best color for the spruce pine be? And secondly I’m installing 23 6’by 8′ sections. How many gallons would I need? Thank you.
[quote name=”Jerry L.”]How do you apply TWP 1500? Brush? Roller?[/quote]
Please see these articles for tips to apply:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/application-instructions/how-to-apply-twp-1500/
We like stain pads and brushes for applying.
How do you apply TWP 1500? Brush? Roller?
[quote name=”FastAndy”]How does the 1500 series work on Alaskan Yellow Cedar, I’ve read of folks having issues with this wood taking a stain.[/quote]
It will work fine as long as the wood is prepped correctly and the TWP is not over applied. Also if new wood, it needs to weather for 4-12 months:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
How does the 1500 series work on Alaskan Yellow Cedar, I’ve read of folks having issues with this wood taking a stain.
[quote name=”brian@ewfny.com”]I am about to install 5/4 x 6 Meranti Deck in NY. I see that you advise not to apply the TWP 1500 finish to any new decking material for 4-12 months. I do not have a problem finishing the deck in April but what about the sides and bottom of the boards. Would it be advisable to apply a coat of sealer on these to protect them from the weather as they will not be accessible after the deck is installed.[/quote]
There is no need to stain the underside or edges. Just the exposed wood after install and weathering.
I am about to install 5/4 x 6 Meranti Deck in NY. I see that you advise not to apply the TWP 1500 finish to any new decking material for 4-12 months. I do not have a problem finishing the deck in April but what about the sides and bottom of the boards. Would it be advisable to apply a coat of sealer on these to protect them from the weather as they will not be accessible after the deck is installed.
[quote name=”Erin P”]I’ve ordered a 5 gallon bucket of the 1500 series stain and am planning to apply it not this weekend, but the next. The temperatures are supposed to be in the 50s during the days, but down to the high 30s in the evening. I know the optimum temperature to apply is 45 to 95 degrees, but will it be a problem if temperatures dip below 45 in the evening? What does this affect? Drying time?[/quote]
It cannot drop below freezing at night while the stain is still wet. It can drop below 45 degrees but not while applying. These temps will make the dry and curing time much longer.
I’ve ordered a 5 gallon bucket of the 1500 series stain and am planning to apply it not this weekend, but the next. The temperatures are supposed to be in the 50s during the days, but down to the high 30s in the evening. I know the optimum temperature to apply is 45 to 95 degrees, but will it be a problem if temperatures dip below 45 in the evening? What does this affect? Drying time?
[quote name=”Richie”]I am working on a cedar sided house in lake tahoe California and am wondering which product would best replace your older version of TWP515 Lt Cedar? Thank you[/quote]
TWO 1515 Honeytone is essentially the same color as the 515 Light Cedar.
I am working on a cedar sided house in lake tahoe California and am wondering which product would best replace your older version of TWP515 Lt Cedar? Thank you
[quote name=”Peggy George”]I was wondering if the clear would be ok on new cedar siding. I would like the color as natural as possible. It says clear has no UV protection. What do you recommend?[/quote]
Clear will not prevent UV graying. Lightest tint that will is the Honeytone.
I was wondering if the clear would be ok on new cedar siding. I would like the color as natural as possible. It says clear has no UV protection. What do you recommend?
[quote name=”carott88″]Hi. I ordered three different samples from you based on the samples shown on your web page. I like the Cedartone, but have a question about it. In my experience, most stains called “cedar”, have an orangey tone. Yours does not (looks more natural). I am ready to order the 5 gals that I will need, but wanted to ask about the accuracy of your sample colors. I don’t want an orangey deck! Can I safely assume that the color will be true on my 1-year old p.t. pine deck (I applied the sample to a scrap of the same decking.) Thank you.[/quote]
The 1501 cedartone is a brownish/orange, not a straight orangy color.
Hi. I ordered three different samples from you based on the samples shown on your web page. I like the Cedartone, but have a question about it. In my experience, most stains called “cedar”, have an orangey tone. Yours does not (looks more natural). I am ready to order the 5 gals that I will need, but wanted to ask about the accuracy of your sample colors. I don’t want an orangey deck! Can I safely assume that the color will be true on my 1-year old p.t. pine deck (I applied the sample to a scrap of the same decking.) Thank you.
[quote name=”JVC”]I am staining cedar siding on my cabin and everything I read said you need 24-48 hours of dry weather after applying. It rained a little the day after I stained which was not supposed to. Should I be worried or concerned about it? I am in Washington and have over half of it left to stain so a day of dry after is going to be tough. Thanks for your help![/quote]
You will most likely not have any issues with the siding that had a small amount of rain on it the next day.