TWP 200 Series is now available to be shipped to Canada!
The TWP 200 Series was designed for shakes and shingles but can be used for all exterior wood surfaces such as fencing, log homes, cedar framed homes, etc.
TWP 200 Series is a semi-transparent oil based penetrating finish designed to extend the life of exterior wood such as cedar shake siding, and shingles. Containing a paraffin oil, TWP 200 series penetrates wood extremely well. The Paraffin oil is a “non-drying” oil that enhances the wood cells structural stability. This greatly improves the woods life and appearance.
TWP 200 Series primary function is to enhance the structural integrity and appearance of aged roofing. The finish composition will minimize grain cracking, cupping, surface erosion, water absorption and surface attack from mildew and algae. Although the system is highly penetrative, the residual surface film is highly resistant to destructive organisms. The penetrative portion of the product absorbs into aged and porous wood, adding bulk to aged and brittle wood fiber. This restores lubricity and flexibility to brittle shingles. At 94%+ solids, these products comply with all current federal and state VOC (volatile organic compounds) regulations.
TWP 200 SERIES will not crack, peel or blister making maintenance an easy task to perform for extended wood protection.
- Compliant in all States
- Sheds and Repels Water
- Prolongs UV Fading
- 8 Colors. Can take up to 30 days to cure to final color.
Material Preparation:
Due to different substrates, wood density, sanding, wiping and application methods, and atmospheric conditions, ALWAYS check actual stain color for accuracy before finish work process begins. We are not responsible for color variances following application of the product.
**TWP® 200 Clear allows wood to gray naturally
can you thin 203 out with paint thinner so it will spray ?
Do not thin the TWP products. You can spray it.
Will this work for pine siding for a lakeside cabin in northern Ontario?
It may be newly milled wood so what moisture level must the wood be and how does one check for that? Also can this be sprayed on or is it best brushed? Thank you
Yes, it will work great but see here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You can spray and back brush drips.
After reading the prep instructions unfortunately the siding cannot wait 4-12 mths to be dry enough to stain. It needs to be protected for the winter. Do you have a stain can be used in Canada on ‘new’ wood shortly after installing?
It does not need to be protected through the first Winter. Prep and staining in the Spring is perfectly fine.
Hi,
12 yr old deck with several coats 1520 (Pecan) over the years. I live in Canada so plan to switch to the 200 series. No stain has been applied over the last 3yrs so the old 1520 is about 1/2 peeled off. Couple questions: 1. Do I need to use a stripper/brightener? If so which do you suggest? 2. What color in the 200 is the closest to 1520 Pecan?
1. Yes: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
2. Butternut 207
appreciate the prompt reply! Just want to confirm the color suggestion. When comparing the color pallets on the website the Butternut 207 looks a lot darker than the Pecan 1520. Our deck is cedar but we chose the pecan as we didn’t like the reddish color some Cedar colored stains produce.
It is darker but it is also the closest to Pecan. The next closest will be Cedartone 201.
I have a cedar sided house and live in Indiana. I have used the 1500 series before, but wondering if the 200 series would be better. The 1500 series is ok, but loved the when I was able to use the 100 series.
The 1500 would be your best option unless your siding is rough cut or shakes/shingles. You would want the 200 Series then.
The surface Prep Instructions of new Cedar Shakes calls for water wetting of the shakes 2 times, waiting at least 48 hours after each wetting step. This is to open wood grain and remove tannins from surface. 1. Won’t the wood grain close back up after the drying period is over?
2. If I am using a stain to prevent the wood from graying, do I want to wait the 4 – 12 months before applying the stain? The shakes are at least 4 months old, but never exposed to direct sunlight. I an not understanding how and when to TWP200 product. thanks
1. No.
2. Depends on if the wood is smooth or rough sawn cut: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Would you ever consider a 50 50 mixture of TWP200 clear and some other TWP2XX stain? What would that look like?
You can mix any colors you like of the 200 Series. No way to know for certain what it would look like on your wood until you try samples.
I have new cedar shakes that I want to retain the natural color they now have. Not installed yet. Is TWP200 CLEAR the best? Not sure how to best apply this to the shakes.
For UV protection from graying, the stain must be tinted, not clear. any color that you like will work.
Sorry, I just noticed it is
Is this product available in 1 gallon cans?
is it possible to order larger containers like a 50 gallon drums ? we install 3,000 lf fencing projects , it would be easier to have large drums to spray from.
Sorry but no.
may twp 200 be applied with a airless paint sprayer
Yes
Is it possible to apply this using a sprayer?
Yes.
Have a Western Red Cedar rough sawn pergola already 18 months old unfinished. Probably waited too long but I am looking for the ultimate seal/preservation for the Pacific Northwest climate, Canada so I am limited to TWP200. I see comments it is formulated for shakes and shingles. Is this suitable for dimensional lumber?
What is the lightest colour pigment that is not TWP200 clear? Is TWP 201 lighter than TWP203?
Yes, the TWP 200 Series will work very well for this. 203 Cedar Gold is the lightest color.
We have just reshingled our Massachusetts home with western red cedar shingles that have been preprimed by the manufacturer (Teal Cedar) with a gray oil based primer. We really like resulting the mottled look, and are looking for an oil based stain, perhaps with a little gray tint, to protect the shingles, particularly where the carpenters had to shave the ends or sides of a shingle to make it fit. Is TWP200 Clear or perhaps TWP210 Slate Gray a good choice? Can the TWP200 Clear be used to dilute the colorant in the TWP210 Slate Gray if the latter has too much stain for our taste, or are the formulations not compatible?
You cannot apply the TWP over a primer so it would not work for you here.
How much is shipping to Canada. I need a gallon of the TWP 200, and live in Aurora, Ontario.
Add the products to cart and enter your full shipping info to see the total cost. Thanks!
We put 206 Russett on our front porch in 2016. Now almost 6 years later we want to restain for longevity, but don’t want the porch color to get darker. Would you recommend using the Gemini Kit for cleaning and then using a 100 Clear stain or doing the Gemini Kit and using TWP Russett 206 again? Thanks!
You cannot add Clear over a stain color. Use the same color as prior after the prep.
For a deck walking surface is it advisable to thin TWP 200 with 25% mineral spirits? Does this affect drying time or duration of protection?
No, never thin it.
Hi, I’m just finishing installing ~1200 ft sq of green rough cut cedar sidewall shingles in Oregon (although some walls have been done for 3+ months) where the high VOC TWP101 is allowed. I’m planning to use the Gemini restore kit and then I was planning to use TWP101 Cedartone. I’m just learning about TWP201 Cedartone. Would you recommend one over the other? Why?Also, a neighbor applied TWP101 and it looked really nice, if you recommend TWP201, is the color the same as 101?Thank you in advance,Joe
The 200 Series is made for shakes and shingles. You can use either though. The colors are not the same between Series.
Thanks for the response. What is the advantage of the 200 series for sidewall shingles over the 101, and how are the colors different? Darker, lighter?How long has the 200 series been around, I’m only family with the 100 series. Thanks again, Joe.
I might have to see if I can get a sample of the 201.
Colors will vary based on series and the age of the wood and type of wood so no way to say for certain what the difference would be.
The 200 has conditioning oils for the shakes and shingles that keeps them from drying out internally. It has been around as long as the 100 Series.
I just purchased the TWP 200 and I will be applying it to a cedar fence. I was planning on applying 2 coats but it seems that this is a 1 coat system. Would it be bad to apply 2 coats for better protection? Also, what is the best way to apply if I don’t have a garden sprayer? Paint roller??
Thanks
One coat should work unless the wood is very dried out. Use stain pads or brushes.
Ok great, thanks alot. The wood was just installed last year so I imagine it should not be too bad then with one coat. If I were to apply 2 coats, how long would I have to wait in between coats?
It would have to be applied wet on wet: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
I was told by my cedar shake manufacture to find a product that is deep penetrating and non-film forming. Would I be getting this in a 200 series?
Yes, that is correct.
I am ready for a maintenance coat on my 210 slate Gray pressure treated pine deck. The original coat was done about 3+ years ago. I cleaned with just plain soap and water and let dry for many days. I did a test board and the resulting coat is much more Gray than original coat…I think because the pressue treated pine had natural tannins perhaps? Do I need to tint the new 210 product to achieve the brown/Gray look I want? And with what? Thank you
I am sorry but it is not possible to tint the 200 Series. In addition, make sure to prep with the Gemini Restore Kit, not just plain soap and water.https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Back to the tinting. While you cannot add a tint to it, you can mix in another color of the 200 Series into it. Possibly adding a gallon or two of the Butternut Btown into your Slate Gray would give the desired look.
I want to use TWP clear, on 6 year old cedar shake siding on the New England shoreline starting to darken, crack and cup. I prefer the darkening but want to preserve my siding. Will this clear coat darken my siding more or change the color of my shakes. I prefer to leave it as is. What prep is need if any? Can I apply it to the siding without any prep?
The Clear will not alter the appearance much or at all. You do have to prep first.
I have 6 year old cedar shake siding at the shore starting to darken, crack and cup. Can I apply TWP 200 on the shakes as they are? What prep is needed. I prefer to have the darkening remain.
No, you will have to clean and brighen the wood first with the Gemini Kit:https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Can the 200 series be applied over 2 year old pressure treated pine?
Yes, it can. Make sure to prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Can I buy a 1 gallon can or TWP 201 Cedartone in Canada? I only see the 5 gallon.
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-200-series-1-gallon
If I have enough stain left over after giving 2 coats, is it possible/a good idea to give it a third coat
No, more is not better. Leads to issues with drying, curing and penetration.
can i use twp 200 series for a log home which was coated with twp 1500 series some years ago ?
Use this to prep first and you can:https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
I sanded all my deck and was planning on putting twp 201 cedar tone stain. Will I need a brightner? Also, there are some places where I would need wood filler. Is it recommended to use a wood filler with this stain and if yes what would you recommend. My deck is 16’x26’…40’ of railing but no spindles as they will be a different colour and 5 steps at 6’. How much of the twp 201cedartone stain will I need? The deck is an older deck and would need two coats.Thanks!
Clean and brighten the wood after sanding is best. Never use a wood filler with the TWP stains. It will not blend. We would need a total sq footage added up of all wood for help with the amount needed.
There is 446sq feet of wood
4-5 gallons.
Good day. I Recently used the TWP 200 series cedar tone (201) for a project in Canada. There was a semi solid stain on the deck and railings previously. This previous coating proved VERY DIFFICULT to remove. We used the restore a deck stripper and another more concentrated stripper. Neither did anything in the way of ‘lifting’ the old coating. We tried power washing with a 3500 psi commercial power washer that sort of worked but also etched and splintered the wood so we quickly abandoned it. After it dried, we palm sanded using 40 grit coarse paper. This got 60-70 percent of the coating off completely but there was still some color left behind. I sampled the color over the wood at this point on several different areas and the customer accepted the look which was quite good. We then brightened the wood with the restore a deck product. After 2 full days of drying, the stain was applied by sprayer followed immediately by a pass with lambs wool applicator and finally after a few minutes, it was wiped into the wood. Overall the wood looks restored and the material soaked in quite well in general with the exception of a few shiny areas that seemed to dry down as time passed (it has only been a couple of days but it looks pretty even). There is no doubt that the wood was porous enough for the product to soak in especially on the floor boards. My question is- will the product perform well over the next couple of years despite the fact that there was some residue stain on the wood? Also, how do I go about doing maintenance coats in the future with this product?
It should be fine as long as the TWP soaked into the wood grain. Redo every 2-3 years is normal. Post some pictures!
I am in Canada – can the TWP 200 Series be used on a fence? I have previously used Sikkens SRD but it’s no longer available in Ottawa, Ontario area – Thanks
The TWP 200 Series works great on a fence. Make sure to prep to remove the Sikkens first.
Thanks – and what would that prep be? All of the restore-all products seem to be for decks?
RAD products work on all wood types. Post some pictures for prep help.
Ship to Newfoundland Canada?
Yes, add to cart and enter shipping info for total costs.
Good Morning Why is Black Walnut or Dark Oak not available in the 200 stain?
Only the colors on the color chart are available.
How long will an order to take to be delivered to Ontario, Canada, and also are the deck cleaner and brightener water-based (I assume)
Prep products are powders that you mix with water. Shipping to Ontario is 2-4 business days.
How long will an order to take to be delivered to Ontario, Canada, and also are the deck cleaner and brightener water-based (I assume)
2-4 days to Ontario. They are water based after you add the water to the powders.
Pressure treated pine for railing. Cured properly. California Cedar 205 did not absorb in the wood, it looks to be sitting on it. Work was done 72 hours ago. Contractor wants to add another coat. Hmm. Not sure that is the best way to go? What is proper procedure to get the best results from 205?
Do not add more. It is normal for the 200 Series to take a week or even longer to fully cure.
I’m looking for a 200 series stain that will match well with Trex Rocky Harbor.
Best to get samples to test on your wood: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Can TWP be applied over a deck previously stained with a water based stain?
No, you cannot apply TWP over and other brand of stain. It has to be removed first. It does not matter the base.
I have used 200 series for 20 years doing cedar shake roofs, I have just done a house in the 210 slate and ran short on stain, the homeowner had 40 gallons already purchased, I have apx. 7 gallons left and need another 7 or 8 to do the final section but I can’t seem to find anyone who carries the 200 series in stock in the St. Louis area. There used to be multiple places that carried it & now it seems to be that they either have to order it or they only carry the 100 series. They are all saying 2 weeks to get the product in, which is too long, I’m already pushing it when it comes to the weather/time of year & I fear that in 2 weeks it will be too cold until spring therefore I won’t be able to finish the project. Is there any way to pay extra to rush my order? If not, I found a store that has the grey in the 100 series in stock so the final section of the roof is a front & back over the garage, could I use the 100 series on the back of the garage? How close is it in color to the 200 series slate? Or would it be better to mix the 7 gallons I have with the 7 gallons of the 100 series and then do the front & back both in the mixture? Thank you
The 100 is not going to match the 200 Series so you will need to stay with the same series and color. Do not mix.
I have a home with California cedar on it. Can I use the 100 series and get the same results? If so which color should I use? Not sure of the difference between the two.
You would have to fully strip off the 200 if you wanted to switch to the 100 Series.
I am in Canada now and cannot import the 100 series here, just the 200. Our deck facing the water is done with 100 series (brought with us moving), and our front deck is done with the 200 series. the cedar color cedar gold is very similar to the cedar color in the 100 series. No one can tell that the decks were not done in the same color. We are aware that the next time we do the deck facing the water we will have to strip it to apply the 200 series. Doing a bit of a comparison to see which one does better over time. Love the 100 series from past experience!
Erin – Can you let us know how this goes? I am just changing to the 200 series (chestnut) from the 100 series (Pecan). Hoping the colours are close as this is what they guided me to. I have tried many stains and the 100 series was the first one that lasted and did not peel. PS Also from Canada
Will do!
When using pressure treated pine, is it true one should go with a darker tone to avoid it looking yellowish or more orange after a while that might happen with colors like plain Cedartone or California Cedar?
No, colors do not vary based on being pressure-treated pine but the color itself. Best to try samples to see how it will look on your wood: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Hi – I previously did my deck with the 100 series Pecan – which colour best matches this on the 200 series?
My understanding is that I use the restore a deck stipper/brightner kit and then I can put the 200 series over the 100 series WP – is that correct?
Finally – on a front step it wears quickly – is there a better more resilient stain that can be used there?
I am in Canada
Butternut Brown is the closest but a little darker. Strip and Brighten for prep.
I’m going to stain my new cedar fence. I would like more brown color to show instead of the reddish orange colors. Which 100 or 200 series will get me more of the brown color to come through?
207 Butternut or 103 Dark Oak.
what color would in the 100 series is closest to TWP201 Cedartone?
Cedartone or Pecan.
can i use this product to freshen up anm old weathered fence?
After you prep it correctly you can.
I have a Cape Cod house that has new white cedar class A shakes (installed spring 2019)on three sides, the east, west, and south sides. We are in the late summer of 2020 now.
How long should I wait to stain them with TWP 200 series stains?
You can prep and stain them now.
What cedar color is closest in twp200 to the cedar 101 in twp100 series ?
Cedar Gold 203.
Let me try that again! California Cedar for shakes, matching California Redwood decking… sorry.
the images for California Cedar and Californa Gold above love very similar… can you describe the difference or send some photos as applied? We are using California Redwood on our decks…
We love the natural-looking color of the cedar generally… so trying to stay in that general range and want to avoid “orange” looking shingles over time.
California Redwood is a little redder than the Cedar Gold.
Are there any better photos that I could see a larger sample side by side? the photos above look basically identical.
Which would match better with California Redwood?
Sorry but we do not have larger photos and colors will always vary anyhow based on the wood type and age of the wood. You can test samples here: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Note: It takes the 200 Series 1-2 weeks to cure to final color after applying.
what about the difference between Cedar Gold and California Gold in TWP 200 for cedar shingle siding? What would match best generally with California Redwood decking that is right under it?
California Redwood would give a slightly redder tint to blend better with Redwood decking.
You mean California Gold TWP 200 for the siding would be similar in color to the California Redwood decking? Correct?
Closer but not the same. You cannot make different wood types look the same when stained.
I’m wondering how I should clean the shoe marks from my deck? The stain is only a couple months old and the rubber soles seems to discolour the surface a lot. My father’s rubber cane tip made a huge mess of it.
When I tried to clean with soap and water it really lightened the pigment of the deck stain in an unacceptable way.
What’s the suggested way to clean the marks from the deck surface?
Sorry, but there is not a way to just remove the rubber sole marks and not remove some of the stain at the same time.
So you mean that a premium deck stain picks up rubber from regular shoes and leaves black marks and there’s no way to clean it without having to re-stain the whole board?
It is not the stain’s fault that the rubber is rubbing off. This would happen if the wood was unstained as well.
A local roof guy told me the TWP210 will protect my roof for up to 5 years while the TWP200 will only last 1/2 as long. Any comment on this? Does the additional stain help preserve the covered cedar shingles longer?
The tinted colors will last twice as long as the Clear.