Which TWP Stain Should I Use?
TWP stands for Total Wood Preservative. It has been around for over 20 years and has been a leader in the wood staining industry. TWP Exterior Wood Stain is an EPA registered wood preservative. Unlike other stains that cover up wood and form a protective film that is venerable to peeling and flaking, TWP stains are a penetrating oil formula that offers excellent protection. Knowing which TWP formula is best for your exterior wood project is the key to having excellent results.
TWP 100 Series – The 100 Series has been a leading and respected formula for over 25 years. It penetrates and enhances natural wood beauty and is available is 6 different colors. It is used for all types of exterior wood decking, siding, fencing, and hardwoods. It is not prone to mold or mildew. The 100 Series is not compliant in all states. Please be sure to check if it is compliant in your area.
TWP 200 Series – Available in 8 different colors, the 200 Series formula is best used on wood siding, shakes, and shingles. It uses a non-drying paraffin oil formula that enhances the wood cell’s structural stability making it an excellent choice for older wood that has lost its natural oils. It sheds and repels water and prolongs UV fading. The TWP 200 Series is compliant in all 50 states.
TWP 500 Series – The TWP 500 Series formula has been discontinued and replaced with a new and improved formula called TWP 1500.
TWP 1500 Series – The new 1500 series replaces the old 500 series. This newly formulated preservative penetrates better, dries faster, and outperforms it predecessor. TWP 1500 is a low VOC preservative with unique absorbing pigments that prevent wood graying, fading and premature discoloring. Selected mildewcides prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Available in 9 different colors, TWP 1500 Series Stain is best used on all types of wood fencing, decking, siding, log homes and roofing. It is compliant in all 50 states due to its low 250 VOC formula.
Choose the TWP Series Stain that best fits your needs and give your wood surfaces the protection and lasting beauty they deserve.
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[quote name=”ToddandCarol”]Installing a new rough-cut red cedar pergola on the west side of my house in SE Minnesota. Not sure of the regulations for VOC. The pergola is very intricate and large so I’d be interested in the longest lasting product. Would the 100 or 1500 series product be the better choice?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series. and since it is all rough cut, you can go ahead and stain now.
[quote name=”wjschmidt”]TWP 100 for shutters?[/quote]
Sure you can use TWP on all exterior wood that is unfinished.
Installing a new rough-cut red cedar pergola on the west side of my house in SE Minnesota. Not sure of the regulations for VOC. The pergola is very intricate and large so I’d be interested in the longest lasting product. Would the 100 or 1500 series product be the better choice?
TWP 100 for shutters?
[quote name=”Kare”]I am ready to re-stain a 16-year old house that has cedar horizontal siding, located in the Pacific Northwest (Lynden, Washington), where the summer is hot and dry and the winter is wet, with very high humidity. I have been treating the siding for mold and mildew and now have it lightened up again. My concern is that I do not want the black spots of mildew to return. Which product will best protect against mildew re-growing, and will protect the cedar against rain and moisture?[/quote]
Use the TWP 100 Series for this.
I am ready to re-stain a 16-year old house that has cedar horizontal siding, located in the Pacific Northwest (Lynden, Washington), where the summer is hot and dry and the winter is wet, with very high humidity. I have been treating the siding for mold and mildew and now have it lightened up again. My concern is that I do not want the black spots of mildew to return. Which product will best protect against mildew re-growing, and will protect the cedar against rain and moisture?
[quote name=”Karen Je”]I am ready to re-stain a 16-year old house that has cedar horizontal siding, located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, where the summer is hot and dry and the winter is wet, with very high humidity. I have been treating the siding for mold and mildew and now have it lightened up again. My concern is that I do not want the black spots of mildew to return. Which product will best protect against mildew re-growing, and will protect the cedar against rain and moisture?[/quote]
Sorry but TWP currently is not allowed in Canada.
I am ready to re-stain a 16-year old house that has cedar horizontal siding, located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, where the summer is hot and dry and the winter is wet, with very high humidity. I have been treating the siding for mold and mildew and now have it lightened up again. My concern is that I do not want the black spots of mildew to return. Which product will best protect against mildew re-growing, and will protect the cedar against rain and moisture?
[quote name=”Robert Bauer”]I am replacing the deck on my covered porch. It will be 2×4 redwood kiln dried layer on edge due to span between joists. The decking boards are 18′ long and are going milled from rough 2×4.
There will be some exposure to water and some sun at the south facing end of the deck since the roof overhang is not sufficient to prevent driven rain.
I am in Los Angeles area and would like to use semi transparent gray color. Preferably oil based. What do you recommend and where can I purchase it. I will pre-stain all sides before installation.[/quote]
I am sorry but you can only use the 1500 Series in CA and it does not come in a gray color.
I am replacing the deck on my covered porch. It will be 2×4 redwood kiln dried layer on edge due to span between joists. The decking boards are 18′ long and are going milled from rough 2×4.
There will be some exposure to water and some sun at the south facing end of the deck since the roof overhang is not sufficient to prevent driven rain.
I am in Los Angeles area and would like to use semi transparent gray color. Preferably oil based. What do you recommend and where can I purchase it. I will pre-stain all sides before installation.
[quote name=”Teri Clark”]Boathouse deck, pressure treated 5/4, 6 years old. Previous stain has worn off and deck is slightly grayiing. It is exposed to intense sun. Which stain is the best to use and which color most closely resembles new pressure treated wood? Many thanks.[/quote]
Look at the 1500 Series for this after prepping with the Gemini Restore Kit. Honeytone is the lightest tint.
Boathouse deck, pressure treated 5/4, 6 years old. Previous stain has worn off and deck is slightly grayiing. It is exposed to intense sun. Which stain is the best to use and which color most closely resembles new pressure treated wood? Many thanks.
[quote name=”Robert Smith”]Cedar arbor and fence. Installed 8 months ago in Atlanta GA. Which is best, the 100 or the 1500?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series after prep with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Cedar arbor and fence. Installed 8 months ago in Atlanta GA. Which is best, the 100 or the 1500?
[quote name=”Leo Driscoll”]New 6 x 6 Western Red Cedar Posts 6 x 6. I will use them along with Bald Cypress boards for my new deck railing.Interested in trying to maointain the natural color as much as realistic possible while protecting it. I am thinking semi transparent stain with as little color as possible. What do you suggest ?[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Honeytone is the lightest tint.
New 6 x 6 Western Red Cedar Posts 6 x 6. I will use them along with Bald Cypress boards for my new deck railing.Interested in trying to maointain the natural color as much as realistic possible while protecting it. I am thinking semi transparent stain with as little color as possible. What do you suggest ?
[quote name=”Jarvis Breaux”]Is the TWP 1500 suitable for outdoor furniture. I have a new cypress swing coming and am wondering if this product will work on it.[/quote]
Yes it will work on wood furniture.
Is the TWP 1500 suitable for outdoor furniture. I have a new cypress swing coming and am wondering if this product will work on it.
[quote name=”Judy Hogan”]Hello…I stained my deck 2 years ago with Cabot Timber oil natural, but have decided to use you product for a pergola I am now installing over top of said deck. It will be pressure treated lumber, which the rest of the deck is also constructed with. I would like all the wood to match. Will I have to strip the existing timber oil off or can I just apply your product over top of it after a thorough pressure washing. I live in the snow belt in Northwestern Pa., so we have extreme weather conditions. Thank you for your help and input.[/quote]
You will have to strip off the Cabot ATO first then brighten the wood. Use the Restore A Deck Products. TWP cannot be applied over a stain of a different brand. You will need the 1500 Series for this.
[quote name=”Ray Wedub”]I have a wood carving done on an oak tree in my Minnesota yard by a woodcarver in 2003. What would be the best product to preserve/stain this wood sculpture? Where would I purchase this product in Minneapolis or suburbs?
Ray[/quote]
Use the 1500 Series for this. We would be able to ship to you in 2-3 business days.
Hello…I stained my deck 2 years ago with Cabot Timber oil natural, but have decided to use you product for a pergola I am now installing over top of said deck. It will be pressure treated lumber, which the rest of the deck is also constructed with. I would like all the wood to match. Will I have to strip the existing timber oil off or can I just apply your product over top of it after a thorough pressure washing. I live in the snow belt in Northwestern Pa., so we have extreme weather conditions. Thank you for your help and input.
I have a wood carving done on an oak tree in my Minnesota yard by a woodcarver in 2003. What would be the best product to preserve/stain this wood sculpture? Where would I purchase this product in Minneapolis or suburbs?
Ray
[quote name=”Dan Madden”]We live in Colorado Sprigs, Colorado, so we have the extreme sun and occasional monsoon rains we’ve been experiencing this spring. For our deck:
1. Is TWP 100 oil base stain are best option?
2. Is TWP 100 oil base a sealer and a stain?
3. Three (3) years ago, a contractor used Sealwize on our redwood deck and water beaded up well at first but it didn’t hold up very long. If our deck is properly cleaned and pressure washed, will TWP 100 seal and protect the deck wood for a reasonable time?
Thank you![/quote]
1. Yes
1. Yes
3. 2-3 years is normal.
Thanks
We live in Colorado Sprigs, Colorado, so we have the extreme sun and occasional monsoon rains we’ve been experiencing this spring. For our deck:
1. Is TWP 100 oil base stain are best option?
2. Is TWP 100 oil base a sealer and a stain?
3. Three (3) years ago, a contractor used Sealwize on our redwood deck and water beaded up well at first but it didn’t hold up very long. If our deck is properly cleaned and pressure washed, will TWP 100 seal and protect the deck wood for a reasonable time?
Thank you!
[quote name=”Wayne Buoni”]I have an older worn deck. Pressure treated pine. Just had it power washed almost all of the old finish is gone, still some minor remnants of the old orange finish. I am planning to stain it a dark brown (previously an orange color). Which TWP product do you recommend?[/quote]
Use the 100 Series if allowed in your state otherwise use the 1500 series.
I have an older worn deck. Pressure treated pine. Just had it power washed almost all of the old finish is gone, still some minor remnants of the old orange finish. I am planning to stain it a dark brown (previously an orange color). Which TWP product do you recommend?
[quote name=”Mark C Johnson”]TWP was recommended to maintain windows purchased from Architectural Traditions.
The windows are wire brushed Cedar. I’m not looking to add color but to preserve and enhance. Which TWP is correct for this application.[/quote]
Hello, you cannot preserve or enhance without adding color. A clear will not enhance nor will it protect from UV graying. Look at a light tint like the Honeytone.
TWP was recommended to maintain windows purchased from Architectural Traditions.
The windows are wire brushed Cedar. I’m not looking to add color but to preserve and enhance. Which TWP is correct for this application.
[quote name=”Dan Jarvis”]I have a cedar sided home. 23 years old. I am in the southern Adirondack mountains in New York. I have used Passino paints alpine semi transparent oil based stain. I have been happy with it, but it is no longer available. The northern side of the house has been stained twice in that time and needs to be done again. I want the best penetrating stain I can get. Which product should I use? The siding is in good shape, but is fading.[/quote]
You will need to TWP 1500. You also will need to remove any old coatings first so the TWP is able to penetrate properly into the wood.
I have a cedar sided home. 23 years old. I am in the southern Adirondack mountains in New York. I have used Passino paints alpine semi transparent oil based stain. I have been happy with it, but it is no longer available. The northern side of the house has been stained twice in that time and needs to be done again. I want the best penetrating stain I can get. Which product should I use? The siding is in good shape, but is fading.
[quote name=”Richie”]I’m in southern Tennessee, I have a deck built from SPF lumber surrounding my pool,( This was the wife’s idea, not mine) and I have pressure washed it on a Saturday. Is this wood good for the stain you offer, which stain should I use and how best should it be applied. The pool is full of water by the way so spraying is difficult for me. Thanks[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the 100 Series after weathering and proper prep.
I’m in southern Tennessee, I have a deck built from SPF lumber surrounding my pool,( This was the wife’s idea, not mine) and I have pressure washed it on a Saturday. Is this wood good for the stain you offer, which stain should I use and how best should it be applied. The pool is full of water by the way so spraying is difficult for me. Thanks
[quote name=”Rick Tungate”]What product should I use for new Doug for, patio cover with 6x8x12 beams?[/quote]
Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the 1500 Series.
What product should I use for new Doug for, patio cover with 6x8x12 beams?
[quote name=”Mick K”]Hello,
I have a wood pool deck that I would like to stain. I would also like it to have a slight texture. Which product would you recommend? I wasn’t sure if the dock revive or deck revive would work best, as I do not want the chlorine from the pool to break down the product and cause it to chip. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.[/quote]
Deck Revive is what you would want for this.
Hello,
I have a wood pool deck that I would like to stain. I would also like it to have a slight texture. Which product would you recommend? I wasn’t sure if the dock revive or deck revive would work best, as I do not want the chlorine from the pool to break down the product and cause it to chip. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.
[quote name=”Bruce Lindsey”]After reading the information on the website, I am just not clear what the differences in these products are. I need to re-stain our pine house siding and deck in a high humidity, wooded area that receives a lot of rainfall (East Texas). Which of the products would you recommend and why? Thanks for your help.[/quote]
TWP 1500 for the vertical siding in TX as it will give better UV protection there. You can use the same for the deck or the 100.
After reading the information on the website, I am just not clear what the differences in these products are. I need to re-stain our pine house siding and deck in a high humidity, wooded area that receives a lot of rainfall (East Texas). Which of the products would you recommend and why? Thanks for your help.
[quote name=”NatGirl”]Which stain would be best for a new south-facing cedar deck with some vertical posts and beams in Missouri? Is it ok to use products claiming to remove mill glaze or do we need to let it age a few months?[/quote]
Please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the 100 Series.
Which stain would be best for a new south-facing cedar deck with some vertical posts and beams in Missouri? Is it ok to use products claiming to remove mill glaze or do we need to let it age a few months?
[quote name=”Wayne Koga”]Which stain would you recommend for a redwood fence in southern California?[/quote]
TWP 1500 Series.
Which stain would you recommend for a redwood fence in southern California?
[quote name=”Steve Lemon”]I have an IPE deck and want to know if I should use 100 series or 1500 series?[/quote]
The 100 penetrates better into IPE wood.
[quote name=”Bullock”]I used TWP, I guess the 100 series about 12 years ago, about 3 times. Have not done my deck in about 7 years now, and it needs it bad. Already got it prepared for staining again. Wood is pretty bare over all, but is pressure treated. Is the original produce available in Panama City Florida or Florida at all? Place I used to get it, closed good time back. And should I use another series since it’s been so long and is bare like it is? Thanks in advance for your help.[/quote]
Best to stay with the 100 Series for this scenario.
I have an IPE deck and want to know if I should use 100 series or 1500 series?
I used TWP, I guess the 100 series about 12 years ago, about 3 times. Have not done my deck in about 7 years now, and it needs it bad. Already got it prepared for staining again. Wood is pretty bare over all, but is pressure treated. Is the original produce available in Panama City Florida or Florida at all? Place I used to get it, closed good time back. And should I use another series since it’s been so long and is bare like it is? Thanks in advance for your help.
[quote name=”Celeste Ann”]My deck is already stained. Can I use TWP over top of the current product and would you recommend that?
Thank you.[/quote]
No you cannot apply TWP over top a different brand of stain. Best to remove the old stain first.
My deck is already stained. Can I use TWP over top of the current product and would you recommend that?
Thank you.
[quote name=”Wayne Price”]Good Evening,
I have a set of Redwood Steps for my Hot Tub that need to be stained. I am interested in a clear stain that will bring out the beauty of the Redwood. I am interested in what your recommendation would be.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Wayne Price[/quote]
Hi Wayne, what state are you located in?
Good Evening,
I have a set of Redwood Steps for my Hot Tub that need to be stained. I am interested in a clear stain that will bring out the beauty of the Redwood. I am interested in what your recommendation would be.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Wayne Price