Which TWP Stain Should I Use?

[quote name=”Tanya Ha”]Good day, we just finish building a 600sq ft deck. We used kiln dry western red cedar, I know there is a weathering process of a few months. It’s been almost a month since we purchase the boards, Does that still apply if the deck boards are kiln dry?? We live in Seattle, which rains a lot. Which twp do you recommend? Thank you!! Feeling overwhelmed[/quote]
A month is good with kiln dried. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with 1 coat of the TWP 100 Series.

[quote name=”Jane McGinty”]Which stain should I use on an old cedar deck built over a flat rubber roof? I’ve been told not to use an oil based product because I can not protect the rubber.[/quote]
TWP only comes in an oil based stain. Never heard of the TWP harming rubber roofs.

[quote name=”Debi Stendler”]We have a pre treated pine deck which we have treated with Thompson Water Seal at least 3 times in 14 years. Now we need to do something. We power waahed the last couple years. But what do we need to strip, what stain do we then apply? Our deck needs to be revived. Some is under cover big portion in direct sun & weather. Thank you in advance for your guidance.[/quote]
It would be best to strip with the Restore A dEck Stripper/Brightener Kit for the prep. Use the TWP 1500 Series.

[quote name=”The Sledge”]Looking for the best TWP stain for two different applications in Southern Wisconsin:
1. New horse fence with cedar posts and white oak boards.
2. New pressure treated tongue and groove (used as barn siding).

Thanks![/quote]
Use the 100 Series for both as it will penetrate the new wood better.

[quote name=”samuel johnson”]which stain would be best for southwest wisconsin full sun alot of rain 100 or 1500[/quote]
Use the 1500.

[quote name=”Loretta”]I have a can of TWP 1501-1 left over from staining my deck in 2015 and I wondered if I could use it on a potting table made of fir.

The table is meant for indoor/outdoor use. The instructions say that it has been treated with an oil-based stain but if used outdoors, staining or repainting with an oil-based weatherproof coating of my choice may increase the life expectancy.

Thank you.[/quote]
You can use the TWP but you cannot apply the TWP over the current coating. That would need to be removed first.

[quote name=”Becky Brauchler”]Should the stain be applied to all sides of cedar siding before it’s installed or can it just go on the exposed side after it’s up?[/quote]
Exposed areas only after install.

[quote name=”Mark Hauer”]Is it OK to use this stain on the interior of a log cabin. I think it’s what they used originally on the inside and outside but i’m not sure.[/quote]
You can use TWP indoors, but being an oil based stain, it will have a strong odor that could take days to dissipate. You should vacate the home and make sure it is properly aired out after it fully cures.

[quote name=”Fred Speyer”]We just added a covered porch to the front of our house. The Posts, beams and rafters are cedar, sanded, but not smooth. The ceiling is c-grade v-groove pine. The floor and handrails are kiln dried pine. The doors are fir. The roof overhang is significant and we have gutters across the front. We are in Alabama and the house is on a wooded lot. I would like to use TWP products exclusive for the entire job. I got samples in the 1500 series in Pecan, Dark Oak and Black Walnut. I love the Pecan on all the cedar, but it’s too light for the rest. I love the Dark Oak on the pine and fir, but it doesn’t deem to penetrate either very well. Would another series work better for those? I need to stain everything ASAP, but I’m not sure what to buy. Thanks for your help![/quote]
You are staining too soon, that is what it does not soak in. See these articles:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/kdat-and-twp-wait-period-for-new-wood/

The 100 Series does have better penetration for newer wood.

[quote name=”Keith E. Evans”]I have two projects. one a heavily worn wood deck and the other a newly built dock on the lake. Which stain or is best for each[/quote]
Use either the 100 or 1500 Series. See this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

[quote name=”TONY L”]I power washed my salt water dock and want to use the best penetrating stain available. The dock is in good condition but does have some small cracks so I need a stain that will deeply penetrate the wood. I prefer a darker color (grayish) than a light color. What do you suggest?
Tony[/quote]
You can use the TWP 1500. We do not have a dark gray color though. Maybe a dark brown like the Dark Oak?

[quote name=”Doug Swingen”]I have built a roof over my patio. The posts are 8×8 laminate pine. The beams, supports, king posts, and rafters are all cedar. I’ve been building the roof all Summer. I will put a metal roof on soon.
I want the pine posts to take on a similar color as the cedar beams, etc. Should I start using the conditioner now, or wait another couple months? Will the TWP Cedar stain the pine posts to look similar to cedar beams?[/quote]
Wait a bout 4 months and prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Stain with the TWP, just one coat. The Pine and Cedar will not be exact in color, but similar. We have samples on the site to test:

http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples

[quote name=”Roger Tincknell”]Deck has faded solid stain, white ceded, some bare spores, some chipping, not muc. What stain do you suggest? Now forest green but faded so may want to try different color. Thanks! Roger[/quote]
Roger, TWP being a semi-transparent cannot be applied over top of a solid stain. You would have to fully sand off the old solid stain first.

[quote name=”A Quint”]I live in Washington DC and have pressure treated flooring (about 3 months old) on an 8’X 16′ covered porch that gets morning to early afternoon son. The boards are part of a floating flooring system siting on a rubber membrane roof. What product would you recommend?[/quote]
For DC, you will need the 1500 Series. See this about new wood and TWP: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

[quote name=”Tyler Sap”]I am in the process of staining a VG Fir door and I would like to use TWP on the exterior so it matched other exterior woodwork. Do you recommend it for this kind of use? With or without a layer of polyurethane or spar varnish?[/quote]
TWP is not designed for doors. There could be potential issues with the seals sticking depending on the heat/temps. TWP cannot be top coated with a polyurethane.

[quote name=”CSM”]We rebuilt our deck 9 months ago using pressure-treated pine. We live in Maine, 30 feet from a lake. The deck faces west and gets dappled sunlight in the afternoon. Should we use TWP 100 or 1500?[/quote]
Only the 1500 is allowed in Maine.

[quote name=”Paula Reilly”]Is TWP a good idea for the Colorado Climate? Our deck is on the west side of our house and gets tons of afternoon sun.[/quote]
Yes the TWP works well in CO.

[quote name=”Linda Gardiner”]Hello
I am a senior citizen and have taken on the task to restore my cedar deck. Just finished stripping this weekend and will apply brightener next week. I am so excited to take this on–but want to do the right thing. I have read numerous comments but want to be sure I select the right stain series. I live in MN. Thanks in advance.[/quote]
Use the 100 Series.

[quote name=”Matthew Meyer”]Have a New Cedar gazebo from Costco. What sealer is recommended.[/quote]
TWP 1500 Series. Prep with Gemini Restore Kit.

[quote name=”Lynn Lucas”]I live in northern Arizona. The sun is intense,Climate dry,Temp. can vary 30 degrees from day to night. We are building a redwood deck which stain would you suggest and how often should it be reapplied.
Thank You!
Lynn[/quote]
Use the TWP 100 Series. See this about new wood:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

[quote name=”#pooldeck”]Is there an additive for your stain, or what would you recommend? We are staining our deck around our pool (deck is 1 year old) and I was thinking if we could add something to the stain to make the deck not slick when wet. Afraid the stain might make the deck even more slick when wet than it is now without any stain on it. Any input would be most appreciated.[/quote]
It is not possible to add an additive to a penetrating stain like the TWP.

[quote name=”Jack Earnshaw”]We live in Massachusetts and have a 16 year old deck(pressure treated pine)14×14′ with 10 stairs. Stain on deck is a solid Sherwin Williams(Deckscapes-water borne). For stripping what do you recommend? Also what grayish or red stain would you recommend?
Thanks![/quote]
Stripping will not remove a solid stain. You will need to sand all of the SW to remove. Once removed you can use the TWP 1500.

[quote name=”DB”]I live in an area that is very dry in summer and sometimes down to 20 ° F in winter with snow. I have an old cedar deck and new cedar fencing. Would 1500 or 100 be most appropriate ? My fence had never been treated. I stripped and stained the deck with 1500 2 summers ago. Thank you![/quote]
Use the TWP 1500 Series for this.