Which TWP Stain Should I Use?

by TWP Stains

 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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Chuck
Chuck
4 years ago

I have a deck at the beach in a southern NJ town that was done about 4 years ago in Behr Natural Clear Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Finish. It’s not held up well and I’m looking to strip it and start over. What would the best TWP stain to use in a southern NJ beach application?

Doug Rogers
Doug Rogers
4 years ago

Can you review the differences in 100, 200 and 1500? Not just the recommended applications. I am having difficulty discerning which I should use based on the descriptions and FAQs

David Korhonen
David Korhonen
4 years ago

Can TWP1500 be used on wood roof shingles?

Nancy Peske
Nancy Peske
5 years ago

I live in Michigan. I have a 15 year old pine pressure wood deck that has never been stained. I am going to clean it with Restore-a-deck cleaner and use the brightener. Should I use the TWP 100 or 1500? Also, I just had a pine pressure wood railing put on. I plan to let it weather for year. Should I use 100 or 1500 on that? Thank you.

Karen
Karen
5 years ago

Hi! I’m in the Raleigh, NC area, and want to preserve a brand new pressure treated pine fence. I’d like to keep it as natural looking as possible. Which product should I use? Thanks!:)

Lark
Lark
5 years ago

I just had a cedar fence put up in the Seattle, WA area. It was finished in May. Should I wait four months to (September) or can I stain sooner? The constant rains start early. Also, should I use the 100 or 1500 series? Thank you!

Mike
Mike
5 years ago

Where can I find local places that sell TWP products? I live in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Jeff
Jeff
5 years ago

I have 300 sq ft of pressure treated deck in central Vermont that gets intense sun in the summer and lots of snow in the winter. The deck was installed 11 months ago and ready for its first treatment. I am looking at the TWP products but am not sure whether to use the 100 series or 1500 series. What is the difference?

Jeff
Jeff
5 years ago
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I understand that Vermont does not require the more restrictive VOC levels. You still recommend the 1500 series?

Penny
Penny
5 years ago

How long will the TWP 1500 series last on a pine deck in the woods with some afternoon sun?

Richard Brackin
Richard Brackin
5 years ago

I used TWP dark oak stain on a vertical cypress beam with beautiful results. The beam fell into some bushes before it could be secured to the house resulting in greenish bark “juice” in a few spots. What would you advise?

Jen
Jen
5 years ago

Can you apply TWP 1500 over the top of a deck that was stained with TWP 100 about 3-4 years ago and has been power washed? I really want to go with the lower VOC option.

Shelia Davis
Shelia Davis
5 years ago

Does the TWP series deck stain have slip resistance?

John
John
5 years ago

I live in south east VA on the Hampton harbor (salt water). My pier deck, 1 year old, which is salt treated (not marine grade) was pressure washed to remove the graying. Do I use the 100 or the 1500 series 2 coats by roller.

Adam
Adam
5 years ago

Would a TWP product be a good choice for finishing a Douglas fir front door in Wisconsin?

Jake
Jake
5 years ago

I live in Pueblo Colorado and get about 330 days of sun a year. I have 700 foot of cedar fence I am almost done putting up. After letting it dry good through the next few months which of your products should I apply and how long would you expect it to last in our climate?

Linda
Linda
5 years ago

Hello. We live in upstate New York and have stripped our pine siding and ready for stain. The siding is 23 yrs old. Which TWP series should we use? Thank you

Linda
Linda
5 years ago
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Thank you. I’ve used a bleach/water/detergent mixture to clean the surface, which has been rinsed thoroughly. The siding looks good and clean. Is it necessary to use the wood brightener Before I apply the stain?

compare TWP stains
5 years ago

can i change the color of twp stain i have applyed

compare TWP stains
5 years ago

can you paint over your stain

dw
dw
5 years ago

TWP 200 or 1500 on a 15 yr old covered deck. i live in NW missouri and the deck has a semi shaded southern exposure. the former owners used a TWP product yrs ago but i’m not sure which one. is pressure washing necessary or just a cleaning solution brushed in and hosed off till dry.

NGC
NGC
5 years ago

Is it possible to use a stain that has formed a thick skin on top if I throw out the top layer?

compare TWP stains
5 years ago

And can I clean with pressure washer? Any other prep or cleaning solution?

compare TWP stains
5 years ago

I couldn’t find a list of states why the stain is allowed. We have a new (12 months old) deck of pressure treated pine. We live in Kansas. Which stain would be best? Also, my wife wanted an outdoor carpet under the furniture. Will this have any effect on the stain since that part of the deck wasn’t fully exposed to weather? I lifted up a corner of the carpet and it is slightly different color.

compare TWP stains
5 years ago
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Thank you!

Bill
Bill
5 years ago

We are located in the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Pleasant. During the winter we remove the dock and stack the board sections outside. However, most years we receive a minimum f 4 – 5 feet of snow which may cover the stacked sections. The boards have been stained with oil base stain 5-6 years ago and sit in the sun from June through September on the lake n the dock frames. They are in need of re-staining.

Bill
Bill
5 years ago
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Thank you.

Bill
Bill
5 years ago

What type of TWP should we use on deck boards for a dock that is in the sun most of the day on a lake?

Keelie
Keelie
5 years ago

I have a freshly cut cypress beam for a mantel. What should I use to coat the mantel? I have been told linseed oil for a natural finish so the mantel can continue to breathe. Suggestions?

Michael
Michael
5 years ago

Can you/should you use twp 1500 on wood doors?

Michael
Michael
5 years ago
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What is the reason for this? And what would you suggest i use if I want my entry door to match my wood columns, etc that are stained with twp?

Jason
Jason
5 years ago
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TWP,
I stained an exterior door (smooth finished cedar) with 2 coats of series 100 dark oak, let it dry 48 hrs, then used a soft cloth to wipe down the door until stain no longer transferred to the cloth. Afterwards, i lightly sanded the surface with 400 grit sandpaper, cleaned the surface throughly and applied two coats of varathane spar urethane. It looks great two years later. No flaking or cracking at all, even in the hot Texas sun. Absolutely love TWP products.

Ching
Ching
5 years ago

I live in GA will i need TPW 1500 or 100 to condition exterior logs?

C Ching
C Ching
5 years ago

I have a log cabin of about 700 sq ft to condition
Will I need two coats of TWP1500?
How much should I purchase?

arif ali
arif ali
6 years ago

I applied TWP stain on my deck after sanding it and it doesn’t look good. Can I directly apply a semi solid stain on top of TWP stain?

terri
terri
6 years ago

Can I use for interior walls?

Reba
Reba
6 years ago

Which is better product to use in humid areas of the U.S., like Georgia? 100 or 1500?

Maia
Maia
6 years ago

Hi, I moved into a house with a large three year old (old growth) cedar deck that was treated with TWP 1500 series. I am in WA state and after only three years the deck was covered in mildew spots with tons of cracks in the floor boards. After cleaning with Behr all in one wood cleaner, the color is much brighter and much of the mildew is gone. Do I still need to use the restore kit or will the Behr suffice? Also, should I use the 1500 series again or the 100 series? I’m not really clear on what the main difference is between the two.

Tom
Tom
6 years ago

Have a new cca treated pine deck am I able to use 100 series with nothing else and if not why ?

Harold
Harold
6 years ago

Is TWP a stain or oil? I have a deck that has previously been treated with oil.

arthur duke
arthur duke
6 years ago

the chairs are new unfinished and very fine grain wood.

Arthur Duke
Arthur Duke
6 years ago

I have used twp200 for years and wonder if I can use it or another of the product line to stain mohogany adirondack chairs.

Will
Will
6 years ago

I recently cleaned, brightened and restained our screen porch floor with TWP 100 pecan in anticipation of converting the screen porch to a glass enclosed sunroom. The glass walls were installed today and there is a residual odor from the stain which was applied two weeks ago. Will these fumes ( they burn my wife’s eyes) clear or do I need to remove the stain? How long should it take for the floor to cure? It has been dry to the touch for over a week.

Will
Will
6 years ago
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So, these fumes are not harmful to breath?

Ada rogers
Ada rogers
7 years ago

Going to stain new cypress boards before they are installed for the soffits only on one side. Does the wood have to cure before staying with the twp 1500?

Ada rogers
Ada rogers
7 years ago

What would be the best stain to use on new cypress soffits?

Serena
Serena
7 years ago

Hi, can I use TWP1500 over a deck that previously was stained with Cabot semi solid stain? What is the best color match for Cabot New Cedar?

diane marangelo
diane marangelo
7 years ago

How much stain do i need?/

Dan A
Dan A
7 years ago

I live in Washington state and moved into a house with a deck that was not protected and was aggressively power washed so it splintered and became scuffed. After 1 year, the wood has grayed in most parts. I believe the wood is CVG douglas fir but not 100% certain. I plan to clean, sand, brighten, and stain the whole thing to bring it new life. What series stain would you recommend, and would this still be the best option if I’m wrong about the wood type? Thanks.

which TWP?
which TWP?
7 years ago

I have two projects I’m undertaking 1. is cleaning and staining pine and cedar sided shed. the shed is 4 years old and has never been treated. it needs to be cleaned and brightened. two sides of the shed are Eastern white pine board and batten, the other two sides are Eastern white pine shingles.
Project 2. is cleaning and staining a Eastern white pine log cabin sauna.

thanks for your help.

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