Best TWP Stain for Vertical SidingVertical wood siding can give your home a very appealing look as long as it is taken care of. Like all exterior wood, vertical siding needs to be maintained. Protecting vertical siding from the harmful effects of weather exposure can increase its longevity while helping to enhance the natural beauty of the wood. Protecting vertical siding with a quality professional grade wood preservative like TWP is the optimal choice. But which TWP stain is best for vertical siding?

The Best TWP Stain for vertical siding is the newly formulated TWP 1500 Series Wood Stain. This state of the art wood preservative penetrates better, dries faster, and outperforms the former TWP 500 Series formula of wood stain. The 1500 Series is an EPA registered wood preservative that is compliant in all 50 states due to its low 250 VOC formula. This means excellent protection but yet environmentally friendly.

The TWP 1500 Series Stain is easy to apply to vertical siding and can be cleaned and recoated as maintenance is needed. This ensures many years of lasting beauty and protection. TWP 1500 Series is the best stain for vertical siding because it is a semi transparent stain that preserves natural wood color by blocking out harmful and discoloring UV rays. The absorbing pigments of TWP 1500 prevent graying, darkening and fading to preserve your vertical wood siding’s natural beauty. TWP 1500 Series vertical siding stain also blocks out water and moisture to prevent cracking, warping and splitting as well as damage due to freezing temperatures in colder climates.

Another great reason that the 1500 Series is the best TWP stain for vertical siding is its ability to prevent wood rot. The selected mildewcides help to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew, which contribute to wood rot, decay and structural damage. TWP 1500 Series Wood Stains will ensure long lasting beauty and protection on all your vertical siding surfaces allowing you to enjoy your investment for years to come.

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    Liba · 07/31/2021
    Hello, we purchased a house with a rough sawn cedar siding and need to stain it. It was stained decades ago but there isn't much if any of the stain left. Please see photos. Can we use TWP 1500? Can we spray & back brush? Should we use some soap/cleaner when power washing? (I tried to test-wash the right side of the garage door with a heavily diluted TSP, seemed to work well). Would you recommend something else than TSP? Thanks! 
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      TWP Stains · 07/31/2021
      Strip and brighten for prep as you still have some old stain on the wood: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
      After you can use the TWP 1500 Series.
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        Liba · 07/31/2021
        Sounds good, thank you. Will consider it. Based on reading some TWP product reviews, there are customers who prefer TWP 300 over the new TWP 1500. Seem it has a better coverage and a bit more solids. Any reason why I should use the new product? What makes it better than the TWP 300 for this project? 
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          TWP Stains · 07/31/2021
          The 300 Series is rarely if ever used for siding. It creates a filming coating. Mostly used for bamboo.
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            Liba · 08/09/2021
            One last question, please. What about TWP 100 vs TWP 1500? Based on what I read, TWP penetrates more easily. Would it make sense to order samples of both and test? Thanks!! 
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              TWP Stains · 08/09/2021
              You can use if the 100 is allowed in your state. They work and last the same.
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                Jean Day · 10/09/2021
                I understand the 100 and new 1500 both require "1.5" coats on weathered uncoated cedar siding, so the work required to apply will not be a huge consideration in my choosing.  What is the disadvantage of a stain with a higher solid content? 
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    Deanna · 06/03/2020
    I see that most of the questions regarding Cleaners are asked about decking. I have Cedar siding and it has become discolored on the bottom two boards probably from dirt bouncing up on the siding and my not doing the staining as often as I should have. Do I use the same Cleaner that is for Decks?
    How often can TWP be used ? Every other year? or is that too often? How should the siding be prepped? Is power washing enough? My house seems to only need recoating in areas where the sun hits it on the South and East sides. The North and West sides are in quite good shape even after several years. So do I still recoat the whole house? On the can it says TWP101-5
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      TWP Stains · 06/03/2020
      Yes, use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep. For siding, TWP will last 3-5 years. Always use the Gemini Kit for prep. You can stain sunny sides more often. TWP 101 is Cedartone.
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    Brenda · 10/10/2019
    Is TWP ok for use on untreated pine t1-11?
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    Eric Stand · 10/05/2019
    Can you apply Cabot's Solid Color Stain over TWP clear?
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    Bill B · 12/31/2018
    I have a some pressure treated green wood beams and headers that I want stained black. I'm thinking penetrating as I can't risk anything that might peal. The location is nasty and I don't want to do it often. My neighbor recommended you. Thoughts?
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    Cokie Stephens · 08/06/2018
    We used sikkens 8 years ago on our rough cedar siding. If we strip or power wash can we then apply TWP?
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      TWP Stains · 08/07/2018
      As long as you remove the Sikkens, you can apply the TWP.
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    Frank Volpe · 07/09/2018
    What is the finish of the stain flat or gloss
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      TWP Stains · 07/10/2018
      TWP does not have a gloss in the 100, 200, or 1500 Series.
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    Bill wilson · 05/31/2018
    My house siding is pine board and bat and was treated with Messmers oil base stain 3 years ago. Can I retreat with TWP stain?
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    Mayra Pallick · 04/23/2018
    Our home has exterior pine log siding which needs restaining. We had previously used Sikkens oil stain. Can we use TWP 1500 on top of the Sikkens which has peeled and faded with some prepping?
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      TWP Stains · 04/24/2018
      Sorry but no you cannot. You will need to remove the Sikkens first before using the Sikkens.
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    Darryl · 04/19/2018
    HI
    If I buy TWP transparent stain, 1500 in USA will I be able to bring it into Canada?
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    Keith · 03/20/2018
    Can you use TWP200 on vertical board and batten siding?
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    TWP Stains · 09/07/2017
    J.E.:
    I have board and batten rough sawn siding that was installed about 9 months ago. Would you recommend 100 or 1500? Also, I have read that prep steps are minimal for rough cut lumber. Can you confirm preparation steps?

    Since it has sat exposed for 9 months, you should prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. As for the stain, use the 1500 Series.
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    J.E. · 09/06/2017
    I have board and batten rough sawn siding that was installed about 9 months ago. Would you recommend 100 or 1500? Also, I have read that prep steps are minimal for rough cut lumber. Can you confirm preparation steps?
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    TWP Stains · 03/04/2017
    Becky Brauchler:
    What stain do you recommend for new cedar siding (will apply to one side after it's installed per recommendation). We are located in Minnesota.
    The TWP 1500 Series for the vertical siding.
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    Becky Brauchler · 03/04/2017
    What stain do you recommend for new cedar siding (will apply to one side after it's installed per recommendation). We are located in Minnesota.
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    TWP Stains · 10/11/2016
    Jan M:
    What is the best way to open and pour or get the stain out of a 5 gallon can into a sprayer? I will need at least 10 gallons of stain for my siding & would like to save on the shipping by buying the 5 gallon cans, however large paint cans are notoriously difficult to open and pour from. Any helpful hints &/or ideas?

    Best is to pry open all the tabs from the lid and remove the lid completely. You can then pour easily into a tray or sprayer. A large funnel for the sprayer may be needed based on your sprayer.
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    Jan M · 10/11/2016
    What is the best way to open and pour or get the stain out of a 5 gallon can into a sprayer? I will need at least 10 gallons of stain for my siding & would like to save on the shipping by buying the 5 gallon cans, however large paint cans are notoriously difficult to open and pour from. Any helpful hints &/or ideas?
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    TWP Stains · 09/01/2016
    Jacki Volz:
    We are build a new home and are using clear Grade A T and G cedar siding on a few exterior faces of the home as well as under the soffits and underside of the patio roof covering. We live in South Dakota. Exterior faces of house will be on the south side of the house, but our weather is extreme. We want to use something very natural cedar colored and that shows the grain thru the
    stain, but offers UV and water protection. Our builder wants to stain before installing. What would you suggest and can this be stained before install as planned?

    If smooth wood you cannot prestain with TWP. See this about staining new decks. It will also apply to smooth new siding:

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

    If the wood is rough cut, then you can stain now with the TWP.
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    Jacki Volz · 08/31/2016
    We are build a new home and are using clear Grade A T and G cedar siding on a few exterior faces of the home as well as under the soffits and underside of the patio roof covering. We live in South Dakota. Exterior faces of house will be on the south side of the house, but our weather is extreme. We want to use something very natural cedar colored and that shows the grain thru the
    stain, but offers UV and water protection. Our builder wants to stain before installing. What would you suggest and can this be stained before install as planned?
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    TWP Stains · 10/01/2015
    Janice Riley:
    I have a house with vertical pine siding which was stained over 20 years ago with Cabot's Semi-solid oil based stained. It has held up remarkably well, but the house needs to be retained as you can imagine. The color of the house is Cabot's "Dune Gray" which is like very much. Could I use your "Cape Cod" gray or the "Prairie Gray" - not sure yet on which gray would be most like the Dune Gray. Should I use the TWP stain in the 100 series if compliant with state regulations. Or would the 1500 series be better and can your stain be applied directly over the current stain after it is cleaned?

    I am sorry but you cannot apply TWP over the current stain. It would have to be removed first.
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