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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if going over per stained siding can I apply two coat?
Pre-stained with a different product than TWP? If so, the prior coating needs to be removed first. Post some pics in the comments for help on doing this.
Oops, my question is what type surface prep is best for this project?
I’m building a western red cedar pergola and want to stain it before erection. The cedar is fresh wood. I can add 2nd coat a few months after erection, but want to get 1st coat applied to get good coverage (pergola rafters 11ft above flagstone patio; top side of 2×2 cedar roof will be covered with water-tight acrylic panels). It will be hard to get good coverage after erection because of height and top acrylic cove. Thank you.
Hi Jerry,
You cannot pre-stain new wood. It has to be built, weathered, and then prepped. See here for more info: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
You only need to prep and stain the exposed wood when ready.
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!
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.
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?
The 300 Series is rarely if ever used for siding. It creates a filming coating. Mostly used for bamboo.
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!!
You can use if the 100 is allowed in your state. They work and last the same.
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?
None.
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
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.
Is TWP ok for use on untreated pine t1-11?
Yes, it is.
Can you apply Cabot’s Solid Color Stain over TWP clear?
No you cannot.
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?
We do not have a black colored stain but the TWP 1504 Black Walnut is a very dark brown color. If new wood, it will be lighter in color though as new wood is less absorbent. See our gallery for pics:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
We used sikkens 8 years ago on our rough cedar siding. If we strip or power wash can we then apply TWP?
As long as you remove the Sikkens, you can apply the TWP.
What is the finish of the stain flat or gloss
TWP does not have a gloss in the 100, 200, or 1500 Series.
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?
Hi Bill,
You will need to prep with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Good news is that it will be a very easy prep.
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?
Sorry but no you cannot. You will need to remove the Sikkens first before using the Sikkens.
HI
If I buy TWP transparent stain, 1500 in USA will I be able to bring it into Canada?
Hello, the TWP 1500 is not VOC compliant for Canada. The TWP 200 Series is:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-200-series
Can you use TWP200 on vertical board and batten siding?
Yes you can.
[quote name=”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?[/quote]
Since it has sat exposed for 9 months, you should prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. As for the stain, use the 1500 Series.
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?
[quote name=”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.[/quote]The TWP 1500 Series for the vertical siding.
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.
[quote name=”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?[/quote]
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.
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?
[quote name=”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?[/quote]
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.
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?
[quote name=”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?[/quote]
I am sorry but you cannot apply TWP over the current stain. It would have to be removed first.
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?
[quote name=”peter mcr”]I apologize if this went through before, but it acted weird on my end so I will re-post.
I have a new 64′ cedar fence and two older front cedar fences sections (each side of house). Cleaned the front with scrub brush and water + Clorox and then power washer. You estimate order indicates wet-on-wet application. What does wet-on-wet mean? Also, living in North Texas, Dallas Fort Worth area, with many 100+ temps a year and upper teens 2 – 3 times per year. Which is better 100 or 1500 for my use?
TY in advance
Peter[/quote]
Use the 1500 for the fences. Please read this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
I apologize if this went through before, but it acted weird on my end so I will re-post.
I have a new 64′ cedar fence and two older front cedar fences sections (each side of house). Cleaned the front with scrub brush and water + Clorox and then power washer. You estimate order indicates wet-on-wet application. What does wet-on-wet mean? Also, living in North Texas, Dallas Fort Worth area, with many 100+ temps a year and upper teens 2 – 3 times per year. Which is better 100 or 1500 for my use?
TY in advance
Peter
[quote name=”JimmyArnold”]The exterior of my 20 year old, 3 story home is rough cedar siding. It has been stained several times with the now discontinued Glidden Endurance semi-transparent oil deck stain, mixing 2 gallons of clear tint base to 1 gallon cedartone. Can I now apply the TWP 1500 stain over this? What prep is recommended? Can I mix the clear TWP 1500 stain with colors to get the tint I want?[/quote]
No you should not apply this over the Glidden. You would need to strip and brighten the wood for the prep.
The exterior of my 20 year old, 3 story home is rough cedar siding. It has been stained several times with the now discontinued Glidden Endurance semi-transparent oil deck stain, mixing 2 gallons of clear tint base to 1 gallon cedartone. Can I now apply the TWP 1500 stain over this? What prep is recommended? Can I mix the clear TWP 1500 stain with colors to get the tint I want?
[quote name=”Erick”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”]In above topic (Best TWP Stain for Vertical Siding) it states TWP 1500 is best for vertical siding. Is 1500 better than TWP 100 and for what reason?
Thanks[/quote]
TWP 1500 has more pigment and can offer a little better UV protection because of this.[/quote]
Thanks. So if a can of 100 and 1500 was available TWP Company recommends the 1500 for siding?[/quote]
Yes but either would work.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Erick”]In above topic (Best TWP Stain for Vertical Siding) it states TWP 1500 is best for vertical siding. Is 1500 better than TWP 100 and for what reason?
Thanks[/quote]
TWP 1500 has more pigment and can offer a little better UV protection because of this.[/quote]
Thanks. So if a can of 100 and 1500 was available TWP Company recommends the 1500 for siding?
[quote name=”Erick”]In above topic (Best TWP Stain for Vertical Siding) it states TWP 1500 is best for vertical siding. Is 1500 better than TWP 100 and for what reason?
Thanks[/quote]
TWP 1500 has more pigment and can offer a little better UV protection because of this.
In above topic (Best TWP Stain for Vertical Siding) it states TWP 1500 is best for vertical siding. Is 1500 better than TWP 100 and for what reason?
Thanks
[quote name=”dan morgan”]current use Olympic semi trans parent. reddish color. what if we want more gray brown. what would you recommend. thanks dan[/quote]
We do not have a gray brown color. We have a Dark Oak which is a darker brown. You would have to remove the Olympic first if you would want the use the TWP.
current use Olympic semi trans parent. reddish color. what if we want more gray brown. what would you recommend. thanks dan