Wood Stain Samples

i bought a used Redwood playset and looking to sand it down to restain it - do i need a primer? if not which redowod series do i use 100 or 1500 - is this a solid stain?

Robert Long:

I just received two samples not in a 1/4 pint can, but they are in a small plastic bottle with no volume measurement on the bottle. What's up here?

Thank you

It says right above "Sample size volume is roughly 1.5-2 oz. It is not a full 1/4 pint can"

Helena Hunter:

Would your product work well on a mahogany porch floor that is roofed and gets limited sunlight -- mostly on steps? If so what color would you recommend. We like the natural mahogany color. We used Sikkens Natural about 10 years ago and really liked it. Lasted a long time but needs re-staining. Now has yellow orange tones remaining. Thoughts?

Look at the TWP Honeytone or Pecan colors.

Would your product work well on a mahogany porch floor that is roofed and gets limited sunlight -- mostly on steps? If so what color would you recommend. We like the natural mahogany color. We used Sikkens Natural about 10 years ago and really liked it. Lasted a long time but needs re-staining. Now has yellow orange tones remaining. Thoughts?

Tom Bromann:

I just resurfaced my deck with new cedar boards and am looking for a light stain and sealer. Most of the samples of other products I have received are too dark or too yellow. Would your natural color be probably what I am looking for?

Please read this for color tips:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

I just resurfaced my deck with new cedar boards and am looking for a light stain and sealer. Most of the samples of other products I have received are too dark or too yellow. Would your natural color be probably what I am looking for?

Vaughn Hill:

I have a 20yr. old pressure treated deck that I just power washed.I am right on the ocean in eastern Maine.and it is Quite humid here.The deck has not been treated or stained for several years.Which product should I use 100 or 1500?

The 1500 Series.

I have a 20yr. old pressure treated deck that I just power washed.I am right on the ocean in eastern Maine.and it is Quite humid here.The deck has not been treated or stained for several years.Which product should I use 100 or 1500?

Brewster997:

We are looking to stain a smooth finish redwood fence and considering RUSTIC color. Which product do,you recommend for a fence?

I have red to wet the fence with water before apply oil based stain. Is there any reason to do this or was thatnonlynformwater based?

How can I order your product? Can I pick it up? I live in LA county but will use on a fence Lebec, ca(kern county)

You have to use the TWP 1500 Series for CA and we can ship it to you from this website. You do apply TWP wet on wet.

We are looking to stain a smooth finish redwood fence and considering RUSTIC color. Which product do,you recommend for a fence?

I have red to wet the fence with water before apply oil based stain. Is there any reason to do this or was thatnonlynformwater based?

How can I order your product? Can I pick it up? I live in LA county but will use on a fence Lebec, ca(kern county)

Cindy T:

I live in SC. Deck is 13yrs old, greyed out, some boards will be replaced as well as all the railings & steps, 20 x 16. High humidity & deck is in the sun 3/4 of the day. Which series should I use?

Use the 1500 for this.

I live in SC. Deck is 13yrs old, greyed out, some boards will be replaced as well as all the railings & steps, 20 x 16. High humidity & deck is in the sun 3/4 of the day. Which series should I use?

Tracy Ackley:

We stained our house this past fall called "Ceramic pot" 0339, from Hallman Lyndsey, Shouldnt the stain of a deck, match the house stain, my husband and I are having a difficult time finding a stain. He has brought home 2 samples from your Madison store of Pecan 120 and rustic 1516. Which stain looks best with our house color? thankyou Tracy

Sorry but have no idea what that color of "ceramic pot" looks like. Most decks do not match the house color.

We stained our house this past fall called "Ceramic pot" 0339, from Hallman Lyndsey, Shouldnt the stain of a deck, match the house stain, my husband and I are having a difficult time finding a stain. He has brought home 2 samples from your Madison store of Pecan 120 and rustic 1516. Which stain looks best with our house color? thankyou Tracy

Wayne Bookout:

I am applying TWP to a 15 year old dock. I replaced 4 of the docks boards and sanded the rest. I'm using Restore-A-Deck stripper and brightened. I know it is recommended to wait 3+ months for new wood. Would it be okay to treat the dock avoiding the 4 replaced boards and then after a few months put a second coat on the older wood and first coat on the new? I would really like to protect the older wood as soon as possible rather than delay for 4 boards through the hot summer with full sun exposure. Using TWP 1520 Pecan.

Since it is only 4 boards just stain it all now. You will have to apply another coat to the new boards this Fall or next Spring.

I am applying TWP to a 15 year old dock. I replaced 4 of the docks boards and sanded the rest. I'm using Restore-A-Deck stripper and brightened. I know it is recommended to wait 3+ months for new wood. Would it be okay to treat the dock avoiding the 4 replaced boards and then after a few months put a second coat on the older wood and first coat on the new? I would really like to protect the older wood as soon as possible rather than delay for 4 boards through the hot summer with full sun exposure. Using TWP 1520 Pecan.

Anita C:

I want to re-stain a badly weathered deck. Live in southern Idaho (high desert climate). Deck is pressure treated pine, in full sun. Stained about 3 years ago with Olympic which has completely weathered off. Should we use 100 or 1500 for best longer lasting results?

Use the 100 Series.

I want to re-stain a badly weathered deck. Live in southern Idaho (high desert climate). Deck is pressure treated pine, in full sun. Stained about 3 years ago with Olympic which has completely weathered off. Should we use 100 or 1500 for best longer lasting results?

R.W.Titmas:

1515 1520

You can order the samples above.

1515 1520