Wood Stain Samples

seth:

I just finished stick building, in SouthEast Virginia. Raised ffrom the ground on 6x6 PT postst, I notched a PT pine platform foundation(beams and joists) and 5/4 PT pine boards for the deck. The building on the deck is SPF framed, I used rough-sawn white pine for the exposed rafters and ties, metal roof ontop. I used t+g white pine siding boards on the outside of building.

What series would best suite my needs for my climate and the white pine both rough/planed?

Thank you,

Seth G.

Use the 100 Series but read this first about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

I just finished stick building, in SouthEast Virginia. Raised ffrom the ground on 6x6 PT postst, I notched a PT pine platform foundation(beams and joists) and 5/4 PT pine boards for the deck. The building on the deck is SPF framed, I used rough-sawn white pine for the exposed rafters and ties, metal roof ontop. I used t+g white pine siding boards on the outside of building.

What series would best suite my needs for my climate and the white pine both rough/planed?

Thank you,

Seth G.

Alex_1:

I have a cedar dock in upstate NY. 1/3 is new, another 1/3 is one year old and the last 1/3 is 2 years old. None of the wood has been stained or sealed yet. I'd like to stain all of them next year. Will they all look the same color after staining since the weathering has different shades of gray now? I scrubbed the dock with a scrub brush to remove all the dirt and algae but probably need to use a cleaner next year before staining.

It will be close but maybe not exactly the same. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit prior to staining.

I have a cedar dock in upstate NY. 1/3 is new, another 1/3 is one year old and the last 1/3 is 2 years old. None of the wood has been stained or sealed yet. I'd like to stain all of them next year. Will they all look the same color after staining since the weathering has different shades of gray now? I scrubbed the dock with a scrub brush to remove all the dirt and algae but probably need to use a cleaner next year before staining.

Brett huff:

Just power washed my deck.. some of the old stain did not come off, do I need to have it removed before applying TWP?

Shoot for 95-100% removal. TWP should not be applied over a different brand of stain.

Just power washed my deck.. some of the old stain did not come off, do I need to have it removed before applying TWP?

amr helmy:

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?

You cannot use a primer with TWP. TWP does not come in a solid color stain, only semi-transparents. Use the 1500 Series.

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.