Wood Stain Samples

I have been using Olympic product for years in Connecticut. Recently ran across this exploring other options.
Which product do you recommend for Comnecticut?
Olympic usually lasts two years.
Deck has Olympic Semi transparent with some residual stain.

Susan Sorrells:

I have a front porch that is all Ipe. It gets direct sun and thus grays out badly. I really love the rich reddish look of Ipe and want to bring that out. What color do you recommend for Ipe?

Rustic color

Bill Carrigan:

I,m being told that you cant use TWP in new york is this true. if i can use TWP what should i use for a new pressure treated pine deck 12 mo old 100 series or 1500

The TWP 1500 Series is allowed in NY, not the 100 Series.

I,m being told that you cant use TWP in new york is this true. if i can use TWP what should i use for a new pressure treated pine deck 12 mo old 100 series or 1500

I have a front porch that is all Ipe. It gets direct sun and thus grays out badly. I really love the rich reddish look of Ipe and want to bring that out. What color do you recommend for Ipe?

Linda Gribus:

I have a 12yr old treated wood deck. though the years i have used soild stain in cedar. Can I just go over it with TWP or can I strip it first? Linda

You cannot apply TWP on top of a solid stain. You would need to sand off the solid stain as solid stains do not strip off effectively.

I have a 12yr old treated wood deck. though the years i have used soild stain in cedar. Can I just go over it with TWP or can I strip it first? Linda

C. Bennett:

I have a fence that needs re-stained. The previous owner applied the last application, so I do not know what he used. It is peeling badly. I plan to get it prepped by having it professionally power washed. What TWP product would you recommend, the 100, 200 or 1500? I'm in NC so I think the 100 will ship here.

You have to prep by removing the old stain and pressure washing alone will not do this. Once fully removed of the old stain you can then apply the TWP. Use the 1500 or 100 Series for this.

I have a fence that needs re-stained. The previous owner applied the last application, so I do not know what he used. It is peeling badly. I plan to get it prepped by having it professionally power washed. What TWP product would you recommend, the 100, 200 or 1500? I'm in NC so I think the 100 will ship here.

Lurline Hammer:

I'm interested in samples for 3 different stain colors - #1503 Dark Oak; #1520 Pecan & #1530 Natural.

You can order those right from this page.

I'm interested in samples for 3 different stain colors - #1503 Dark Oak; #1520 Pecan & #1530 Natural.

Adam46:

I have pressure treated pine deck railings (top is composite, so only the verticle is wood), exposed to morning sun only that have never been stained or painted and have grayed. I live in Northern Colorado, so I get lots of yearly sun, but also snow and rain. Do I need to sand and then stain or use some sort of other prep before staining? Also, which stain would be appropriate 1500 or 100 Series?
Thank you.

Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain the verticals with the 1500 Series.

I have pressure treated pine deck railings (top is composite, so only the verticle is wood), exposed to morning sun only that have never been stained or painted and have grayed. I live in Northern Colorado, so I get lots of yearly sun, but also snow and rain. Do I need to sand and then stain or use some sort of other prep before staining? Also, which stain would be appropriate 1500 or 100 Series?
Thank you.

David Gasperik:

I am building an outdoor dining table from old, redwood barn planks. the planks appear to have never been stained or treated. They were very gray. I've sanded them extensively down to bare wood. The planks have many cracks and nail holes which I like. I live in Southern California- mostly sunny, but rain in winter.
-is 1500 the product you'd recommend?
-do I have to treat/clean the planks before I stain even though I've sanded down to virgin wood?
-How long would it take to receive my order via basic shipping?
Thank you!

-TWP 1500 for CA
-Yes, use the Gemini Restore Kit
-4-5 business days to CA
Thanks!

I am building an outdoor dining table from old, redwood barn planks. the planks appear to have never been stained or treated. They were very gray. I've sanded them extensively down to bare wood. The planks have many cracks and nail holes which I like. I live in Southern California- mostly sunny, but rain in winter.
-is 1500 the product you'd recommend?
-do I have to treat/clean the planks before I stain even though I've sanded down to virgin wood?
-How long would it take to receive my order via basic shipping?
Thank you!

bobhoward:

can I put natural 1530 over cedartone 101?

As long as you have prepped properly you can.

can I put natural 1530 over cedartone 101?

Karen sue of 82:

I have a 5 year old pressure treated pine deck that was originally stained with semi transparent stain that peeled then we declared with solid color stain and hated the color. It also peeled and developed mildew spots. We are currently in the process of sanding all the solid color stain off and would to know how to clean and prepare the deck for restraining. There are a few areas where it looks like there are black streaks of mold even after sanding. We are in Atlanta with a wooded backyard where the deck gets morning sun and afternoon shade. Also which product should we use? Thanks so much!

After sanding all of the old solid stain off you should then proceed to prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Use the 100 Series for this as it will soak in better for you sanded deck scenario.

Jane G.:

We recently had a pressure-treated pine fence erected in Atlanta. It is now time to stain/seal our new fence. I would prefer to use a product that preserves the natural color of the wood as opposed to applying a color. 1) Do you recommend the 100 or 1500 series, and 2) Which tone(s) (color or clear?) would best accomplish the preservation of the natural color while still doing a good job of protecting the wood?

1. Use the 1500 for the Fence
2. You need color/tint for UV protection. Lightest tint with UV protection would be the 1515 Honeytone.

I have a 5 year old pressure treated pine deck that was originally stained with semi transparent stain that peeled then we declared with solid color stain and hated the color. It also peeled and developed mildew spots. We are currently in the process of sanding all the solid color stain off and would to know how to clean and prepare the deck for restraining. There are a few areas where it looks like there are black streaks of mold even after sanding. We are in Atlanta with a wooded backyard where the deck gets morning sun and afternoon shade. Also which product should we use? Thanks so much!