Wood Stain Samples

You cannot cover or mask a taupe semi-solid with a semi-transparent rustic. It will show through.

PS to previous note -- in this situation, does it matter if I use 100 or 1500? (in Seattle)

We have stripped old weathered semi-solid stain from our cedar deck. It is now very bright and yellow, and looks pretty well stripped when dry - but in the rain you can see lots of bits of old stain still there. Perhaps a light sanding will help? (it's roughed up from pressure washing, so needs sanding anyway). Our painter suggested "Rustic" - enough pigment to help cover. But I"m worried it will look blotchy over those spots. The original color was a taupe, so I'm thinking of ordering a sample of "prairie gray" to see if it might blend and look less blotchy. What do you think? Thank you!

That's a little long. Can you break it into 2-3 parts?

I have a very large deck. Typically takes 3-4 hours to complete staining floor boards. Is this an acceptable duration for TWP1500 to go back and stain wet on wet? Also is 1500 good for Northern IL?

500 is not available anymore. You would want the 1500.

Newly purchased home in CT. Deck (about 5 years old) has IPE flooring and cedar (or mahogany) railings. Previously stained (Cabot Timber Oil, I think). I believe I need to strip and brighten. IS 500 OR 1500 SERIES THE BEST BET?
Thank you, Bob

Kimmedoll, best the use the 100 series for this deck and area. Any of the colors would work well for you. Make sure to prep the wood first with the Gemini Restore Kit.

I have a 2 month old new pressure treated pine deck. It is unfinished wood. My house is made of brick (slightly orange colored) and siding (creamy butter beige yellow) with white trim around the windows. I live in lower east Tennessee on the border of GA and AL. I am overwhelmed by picking a stain for my deck. I was thinking about a white painted deck but I am really undecided. Could you recommend the process and TWP products/color that would look and hold up best along with the timeline I should follow before/after using products. Thanks so much.

Linda, Either color would work for this. Make sure to prep the wood correctly first.

Use the Gemini Restore Kit to prep the wood for a recoat of the TWP 1500.

We need to stain cedar beams in Hill Country of Texas. They had a natural coat of stain 2 1/2 years ago. Would the Dark Oak 1503 or the rustice 1515 be our best choice.

Used rustic 1500 last summer in New Jersey. Next summer will be two years. How do I prepare for a fresh coat? Thanks.

Ron, either would work well for you.

We live in the Portland Metro area, and was curious which of your deck stains holds up better, the 100 or 1500 Series?

You would want the TWP 1500 Series for this.

I have a 25 yr old PT deck in mostly sun Is the 200 series the best or do you recommend another?

I would stain these condo decks with the TWP 1500 Series. Maybe the Honeytone or the natural tone.

Looking to recommend quality stain for 46 100 square foot cedar decks in our condo community in the natural color tones in the Austin (Lakeway) community. I love your website and all of the honest sources of experience (Good and Bad). What stain and preparation should be one for the longest life of the stain as a recombination to our 46 owners. We appreciate your help. P.S. Our decks are 5-6 years old, some stained before and some not. Duane Zimmerman

Ray, you need to clean and brighten the wood after the sanding to help the TWP penetrate correctly. TWP typically needs to be reapplied every 2 years as long as the wood is prepped correctly and the stain is applied correctly.