Wood Stain Samples

Will the product Cedartone 1501 help repell and protect against Carpenter Bees and Carpenter Ants?

I currently have a new log home under construction. The logs are englemann spruce and are similar in color to standard spruce. I live outside st.louis , mo. we haven't picked a stain yet although were leaning towards he twp. Any suggestions?

Carol, you need to wait until Spring until staining and cleaning first with the Gemini Restore Kit. Best to get samples to actually test as color charts will vary on the wood type and age of wood. Rustic for example will come out more red then brown. This article may help as well:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

have just installed pres. treated deck on LI, in NY condidering Rustic color to match shake shingles that are browish grey. Can you send sample color Chart so I can peruse. Carol Griebel 9 London Ct. Northport NY 11768 how long do I wait before staining/sealing?

Use the 100 Series for TN but please read this article about new wood:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Building new deck in middle TN out of pressure a treated lumber, as well as a screened in deck. What is best product to use.

For MA you would want the TWP 1500 as the Storm Shield is no longer available. Please read this about new wood:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Hi, I live in Mass. and I am installing western red cedar shingles and I would like to preserve the natural color of the cedar. I do not want it to turn black from mold. I also do not want it to turn grey. I realize that maintenance is involved over time.
My questions are, what color should I chose and which product,oil based (1500) or the storm shield water borne.
thank you,
tony

retired jeff, please read this article for color tips:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

Tucker, The 100 Series would be best for Texas. Please read this about new wood:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

I was going to get Sikkens, but after reading some reviews, I'd like to try TWP for my new cedar deck. I want to get the 100 series and live in Austin, Texas. Will that work? I was going to try a sample of the Natural and the Cedartone, then I'd order a 5 gal. container. Also, can I treat the deck now, or do you recommend holding off for 5-6 months to make sure it absorbs properly?

Hard to tell precise color on the computer screen -- comparing the TWP 1500 Rustic and Cedartone. It looks like the Rustic has a slight reddish tone to it and the Cedartone is a brownish tone (no red) - is this correct? Our last color was Teak, but from another manufacturer. We prefer the brown tone, but Dark Oak is too brown.

Pecan in both series is an orangy/brown color. There is not a medium brown. Dark Oak is a dark brown. This may help:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

I would like to get a nice brown deck stain without the orange tint. I ordered a sample of the Pecan 1520 and applied it on my deck. It appears to have an orange tint to it, in which it is more orange than I would prefer. Is the pecan in the 100 series (Pecan 120) a better option for a stain that is brown with less of an orange tint, or would it be similar to the Pecan 1520? Or is there a better option for a brown deck stain without an orange tint? I am looking for a stain similar to the pecan color, but more of a nice brown oak look to it.

Yes you can use an airless. Any tip will work but we like wider fans for application.

Can I use an airless sprayer for the 1500 series?

Can you recommend the proper tip size (.011, .013, .015) for spraying the 1500 series stain?

SLNorman, Cedartone 1501 is darker then the 1520 Pecan. Yes only 1500 Series in Cali.

In the TWP 1500 Series, which color is considered "darker" the Cedartone or the Pecan?

The Pecan is beautiful in the 100 series, but appears more golden in the 1500 series.

Also, live in Northern CA (San Jose) and have brand new redwood deck, because of restrictions am I limited to the 1500 series?

Thank you,
Susan

Mark P, for GA I would look at the 1500 or the 100. They last about the same.

Why there are no TWP200 samples offered?
Can I stain a 10 years old treated pine deck in Georgia with TWP1500, or which stain series will work best (and longest)?