Wood Stain Samples

Robert, Answers in order.

-Yes
-Oil Based
-You must use the TWP 1500 for Ohio
-Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit
-2 years is normal
-1 coat on new wood, next time you can do two coats. Dries in 4-12 hours

LOTS OF QUESTIONS!!!
Is the TWP 100 Series a semi-transparent, penetrating stain?
Is it water based?
We are staining a new deck, rails, privacy fence, etc.
The wood is pressure-treated& has been down since the fall. We live in the Cleveland area, so it went through the winter un-treated. Do we want to use the 100 Series for that? Or the 1500 series?
Do we need to do any pressure washing or treatment cleaning first?
How many years can we expect to get out of this product before having to re-do?
The area is partial sun-part shade. Our summers can be in the 90's. One coat or two? What would the drying time be?
Thank you in advance!

I like your review of products available. My deck was built summer 2012. The railing and outside frame is built with cedar and finished with several coats of CWF (clear) oil penetrating wood finish. It has kind of an orange color. The floor is finished with pressure treated lumber and has a cedar tone but lighter than the finished cedar. When I choose a color to stain I wuld like it to match. Will it darken over time? Also, your we b-site mentions using 2 coats wet-on-wet. How do you accomplish this. Actually walk on the wet area? How soon after? Is a 2nd coat necessary? Also, the best way to apply. After reading some web-sites i see where brushing works the best. thank you for your response.

You should remove the OneTime first with the Restore-A-Deck Stripper. Once done i would look at the Dark Oak 1502 or the Black Walnut.

IS RUSTIC 1516, DARK 1503 OR BLACK OAK 1504 BEST FOR A 10 YEAR OLD DECK NOW COVERED IN SOME AREAS BY A DARK CHESTNUT " ONE TIME " WOOD PROTECTION STAIN? I DESIRE THE DARKER COLOR, HOWEVER, AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE COLOR OF THE NEW TWP 1500 DARK STAIN OVER IT ONCE CLEANED?? THANKS, WGJ

Dick, colors vary so it would be best to get a sample or two to test first. Please read this about staining new wood:

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

I have a new pressure treated pine deck and need your recommendation on the recommended product.
I am looking at the redwood 1502 color - How will it look with pressure treated pine. How long is the estimate time it will last on a covered boathouse(sides exposed). deck wood is smooth.

Storm Shield is water based while the TWP 1500 is oil based. I would stick with the 1500.

what are the differences in Storm shield and the 1500 series

any of the TWP colors will enhance. I would look at Redwood, California Redwood, Natural, etc. Spindles can be applied with a sprayer then back brushed or done with a brush.

I have a 20 year old redwood deck that I just completed cleaning and now want to stain. The redwood color has faded. I want to bring the original redwood color back. What can you recommend? I have a large deck, approx. 1000sf. Also, what is best way to apply stain to 1x1 slats in railing?

I am not sure what your question is.

i used behr wook deck stain redwood semi-transparent i think not sure if it was semi or transparebt

TWP suggests waiting 4-12 months for new wood to weather. You can remove any graying with the Restore-A-Deck kit.

Just finished cedar deck in WA state, considering staining with TWP 1500. Would you suggest staining now or waiting until next spring? Concerned about graying if we wait.

I would use the TWP 1500 Series.

I live in western NY and have a new pressure treated pine deck built last fall. I am now ready to stain it. The deck is about 2ft - 3ft above ground level and has full southern sun exposure (of course in Buffalo that\'s irrelevant in the winter!). Is the 1500 series or storm shield the better choice?

Best to apply wet on wet for an even application. TWP can be sprayed, brushed, or a stain pad can be used to apply. Do not puddle and apply evenly. Thicker is not better.

I am considering buying the TWP 1500 series to my new deck. Is there a somewhere on your website information about how to apply your product? Any \"Tips\" for first time users, etc.?

No it does not.