Wood Stain Samples

Lenore:

I see the colors for the TWP 1500 product. Would you consider these color pics most true on newer wood? My (I think it's pressure treated pine) deck is 25 yrs old. It hasn't had anything done in 15 yrs and although it has no rot it does have some deep cracks. I will have stripped any old stain brightened and sanded before applying the new stain but generally would you think these colors would turn out darker on an old deck like mine? I'd like to order 3 or 4 samples but cost has become an issue at this point. Are there any customer pics of decks in different color tones?

Older wood should stains darker as it is more absorbent. Best to test with the samples as all wood comes are differently based on age and prep.

I see the colors for the TWP 1500 product. Would you consider these color pics most true on newer wood? My (I think it's pressure treated pine) deck is 25 yrs old. It hasn't had anything done in 15 yrs and although it has no rot it does have some deep cracks. I will have stripped any old stain brightened and sanded before applying the new stain but generally would you think these colors would turn out darker on an old deck like mine? I'd like to order 3 or 4 samples but cost has become an issue at this point. Are there any customer pics of decks in different color tones?

katharina:

does the natural 1530 have uv protection?
what color is best for a cedar shed?

Yes the Natural is tinted so it does have UV protection. Any color that you like will work on cedar. The colors enhance the natural grain of the wood.

does the natural 1530 have uv protection?
what color is best for a cedar shed?

Debbie Bannister:

#1----My 40 yr old cleaned siding looks very dry and lifeless. Will TWP give it back life & luster or is it time to put a solid stain with color on it?

#2----- looking at the honeytone in the 100 series or the natural in the 1500 series. Is one a good choice or do you have a better option?

#3-----can it be sprayed on?

#4-----Battled mold growth during cleaning. Was told oil based products feed mold. How does your product inhibit mold growth?

1. Yes the TWP will enhance the wood, giving a richer look. Make sure to prep correctly first.
2. Both are good colors.
3. Yes, but back brushing to ensure an even application is needed.
4. TWP contains and EPA registered Algaecide to help prevent mold and algae growth.

#1----My 40 yr old cleaned siding looks very dry and lifeless. Will TWP give it back life & luster or is it time to put a solid stain with color on it?

#2----- looking at the honeytone in the 100 series or the natural in the 1500 series. Is one a good choice or do you have a better option?

#3-----can it be sprayed on?

#4-----Battled mold growth during cleaning. Was told oil based products feed mold. How does your product inhibit mold growth?

Brenda A.:

My cedar deck was completed 13 months ago (August of last year.) I was told by my builder to wait "at least" a year to stain- I just read a comment[on this site] stating it is best to stain between 4-12 months after installations. Originally, I thought I would be able to wait until next spring to stain but all other information indicates I should stain within the next few weeks (Minnesota)! Is this correct or doesn't it matter if I wait until next spring? In other words, is the wood going to be too weathered next spring to easily prepare it for staining? Also, does prepping for stain always include sanding? (My cedar deck boards still look great-just weathered) Regardless...I am excited to stain my deck when it is best to do so :-)

You should probably get a coat on this Fall and then another light coat next year. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Sanding is not always needed, but sometimes is. Your wood may have oxidized heavily since being built. Using the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing will remove the oxidation for prep, but since it has been over a year, you may get oxidation "fuzzies". These would be lightly sanded off.

Mike Nordloh:

Do you have a set of 100 Series color samples that can be mailed so our HOA Board can better choose a color?

I don't mean cans to treat wood, but samples to better represent a color visually outside a color on a computer screen.

Above you can purchase the actual samples for $8 each. They come in a small bottle.

Do you have a set of 100 Series color samples that can be mailed so our HOA Board can better choose a color?

I don't mean cans to treat wood, but samples to better represent a color visually outside a color on a computer screen.

My cedar deck was completed 13 months ago (August of last year.) I was told by my builder to wait "at least" a year to stain- I just read a comment[on this site] stating it is best to stain between 4-12 months after installations. Originally, I thought I would be able to wait until next spring to stain but all other information indicates I should stain within the next few weeks (Minnesota)! Is this correct or doesn't it matter if I wait until next spring? In other words, is the wood going to be too weathered next spring to easily prepare it for staining? Also, does prepping for stain always include sanding? (My cedar deck boards still look great-just weathered) Regardless...I am excited to stain my deck when it is best to do so :-)

David Frank Ross:

Do you ship the 100 series and the 1500 to California?

Only the 1500 is allowed for California.

Do you ship the 100 series and the 1500 to California?

Nugent:

Our 1900 sq. ft. deck was sanded, cleaned and freshly stained less than 1 week ago. Stain color applied was 1 Cedartone to 2 Redwood. Still way too red for me!! Suggestions? Possible to apply more Cedartone or Pecan or Rustic on top to alter the color?

You should not apply another coat on top now. TWP when applied needs to be applied wet on wet. Applying a third coat or another coat after the first coat dries could result in the TWP not soaking into the wood grain. It will dry, but it may take a few days and could be shiny in spots. This means it filmed on top of the wood and would be prone to premature wearing. In addition you cannot tone down a red by adding a lighter color as the red would still be the dominate color showing through. If you really did not like it and want to switch, you would have to strip and remove to start over.

In the future it is best to add the Clear to lessen a stocked color. Meaning 1 part Redwood to 1 part Clear would give about half the color that Redwood would normally give. Dark Oak is also a good color to mix with as it will "brown" colors.

Our 1900 sq. ft. deck was sanded, cleaned and freshly stained less than 1 week ago. Stain color applied was 1 Cedartone to 2 Redwood. Still way too red for me!! Suggestions? Possible to apply more Cedartone or Pecan or Rustic on top to alter the color?

Tony Gran:

Do you have any brochures that show the color of your products? The color isn't right on my computer screen and I would prefer to not spend $8 on a sample that won't match. The colors are close.

The colors in a brochures are the same as the computer, so it would not offer any help. The best to test is samples so you can see the color on your wood. All wood will differentiate with the colors since it is based on age of wood, type of wood and how the wood is prepped.

Do you have any brochures that show the color of your products? The color isn't right on my computer screen and I would prefer to not spend $8 on a sample that won't match. The colors are close.

JayHuckstep:

1100 sqft deck. Assume I will need 2 x 5gallon containers. Will the colors of both be exact or will I need to mix the two together best I can to ensure no color variation?

It is always best to mix together, but we test to make sure that all is exact same color prior to pouring into the pails. Product does settle some at the bottom, so make sure to stir well first.

1100 sqft deck. Assume I will need 2 x 5gallon containers. Will the colors of both be exact or will I need to mix the two together best I can to ensure no color variation?

What are the basic differences between the 100 and 1500 series. (I'm not referring to color differences, if there are any.)

Thank you

Lambley:

I had my deck rebuilt and used existing redwood with new redwood. The existing redwood has still a little remnance of an old green stain . it is mostly gone.When wet it is visible, when dry it look like the new redwood What product and color would you recommend.
thank you

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

If the green is internal, you cannot hide or mask it fully. a darker color would probably be better then a lighter color. Look at Pecan, Dark Oak, etc in the 1500 Series.