TWP 200 Series is now available to be shipped to Canada!
The TWP 200 Series was designed for shakes and shingles but can be used for all exterior wood surfaces such as fencing, log homes, cedar framed homes, etc.
TWP 200 Series is a semi-transparent oil based penetrating finish designed to extend the life of exterior wood such as cedar shake siding, and shingles. Containing a paraffin oil, TWP 200 series penetrates wood extremely well. The Paraffin oil is a “non-drying” oil that enhances the wood cells structural stability. This greatly improves the woods life and appearance.
TWP 200 Series primary function is to enhance the structural integrity and appearance of aged roofing. The finish composition will minimize grain cracking, cupping, surface erosion, water absorption and surface attack from mildew and algae. Although the system is highly penetrative, the residual surface film is highly resistant to destructive organisms. The penetrative portion of the product absorbs into aged and porous wood, adding bulk to aged and brittle wood fiber. This restores lubricity and flexibility to brittle shingles. At 94%+ solids, these products comply with all current federal and state VOC (volatile organic compounds) regulations.
TWP 200 SERIES will not crack, peel or blister making maintenance an easy task to perform for extended wood protection.
- Compliant in all States
- Sheds and Repels Water
- Prolongs UV Fading
- 8 Colors. Can take up to 30 days to cure to final color.
Material Preparation:
Due to different substrates, wood density, sanding, wiping and application methods, and atmospheric conditions, ALWAYS check actual stain color for accuracy before finish work process begins. We are not responsible for color variances following application of the product.
**TWP® 200 Clear allows wood to gray naturally
I have deck that was last stained with TWP Series 200 Butternut Brown 4 years ago.
I am wondering if TWP 1500 would be a good choice to apply now. What color would match closely?
If you want to switch, use this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit
The closest color would Dark Oak.
I applied TWP 203 to the cedar shingles on my kid’s playhouse before finding this site and reading how to prep “new wood”. Attached is a picture of the shingles pre-stain. Not sure if they are rough sawn wood or not? If not rough sawn, what now? Thanks.
Just clean and reapply as needed in 1-2 years.
From my understanding, only TWP series 200 is only available for shpping to Canada.
Please let me know if TWP SERIES 200 is a good product for the deck staining.
We have lots of Canadians who use the 200 Series for decking. Take note, it can take 1-2 days to dry. The final color will take 7-14 days to cure out.
I have a cabin with cedar shake/shingles that was sealed with TWP 200 in 2017, maybe 2016. It needs restaining. I assume it does not need to be stripped and I can simply clean it with the two step cleaner/brightener and then restain. Correct?
Yes, correct.
Can twp200 series be used on a new pressure treated deck that totally surrounds an above ground pool in MA
See here about new wood first: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the TWP 1500 Series for decking after the wait and prep.
I used TWP315 light cedar on a bamboo fence and I can’t seem to find that product anywhere. What would be the next best thing.
Thanks Gary
Only the 300 Series will work for bamboo and we do not sell it from our website.
I have an old cedar shake roof which was cleaned and sealed about 5 years ago, not sure with what. After a power wash the cedar has returned to its redish color, which I would like to keep. Which color TWP 200 series should I use? Clear?
Use a tinted color (not clear) for UV protection from graying. Any color will work.
Which tint would you say is closest to the natural color of the wood?
203 Cedar Gold is the lightest tint.
My builder applied a water based semi transparent stain on my timber frame front overhang and pillars on cedar last year. I’m sure he made that choice because that particular brand allows staining on wet wood. It’s already fading. Do I have to strip off the old stain or can I stain over it?
Also, would the 200 or 1500 series be best for this application?
You will have to remove it. Post some pics in the comments for help with this.
Use the the 1500 Series after prep.
We stained our 1 year old deck with 207 Butternut, last weekend (5 days ago). It looks great but the deck planks didn’t absorb the stain evenly (we used a roller for the planks). It rained yesterday and water beading isn’t consistent (seems to soak in in some areas & repel in others). Can we put another coat on at this point? Thanks!
TWP is not designed to bead water but shed water. 100% beading prevents the wood from breathing and can create other issues. Best to leave it as is as more stain is not typically better.
Ok. Thank you!
We are new to TWP. How often do we need to re-coat the decking? If we use the same product (TWP 200 series) do we need to strip to re-coat, or is a good clean enough to refresh finish?
You can clean and recoat as needed. Every 2-3 years is normal for decking.
We have used your stains in the past on multiple decks and love the outcome. We have a two+ year old play set that needs to be stained again. It is currently the red color that most play sets seem to use. I would love to stain it a similar color to our deck. Also do not really want to strip it because that would probably require disassembly. My question is which product would be best for a play set? Or should I just use the red stain that the play set makers sells since it is the same. The top platform is horizontal and gets a lot of wear from kids, but not a ton of sun. The rest of the play set is vertical and gets ample sun.
Hi, you will have no choice but to fully remove the old stain, and that will require stripping and brightening. Once done, you can use the same TWP as your deck.
I have a new can of Vertial and shingle TWP200. Dated 2019….is it still usable?
The shelf life for unopened containers is 2-3 years.
https://twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
Hi, I was wondering if TWP 205 has an “expiration “ date – I have an unopened can and was wondering if it is still ok to apply. Thanks!
About 3 years.
How do I purchase samples?
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
can this product be sprayed on????
Yes.
I recently have replaced and now stained my deck boards in the appropriate timeline. I now want to protect the original 15 year old framework under the decking. It gets wet and has a green algae grow on it. Would TWO 200 be the best product to help restore, and protect the old framework from the constance wetting and drying as well as the protection against algae and wood eating insects?
You can add this to the TWP for insects:
https://www.twpstain.com/bug-juice-insecticide
If you want to stain the undersides, use the same TWP stain you used for the top side. After prep and stain, use this to protect from mildew and algae once the stain is curred:
https://www.twpstain.com/rad-guard-wood-mildew-cleaner-preventer
Contractor used TWP-200 on decking 9 days ago. The areas of the decking that don’t get much sun are still a bit oily- we can easily pick up residue from the stain by wiping parts of the decking with a cloth fairly easily. I think they should have used TWP-100 for the decking, but too late. The deck was previously stained with TWP-200 by same contractor a few years ago, but I don’t remember having this same issue. What can we do to dry or wipe up the excess stain so we can walk on the decking without getting residue on our feet?
Use mineral spirits and rags. Saturate oily rags in water and lay flat outside to dry when done. It can take 1-2 weeks for the 200 series to fully cure.
Bought a house with a 25 year old deck, pressure treated, that’s pretty large. I stained it with a semi solid water based sealer last fall and it didn’t hold up through winter. I just want to get a few years out of it before full replacement it went a few years without anything recently. Would the 200 be the best product for old wood, I live in a non voc state. I don’t mind restaining every year or two just want the best protection for the wood
Best would be the TWP 1500. Before using any other brand of stain, you will need to fully remove the old coating first. This is your best option for that:
https://www.twpstain.com/rad-paint-solid-stain-strippers
We would like to use the TWP207 Butternut Brown on our timber frame patio extension. The wood is rough cut cypress. We really like the color of the butternut brown on the cypress wood. Would the TWP207, 200 series be sufficient in this application?
Yes it would.
I have previously used the TWP 101 in cedartone natural on my new deck in Canada. Since the 200 series is now being sold in Canada I am wondering if the cedartone in TWP201is comparable in color or if you would recommend one of the other colors instead.
It is the closest in color but not exact.
reapplying TWP 201 to deck and treads after 1st application approx 2 yrs ago. I’m using the Gemini kit on smooth treated boards to prep. It’s 400 sq ft; will it absorb less stain than 1st application? Wondering if I can cover it all with new 1 gallon and the 1/4 gallon left over…….
1 Gallon will not cover 400 sq feet and the old stain has gone bad if opened and 2 years old. Coverage will be about the same as when you applied 2 years ago.
Thanks; I’ll get 2
still not clear whether you recommend 4”brush or the 10” pad to apply……
We like the pads better.
looks like you only have 10″ pads in stock, no 7″…… Do recommend 10″ pads for deck and using 4″ bush on treads? or do you think the 10″ pad can be maneuvered easily on treads around pickets and vertical painted kickboards (white)? See pictures. Thank you!
10″ is what most use for all areas.
Hi,
I purchased Gemini, 10″ pad and 2 gallons of 201 stain.
Based on reading in this forum, I need to wait 48hrs after Gemini process to stain. As far as staining, a couple of questions:
1) Front steps are over area that I want protected but I want to minimize drips even with drop cloth; should I use brush rather than pad to minimize dripping between planks?
2) should I tape all posts (white) to prevent staining or will the stain wipe dry should any stain touch white paint?
3) should I wipe each board with a rag after applying to have uniformity? should I wait a certain amount of time before wiping?
4) what is the dry time for the 201 before it can be walked on?
Thanks.
1. Will not matter.
2. Yes.
3. Proabbly not needed. Just do not over-apply.
4. 1-7 days to fully cured.
Had a house built with cedar wrapped posts, etc. they used twp1503. Currently looks good but I’d like to add a coat of sealer for extra protection. Would it help to put a coat of the clear twp200 or clear twp1500?
You cannot add a sealer over the TWP stains. Best to clean and apply the same color as last time.
Ok. Sounds like I just need to wait until the cedar needs restraining and re apply the twp1503. About how long will the initial stain last? I know it depends on a lot of factors.
It varies but on vertical wood, every 3-7 years is normal.
We have 18 year old log siding on a lake home in good shape. We are stripping the previous semi- transparent finish and want to switch to TWP. We want maximum mildew protection and want maximum time before we need to clean and recoat. Which would he better, TWP 200 or 1500 series? Any other suggestions as we make the switch?
TWP 1500 Series.
What is the best stain product for rough cedar siding?
It was last stained 10 years ago.
TWP 200 Series or TWP 1500 Series. Make sure to prep correctly first.
I have redwood planter boxes that were repurposed from deck wood. Would I use this to seal them before I attached to the window sills to preserve them?
No, use the 1500 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
Thank you!
I have a Douglas Fire covered patio ceiling that has grown dark in spots, possibly from mildew/mold. I will be having the wood media blasted to get all of the mold out. Would this be the right product to use for this?
TWP 100, 1500, 200?
Thank you.
Use the 1500 Series.
What is the shelf life of 200 clear?
https://twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
We live in Kansas City, MO. We stained our deck over the weekend using TWP 200 Cedartone. Our deck gets mostly sun. Unfortunately we were fighting the sunlight with our schedule. The lighter area pictured was stained in sunlight and the darker area in the evening in shade about 8 hours later. The stain was applied two days ago. We love how the darker side turned out, and obviously regret not waiting for the sun to pass. What can we do to the area that is lighter? Our deck in total is 850 sq ft. We do have 1 – 5 gallon container of stain left.
The darker area will dry and cure lighter to match the other area in a week or two. It is normal for the 200 series to take up to two weeks to even out in color.
I’m in Canada and somehow got a gallon of 1501 cedar tone from Amazon last year. Before I apply it to my Cedar deck (installed 10 months ago, cleaned and ready), I wonder if the 200 will be ok to go over the 1501 when touch ups are needed down the road? Should I just start with the 200 now? Cannot get any more 1501.
thanks!
Prep with this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Looking to use the TWP 200 stain, probably cedar gold. Last stain was ready seal 2 years ago but worned off a lot.
from these pictures, do I need to sand my deck floor or simply use the stain stripper/brightner that you’re selling ?
thanks
yves.
No need to sand. Stripper and the Brightener.
Ok good
thanks for the info.
my vertical wood boards are still looking good, so don’t plan on using a stain on them. Used Pecan from Ready Seal on these. Which colour on the TWP 200 will match most ?
It has a slight ‘orange’ look
Probably cedar gold or cedartone.
Ok good. Thanks for the info.
my vertical boards on the deck still looks good (see attached pic). Used Ready Seal Pecan on these. Don’t plan on staining it again since they still look Ok.
which colour of the TWP 200 match most?
Stained my rough sawn cedar fence with twp 100 3 years ago. I liked the results. Ready to clean/ brighten / re-stain. Was thinking of switching to 200 series for the paraffin oil. Would the paraffin be more beneficial for this type of fence?
No benefit. Stick with what you user prior.
You cannot retain the look of unfinished wood, all colors are tinted and must be tinted for UV protection and will ehance the grain. Which color you would like is really up to you to choose.
Thank you. I understand I can’t retain the look of unfinished wood exactly but in your expert opinion, would there be 1 tint that would most likely be the closest look to brand-new installed red cedar shingles? I am guessing redwood and will most likely go with that but wanted to double check. Thank you.
No. There is not a way for a stained wood to replicate or be close to unstained wood. Redwood is very red. Lightest tint is Cedar Gold.
TWP 200 on new deck pressure treated pine (1 year old)
How many coats would you recommend?
I know you mentioned it takes a whole week to cure. Should we wait a week to put the furniture or can we put it as soon as it feels dry (daily highs range 90-100, hot and humid in GA ?
One coat. As soon as it is dry to the touch you can put the furniture back.
Is wood conditioner and wood brightener recommended before applying this stain?
You need a deck cleaner and then a brightener for prep: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Do we need to seal the wood after staining? Or this product is both stain and seal?
No, you cannot add a sealer over the TWP stains. No need.
We live in Canada and use 203 on our log cabin. Can we stain our deck at home with the same stain? I understand only the 200 series is available for Canadians.
Yes, works on decks as well.
Thank you for the prompt reply.
I’m planning to stain about 500 s.f. of mainly cedar with some pressure treated wood. The boards are all well sanded and clean. Do I need two coats of TWP 200?
Also, when applying it, should I wipe the excess with a rag?
Your advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Just one coat since you sanded. Only back wipe if needed after 1-2 hours. Make sure to saturate any oily rags in water and lay flat to dry outside.
I like the color cape cod gray but live in Ohio and therefore can’t use 100 series. Can any cape cod gray be shipped to OH?
Only the Slate Gray in the 200 Series.
The final color varies based on wood type, age, prep, etc. The only way for it to show how it would look on your wood is to test samples which we supply: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I have to ask—is it viable or possible to remove immediately and start over with another 200 colour? Or are we going to have to wait? This is only a few weeks old. It is supposed to match the incoming cedar soffits and door but the colour has been a big issue! At first I thought it would fade a little brown or yellow but it seems to be going more orange instead. 🙁
This will remove it now: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
What product do I have here?
203 Cedar Gold. Must have been a typo on that label.
I have stained my deck with TWP 203 “Gold”. Has the name for #203 been changed to “Cedar gold”?
It has always been “Cedar Gold”.
I am in Canada and when I go to checkout and complete the address the amount does not change,is the amount shown in Canadian or American dollars and it will convert on my credit card?
Pricing is USD at checkout. It converts on your credit card.
I want to keep my cedar deck as close to natural finish as possible but do not want it to grey out,should I be using a clear or cedartone finish?My deck faces directly into the hot sun (southwest) and worried about it pealing as with previous stains used,is this stain the right choice for my deck?
In the 200 Series the Cedar Gold is the lightest tinted color with UV protection.
Used 205 (CA cedar) on our cedar fence 6 years ago. We just got a new front door (Craftsman mahogany fiberglass). Can we use the 205 on the front door or is another series (in a comparable color) best?
TWP stains are not suggested for front doors like yours.
Can you use a paint sprayer with this?
Yes.
if you want to paint a porch ceiing afer you have applied twp 200 what are my options. stain took very spotty and customer wants to prime and paint
That is more of a question for the paint brand you choose and what they suggest for prep prior to applying.
I just installed a new red cedar roof on an old shed. I don’t have a moisture meter but the wood seemed pretty wet still, I could see water coming out of the wood when nailing. Should I wait for the wood to dry out before applying TWP 200?
See here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Restrained deck with TWP 205 (California Cedar) this weekend. Spray applied to deck and large vertical surfaces with hvlp sprayer, brush applied to railing. Elevated Town House deck so had to be careful about overspray. Turned out very well. I really like the way the wood grain, knots took the stain. Letting it cure for a while before replacing furniture.
I’m building an outdoor tiki bar with bamboo fencing. Is the 200 series the best option to seal and protect the bamboo, or is another series recommended?
The 100, 200, 1500, and semi-solid series we sell cannot be used for bamboo.
after the preservatives applied do I need a sealant
No, and you cannot apply a sealer over the TWP stain.
We need to re-stain steps and handrails leading up to a covered screened-in porch. Steps and handrails are exposed to the elements. I don’t know what product was previously used but the previous homeowner gave us your website.anyway to anticipate which series they used? Could you send samples?
Post some pictures here in the comments for help with the prep.
Pictures are attached. One is if Steps and handrails that have faded. Need restraining. The other picture shows a pretty good view of the color that hasn’t changed much. I can decide of the color is rustic or brown? The original home owner said it was honey. That doesn’t seem accurate compared to what I see on line.
Only one picture went through.
See additional pics. THANK YOU!!!
Looks more like Pecan or Rustic. Samples here: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
newly milled 8×8” rough cut spruce post and framing used for a open outdoor room in Ontario close to northern Michigan. posts are 5 months old and starting to grey. will clean prior to staining. is the TWP 200 the only product i need to protect this material from the elements?
Yes, that is correct.
What do you recommend for sealing cedar porch posts?
The TWP 1500 or 200 Series would work well.