TWP Stain Reviews Ratings Comparison | 100 Series | 200 Series | 1500 Series

I have a deck that has been stained with a semitransparent brown but has a glossy sheen, almost a varnished "look" that oil stain samples will not dry on. Does TWP have a solution for this scenario.

Cindi:

want to redo our large 1000 ft deck, it is a redwood color pretty faded with lots of gray at this point. Want to change to gray. Like the Cape Cod Gray color, but I don't see it in the TWP 1500 series. Would the TWP 200 series work? Live in Michigan

Use the 100 Series for MI. Clean and prep with the Gemini Restore Kit first then apply the TWP 105 Cap Cod Gray.

Mostly rough cut. Rails and posts are smooth

want to redo our large 1000 ft deck, it is a redwood color pretty faded with lots of gray at this point. Want to change to gray. Like the Cape Cod Gray color, but I don't see it in the TWP 1500 series. Would the TWP 200 series work? Live in Michigan

Jerry S.:

Live in NE Ohio.

Have a new PT Pine fence.

1. How long will your stain last?
2. How long do I have to wait to stain?
3. What is your recommended product?

Thanks!

Is the new fence rough cut wood or smooth like a deck?

Live in NE Ohio.

Have a new PT Pine fence.

1. How long will your stain last?
2. How long do I have to wait to stain?
3. What is your recommended product?

Thanks!

Michael Jessup:

Hi, I live outside of Austin Texas. I have a log home that is 20 years old and has been sealed many times. One side of the house gets sun most of the day. Front and back are covered by porches. Which sealant do you recommend?
Thanks
Michael

You would have to remove the old layers of sealer before applying the TWP. You would want the 1500 Series.

Hi, I live outside of Austin Texas. I have a log home that is 20 years old and has been sealed many times. One side of the house gets sun most of the day. Front and back are covered by porches. Which sealant do you recommend?
Thanks
Michael

Fred Wolf:

I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. Which product do you recommend for my new Deck? 100 or 1500?
Once I apply how long before I should reapply? Thanks.

Use the 100 Series for this. See this about new wood decks:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

I live in the Pacific Northwest in Washington State. Which product do you recommend for my new Deck? 100 or 1500?
Once I apply how long before I should reapply? Thanks.

mlinarz:

We have a 15 year old cabin in the Idaho Mountains and getting ready to stain smooth, half round pine siding. Plan on using rustic in either 100 or 1500 series. One side of cabin gets sun 3-4 hours a day, rest of cabin gets little to no sun. Lots of snow in the winter and warm dry summers. Do you recommend the 100 or 1500 series and why?
Thanks!

Use the 100 Series since you have only 3-4 hours of sun. Better penetration and dries faster.

We have a 15 year old cabin in the Idaho Mountains and getting ready to stain smooth, half round pine siding. Plan on using rustic in either 100 or 1500 series. One side of cabin gets sun 3-4 hours a day, rest of cabin gets little to no sun. Lots of snow in the winter and warm dry summers. Do you recommend the 100 or 1500 series and why?
Thanks!

Bill Lynd:

On your comparison chart you show the price of 5 gals TWP 100 AS $154.99 yet in my cart it shows $170. What is the actual price?

It is $170 per 5 gallon.

On your comparison chart you show the price of 5 gals TWP 100 AS $154.99 yet in my cart it shows $170. What is the actual price?

HaydenGriffin:

can twp 1500 be applied over the twc 100 in areas where the 100 series cannot be sold anymore?

Yes as long as you prep with the Gemini Restore kit first.

can twp 1500 be applied on a deck that has been stained with twp 100 in the past

Carol Carter:

I live in North Carolina, my deck gets full afternoon sun. It is about 8 years old, I recently cleaned it with pressure washer. Which stain should I use - the 100 series or the 1500 series?

Either is fine but most use the 100 Series there. Apply two coats with wet on wet application.

I live in North Carolina, my deck gets full afternoon sun. It is about 8 years old, I recently cleaned it with pressure washer. Which stain should I use - the 100 series or the 1500 series?

Steve Mossholder:

Hi - I fear I am heading for a disaster with my deck. It is 18 years old, holding up very well. Pressure-treated pine, last treated with oil based 4 years ago. But..........

I live in Northern Virginia, and I have just stated work with the painting contractor who has applied one coat of Benjamin Moore Arborcoat (water based) semi transparent yellow tint base N638 12. this one coat was put on yesterday.

I have read reviews of your product, and I want to go back to oil based. What can I have the contractor do now? They are to put on a second coat tomorrow (when rain has stopped).

I am thinking that I want to strip the Benjamin Moore, power wash, and apply your product. In No. Va I think I must use the 1500, or can I use the 100 semitransparent.

Please advise. Thanks so much!

Your contractor will have to remove the Arborcoat by sanding it off. For Northern VA, you are required to use the TWP 1500 Series.

Hi - I fear I am heading for a disaster with my deck. It is 18 years old, holding up very well. Pressure-treated pine, last treated with oil based 4 years ago. But..........

I live in Northern Virginia, and I have just stated work with the painting contractor who has applied one coat of Benjamin Moore Arborcoat (water based) semi transparent yellow tint base N638 12. this one coat was put on yesterday.

I have read reviews of your product, and I want to go back to oil based. What can I have the contractor do now? They are to put on a second coat tomorrow (when rain has stopped).

I am thinking that I want to strip the Benjamin Moore, power wash, and apply your product. In No. Va I think I must use the 1500, or can I use the 100 semitransparent.

Please advise. Thanks so much!