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

Reeder:

We live in Pa. We r using TWP 1500 natural deck stain on our 24 year old cedar deck. The deck has been refurbished 2x with stain products in the past. In past we used CWF & Wolmans F&P. This is the first time we have used TWP. Preparation products used this time are Behr 64 Stripper followed by Behr 63 brightener. Application used for TWP is wet on wet. Second coat is not drying in a timely manner. Can says 48 hours & Web site says 6 hours. 15 hours now, deck is in very hot direct sunlight for over 5 of those hours and it's still tackey. It's not puddled but it wipes off. Showers in forecast almost every other day. Not really humid here. Why is it not drying? Yes wood is dry upon application. Never had this problem before with other products! Any suggestions?

As long as you prepped well (all old coatings were removed 100%) then the issue is from over applying. Try two very light coats and if need, backwipe any excess stain that does not absorb in an hour. Saturate any oil rags in water and lay flat to dry outside.

We live in Pa. We r using TWP 1500 natural deck stain on our 24 year old cedar deck. The deck has been refurbished 2x with stain products in the past. In past we used CWF & Wolmans F&P. This is the first time we have used TWP. Preparation products used this time are Behr 64 Stripper followed by Behr 63 brightener. Application used for TWP is wet on wet. Second coat is not drying in a timely manner. Can says 48 hours & Web site says 6 hours. 15 hours now, deck is in very hot direct sunlight for over 5 of those hours and it's still tackey. It's not puddled but it wipes off. Showers in forecast almost every other day. Not really humid here. Why is it not drying? Yes wood is dry upon application. Never had this problem before with other products! Any suggestions?

Deb Martin:

We have a dock that looks like it was coated with one of those deck repair kits. What is left of the coating is very thick. We are going to try to sand it off. If we are successful, is TWP something we can use to protect it or does it have to be "new" wood? And if so, which TWP product would you reccomend?

As long as you remove the coating, you can use the TWP. Use the 100 or 1500 Series and use the Gemini Restore Kit for the final prep after the sanding.

We have a dock that looks like it was coated with one of those deck repair kits. What is left of the coating is very thick. We are going to try to sand it off. If we are successful, is TWP something we can use to protect it or does it have to be "new" wood? And if so, which TWP product would you reccomend?

James Bates:

What product would you recommend for Cumaru decking (similar to Ipe)? When you say a product is water shedding, does that make it slippery when wet (i.e. after a rain?

TWP is a penetrating stain so it is not slippery when wet. Most use the Rustic 116 for IPE/Cumaru.

What product would you recommend for Cumaru decking (similar to Ipe)? When you say a product is water shedding, does that make it slippery when wet (i.e. after a rain?

Janice Quinn:

I have sanded and prepped my deck for TWP 1500. Can you please tell me how long before I am expected to re-stain the TWP? Will I have to go thru the whole prep process again? (sand the whole deck again?)osand,taie

Ar you asking about new you will have to redo? Typically every 2-3 years and yes you always have to prep before reapplying.

Chuck Stewart:

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This is a cedar ceiling never sealed or stained. What is your suggestion as to a sealer that will make this wood pop?

Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with TWP 1515 Honeytone.

I have sanded and prepped my deck for TWP 1500. Can you please tell me how long before I am expected to re-stain the TWP? Will I have to go thru the whole prep process again? (sand the whole deck again?)osand,taie

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This is a cedar ceiling never sealed or stained. What is your suggestion as to a sealer that will make this wood pop?

What is the difference between the 100 and 1500 series in stains? I don't want to have to restain decks every year. I live in MN.

Susan B.:

We live in Michigan and built a new deck in 2015. Deck gets lots of sun/heat but also lots of snow in winter. We have not put anything on it yet and it has greyed with some mildew spots. What you recommend for prep treatment and what type of stain (100 or 1500)? Also will the Gemini cleaner damage our new siding or concrete slab under the deck?

Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep and the TWP 100 Series for the stain. the kit will not harm concrete or siding.

We live in Michigan and built a new deck in 2015. Deck gets lots of sun/heat but also lots of snow in winter. We have not put anything on it yet and it has greyed with some mildew spots. What you recommend for prep treatment and what type of stain (100 or 1500)? Also will the Gemini cleaner damage our new siding or concrete slab under the deck?

Sofia Woyno:

We stained our green treated wood deck in northern MN with TPW100 2 years ago. We let it dry the summer it was built then preped it and stained it. We have to shovel it a lot and now the vertical railings are still perfectly sealed but the floor and stairs barely have any color. Do we need to strip, pressure wash, or sand the stain before re-staining it this summer? Is an extra coat ok to put in every summer?

Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep. You can do a light coat every year if you want as long as you prep first.

We stained our green treated wood deck in northern MN with TPW100 2 years ago. We let it dry the summer it was built then preped it and stained it. We have to shovel it a lot and now the vertical railings are still perfectly sealed but the floor and stairs barely have any color. Do we need to strip, pressure wash, or sand the stain before re-staining it this summer? Is an extra coat ok to put in every summer?

Cinda:

Is TWP 1500 appropriate to apply on new outdoor cedar FURNITURE?

Yes but see this about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Is TWP 1500 appropriate to apply on new outdoor cedar FURNITURE?

chris ithomitis:

I am installing a new TigerWood deck. the local distributor recommended the TWP oil. Looks like there is the 100 and 1500 series. I want to keep the original color of the tigerwood, but the info on the web says the clear 100 series 'allows the wood to grey' and it does not look like the 1500 series comes in a clear. which product would you recommend for tigerwood that would keep the wood's look?

Hello, It has to be tinted if you want UV protection and having a tint will enhance or change the look of the wood from the natural state. We would suggest getting some samples to test the color:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples

I am installing a new TigerWood deck. the local distributor recommended the TWP oil. Looks like there is the 100 and 1500 series. I want to keep the original color of the tigerwood, but the info on the web says the clear 100 series 'allows the wood to grey' and it does not look like the 1500 series comes in a clear. which product would you recommend for tigerwood that would keep the wood's look?

Brian Jones:

I live in Missouri. Is the TWP 100 series restricted in my state? My deck is about 3 years old, which series would work the best?

The TWP 100 is allowed in your state. The 100 or 1500 would be best for MO.