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

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!

Jean Day:

When you say Restore-a-Deck stripper, does that leave behind any coating or color at all, or does it strip it down to bare wood like an orbital sander or chemical stripper would?

You have to remove all of the Sikkens. You cannot apply TWP on top of it. The RAD stain stripper will help to achieve this.

When you say Restore-a-Deck stripper, does that leave behind any coating or color at all, or does it strip it down to bare wood like an orbital sander or chemical stripper would?

Janet Lammens:

My cedar fence was treated with a Siddons product (I think) two years ago by amateurs and as a result it has a very uneven appearance. It was damaged by hail recently so I want to retreat it. How would you suggest doing this and which of your products would you recommend? Thanks

Start by removing the Sikkens 100% first. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing to remove. Use the RAD brightener after removal. Stain with the TWP 1500 when done.

Do you offer bulk pricing?

My cedar fence was treated with a Siddons product (I think) two years ago by amateurs and as a result it has a very uneven appearance. It was damaged by hail recently so I want to retreat it. How would you suggest doing this and which of your products would you recommend? Thanks

G.A. Mercer:

I have a new cedar fence. Should I use 100 or 1500 clear or with stain?

Where do you live?

I have a new cedar fence. Should I use 100 or 1500 clear or with stain?

Joan Skesavage:

I have just re-done my deck with a composite flooring and cedar screen, arbor and railings. I was thinking of 'sealing' all the cedar vs staining it. I don't want it to be dark or start to grey. What do you recommend?

Hello, please read this about new wood and TWP:

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

Look at the 1500 Series.

I have just re-done my deck with a composite flooring and cedar screen, arbor and railings. I was thinking of 'sealing' all the cedar vs staining it. I don't want it to be dark or start to grey. What do you recommend?

Andrew McCoy:

What stain would you recommend ,part of deck gets sun the other shade.

The TWP 1500 Series is what you would need for Indiana.

What stain would you recommend ,part of deck gets sun the other shade.

dkincaid:

I just ordered a 5 gallon pail of Dark Oak in the 1500 series and feel it is a little dark. What color would you recommend mixing in to get a medium oak color? Also would a gallon be enough to lighten a 5 gallon?

The Clear can be added. To make the Dark Oak 1/2 as light you would need equal parts of the Clear and the Dark Oak.

I have shingle oil on my house. Basically a mineral oil made by chevron.
I have treated the siding with jomax and bleach including scrubbing all the siding. There is still some beading though some absorption. How compatible is your product with this condition.

I just ordered a 5 gallon pail of Dark Oak in the 1500 series and feel it is a little dark. What color would you recommend mixing in to get a medium oak color? Also would a gallon be enough to lighten a 5 gallon?

Ken Gardner:

Have a deck that has been previously sealed. Need to refinish. What product would you recommend?

Remove the old sealer by stripping and pressure washing. Brighten the wood when done. Stain with either the 100 or 1500 Series.

Have a deck that has been previously sealed. Need to refinish. What product would you recommend?

wjschmidt:

I got my 5 gallon pail of TWP stain and started applying it to to my shutters. So far so good but the temperatures in Houston reach 95F. I've been applying the stain in the shade and there is a breeze. Am I gonna have problems other than drying speed?

Just be careful of drying evenly in the hot temps. Make sure to be quick and keep a wet edge. Try to do in shade if possible.