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

Hi,
We used TWP 1500 last year on our mahogany deck. It's a covered deck, but the steps are in full sun all day. It faded quickly and absorbed some ring stains from our chairs. We're not sure if you recommend a particular color. What are we missing?

I want to refinish the old deck of my screen porch. I have removed most of the old paint/stain, but there are some places where the paint/stain has sunk deeply into the wood. Note that the wood is pressure treated. What do I use to cover it so that it will cover up the old surface but NOT peel or crack, like the old paint did?

I would
like
actaul samples
of stains. Redwood and rustic. I am unsure which is better for our project. Anyway to mail a sample
of those two? I have four
decks to refinish this year and a two story house in T111 to
do next year. Want the correct stain color. Thanks
cheryl

I am in the process of restoring a cedar outdoor play structure. In most of the horizontal surfaces the previous stain, I assume water-based, is flaky and the wood is heavily greyed and splintered. What is the best product to use for the climate (Alberta, Canada) and how do I prepare the wood? Sanding, pressure washing etc.? Will I need to apply a sealer after staining and are there any concerns with children (odor, stains, etc.).

Our deck (photo attached) was built a year ago, in Omaha, NE. No stain required on the decking itself, but we now want to stain the support posts, beam and facia to approximately match the metal railing color (darker grey/brown), which it seems may require some level of pigmentation. Which type (TWP 100 or 1500) and which color might be the best fit? Thanks in advance!

I have a 288sq deck. i just used t w p for the first and not very happy. I have whitish spots coming through the redwood stain. past years i have used Flood wood protection and no problem. what could my problem be?

I just ordered the TWP 100 Combo RAD and brightener. I live in Huntsville, AL and want to make sure I ordered the correct one. I used the same kind of TWP stain 3 years ago. The deck is losing its color (Redwood) where the elements hit it. Please let me know if I chose correctly, TY

I used TWP 1500 Natural on my new deck in Sept. 2017. Following the directions, I put a second coat on 9 months later (this past weekend). I have some areas that are extremely glossy and others that are not. Any suggestions of how to repair? The instructions did not call for any pre-treating. I did not put on a heavy coat, as evidenced by the fact that the first time I used the entire gal. whereas this time, I have about a third left.

I have a huge redwood deck (~1800 sq ft), which is subject to New Mexico’s bright sun and snow. Elevation is 8800 ft. It was stained about 8 years ago with Messmers Natural Redwood. I am going clean & brighten first. What TWP stain color should I use? I liked the Messmer color. Would just a natural stain look good?

Additional info..... The dock I asked about is built from pressure treated pine.

1) I have a 750 sq. ft. dock that is 8 years old and never been stained. have just replaced a few boards. I know that the "new" boards will not stain the same as the old ones, but is it ok to go ahead and stain them or di I need to skip them until they weather awhile?

2) Same dock - is it safe/legal/recommended to use your wood prep products over water? Any danger to fish, etc?

Thanks!

We have a cedar fence 2yrs old. Should we power wash it before staining?

We are staining our pool deck for the 1st time. It’s green treated lumber. The deck has been up for 8 months. We live in Illinois 60 miles south of Chicago. Should we use the 1500 series or the 100 series. I’m thinking oil based semi-transparent.

What stain is best for Washington State? The deck gets a lot of rain during 9 months of the year and direct sun for 3 months straight. Thanks in advance!

Would TWP 1500 work on a deck made from South American hardwood. Its natural color is kind of a rich redwood type color. I have cleaned it, pressure washed and sanded it. Also does this have to b e applied with a sprayer or can i use a roller to rub it in.

The previous owner stained our deck with TWP shake and shingle in 207 Butternut Brown. Which product do you recommend (Kansas resident) and what color would be best. Still have plenty of color on posts and pickets below the deck. Don't want to have to strip it all off beyond pressure washing.
would hope for something just dark enough to blend with old stain.


Thanks,

I am planning to use Dock Revive this summer. I currently use TWP 100 dark oak stain and would like a color match. What is the best gloss acrylic paint to use?

I have a Epe deck in Oregon I want to seal it but do not want a color do you have 100 in natural

I am staining new cedar for a dock deck in fresh water. Which of your products with use be best.
Ken in Montana

Good morning. We are refinishing a cedar deck and choosing between the 100 and 1500 series. The deck gets full sun and we live in non-coastal North Carolina. Can you please tell me which would be best and why. Thank you.