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TWP 100 Series
550 VOC Compliant
Oil Based
Restricted 36 states.
Oil Based
Restricted 36 states.
Standard Formula!
Available TWP 100 Stain Colors/Tints:
Cedartone, Honeytone
Rustic, Pecan, Redwood
Dark Oak, Prairie Gray
Driftwood Gray
Cedartone, Honeytone
Rustic, Pecan, Redwood
Dark Oak, Prairie Gray
Driftwood Gray
Types of Surfaces:
Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood.
Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood.
Technical Info:
29-31% Volume Solids
34-42% Solids By Weight
Normal Dry Time - 4 Hours
Flash Point – 105° F
Trans oxide Pigments - Yes
29-31% Volume Solids
34-42% Solids By Weight
Normal Dry Time - 4 Hours
Flash Point – 105° F
Trans oxide Pigments - Yes
Best! TWP 1500 Series
350 Low VOC Compliant
Oil Based
Compliant for all 50 States
Oil Based
Compliant for all 50 States
New and Improved Formula!
Available TWP 1500 Stain Colors/Tints:
Cedartone, Honeytone, Rustic, Pecan, Redwood, Dark Oak, Natural, Black Walnut
California Redwood
Cedartone, Honeytone, Rustic, Pecan, Redwood, Dark Oak, Natural, Black Walnut
California Redwood
Types of Surfaces:
Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood.
Vertical and Horizontal Wood Siding and Decking Surfaces. All unfinished Exterior Wood.
Technical Info:
56-57% Volume Solids
61-62% Solids By Weight
Normal Dry Time - Overnight
Flash Point – 105° F
Trans oxide Pigments - Yes
56-57% Volume Solids
61-62% Solids By Weight
Normal Dry Time - Overnight
Flash Point – 105° F
Trans oxide Pigments - Yes
TWP 200 Series
350 Low VOC Compliant
Oil Based
Compliant for all 50 States
Oil Based
Compliant for all 50 States
Great for Older Dried Shingles!
Available TWP 200 Stain Colors/Tints:
Cedartone
Cal Cedar
Cedar Gold
Butternut
Cedartone
Cal Cedar
Cedar Gold
Butternut
Types of Surfaces:
Vertical and Horizontal Wood Shake and Shingles
Conditions Old Wood
Vertical and Horizontal Wood Shake and Shingles
Conditions Old Wood
Technical Info:
94+% Volume Solids
94-96% Solids By Weight
Normal Dry Time - 12-72 Hours
Flash Point – 105° F
Trans oxide Pigments - Yes
94+% Volume Solids
94-96% Solids By Weight
Normal Dry Time - 12-72 Hours
Flash Point – 105° F
Trans oxide Pigments - Yes
TWP Stain Reviews Ratings Comparison | 100 Series | 200 Series | 1500 Series
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We will reply to your comment shortly1) For sanding a cedar deck, what grit sizes do you recommend to start with and end with?
2) Is 1500 series better than 100 series? I am not in a low-VOC and can use either option.
3) How many coats do you recommend?-
We will reply to your comment shortly1. 60-80 grit.
2. They work the same so either is okay.
3. 2 coats applied wet on wet unless the wood is new.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLocated in middle Tennessee. I have a brand new deck connected to a 5 year old deck (different height, connected by stairs). The existing deck has been stained with FLOOD brand oil-based semi-transparent stain 4 years ago and again 2 years ago. I plan to use Restore-A-Deck to strip, then apply TWP to both decks. Which TWP do you recommend for my project, and WHY? (100, 1500, semi-solid, other?)
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here about new wood first: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
To get the new and older wood to blend better, the TWP semi-solid could be used after the wait and prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI think I used 101 on my deck a few years ago. What is the best series to use on a deck that I have stained several times
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the same as last time. If you switch, you will need to strip and brighten for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe live in MO and need to stain our deck. This is what was previously used and here is a picture of our deck now. We plan to use Restore a Deck and also want to stain it with a darker color like Cedartone.
1)Do you recommend 200 or 1500? Friends used 200 and love it, water really beads on it
2)do we have to remove all old stain completely?-
We will reply to your comment shortly1. 1500 series
2. Yes. Strip and or sand to remove. Brightener after.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi - I have a cedar door that gets partial sun. I just finished sanding to get rid of the old, flaked sealer. Should I use TWP1500 or TWP 300? The house is in Illinois
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTWP 1500 Series.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi - I live in coastal South Carolina. I have a screened in porch floor that was stained 7 years ago with Cabot Timber oil. I used restore on the deck to clean it and sanded it. I did not strip it. Should I strip it and then brighten it? Which stain should I use...which is the most user-friendly?! Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and brighten for for prep. Use the TWP 100 Series.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a brand new deck and getting ready to weatherproof. What is the criteria to use to chose between 100 vs 1500 vs 200 series product?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
As for which series to use after, what state are you in?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a one year old deck that was recently stained with Behr semi transparent and it turned an orangish color. Is it possible to stain over it with a semi solid twp without stripping old stain first?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry but no, you have no choice but to remove the Behr and that does not look semi-transparent. They lied to you as it looks like a solid stain on your deck now. The only way to remove it is to power sand it off.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have yet to find a stripper to take it off. Even Restore a deck won’t remove it. Finally getting results using a grinder but can’t get all the nooks and crannies.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo stripper will remove a solid stain effectively. You have to power sand or grind to remove it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOur deck was previously stained by a deck company with TWP 200 California Cedar. The deck is in need of staining again. Should I use the same stain or should I use TWP 100 or 1500 instead (in North Carolina). If I should change, what stain is closest in color to the California Cedar, and will the previous stain affect the final color?
Also, we installed a new fence around 8 months ago. Is TWP 100 the recommended stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyEasiest is to use the same as prior. You can use it for the fence as well.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, a few pre-sale questions from Quebec
1) I cleaned and sanded my Sept 2021 deck at the weekend, but got lazy on the upper frame. In Pic 1, what might these blue stains be and will a cleaner product remove them?
2) Thoughts on which TWP-200 is close to the colour in Pic 2?
3) Pic 3 is my old porch steps cleaned but not sanded. What should I do next to prep this for TWP-200?-
We will reply to your comment shortly1. looks like mildew embedded in the wood. A cleaner will not get it out. Nothing will as it is very deep.
2. Cedar Gold or Cedartone.
3. Strip and brighen for prep with this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have 3 pressure treated deck that were installed in October 2020 I will pressure wash them first,
which stain should we use and what does wet on wet mean when staining?
We live in NY state-
We will reply to your comment shortlyUse this kit while pressure washing: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
You will need the 1500 Series for NY: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
See here about wet on wet: https://twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have lots of well-weathered older decks and one dock, all previously stained with TWP101 Cedar Tone Stain many years ago. I like the transparency of the TWP 100 series. Could you compare the relative difference in transparency between the 100 series and the 1500 series using words that a dummy might understand? I have noted the difference in solids between the 100 and 1500 series is approximately 100 percent.
Does low VOCs mean more solids, less penetration and less transparency?
How does the penetration compare between the two? Which one do you expect to last the longest and by how much? And lastly, what is so new and improved with the 1500 compared to the 100 and why do you not provide a cheaper price per gallon for 5 gallon versus 1 gallon purchases? Are there price breaks at any quantity? I live in the Atlanta, GA area? I need a bunch. Thanks, Hal B-
We will reply to your comment shortlyThe transparency between the 100 and 1500 is exactly the same. No difference.
The 100 will penetrate slightly better. They both last about the some before recoating is needed. The 1500 will give slightly better UV protection. 5 gallons ship free otherwise the pricing is the same compared to 1 gallon to 5 gallons when 1 gallons are x by 5. No discounts based on quantity.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI live in Jackson, Mississippi. I live on a lake and have a wooden seawall and dock that were built in 2007. In 2020, I put new wood on the top of the dock and installed new vertical boards in the seawall and put a new "cap" on top of the seawall. A photo is attached. I want this wood to last as long as possible. Should I use the same stain on the seawall and the dock? What stain(s) should I use? Do I need to condition or prep the wood? Is there any benefit to treating the bottom side of the boards on the dock? Thank you in advance!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the same stain for all. We would suggest the TWP semi-solid stain since it has the best UV protection: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-semi-solid-pro-series
Prep with this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a year old pressure treated deck, never stained. Live in Birmingham AL - which stain would you recommend?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe TWP 100 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-100-series
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 20 year old cedar sided house in KY. It's been about 10 years since stained. I want to keep it as light as possible. I have pressure washed it. Which product do you suggest?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the TWP 100 Series. The lightest tint is the Honeytone.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStained old neglected elders last fall twp 100 honeytone. Floors faded out a lot over winter. Did I not do enough coats? Should could I pressure wash and re coat?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLightly wash and apply one coat after it dries for 48 hours.
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We will reply to your comment shortly3 year old deck. Never stained. Nashville TN.
What products do we need? Power wash?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep with this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Stain with the TWP 100 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe are in Georgia. Deck and fence are about 20 years old and we have used the same crew the entire time to clean/stain everything pretty regularly. They are no longer around but I know they always used TWP 200. Should we use 100, 200, or 1,500? If not 200, why? If continue with 200, why?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTh 200 Series is designed for vertical shakes and shingles. Use the TWP 100 Series for a deck in Georgia.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI live Lake Tahoe Ca where we receive lots of snow and sun. Should i use 1500 or 1000 to re-stain my decks?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou need to use the TWP 1500 Series for CA.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI live just north of Atlanta and plan to stain a new pressure treated deck. How long should the wood dry and which series do you recommend? The deck is on the south side of the house and will get a lot of direct sun.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here for new wood tips: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Use the 100 Series.
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