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

Mark Robinson:

I applied 1500 about two years ago on my fence and wanted to know if I can reapply without having to strip wood again?

You do not have to strip but you should clean the wood first. We suggest the Gemini Restore Kit.

I applied 1500 about two years ago on my fence and wanted to know if I can reapply without having to strip wood again?

joseph haubeck:

Hi, I've been using TWP 100 series stain(cedartone) on my log home's exterior walls. It's not lasting as long as I had hoped - approx. 4 years on the south side of house. I'm looking for a clear compatible clear coat to put on over the TWP. Any suggestions? Thank you, Joe Haubeck

Hello, you cannot add a clear coat over the TWP, nor would that make it last longer.

Hi, I've been using TWP 100 series stain(cedartone) on my log home's exterior walls. It's not lasting as long as I had hoped - approx. 4 years on the south side of house. I'm looking for a clear compatible clear coat to put on over the TWP. Any suggestions? Thank you, Joe Haubeck

Bill Fleming:

Just purchased red cedar to make a pergola. Want to maintain the color. Will the TWP 1500 series natural seal and maintain the current color?

See this about new wood:

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

The Natural is tinted and will enhance the color:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

Just purchased red cedar to make a pergola. Want to maintain the color. Will the TWP 1500 series natural seal and maintain the current color?

Jim Dorrance:

Purchased about 1 1/2 years ago. Never opened. Still good to use?

Should be if stored properly. Open and mix well. If stain is consistence without clumps or jellying, you are good to use.

Purchased about 1 1/2 years ago. Never opened. Still good to use?

PGunn:

I just build a new deck about 5 months ago using pressure treated pine. I am leaning towards the natural 1530 color, but curious if it would be close to the same color as now or darken it up some while still allowing the wood grains to show through.
Thanks

The 1530 Natural is tinted. See here fore more info on colors:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

I just build a new deck about 5 months ago using pressure treated pine. I am leaning towards the natural 1530 color, but curious if it would be close to the same color as now or darken it up some while still allowing the wood grains to show through.
Thanks

Jule:

Hi, I have new steps and a small deck area just built from pine. I live in GA and these steps get pummeled by the sun for most of the day. What do I use? Thank you.

Use the 100 Series. see this about new wood:

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

Hi, I have new steps and a small deck area just built from pine. I live in GA and these steps get pummeled by the sun for most of the day. What do I use? Thank you.

wayne j. johnson:

I used two a couple of years ago, I can't remember if it was 100 series cedar tone or 1500 cedar tone. Is the color the same in both these products and if they are not, which one is darker.

They are not the same and the 1501 is darker.

I used two a couple of years ago, I can't remember if it was 100 series cedar tone or 1500 cedar tone. Is the color the same in both these products and if they are not, which one is darker.

Jeff Patti:

I stained a portion of my fence with TWP cedartone natural, but after seeing the resulting color, I chose to stain the balance of the fence with TWP Rustic. How should I proceed to restain the cedartone natural with the Rustic?

To make sure that it matches, it would be best to remove the cedartone and start over. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper kit for this.

I stained a portion of my fence with TWP cedartone natural, but after seeing the resulting color, I chose to stain the balance of the fence with TWP Rustic. How should I proceed to restain the cedartone natural with the Rustic?

Kristi Harris:

I have a 4 year old deck and have previously used Olympic Maximum stain/sealant. I have had to recoat each year because it has peeled off. What steps do I need to take and do I use the 100 or 1500? Will I need to do one coat or two? I live in Kentucky with cold winters and hot humid summers.

You will need to remove the Olympic before using the TWP. Stripping and possibly sanding will bee needed. Brighten the wood after removal. apply two coats of the TWP 100 Series.

I have a 4 year old deck and have previously used Olympic Maximum stain/sealant. I have had to recoat each year because it has peeled off. What steps do I need to take and do I use the 100 or 1500? Will I need to do one coat or two? I live in Kentucky with cold winters and hot humid summers.

donf@teleport.com:

Preparing to clean/stain 30 year old cedar siding shingles. Buildings are on the North Oregon Coast. Should I use 200 or 1500?

You could use either for this with excellent results.

Preparing to clean/stain 30 year old cedar siding shingles. Buildings are on the North Oregon Coast. Should I use 200 or 1500?