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

taxdefer:

I live in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have just completed cleaning, stripping, brightening and staining a 1000 square foot, 25 year old deck (last stained 6 years ago and in deteriorated condition) made of pressure treated pine. The stain used was TWP 100 Clear. The wood looks great with the grain clearly showing. However the color is now a darkish brown. I am adding a set of steps of Cox pressure treated kiln dried pine which is a very blond (new wood) color. I plan to stain the stairs in a month. What stain and color would you advise to most closely match the existing deck color? Thanks for any advise you can provide.

I am confused to your question? There is no color in the clear nor is their UV protection. Might be best to get some samples to test for this. We have them on our site.

I live in Raleigh, North Carolina. I have just completed cleaning, stripping, brightening and staining a 1000 square foot, 25 year old deck (last stained 6 years ago and in deteriorated condition) made of pressure treated pine. The stain used was TWP 100 Clear. The wood looks great with the grain clearly showing. However the color is now a darkish brown. I am adding a set of steps of Cox pressure treated kiln dried pine which is a very blond (new wood) color. I plan to stain the stairs in a month. What stain and color would you advise to most closely match the existing deck color? Thanks for any advise you can provide.

Live in Ohio. I am building a deck of kiln dried cherry. I'd like a penetrating oil stain, best possible. Very much prefer clear as most stains obscure rather than enhance grain. What do you recommend?

CB248:

I live in WA. State, I am stripping my deck of the Restore product that failed miserably. Which product do you recommend 100 or 1500.

Use the 1500. Make sure that all of the Deck Restore is removed.

I live in WA. State, I am stripping my deck of the Restore product that failed miserably. Which product do you recommend 100 or 1500.

Jeffw1020:

Can you use a Wagner airless sprayer for TWP paint and if you can would you use more or less stain.

You can use a sprayer, but you should still apply the TWP at the correct rate per gallon. You may waste some stain when spraying.

Can you use a Wagner airless sprayer for TWP paint and if you can would you use more or less stain.

Michael D Miller:

I have a deck made of raw white fir deck that has aged 6 months. I am thinking the 1500 rustic and would like to use a pump sprayer. Any suggestions. The deck has a roof made of the same with a metal top.

If you use a pump sprayer, you will need to back brush to ensure it soaks in and is applied evenly.

I have a deck made of raw white fir deck that has aged 6 months. I am thinking the 1500 rustic and would like to use a pump sprayer. Any suggestions. The deck has a roof made of the same with a metal top.

Marty Schipper:

I have used TWP 101 cedartone two years ago. I have cleaned deck and would like to use TWP 1501 series with lower voc's. Will this be compatible or will it peel off. Thanks

Ddi you use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep? That would be the best way to prep.

I have used TWP 101 cedartone two years ago. I have cleaned deck and would like to use TWP 1501 series with lower voc's. Will this be compatible or will it peel off. Thanks

Zak Cook:

Hi,

I live in Southern California and need to refinish the siding on my SMOOTH, clear, cedar sided home. Previously treatments were apparently a traditional linseed oil/turpentine mix. I'd like to use a product that produces the most natural, non-obscuring finish possible. Generally I'm not a huge fan of the semi-transparent look - it's always somewhat plasticky. What would you recommend? Thanks so much.

The lightest tint in the TWP 1500 Series is the Honeytone. Make sure to prep by cleaning and removing the old coatings.

Hi,

I live in Southern California and need to refinish the siding on my SMOOTH, clear, cedar sided home. Previously treatments were apparently a traditional linseed oil/turpentine mix. I'd like to use a product that produces the most natural, non-obscuring finish possible. Generally I'm not a huge fan of the semi-transparent look - it's always somewhat plasticky. What would you recommend? Thanks so much.

ScottOly:

We live in Washington State. Not sure of which one stain to use 100 or 1500 on a new Pergola. Wood type is clear cedar tight knot. All wood is Kiln dried. Are there any special steps we would need to take before applying TWP stain?

Use the 100 Series. See this about your wood type and staining the first time:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/kdat-and-twp-wait-period-for-new-wood/

We live in Washington State. Not sure of which one stain to use 100 or 1500 on a new Pergola. Wood type is clear cedar tight knot. All wood is Kiln dried. Are there any special steps we would need to take before applying TWP stain?

JZ:

I am planning to restain my cedar garage door panels and outdoor arbor and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. I previously used Olympic Maximum Cedar Naturaltone semi transparent stain three year ago. What series stain do you recommend for restain? What series last longer in hot sunny dry weather?

use the TWP 1500 for this. Make sure to prep first.

I am planning to restain my cedar garage door panels and outdoor arbor and live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. I previously used Olympic Maximum Cedar Naturaltone semi transparent stain three year ago. What series stain do you recommend for restain? What series last longer in hot sunny dry weather?

Jim Rose:

I am finishing a cedar deck. I have already washed it with a cleaner and then oxalic acid and there are still stains on it. I am planning on sanding it to get it back to original (which I did last year) Last year I applied a Sherwin Williams product on it and it failed miserably. I am assuming I will not need any of the prep products but which series should I get for the longest results. I would prefer to NOT have to do this every year. I love the idea of clear to keep the natural color of the cedar but am assuming that is not an option. HELP!!

Clear will not provide UV protection. The darker the tint, the longer the UV protection. Look at either the 100 or 1500 based on your state laws.

I am finishing a cedar deck. I have already washed it with a cleaner and then oxalic acid and there are still stains on it. I am planning on sanding it to get it back to original (which I did last year) Last year I applied a Sherwin Williams product on it and it failed miserably. I am assuming I will not need any of the prep products but which series should I get for the longest results. I would prefer to NOT have to do this every year. I love the idea of clear to keep the natural color of the cedar but am assuming that is not an option. HELP!!

resinguy:

Thanks, We have an outdoor party on Jun 4. Would it still be tacky by then?

Possibly. Hard to say as it depends on your wood and the weather.