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

Susan B.:

We live in Michigan and built a new deck in 2015. Deck gets lots of sun/heat but also lots of snow in winter. We have not put anything on it yet and it has greyed with some mildew spots. What you recommend for prep treatment and what type of stain (100 or 1500)? Also will the Gemini cleaner damage our new siding or concrete slab under the deck?

Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep and the TWP 100 Series for the stain. the kit will not harm concrete or siding.

We live in Michigan and built a new deck in 2015. Deck gets lots of sun/heat but also lots of snow in winter. We have not put anything on it yet and it has greyed with some mildew spots. What you recommend for prep treatment and what type of stain (100 or 1500)? Also will the Gemini cleaner damage our new siding or concrete slab under the deck?

Sofia Woyno:

We stained our green treated wood deck in northern MN with TPW100 2 years ago. We let it dry the summer it was built then preped it and stained it. We have to shovel it a lot and now the vertical railings are still perfectly sealed but the floor and stairs barely have any color. Do we need to strip, pressure wash, or sand the stain before re-staining it this summer? Is an extra coat ok to put in every summer?

Use the Gemini Restore Kit for the prep. You can do a light coat every year if you want as long as you prep first.

We stained our green treated wood deck in northern MN with TPW100 2 years ago. We let it dry the summer it was built then preped it and stained it. We have to shovel it a lot and now the vertical railings are still perfectly sealed but the floor and stairs barely have any color. Do we need to strip, pressure wash, or sand the stain before re-staining it this summer? Is an extra coat ok to put in every summer?

Cinda:

Is TWP 1500 appropriate to apply on new outdoor cedar FURNITURE?

Yes but see this about new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Is TWP 1500 appropriate to apply on new outdoor cedar FURNITURE?

chris ithomitis:

I am installing a new TigerWood deck. the local distributor recommended the TWP oil. Looks like there is the 100 and 1500 series. I want to keep the original color of the tigerwood, but the info on the web says the clear 100 series 'allows the wood to grey' and it does not look like the 1500 series comes in a clear. which product would you recommend for tigerwood that would keep the wood's look?

Hello, It has to be tinted if you want UV protection and having a tint will enhance or change the look of the wood from the natural state. We would suggest getting some samples to test the color:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples

I am installing a new TigerWood deck. the local distributor recommended the TWP oil. Looks like there is the 100 and 1500 series. I want to keep the original color of the tigerwood, but the info on the web says the clear 100 series 'allows the wood to grey' and it does not look like the 1500 series comes in a clear. which product would you recommend for tigerwood that would keep the wood's look?

Brian Jones:

I live in Missouri. Is the TWP 100 series restricted in my state? My deck is about 3 years old, which series would work the best?

The TWP 100 is allowed in your state. The 100 or 1500 would be best for MO.

I live in Missouri. Is the TWP 100 series restricted in my state? My deck is about 3 years old, which series would work the best?

Sue Haasis:

I have a 27 year old deck and live in Chicago area. Would you recommend the 200 or 1500 series.

The 1500 Series.

I have a 27 year old deck and live in Chicago area. Would you recommend the 200 or 1500 series.

Mariereally:

I have a 22 year old pressure treated Deck in buffalo NY. I strippped, sanded and brightened. I want a grey color stain. TWP 100 has Cape Cod Grey. But 1500 doesn't. I wanted to send for a sample of it but want to know if I will be able to get the grey 105 in New York. Thanks.

I am sorry but the 100 Series is not allowed there and the TWP 1500 does not come in a gray color.

I have a 22 year old pressure treated Deck in buffalo NY. I strippped, sanded and brightened. I want a grey color stain. TWP 100 has Cape Cod Grey. But 1500 doesn't. I wanted to send for a sample of it but want to know if I will be able to get the grey 105 in New York. Thanks.

Arnouville:

Whats the difference between 1500 series cedar naturaltone and California redwood? They look identical on my screen and i cant find pictures anywhere.

We offer samples for your to test and see the colors:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples

Also, this article may help:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/

Whats the difference between 1500 series cedar naturaltone and California redwood? They look identical on my screen and i cant find pictures anywhere.

Roger19:

Have prairey gray bought and stained 2 years ago. Getting close to restaining time. Twp100 is no longer an option bc of I live in ma. Looking at dark oakish kind of color. How should I prep for this?

3 yo 600sf with 12steps pressure treated sun/shade deck

You will need to remove the gray. Strip and pressure wash with the Restore A Deck Kit:

https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail

Have prairey gray bought and stained 2 years ago. Getting close to restaining time. Twp100 is no longer an option bc of I live in ma. Looking at dark oakish kind of color. How should I prep for this?

3 yo 600sf with 12steps pressure treated sun/shade deck

Martin Patrick:

Im planning to do a maintenance restaining of my 900 sf dock which I stained w twp100 3 yrs ago. Still looks ok but starting to fade. I'll do a light pressure wash cleaning but will I also need to go over it w a brightener before staining? Either way, how long would u recc I wait after prep before staining, assuming no rain?
Also... when u recommend 2 coats, Im assuming u mean, 1 wet on wet coat, then let dry, then another wet on wet coat? Think I need 2 with a maintenance recoat?

You need both the cleaner and the brightener for the prep. Use the Gemini Restore Kit. Apply 1 coat, then the second withing 20-60 minutes. Since it has been 3 years, it will probably need it.

Im planning to do a maintenance restaining of my 900 sf dock which I stained w twp100 3 yrs ago. Still looks ok but starting to fade. I'll do a light pressure wash cleaning but will I also need to go over it w a brightener before staining? Either way, how long would u recc I wait after prep before staining, assuming no rain?
Also... when u recommend 2 coats, Im assuming u mean, 1 wet on wet coat, then let dry, then another wet on wet coat? Think I need 2 with a maintenance recoat?