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

Would you recomend series 100 or 1500 for Pittsburgh PA. Our deck get direct sun light from 10:30 till 3:00 - shaded before and after those hours. Also lots of rain and snow. Can you please tell me which product you would recommend for Pittsburgh? Thank you!

Mark 7777:

I replaced western red cedar boat dock panels (4' x 4') this past spring. They are in Minnesota, full sun, and get wet some times from waves. The last set lasted only 8 years before the ends started to rot/deteriorate.

I would prefer that they age to a gray color over time am not concerned about maintaining a color (would prefer to use natural/clear) and would plan to just treat them one time in an effort to gain 5yrs+- of life.

I was planning to buy 100 Series in Natural but thought I would ask your advice first.

You would want the TWP 100 in clear. Protects but grays naturally.

Jeff Olwell:

Hi , I have 250 feet x 6 feet of new kd cedar fence I am looking to preserve with your product. I live in western WA where it rains a lot and part of my fence gets a lot of sun in summer and part of it gets little to none. My questions are :
1) If voc is not a concern should I use the 100 series or 1500?
2) I orig. wanted to do a clear is the natural a clear or does have some stain , color in it ?
3)would the cedar tone give me better protection then the natural ?
4) How many gallons will I need ?
5) Is there a distributor in the Seattle , WA area where I can purchase .

Thank You,
Jeff

1. Use the 100
2. No color in the clear. No UV protection.
3. Yes, lighter colors will always fade faster.
4. 30 Gallons for tow coats and both sides
5. We sell online.

I replaced western red cedar boat dock panels (4' x 4') this past spring. They are in Minnesota, full sun, and get wet some times from waves. The last set lasted only 8 years before the ends started to rot/deteriorate.

I would prefer that they age to a gray color over time am not concerned about maintaining a color (would prefer to use natural/clear) and would plan to just treat them one time in an effort to gain 5yrs+- of life.

I was planning to buy 100 Series in Natural but thought I would ask your advice first.

Hi , I have 250 feet x 6 feet of new kd cedar fence I am looking to preserve with your product. I live in western WA where it rains a lot and part of my fence gets a lot of sun in summer and part of it gets little to none. My questions are :
1) If voc is not a concern should I use the 100 series or 1500?
2) I orig. wanted to do a clear is the natural a clear or does have some stain , color in it ?
3)would the cedar tone give me better protection then the natural ?
4) How many gallons will I need ?
5) Is there a distributor in the Seattle , WA area where I can purchase .

Thank You,
Jeff

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.