TWP 1500 5 Gallon Stain
TWP 1500 is a Semi-transparent Oil-Based wood stain and preservative that is allowed in all 50 states.
The new TWP® 1500 formula is designed to penetrate better, dry faster and outperform the previous TWP® 500 series formula.
TWP® 1500 Series is an EPA registered wood preservative which prevents structural damage and wood decay on exterior above ground wood surfaces such as fencing, decking, wood siding, log homes, and roofing. TWP® 1500 Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking and splitting as well as preventing freeze damage in colder climates.
TWP® 1500 Series is a low VOC preservative with special U.V. absorbing pigments that prevent unsightly wood graying, darkening and fading. The selected mildewcides inhibit the growth of mold and mildew which assist in preventing premature discoloration.
TWP® 1500 Series will keep your wood beautiful, fresh and looking new longer. The ease of application and maintenance will allow you to enjoy your investment for years to come.
Key Features
- Preserves natural wood color
- EPA registered wood preservative
- Professional choice for all exterior wood surfaces
- Semi-transparent stain preserves natural color
- Sheds water longer
- Prevents mold and mildew
- Helps to prevent wood rot
- Easy to apply and can be cleaned and recoated as needed
- Helps in the prevention of warping, cracking and splitting
- Low 250 VOC formula, compliant in 50 states
*We do not guarantee stain colors as they will vary widely depending on the wood type, age of wood, prepping of wood, and application. Small samples are available.
TWP 1500 Series 5 Gallons Deck Stain
Hello, I am going to apply TWP 1500 (dark oak) on my tongue & groove wood porch. It is freshly sanded and I believe it is pine. Should I use wood conditioner like Minwax Pre-Stain (oil based)? I have used pre-stain with many other interior projects and the results are worth it. Can/Should I do the same for exterior wood with TWP 1500?
No, never use a wood conditioner with TWP.
Hello, Apologize for asking a stupid question. Are TWP 1500 series solid deck stains ? or is the color that makes solid deck stain? What color codes are solid stains in 1500 series? Currently, I’ve 1530 natural stained on my deck 3 years back, and it’s faded. Is applying solid color a good choice?
The TWP 1500 are only semi-transparent colors. No TWP stains are solid color stains.
Sticking with the 1530 is the best option.
Which color would be equivalent to the TWP 1500 series of 1530 in TWP Semi-Solid Stain?
There is not an equivalent color that matches. We would suggest testing some samples to see what you like: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I have a redwood deck that I sanded down and need to stain it. I am going with the 1500 (colorado VOC) and I don’t want it such a bright red. What is the “next” shade down from the “redwood” color? I would like to go more brown than yellow. Thanks!
Rustic is a red color with a hint of brown. If you want brown with no red, then use Dark Oak.
Good Day,
Is there a limited shelf life for the 1500 series (clear)?
Can I use leftover sealer from last year’s treatment?
It had been exposed to freezing temperatures (NYC) in an unheated garage.
If it wasn’t exposed to those temps could it be used this year?
Many thanks……elliot
12 months if opened. It cannot freeze during that time.
Hello,
my deck has been properly prepped with restore a deck cleaner and brightener. I plan to stain with TWP 1500 tomorrow. Forecast for tomorrow is a high of 59 and a overnight low of 37. Am I able to stain with these temperatures?
Thank you
It cannot drop below or near freezing the first night after staining.
Is natural considered clear?
No Natural is tinted. The TWP 1500 Clear is “clear”.
I had a new deck (built in October of 2019) which I stained with the 1500 series (Cedartone) in August of 2020. It has faded considerably and not repelling water as well. I’m assuming that this is since the wood is still fairly new and probably really absorbed the stain.
Should I re-stain the deck this year? If so, would I prepare it with the Gemini kit?
Yes. Prep with the kit and reapply this year.
I have a Hearthstone Log home that I want to restore to its natural wood color. Right now it has an oil based stain that has turned very dark. What cleaning, stripping, brightening and stain products do you recommend? It was originally sealed with Cabot’s Bar-D-K and not other stain. About 2 years ago I contracted CertaPro Painters to update the finish and they used Sherwin Williams products and would not listen to my recommendations.
We would need to see pictures posted here for prep help.
I had our log home corn cob blasted and it worked fantastic. Then finished with TWP and it’s better than new.
2 years ago we stained a 20 year old deck with 1500 Series in Dark Oak. It turned out beautiful! We stained both sides of the deck boards since we have a walk out basement and wanted the underside to look as good as the top. We now need to reapply stain on the top side of the deck, as it receives direct sunlight and has faded a bit. The underneath side of the deck still looks great. My question is, how do we prep the top side of the boards without streaking the joists and support posts underneath? We have a normal dirt and a small amount of green algae that we need to get cleaned off the top prior to staining; but, I want to be sure whatever product we use doesn’t streak the wood surfaces underneath, as we don’t plan on restaining those surfaces.
There is no way to prevent some streaking on the undersides. No matter what you will have to touch up down there. Use the Gemini Kit for prep for the top part. When done, go down below and rinse well all dirt, grime, soap, etc from the undersides. Stain the top and touch up the undersides as needed.
Post pictures please! Would be helpful for other customers to see your project. Sounds beautiful
What’s the minimum overnight temperature (not talking about at application time but the night after)?
40.
How long do your stains last?
2-3 years on a deck floor, twice as long on vertical wood.
Hello. I’m wanting to apply stain to an existing log cabin which has a dark paint/stain on it currently. Which product would you recommend for this application? We’re planning to pressure wash and keep it the same dark brown color. The last pic is of a rotted log, but shows the color close up.
Pics. Rotted log is first. Sorry had trouble uploading the first time.
You cannot apply TWP (or any other brand of stain) over the top of a different brand of stain/paint. The current coating will need to come off first. Will pressure washing remove it fully?
No pics.
The pic upload feature isn’t working. I don’t think pressure washing will get it up. Do you recommend a finish stripper or another recommendation?
Yes, it does. Either you have an unsupported file or the file is too large.
1. If applying this on a cedar-sided home, will the boards eventually darken again after being cleaned/brightened? 2. Any suggestions for how to handle the difference in color of older boards which are grayed and new replacement boards?
1. No.2. New and older wood will not blend the first time staining as the new wood is less absorbent so they will stain lighter in color.
What is the shelf life of 1501? How long can I store unused remaining product in gallon or 5 gallon containers? 2 years or more? Thanks…Joe C.
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/shelf-life-of-twp/
Any tips for getting a good seal on the 5 gallon metal bucket lid for long term storage without using a specific designed lid sealer tool?
Transfer it to a plastic pail and lid so it closes correctly.
I stained my house 5-6 years ago with 1520. I’m going to stand my addition with the same. I bought a sample and it’s lighter in color. Does this stain darken with time?
No, the stain does not darken. It could be that your new wood is lighter in color internally or is less absorbent.
The wood I’m using is rough cut pine. The wood has been drying since March. Do you recommend waiting until next year to stain? Maybe it will be more absorbent by then?
If rough-sawn it will not make a difference. You may want to add some Dark Oak into your Pecan color to darken it so it is closer in color to the older siding.
I am looking at staining my wood fence (roughly 1900 sq ft) but don’t know if I should do one or two coats. Will it last significantly longer with two? Most of the fence is shaded. It is several years old but still in good shape. It’s never been stained before and I just pressure washed the entire thing.
You will need two coats applied wet on wet for proper protection. About 15-20 gallons will be needed.
redid my deck this past Spring with the 1500 series honeytone. Looks great.. but because i have a sunshade over my deck, i’m starting to get spots of mold on the boards. what is the best way to periodically get rid of the mold without power washing and ruining my beautiful stained cedar??
Try a cleaner called Wet and Forget.
When I had my log home stained, the guy who did it put TWP “shake and shingle” on it and also stained a new wood deck floor with it. 2 years later, on the element exposed parts of the deck, the stain is lifting off the surface of the deck when scrubbing it with a brush. The covered portions still look good. I want to re-stain it with something that holds up better. Do I need to strip any remaining stain off the deck that did not come up with a scrub brush alone? Also, what stain would be best for a northern facing deck that does not get a lot of sun and is prone to mildew?
You would need to strip and brighen all: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Use the TWP 1500 Series.
What is the product composed of (resins)? urethane? acrylic? alkyd?
What is the MPI rating?
many thanks
It is an oil-based with trans oxides stain. It has not been tested by the MPI.
Is 1500 series OK for boat dock? Will it harm marine environment?
Yes, it works for a dock. Avoid getting the stain in the water when applying. Once it is dry, no issues.
I have stained a section of a cedar fence in TWP 1500/pecan . It has too much orange to my liking. Can I add linseed oil to the 1500 to lighten it?
No, the only way to lighten would be to add the TWP in clear.
At what temperatures can I apply this product to an open deck in full sun?
50-90.
Can I apply twp over cetol23 which is nine years old? I was told I could not
No, you have to remove the Sikkens first.
Can I put twp over cetol 23re? I was told i could not? The origiNal cetol stain is 9 years old
Can I reapply stain over existing stain. No need to repower wash or sand?
You awlays have to prep when recoating. How depends on the current condition and if you are switching brands or sticking with the same brand.
Do you have a small sample size that I can try on my log home? The existing stay I have on there is almost 40 years old and I’m planning on staining over it as is or I could pressure wash and try to strip it off under pressure. Was kind of thinking of testing it both ways to see the results on a small patch. Any suggestions? Thanks
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
You will have to remove the previous coating first.
Hello- I placed an order for delivery to Virginia, but it was cancelled. Please advise. Thanks!
Your credit card was declined by your bank so the order was cancelled.
The credit card company says the charge went through but the seller then reversed the charge. Therefore it went through but it was reversed by someone at the company. Is there an email address I can send an email to or should I try the charge again? Thank you!
We did not reverse the charge nor is that even possible for us to do that. They are not telling you the truth. Try to reorder online or call on Monday to place over the phone. Do not send over email a credit card number.
Hello – I stained my deck about 3 weeks ago and it looks great. However, I’m still smelling the stain… When does that go away?
It typically goes away within a week. Could be longer if you over applied it but it always goes away once fully cured.
TWP 1500 Series 1 Gallon
Stain Color Pecan 1520
I hired someone to stain my white cedar fence and told them to apply two coats, wet over wet. They applied one coat and left (two days ago).
What is my best option now?
BTW – great product. We choose pecan and it’s more orange-ish that it seemed after the sample. Obviously that’s on us, but wanted to mention it for others.
Final color will vary based on the wood type and age of the wood. Best to leave the wood as is. You can always lightly clean and apply another coat if needed in 1-2 years or later.
I meant NOt cover the natural color and grain of the mahogany.. H
We just sanded our mahogany deck and are looking at a stain color that will complement and cover the wood natural color and grain of the mahogany. Any suggestions? Thinking CA Redwood….
Most use Rustic color but the Cal Redwood would work as well for Mahogany.
Do you have to remove old clear stain before applying TWP 1500 clear stain? If so, how do you recommend this be done?
Yes. Strip and then brighten the wood: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Can this stain be sprayed on?