Which TWP Stain Should I Use?

TWP stands for Total Wood Preservative. It has been around for over 20 years and has been a leader in the wood staining industry. TWP Exterior Wood Stain is an EPA registered wood preservative. Unlike other stains that cover up wood and form a protective film that is venerable to peeling and flaking, TWP stains are a penetrating oil formula that offers excellent protection. Knowing which TWP formula is best for your exterior wood project is the key to having excellent results.

TWP 100 Series – The 100 Series has been a leading and respected formula for over 25 years. It penetrates and enhances natural wood beauty and is available is 6 different colors. It is used for all types of exterior wood decking, siding, fencing, and hardwoods. It is not prone to mold or mildew. The 100 Series is not compliant in all states. Please be sure to check if it is compliant in your area. 

TWP 200 Series – Available in 8 different colors, the 200 Series formula is best used on wood siding, shakes, and shingles. It uses a non-drying paraffin oil formula that enhances the wood cell’s structural stability making it an excellent choice for older wood that has lost its natural oils. It sheds and repels water and prolongs UV fading. The TWP 200 Series is compliant in all 50 states.

TWP 500 Series – The TWP 500 Series formula has been discontinued and replaced with a new and improved formula called TWP 1500.

TWP 1500 Series – The new 1500 series replaces the old 500 series. This newly formulated preservative penetrates better, dries faster, and outperforms it predecessor. TWP 1500 is a low VOC preservative with unique absorbing pigments that prevent wood graying, fading and premature discoloring. Selected mildewcides prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Available in 9 different colors, TWP 1500 Series Stain is best used on all types of wood fencing, decking, siding, log homes and roofing. It is compliant in all 50 states due to its low 250 VOC formula.

Choose the TWP Series Stain that best fits your needs and give your wood surfaces the protection and lasting beauty they deserve.

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    Vicky Langer · 09/16/2023
    Which type should I use for a new fence? That’s mostly redwood but has some cedar and Douglas Fir. I’m not sure whether to do the 100 or the 1500. Or what the differences are. Also, where can I get this in Placer County California?
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    Carol · 06/28/2023
    I am considering using the 200 series for our cedar siding that is 30 years old and  has always been treated with TWP 1/2 cedar tone 1/2 clear mix. We have stripped the old stain.  But I am concerned about the non drying parrafin oil. When it says non drying, what does that mean? Does the stain stay tacky?
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      TWP Stains · 06/28/2023
      No, the surface fully cures. The paraffin soaks deep in the wood to help condition the wood cells internally.
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    Mark · 06/21/2023
    I live in PA just soft washed my natural cedar home as it faded since I bought it. Currently waiting for it to dry. I want to keep it as natural as possible. Previous owner used Thomson Wood Protector Clear. Attached an old photo of and of it just soft washed.

    1. Do I go with 1500/200?
    2. Clear or Cedartone?
    3. Can I mix the bug juice with it? I live on a creek and want to keep spiders off and carpenter bees away.
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      TWP Stains · 06/22/2023
      Use the TWP 1500 Series in any color that you like but you need a tint for UV protection from graying. You can add bug juice to it.
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    Pattie · 06/07/2023
    My deck was built approx. 9 months ago. I haven't stained it yet. It receives sun throughout the entire day. I live in wv.  Can I go ahead and stain it now? Which twp product would you recommend.
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    Sharon · 05/30/2023
    My 500 Sq ft deck has not been stained. It is "new", having weathered for a yr. I live in Southwest Louisiana and we have very hot summers and high humidity. It is yella wood pine. It is not covered and gets sun most of the day. I am hoping to apply with a pump sprayer. Mold and algae are a moderate concern. Which TWP product do you recommend? Semi- transparent is preferred if possible. Will I need 1 or 2 coats as this is the initial staining?
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    Nathan · 05/14/2023
    Good evening. Planning on redoing the stain on my cider siding in Georgia. Probably at least 10 years since it's been done and I have no idea what was used on it besides some sort of stain. Would the current stain need to be stripped to use one of your products? 
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      TWP Stains · 05/15/2023
      Yes, you would have to remove that fully first. You have a solid stain.
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    Mark Sacco · 04/19/2023
    I live in central North Carolina where is plenty hot and humid all summer. I have an existing deck/screened porch that was sealed with ReadySeal about 18 months ago.  That product faded ou really quickly and we would like to refinish.  Which TWP should we use?  Any special instructions? Thanks! 
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    John Maholtz · 03/22/2023
    Is TWP 1500 Natural a safe stain to use inside a horse barn?
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      TWP Stains · 03/22/2023
      Yes, just make sure it is fully dried and cured before using the barn,
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    Rebecca · 02/23/2023
    We have a 9 year old deck and just replaced several posts, railing pieces and steps. After pressure washing and cleaning which series would you recommend for the old and new to blend well color wise? We live in north Georgia, lots of heat and humidity, and deck is in full sun most of the day. Thank you 
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    Josh · 02/13/2023
    I live in north texas. We have a 26x26 covered patio. The under boards, not seeing any direct sunlight, are v groove pine. There are also some on the outside as well that see some sun. The columns and main supports under are all cedar What is the best product to apply? 100 or 1500 or ??  We had readyseal dark walnut applied when installed and want something that will last longer. 
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    Miranda Henson · 09/16/2022
    I would like to know if TWP is recommended to use as an exterior door stain?
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    Andrew · 09/13/2022
    We're looking to re-stain the decks at our house in the Bay Area of Northern California. They were last done in 2015 with a 50-50 mix of 205 & 1501. If doing this myself then I'd like to switch to just one series - which should I use?
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    Nancy · 09/01/2022
    Getting ready to stain our 2- 1/2 year old uncovered pine deck for the first time. We live in KY, the deck faces northeast, gets morning sun, and backs up to a wooded area. As you can imagine,  it’s quite weathered, has  areas of mold, and some wood-splitting. What stain product would you recommend? As we’re not very timely with our home maintenance projects, a long lasting stain would be nice. 
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      TWP Stains · 09/01/2022
      Try the TWP Semi-solids or the TWP 100 Series.
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    Sherry · 08/13/2022
    Building pergola in. We get snow. Which stain for rough sawn fir would be best?
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      TWP Stains · 08/13/2022
      Use the TWP 1500 Series. 
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    W Kurash · 08/10/2022
    100 or 1500 series in northern Washington state>
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      TWP Stains · 08/11/2022
      Either will work well for WA.
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    Bob Dole · 08/03/2022
    Can I stain the outside of my raised vegetable garden bed? I’m not planning to stain the inside.

    Thanks!
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    Clayton Solberg · 07/31/2022
    Hello, I love in the coast of oregon and gave a cedar shake roof. I previously used a chevron oil for preservative. Its 25 years old. The shakes have lost some thickness. Lots of rain, wind and salty air.
    Should I use series 200 or 1500 series? Where is the closest dealer or can I order it direct from you?
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    Steve · 07/27/2022
    Staining cedar gazebo in Tucson AZ. Lots of sun all day, dry, temps routinely exceed 100 degrees 5 months of year. 
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    Chris · 07/16/2022
    I’m resurfacing a deck in Richmond Virginia. Currently gets afternoon sun but part of the build will be a privacy wall and sun sail to reduce that. 

    Planning to go with a darker brown for both aesthetics and added UV protection. 

    Which of your products do you recommend?
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    Philip · 05/26/2022
    We just purchased a 1990 Linda cedar home in western Washington (lots of rain). Cedar siding is currently stained with unknown stain that is peeling. 1. What is the best product to strip this stain and prep the siding? 2. What is the most durable series of stain for our state? 
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      TWP Stains · 05/26/2022
      We would need to see pics for proper help.
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        Philip · 05/26/2022
        Please see attached
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          TWP Stains · 05/27/2022
          Unfortunately what you have on your wood most likely cannot be stripped. It looks shiny, like a varnish and that means stripping will not get it off. To get it off you would have to use media blasting or corn cob blasting and that means hiring a pro.