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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    TWP Stains · 06/01/2015
    Ray Wedub:
    I have a wood carving done on an oak tree in my Minnesota yard by a woodcarver in 2003. What would be the best product to preserve/stain this wood sculpture? Where would I purchase this product in Minneapolis or suburbs?
    Ray

    Use the 1500 Series for this. We would be able to ship to you in 2-3 business days.
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    Judy Hogan · 05/31/2015
    Hello...I stained my deck 2 years ago with Cabot Timber oil natural, but have decided to use you product for a pergola I am now installing over top of said deck. It will be pressure treated lumber, which the rest of the deck is also constructed with. I would like all the wood to match. Will I have to strip the existing timber oil off or can I just apply your product over top of it after a thorough pressure washing. I live in the snow belt in Northwestern Pa., so we have extreme weather conditions. Thank you for your help and input.
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    Ray Wedub · 05/31/2015
    I have a wood carving done on an oak tree in my Minnesota yard by a woodcarver in 2003. What would be the best product to preserve/stain this wood sculpture? Where would I purchase this product in Minneapolis or suburbs?
    Ray
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    TWP Stains · 05/26/2015
    Dan Madden:
    We live in Colorado Sprigs, Colorado, so we have the extreme sun and occasional monsoon rains we've been experiencing this spring. For our deck:

    1. Is TWP 100 oil base stain are best option?
    2. Is TWP 100 oil base a sealer and a stain?
    3. Three (3) years ago, a contractor used Sealwize on our redwood deck and water beaded up well at first but it didn't hold up very long. If our deck is properly cleaned and pressure washed, will TWP 100 seal and protect the deck wood for a reasonable time?
    Thank you!

    1. Yes
    1. Yes
    3. 2-3 years is normal.

    Thanks
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    Dan Madden · 05/26/2015
    We live in Colorado Sprigs, Colorado, so we have the extreme sun and occasional monsoon rains we've been experiencing this spring. For our deck:

    1. Is TWP 100 oil base stain are best option?
    2. Is TWP 100 oil base a sealer and a stain?
    3. Three (3) years ago, a contractor used Sealwize on our redwood deck and water beaded up well at first but it didn't hold up very long. If our deck is properly cleaned and pressure washed, will TWP 100 seal and protect the deck wood for a reasonable time?
    Thank you!
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    TWP Stains · 05/20/2015
    Wayne Buoni:
    I have an older worn deck. Pressure treated pine. Just had it power washed almost all of the old finish is gone, still some minor remnants of the old orange finish. I am planning to stain it a dark brown (previously an orange color). Which TWP product do you recommend?

    Use the 100 Series if allowed in your state otherwise use the 1500 series.
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    Wayne Buoni · 05/20/2015
    I have an older worn deck. Pressure treated pine. Just had it power washed almost all of the old finish is gone, still some minor remnants of the old orange finish. I am planning to stain it a dark brown (previously an orange color). Which TWP product do you recommend?
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    TWP Stains · 05/19/2015
    Mark C Johnson:
    TWP was recommended to maintain windows purchased from Architectural Traditions.
    The windows are wire brushed Cedar. I'm not looking to add color but to preserve and enhance. Which TWP is correct for this application.

    Hello, you cannot preserve or enhance without adding color. A clear will not enhance nor will it protect from UV graying. Look at a light tint like the Honeytone.
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    Mark C Johnson · 05/19/2015
    TWP was recommended to maintain windows purchased from Architectural Traditions.
    The windows are wire brushed Cedar. I'm not looking to add color but to preserve and enhance. Which TWP is correct for this application.
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    TWP Stains · 05/12/2015
    Dan Jarvis:
    I have a cedar sided home. 23 years old. I am in the southern Adirondack mountains in New York. I have used Passino paints alpine semi transparent oil based stain. I have been happy with it, but it is no longer available. The northern side of the house has been stained twice in that time and needs to be done again. I want the best penetrating stain I can get. Which product should I use? The siding is in good shape, but is fading.

    You will need to TWP 1500. You also will need to remove any old coatings first so the TWP is able to penetrate properly into the wood.
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    Dan Jarvis · 05/12/2015
    I have a cedar sided home. 23 years old. I am in the southern Adirondack mountains in New York. I have used Passino paints alpine semi transparent oil based stain. I have been happy with it, but it is no longer available. The northern side of the house has been stained twice in that time and needs to be done again. I want the best penetrating stain I can get. Which product should I use? The siding is in good shape, but is fading.
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    TWP Stains · 05/11/2015
    Richie:
    I'm in southern Tennessee, I have a deck built from SPF lumber surrounding my pool,( This was the wife's idea, not mine) and I have pressure washed it on a Saturday. Is this wood good for the stain you offer, which stain should I use and how best should it be applied. The pool is full of water by the way so spraying is difficult for me. Thanks

    Please read this about new wood:
    http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

    Use the 100 Series after weathering and proper prep.
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    Richie · 05/11/2015
    I'm in southern Tennessee, I have a deck built from SPF lumber surrounding my pool,( This was the wife's idea, not mine) and I have pressure washed it on a Saturday. Is this wood good for the stain you offer, which stain should I use and how best should it be applied. The pool is full of water by the way so spraying is difficult for me. Thanks
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    TWP Stains · 05/06/2015
    Rick Tungate:
    What product should I use for new Doug for, patio cover with 6x8x12 beams?

    Please read this about new wood:
    http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

    Use the 1500 Series.
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    Rick Tungate · 05/06/2015
    What product should I use for new Doug for, patio cover with 6x8x12 beams?
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    TWP Stains · 05/04/2015
    Mick K:
    Hello,

    I have a wood pool deck that I would like to stain. I would also like it to have a slight texture. Which product would you recommend? I wasn't sure if the dock revive or deck revive would work best, as I do not want the chlorine from the pool to break down the product and cause it to chip. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.

    Deck Revive is what you would want for this.
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    Mick K · 05/03/2015
    Hello,

    I have a wood pool deck that I would like to stain. I would also like it to have a slight texture. Which product would you recommend? I wasn't sure if the dock revive or deck revive would work best, as I do not want the chlorine from the pool to break down the product and cause it to chip. Your help is appreciated. Thank you.
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    TWP Stains · 04/29/2015
    Bruce Lindsey:
    After reading the information on the website, I am just not clear what the differences in these products are. I need to re-stain our pine house siding and deck in a high humidity, wooded area that receives a lot of rainfall (East Texas). Which of the products would you recommend and why? Thanks for your help.

    TWP 1500 for the vertical siding in TX as it will give better UV protection there. You can use the same for the deck or the 100.
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    Bruce Lindsey · 04/29/2015
    After reading the information on the website, I am just not clear what the differences in these products are. I need to re-stain our pine house siding and deck in a high humidity, wooded area that receives a lot of rainfall (East Texas). Which of the products would you recommend and why? Thanks for your help.
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    TWP Stains · 04/26/2015
    NatGirl:
    Which stain would be best for a new south-facing cedar deck with some vertical posts and beams in Missouri? Is it ok to use products claiming to remove mill glaze or do we need to let it age a few months?

    Please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

    Use the 100 Series.