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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    Connie · 07/01/2020
    What colors dose TWP 1500 come in. Is this good for Cyprus wood lawn furniture?
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    Dugo · 06/30/2020
    I am building a porch railing from Architectural Knotty Cedar in Western, PA. It's a covered porch, so it gets partial sunlight.

    1. Am I right to choose TWP 1500 (probably cedar color for UV protection)
    2. I am going to ask if it was kiln dried. If it wasn't, should I wait 4+ months even though the cedar will gray?
    3. Does new cedar need prepped?


    Thanks
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    Ray Neibert · 06/29/2020
    I have a house located in Long Beach WA which is close to the beach. It is exposed to salt air and driving rain quite often. The new cedar shake siding and deck will be approaching a year old. What semi-transparent strain would be recommendationed for the location?
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    Mary lou · 06/25/2020
    I have a 3 yr old deck around a pool, in western pa, lake erie region. What stain would you recommend?
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    Cheryl · 06/25/2020
    I live in northeast OH. Would you recommend 100 or 1500 Series for cedar log railing and treated lumber decks? Decks previously stained with semi transparent Sikkens product 3 years ago?
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      TWP Stains · 06/25/2020
      For Ohio you need the TWP 1500. Make sure to remove the Sikkens first.
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    Scott · 06/22/2020
    I put 1 coat on yesterday and didn’t wipe off excess and it’s still wet 12 hrs later I have the wood in the sun today will it dry or should I apply another coat and wipe off excess?
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    Steve · 06/09/2020
    How many coats and what product would you recommend on a 6 month old deck made of pressure treated pine ?
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    cas · 06/08/2020
    Live in Marin county in northern California and we are re-staining a year old deck. Was originally stained with Thompsons water seal and it looks bad after 1 year (My contractors choice unfortunately). It's a redwood deck that gets sun from 1pm on. Looking to stain with the TWP 100 redwood semi transaparent. Question is do we need to strip and brighten? Also would you recommend 1500 instead of 100? Thanks in advance.
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      TWP Stains · 06/08/2020
      Strip and brighten and use the TWP 1500 for CA.
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    Lee · 06/06/2020
    I read the two descriptions of TWP 100 series and TWP 1500 series. With that being said with one is the easiest one to work with? We live in Michigan and our deck gets blasted by the afternoon sun. Thank you for your opinion.
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      TWP Stains · 06/06/2020
      They apply and last the same. Most use the TWP 100 in MI.
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        D Johns · 07/03/2020
        Just curious, why TWP 100 in Michigan versus TWP 1500. I’m in the process of purchasing stain for my deck, fencing and covered porch in Michigan. All 10+ years old
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          TWP Stains · 07/04/2020
          TWP 100 is VOC compliant for MI and is what has been used therefor 30 years. You can use the 1500 if you would like but there would not be an advantage.
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    mark · 05/29/2020
    brand new construction - pine bevel siding... lots of sun, wind, rain exposure.
    upstate NY

    which series do you recommend.

    Also trying to make new pine bevel siding match with some existing cedar bevel siding... i know its almost impossible, but what do you think is best

    Cedartone on pine, and then natural on cedar?

    Thanks

    Also, can this stain be used on a knotty alder door? Thanks
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    Tyler · 05/27/2020
    I have a Big Green Egg table made from cypress that has never been treated. It has some mildew spots and has been in my garage for the past 3 years. It’s time to treat it and put on the back porch. Which TWP series is best and why? Thanks.
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    Scott · 05/26/2020
    Which stain would be best for an outside tongue & groove ceiling and will I need to sand the wood before staining and should I stain both sides?
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      TWP Stains · 05/26/2020
      If new wood then clean and brighten for prep and apply one coat. No need to sand. Only stain the exposed wood.
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    Robert · 05/20/2020
    There is mold on boards so without retreating they are good for another 25 t0 30 years. Putting composite deck on top
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      TWP Stains · 05/20/2020
      A sealer will not prevent mildew or mold not would it last for 25-30 years. Best to just clean this off prior.
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    Robert · 05/20/2020
    I have a deck i am replacing that is 15 yrs old that was treated what would you use on frame to restore frame for new composite deck provide boards are still sound ?
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      TWP Stains · 05/20/2020
      You do not need to prep or stain framing. Just leave as is.
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    Sang Shin · 05/18/2020
    I have a tigerwood deck that is about 400 sq ft and live in Washington state. I have used the twp 100 1502 about 3 years ago. I want to restain it, which stain would you recommend and should i use a cleaner/brigtner?
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    Randy · 05/16/2020
    And if 100 would it be the 100 Series or the 100 Pro-Series. Thanks again.
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    Randy · 05/16/2020
    We have a one year old cedar deck around our pool. We plan to seal it in June. It gets good sun until around 3 p.m. then it starts to get shade. Should we go with the 100 or 1500 and what would be the reason? Thank you
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      TWP Stains · 05/16/2020
      Where do you live?
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        Randy · 05/16/2020
        St. Louis, Mo. Pretty high humidity in the summer.
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    Kip · 05/16/2020
    We live in NE Florida. Our 4 month old PT deck sits on the south side of the house, so it will get intense summer sun. Should we use TWP 100 or TWP 1500? How long should we wait before we stain the deck? Thanks.
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    Lee Schooley · 05/12/2020
    I have cedar vertical siding that is 34 years old. It has been restrained every 9 years with Cabot semi solid -mission brown. I have washed the house and removed the black mold- which of your products would you recommend and a color.
    I live in NYS
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      TWP Stains · 05/12/2020
      You will have to remove all the Cabot 100% first before using the TWP stains. Did you do this?
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    Kay · 05/07/2020
    We put up a privacy fence about 4 weeks ago. Trying to do my homework on stains. I am considering the TWP 1500 in Natural to keep the appearance of the wood. Would that be your recommendation?