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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    NGC · 04/22/2019
    Is it possible to use a stain that has formed a thick skin on top if I throw out the top layer?
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    Greg P · 04/14/2019
    And can I clean with pressure washer? Any other prep or cleaning solution?
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    Greg P · 04/14/2019
    I couldn’t find a list of states why the stain is allowed. We have a new (12 months old) deck of pressure treated pine. We live in Kansas. Which stain would be best? Also, my wife wanted an outdoor carpet under the furniture. Will this have any effect on the stain since that part of the deck wasn’t fully exposed to weather? I lifted up a corner of the carpet and it is slightly different color.
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      TWP Stains · 04/15/2019
      Use the 100 Series. Best to put the carpet in the same spot when done.
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    Bill · 03/27/2019
    We are located in the Adirondack Mountains in Lake Pleasant. During the winter we remove the dock and stack the board sections outside. However, most years we receive a minimum f 4 - 5 feet of snow which may cover the stacked sections. The boards have been stained with oil base stain 5-6 years ago and sit in the sun from June through September on the lake n the dock frames. They are in need of re-staining.
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      TWP Stains · 03/27/2019
      Strip and brighten the wood for prep and stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
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    Bill · 03/26/2019
    What type of TWP should we use on deck boards for a dock that is in the sun most of the day on a lake?
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      TWP Stains · 03/26/2019
      Where are you located and is the wood new?
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    Keelie · 03/20/2019
    I have a freshly cut cypress beam for a mantel. What should I use to coat the mantel? I have been told linseed oil for a natural finish so the mantel can continue to breathe. Suggestions?
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      TWP Stains · 03/20/2019
      Sorry, but our products are for exterior use only.
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    Michael · 02/10/2019
    Can you/should you use twp 1500 on wood doors?
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      TWP Stains · 02/10/2019
      Wood garage doors, yes. Not on normal entry doors.
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        Michael · 02/10/2019
        What is the reason for this? And what would you suggest i use if I want my entry door to match my wood columns, etc that are stained with twp?
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          TWP Stains · 02/11/2019
          TWP is a penetrating stain and does not film on top of the wood. Wood doors need a protective barrier that is film-forming similar to a polyurethane. This helps with the doors weather seals in extreme heat. TWP cannot be top coated with a polyurethane.
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            Jason · 02/16/2019
            TWP,
            I stained an exterior door (smooth finished cedar) with 2 coats of series 100 dark oak, let it dry 48 hrs, then used a soft cloth to wipe down the door until stain no longer transferred to the cloth. Afterwards, i lightly sanded the surface with 400 grit sandpaper, cleaned the surface throughly and applied two coats of varathane spar urethane. It looks great two years later. No flaking or cracking at all, even in the hot Texas sun. Absolutely love TWP products.
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    Ching · 02/09/2019
    I live in GA will i need TPW 1500 or 100 to condition exterior logs?
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    C Ching · 02/09/2019
    I have a log cabin of about 700 sq ft to condition
    Will I need two coats of TWP1500?
    How much should I purchase?
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    arif ali · 11/05/2018
    I applied TWP stain on my deck after sanding it and it doesn't look good. Can I directly apply a semi solid stain on top of TWP stain?
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    terri · 09/10/2018
    Can I use for interior walls?
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      TWP Stains · 09/11/2018
      You can but the TWP will have a very strong odor on an interior application since it is oil based. It will dissipate but it could take awhile.
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    Reba · 09/05/2018
    Which is better product to use in humid areas of the U.S., like Georgia? 100 or 1500?
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      TWP Stains · 09/05/2018
      You could use either but most use the TWP 100 Series in GA.
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    Maia · 09/05/2018
    Hi, I moved into a house with a large three year old (old growth) cedar deck that was treated with TWP 1500 series. I am in WA state and after only three years the deck was covered in mildew spots with tons of cracks in the floor boards. After cleaning with Behr all in one wood cleaner, the color is much brighter and much of the mildew is gone. Do I still need to use the restore kit or will the Behr suffice? Also, should I use the 1500 series again or the 100 series? I'm not really clear on what the main difference is between the two.
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      TWP Stains · 09/05/2018
      Best to use the Gemini Restore Kit for proper prep. Use the TWP 1500 again.
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    Tom · 08/05/2018
    Have a new cca treated pine deck am I able to use 100 series with nothing else and if not why ?
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    Harold · 05/06/2018
    Is TWP a stain or oil? I have a deck that has previously been treated with oil.
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      TWP Stains · 05/06/2018
      TWP is a semi-transparent oil based stain. You will need to remove any previous coatings before using the TWP.
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    arthur duke · 03/18/2018
    the chairs are new unfinished and very fine grain wood.
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      TWP Stains · 03/18/2018
      The TWP 200 would not be the best option for the Mahogany chairs as it may rub off. Use the 100 or the 1500 Series.
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    Arthur Duke · 03/18/2018
    I have used twp200 for years and wonder if I can use it or another of the product line to stain mohogany adirondack chairs.
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    Will · 03/15/2018
    I recently cleaned, brightened and restained our screen porch floor with TWP 100 pecan in anticipation of converting the screen porch to a glass enclosed sunroom. The glass walls were installed today and there is a residual odor from the stain which was applied two weeks ago. Will these fumes ( they burn my wife's eyes) clear or do I need to remove the stain? How long should it take for the floor to cure? It has been dry to the touch for over a week.
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      TWP Stains · 03/15/2018
      The product cures within a week or so. The smell may linger longer if enclosed fully air out as best you can as it will not be a permanent smell.
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        Will · 03/15/2018
        So, these fumes are not harmful to breath?
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    TWP Stains · 09/14/2017
    Ada rogers:
    Going to stain new cypress boards before they are installed for the soffits only on one side. Does the wood have to cure before staying with the twp 1500?

    Is the wood rough sawn or smooth wood? See this about new wood:
    https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
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    Ada rogers · 09/14/2017
    Going to stain new cypress boards before they are installed for the soffits only on one side. Does the wood have to cure before staying with the twp 1500?