Last Updated on July 21, 2021 by TWP Help
TWP 1500 Series
Need Help Choosing TWP 1500 Colors?
TWP 1500 Series is available in 9 semi-transparent color choices that penetrate into the wood while enhancing the natural wood grain. The 1500 Series is higher in solids content which may result in “richer” colors than the 100 Series. In general, the 1500 Series color will not match the colors in the 100.
See here: TWP 1500 Series Photo Albums
Take into consideration that colors are not exact and will vary due to:
- Wood Species
- Age of Wood
- How the wood is prepped
Please read this article that explains the TWP 1500 Colors in more detail. If you have any questions, please ask below.
1501 Cedartone
TWP 1501 Cedartone is the most popular color in the 1500 Series. It is a brownish/cedar color that is darker than the 100 Series Cedartone. TWP 1501 Photos
1502 Redwood
TWP 1502 Redwood is a very rich red color. TWP 1502 Photos
1503 Dark Oak
TWP 1503 Dark Oak highlights your wood with a rich Dark Brown. This color is very popular with consumers who are looking to stray away from the cedar and reddish color choices. TWP 1503 Photos
1504 Black Walnut
TWP 1504 Black Walnut is a stunning dark brown color. Very unique but loved by consumers! TWP 1504 Photos
1511 California Redwood
TWP 1511 is a great color. This is a lighter red color that is not as dark or rich as the 1502 Redwood. TWP 1511 Photos
1515 Honeytone
TWP 1515 is the lightest color in this series. This color will highlight the grain of your wood with golden tones. TWP 1515 Photos
1516 Rustic
TWP 1516 is a very popular red color as the red tones are highlighted with a slightly brown tone. TWP 1516 Photos
1520 Pecan
TWP 1520 is one of the 2 newest colors for the 1500 Series. This color is a lighter brownish/cedar color of the 1501 Cedartone. TWP 1520 Photos
1530 Natural
TWP 1530 was introduced to resemble the 101 Cedartone Natural color. This color is not a “Clear”. This color is a traditional cedar color that highlights your wood grain with Caramel/Golden Tones. TWP 1530 Natural Photos
Feel free to ask any questions in the comment area below.
Which 1500 series stain on new cedar railings would best “match”/complement a deck with ipe on the deck surface? Thanks!
It is not possible to match IPE wood as the grain and natural color of the wood is substanially different than cedar wood. Trying to get it close would be Rustic 1516 color.
Hello from Michigan. I have a deck I used TWP 100 on twice. First time I sanded it (6 years ago) (previous openers had never finished and it was in bad shape) and prepped with RAD. Second time (3 years ago) I just prepped with RAD products. We have been getting splinters from the deck so I believe it’s time to sand it again. I do not need or want to sand the railings.
I noticed TWP 100 is no longer available in MI. Can you tell me what best process and steps to sand and prep for 1500?
Hi, use this kit for prep.
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit
Hi. I’m trying to decide which color of the 1500 series is best to use. I have 15+ year old redwood deck, looks like some boards are fir, and 6 year old pressure treated wood(copper tone and reddish tone). I also have 15+ year green pressure treated wood at both landing and stairs. I pressure washed the back stairs and it took off some of the green color. I just ordered the restore cleaner brighter product from restore a deck. Thank you.
See photo albums for help: https://www.twpstain.com/topics/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums
I am trying to get a mahogany color to match my garage door on some nearby cedar beams. Any recommendations as I am not seeing a terrific fit? Perhaps 1 coat in one color and then the second wet-on-wet coat in another color?
It is not possible to have cedar wood match mahogany wood when stained. Cedar wood will always stain “less” rich compared to the mahogany. You cannot apply one coat of one color and then another of another color but you can intermix colors. Maybe Black Walnut with some Rustic could get it somewhat close. Test ratios with samples from our site.
Thank you. Those are two of the samples I have now and I will do some trials of ratios. If I find one that I like, can a custom ratio / blend 1-gallon be ordered?
Sorry but no, we do not custom mix.
Which is the darkest of these three TWP1500 semi-transparent stains – Cedartone, Pecan or Natural? Or put another way, can you go into a little bit of a deeper description than what is written in your “Color Tips” section? All look similar in color when applied to a year old cedar sample board that was prepped. Directions placed in the package were followed.
In a previous comments reply, pecan is said to be browner than cedartone. The natural appears to be the darkest. The samples sent have the following tints: Cedartone – dark brown; Pecan – lighter brown; Natural – a brown between Cedartone and Pecan. California Redwood, another stain considered, had a slight reddish-brown tint. As a side note, the samples arrived well-packaged and on time. Thank you.
The 3 colors are close and will always vary based on the wood type and age. Best to test samples on your wood or visit the pictures for more help: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
In general, it goes like this from lighter to darker: Natural, Pecan, Cedartone
Thank you for the quick reply. The samples were tested on the deck wood. I also viewed the photos on your website multiple times. Again, thanks for your help.
I saw that one can order samples, but I can’t find that page again- please direct me
https://www.twpstain.com/woodsamples-detail
Would there be a bad chemical reaction to mix together 100 series and 1500series together? I understand there will be a color difference. Was just wondering if doing this will have a bad reaction and not cure?
No chemical reaction will occur. Curing can take longer if you mix then normal.
I’ve always used the 100 series until my state changed the regulations. I still have an unopened 100 series bucket. Could I mix the 100 series with the new 1500 series? I understand the color difference, but I use this product almost everyday and very good at making my own colors.
It is not suggested to mix series and not sure of the end results as far as performance.
Can you tell me the percentage and type of oil that is used in TWP 1500 series?
It is a combination of natural and synthetic oils. Solid content is about 50-60&.
is there a reason that twp 1500 does not have a grey color
The 1500 is an EPA registered wood preservative which means that every color in the 1500 Series has to be registered annually and it is very costly per color. There are not enough sales in the gray colors to offset this cost.
I’m very happy with my tw1500 stain. I’m looking for a way to clean in without ruining the finish. What do you recommend. Not looking to reconstruct. Just want to remove winter’s dirty
Warm water and a little bit of dish soap. You can use a car wash brush to clean if you want.
Do you have a picture showing pressure treated Pine with the Natural 1530 stain applied? We are almost ready
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1530-natural
We finished sanding and power washing our deck.
Our contractor just said he is going tp finish with TWP 1500.
What is your recommendation for TWP 1500 color series? I love 1501 Cedar but now sure if it will work.
What do we do with railings if we go with Cedar color for deck?
Thanks!
Any color that you like will work. You can stain the railings the same color as the deck.
I stripped my cedar deck . will the 1503 dark oak cover all these imperfections in my old deck
Pictures, please.
Do you color match Olympic stains?
No, we do not.
Can the cedar tone 1500 be used on new cedar planter boxes that are going to be used to grow vegetables?
Yes, after weathering and prep: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We used pecan last year on a new deck and it was too yellow-orange for us. We had them come back this year and use Dark Oak. It’s also orangey, but darker. All other colors in the swatches look yellow or red (aside from the black one which would be too dark). Do all stains have to be yellow or red-leaning? We’re wanting something that will blend in better with nature and light tree barks. Any way to neutralize the orange tones?
Colors will vary based on your wood type and age. If it is leaning this way, then your wood itself has these tones in it.
I just stain our front deck a cape cod grey. I’m not liking the color can I stain a dark grey over it?
You would have to remove it first. Strip and brighen with the Restore A Deck Kits.
I would like to match a new cedar deck, pergola, railing as close as possible to an existing cedar screen porch that has been stained with the Oil Base version of CWF for years. I’ve included a few pictures to give you an idea of what I’m looking at. I want to use the new TWP 1500 and was thinking the pecan color may be a better color match than the Cedartone due to the pigment buildup on the 30 year old cedar. Your thoughts?
See here about new wood: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
The Pecan will be too light to match this on new wood. Probably Dark Oak. See photos here: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Where can I buy the redwood colored stain in the St. Louis area
We sell online from our website: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
I used Pecan deck stain previously years ago and want to go darker this time around what stain is the next one up? Thx
Dark Oak 103: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series
Best color with grey house
Any color that you like will work: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
I used twp 1530 natural color, and after 2 months it is already start to fade, why is that?
We did 2 coats “wet on wet” application
Stains can take a few weeks or longer to reach full cure and settle into the final color. Also, it could just have a layer of dust or dirt on the wood that will lighten the appearance.
Thank you for getting back to me.
Is there anyway to fix the “fading” ?
Or just have to stick with it unless we resanded ?
Just leave as is until time to redo with another coat.
I have used the Rad series to clean, remove old stain, and brighten my 29 year old cedar deck. I have used the 100 twp series in the past. I like the way it looks now. Can I keep it this color, if I apply 100 series clear ( is there a clear in the 100 series) mixed with a bit of the cedar-tone to give it some uv protection? I live in wa. state on the salt water. If,so, how much of the color do I mix into the clear.
Thank you. You have helped me out many times, in the past.
A clear will not offer any UV protection and will gray in months. Adding some cedartone will not help much, it at all. It has to be fully tinted for proper UV protection.
I repaired my deck with PC woody epoxy. After sanding the deck boards, will TWP 1500 black walnut hold the color over the PC woody?
No. Deck stains like TWP will not blend when stained over wood filler.
Is says that stains will work on it. What kind of stains will if TWP will not?
They are wrong about exterior stains. No exterior wood or deck stain will blend. Deck and wood stains are not the same as interior stains like Minwax and that is what they are talking about. Interior stains will not work on a deck or outside.