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.
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.
We just finished our deck staining with TWP 1500 1530 natural. We chose this stain because it looks more natural, Golden/caramel but the finished stain has an orange tone to it. Do you have any tips to tone down the orange?
You cannot “tone” down the color once applied. You would have to remove and start over if you wanted to do this. Adding Dark Oak into the Natural would accomplish this.
Thank you! I don’t dislike the color- I just didn’t think it would pull so much orange. I’m assuming that comes from the species of wood uses as well?
Wood type and age. The color is normal for this.
I am in Southern California, I have a redwood fence that is about 7 years old that I never maintained once it was built and stained with penofin. Over time it is very dry and very dark. I power washed it, sanded the front and also cleaned it with penofin wash. I actually read that TWP is a better product than penofin because penofin has issues with black coloring happening over time (which I have) . My question is , I am undecided on TWP 1500 coloring . I have some new panels of wood that I am using as privacy on my block wall That will be mounted next to my redwood gate. Which TWP would match best, Rustic or Pecan?
That wood is teak (os similar) and you can’t get the redwood to match. If I had to choose, I would suggest Pecan 1520 and the Rustic will be much redder in color.
Ok, thanks. I was concerned that Rustic would be too red which is why I was thinking Pecan. Has anyone ever blended the 2 together? I don’t need a complete match, I am just wanting them to not clash.
Yes, you can blend them together.
So I was afraid to combine two colors and chose to go with pecan. It seems to be really yellow/orange vs. brownish . I put 2 coats on in the evening a couple of days ago. I am wondering if I can put a coat or 2 of a different color that might mute the orange/yellow? (The bottom piece needs more coats for some reason , I just have not reopened the pecan can again, yet)
The color is correct for your wood type. You cannot add a darker color over top as it will not soak in and will have issues drying and curing.
Would it do the same thing if I have to do another coat on the bottom board? When I was staining it looked like I had enough stain on everywhere but the next day it looked like barely any on the bottom and some on top beam as well were not well stained.
You can touch those boards with one light coat of the same color.
Hi there. We are in Southwest Missouri and looking to stain 2 brand new cedar fences in our front yard and also the back deck which is about 2 years old. The fences will be exposed to UV rays, back deck not as much. The first picture is the fence, with a sample of the color we are looking for, and the second picture is also the color that we are looking to achieve (on someone else’s house). Do you recommend 100 or 1500 series, and if so, what color? I can supply more pictures if needed. Thank you!!
See here about new wood: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
After the wait and prep, look at the Pecan color in the 1500 Series.
5 year old cedar white cedar deck (previously stained) now sanded bare – 50 grit. Do I use Twp 100 or Twp 1500 product line to re-treat
Where do you live?
Deck is in centralPennsylvania
Use the TWP 1500 for PA.
In pesssylvania
I have some 10 year old log cabin cedar siding, we just moved here and I don’t think it has ever been redone or stripped. I read the advice for how to strip and prepare the logs, I was just wondering if using that process and this stain will be enough color for this kind of damage or what I can expect. Will the tones probably just be a little darker from the weather wood, and what would be the best color. It is currently a kind of cedartone looking.
Post pictures.
The siding
Use this kit with both additives: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
The stain will work well in any color you choose.
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
Okay, thank you, I was a little worried it was too bad off to do much about.
I’m in Minnesota. I have a treated pine deck that I’m doing this year and a cedar deck that I need to stain next year. Do I do 100 series or 1500?
TWP 100 Series.
Hi! I just had my 10 year old deck stained with Honeytone. It’s beautiful. The wood had aged quite a bit, so the effect is a little darker. One deck board had to be replaced. It’s new PTP. It stands out! Is it possible to go over the new board with maybe Pecan to help it blend better? Would a mix of Honeytone and another color be better? Thank you!
Sorry but no, it will not blend with a darker color.
What is the best penetrating stain for exterior Mahogany decking. Deck is 7-8 years old has had several different products used on it (supposedly top rated?) none which have stood up. Always P’washed prior to coating. This time it will be stripped and brightened. It’s in direct sun 50% to 60% of the day. Suggest a color please.
Thanks
Use the TWP 1516 Rustic.
You just recommended the 1500 product for top coating antique pine exterior beams. I want to preserve the wood and maintain the current grain and color.
I can find no dealer locally (BR, La) that carries the natural or clear products that I can test on my wood. I’m leaning toward natural for the UV protection (as the wood is already “antiqued”) but I do not want to significantly alter the wood color or grain.
How can I sample the two options on a piece of my wood?
Thanks for your help with this
It is not possible to preserve the current color with TWP. TWP comes tinted and the Clear will not work over it to prevent UV graying. The Natural is tinted. See colors here: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
I have been using the honey tone every 2 years, my deck is older and needs a darker coverage to hide some of the imperfections. I want to continue to use your product – what color would you suggest?
Try Pecan or Dark Oak.
Is the Natural 1530 a little lighter color than Cedartone 101?
Trying to decide if I need to order some Clear to mix?
About the same in color. Honeytone is the lightest tint.
OK…so is TWP 100 series high VOC better than 1500 series with more pigment & mildicide for humid VA/NC area climate or about the same?
About the same. Both have mildewcide as well.
I’m trying to decide on the best color to stain Adirondack chairs. Do you have any suggestions?
Colors are your preference. See photos for help: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Can I obtain a color chip sample…I am trying to match existing color of rails that do not need stained?
We have liquid samples on this link: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I have a new redwood fence. I want to retain the new wood look. What product do you suggest??
See this about new wood: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
The stain must be tinted of you want to prevent UV graying. Look at the lighter TWP colors: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Can I mix an oldies can of 511 with a new can of 1511??
As long as the 511 is still good.
Thanks!
I have a previously treated Mangaris deck that is in good shape, 12 years old. I’m thinking about applying the 1500 rustic tone stain after cleaning and brightening. I live in the Rocky Mtn in Montana. Does this sound ok??
Yes, just one coat.
I have a new cedar deck that is only 4 months old. I’d like to stain it with the 1500 natural stain but being that this is my first time using wood stain I want to make sure I do it right. Should I wait longer for the wood to dry out and age a bit more before I stain it? I’m in the pacific Northwest and Mid-July to Sept are about our only consistently dry months so I’m hesitant to let it go unstained longer than than for fear of moss or mildew setting in. Moss grows on everything here.
You can do it now: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Is it safe to use 1500 on cedar planter boxes for a vegetable garden?
Yes, it is.
I want to restain my really old deck (redwood), which has had the TWP “rustic” color in the past. The color has faded over the years and I would like to lighten the color a lot more, but I don’t want to go into the “yellow” honeytone color, but am seriously thinking the “Natural” (1500 series) color over the faded “rustic” would lighten. Does this make sense to do? and what prepping would be necessary? I really want the final color to be more of a beige or light brown or even real light pinkish red tone, recognizing that at this point there will be many shades and streaks appear due to how the new stain will be accepted over varying layers of old stain/wood. I’m not looking for anything perfect, just a lot lighter than the rustic color.
Appreciate your help and advice
You cannot “fade” a darker color with a lighter color. If you want to go lighter, you will need to strip and brighten for the prep. It comes off easy with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
any pictures of cedartone on mahogany wood
Sorry but we do not have any.
We have a mahogany deck that is greying a bit–we originally used a clear oil that preserved the natural brown. Give the greying we want to try out the 1500 as we live in Maine and recapture the original color (or get close). I am leaning toward the natural 1530. we do not want too much red. Any advice and are there sample sizes available so we can do a test patch? Thanks in advance for the help!
Samples are here: https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Is there any tint that can be added to cedartone to make it slightly darker ( take the reddish tone out), but not as dark as pecan.
You can mix colors together of the same series.
Price difference between the 200 series and the 1500 series? also which is better to use on a log home being pressure washed and stripped from the old stain?
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-200-series-5-gallon
Most use the TWP 1500 for log homes.
What do I have to do to change the color? The deck has TWP 1516 Rustic now I want to put TWP 1503 or 1504
Strip and brighten with this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
I have used TWP before and really like its durability, but the color choices are insufficient for the design of our new house. Is there any way to modify the colors so we can get more choices by tinting. We are looking for some more gray tones similar to what are offered by other top stain manufacturers?
You can mix colors together of the same series but you cannot custom tint the TWP.
I have used Rustic TWP 100 (I am in MO) on my 15 yr old cedar deck for the last 8 years (4 applications). Two questions.
1. color – I am tired of the reddish color. If I go to a darker color, can I just do my regular clean and re-coat and hope that over the next few years it will darken or would I need to strip first to get the darker color to take? I have a lot of posts, railings etc and I am hoping I can just go over the top?
2. Part of my deck is under roof and the other out in the open. the portions under roof have a better finish (solid in color) vs the portion that get’s sun (I face south). I guess it fades faster out in the sun. I always refinish both at the same time, but I almost feel like the covered portions are just building up. To go to a darker color, would have I to strip the covered portion if it has built up finish?
1. Strip and brighten it is the best way to change colors.
2. Yes. Strip all.
WHAT STAIN IS BEST FOR A PHILLAPINE MAHOGONY DECK?
Try the TWP 116 Rustic color.
We stained our pressure treated wood deck with TSP Rustic a few years ago but it’s too red looking and I would like to change it. We still have 3 gallons of Rustic stain, is there anything we can add to the stain to lighten it?
Thanks!
You can mix colors of the same series together to achieve a custom color of your choice.