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 have a new peeled log fence. I want a cedar look with a semi gloss or gloss finish. Does this product do that in one or 2 coats?
TWP is a penetrating stain. It does not film on the surface and create a gloss or shine on any level.
What color stain is in the picture above the article?
Cedartone 101
Thank you and what would be the best and closest match to that in the 1500 series?
1530 Natural.
I need to redo my deck I stained it with Inwood deck stain that sucks so I don’t know whether to use 1500 or 100 I live in Washington state Puyallup Washington Dennis Edgar . I like to see the cedar color that knots I used penofin before works good for year . I need something with a little color but not too much just for UV right
Try the TWP 115 Honeytone color. Make sure to remove the old coatings first.
OK I’m getting ready to order so I can start pressure washing so do I need to put restore stain stripper on with a pump sprayer let it sit for a little while 20 minutes and then pressure wash it off ? You said you try the honey tone color if that is too light in color and I have to redo this deck in 2 years ? I don’t want to do that I want to get at least 3 to 4 years before I recoat . Is there some links Joe homeowners have done their decks or furniture or whatever in this color and it’s holding up Dennis
You will need to remove the old coating first by stripping and possibly sanding. Use the RAD stripper, wait 10-20 and pressure wash off. Rinse all wood well and apply the RAD brightener. For a richer color, try the Pecan.
do you have samples of various colors that may be purchased
On this link:
http://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I am wanting to use western red cedar logs on a remodel project but am not particularly fond of the natural red color when clear coated. Would your product be effective in changing it to more of a natural or brown tone? If so which color would work best?
I live in Novato, CA and I am in the process having a new redwood deck, fences, and entry stairs installed. We want to protect our wood, but also want to preserve the natural beauty of the redwood. My research has shown that your products are considered one of the best available. We plan on going with the consensus that we should wait six months after installation before staining. My concern is color. Given that this is new wood and since you do not have a clear stain in the 1500 do you think should we go with California Redwood or would we be better off with Honeytone, or would TWP 200 clear be a better choice?
We do have a clear in the 1500 but clear will not protect against UV graying. The Honeytone is the lightest tint with UV protection. I would try a couple of samples from our site to test.
Please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
All TWP colors will enhance the natural grain. You cannot have a clear without tint and still have UV protection. Honeytone is the lightest tint.
I have an older 800 sq foot deck about 17 years old. It has been maintained but this is the 2nd year from the last application and the stain is wearing through in some areas. I am going to strip it and use two 1500 on it. There is also some wood rot that needs to be repaired and boards replaced. Should I repair the boards before I restain it this year or should I go ahead and stain it this year and repair the boards next year? Do I have time to still stain it this year if the evenings are dipping below 45 degrees? or should I just clean and disinfect the deck (not strip it) and start first thing in the spring? Thanks for your advice. BTW…my previous stain was Rymar penetrating semi-transparent on a red cedar boards. that was 12 years. The last 5 years have been with Sherwin Williams Deckscapes which never really seemed to soak in like the Rymar product but that could have been because I didn’t completely strip the deck.
I would replace the rotting wood not then do all the prep and stain next Spring. The new wood needs to season. You will need to remove all of the old coatings before using the TWP.
Hi, I have a new cedar fence that was installed 5 months ago. I am getting ready to stain it with TWP 1500; I am tossed between three colors: cedartone, honeytone, natural. I like the natural cedar color of my fence and wondering which would be the best, that gives the same protection against uv, while showing the natural wood tones. Thanks
They all show the wood grain but all enhance with different amount of colors and tints. As the article explains, some have more or less color then others.
I have an 8 year old deck made of pressure treated wood. I’ve replaced several bad floor boards an put new wood on top of rage rail. I plan to let it age over the winter here in VA and then use Restore a Deck on it in the spring before staining. With the combination of old and new wood what is the best way to stain with TWP 1500 and get an even looking coat?
John, new boards are going to be lighter in color then older boards the first time staining. There is not a way or technique that will get the boards to match. Reason is the new boards are less absorbent. The next time you stain in a couple of years after, they will blend.
There is no TWP 500 Series called California Cedar. There is a 200 Series called California Cedar: http://www.twpstain.com/twp-200-series-5-gallon
We live in north Georgia. July 17, 2015 we installed a pressure treated deck. Cleaned it using oxalic acid (2 coats since I could not scrub some areas with brush) to remove mill glaze and rinsed using pressure washer. We have had many days with temperatures in the high 90’s and low 100’s. I purchased TWP 1500 series, Pecan 1520 to use on deck, is this correct for our area? and would it be safe to stain at 3 months vs. 4 months with the high temps we have experienced over the summer? Thank you for your response!!
4 months is the minimum that we suggest. If you do it now then make sure it absorbs 100% and only one coat. Back wipe any stain that does not penetrate after 45 minutes. Saturate any oily rags in water and lay flat to dry in the sun.
I have previously used TWP 1500 Rustic Brown – upon weathering, it has more red than I’d like. Is it possible to apply another TWP 1500 shade with more brown and less red without removing the old stain?
As long as you prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and go darker in color, then yes you can do this.
So dark oak over the rustic brown would be okay you think?
Yes but just one coat.
You cannot apply TWP over a solid stain and TWP does not come in a solid stain.
You will need 7-9 gallons for 2 coats. Make sure that the second coat soaks into the wood. If it does not then wipe off excess stain within 30-45 minutes with rags. Saturate any oily rags with water and lay flat to dry. See here about wet on wet application method: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-stain-wet-on-wet-application/
Just used 1501 cedartone on a side of my western red cedar fence and it came out looking very burnt orange. I’d like to go back over with a darker brown to tone down the orange as much as I can – would walnut or dark oak work or will I end up with a darker orange?
The Dark Oak will darken it to brown but the issue is that it may not take very well. I would do a test spot to make sure it can absorb and dry properly. We do have samples on the site for your to order and test.
anyone use the dark oak? I’m looking for a dark rich brown
Yes the Dark Oak is rich dark brown.
You will most likely have no issues.
I am going to be staining a brand new fence. Is there any prep work I should be doing or am I good to go ahead and apply the stain?
If rough cut (sawn) then you can stain right away with no prep. If smooth then you need to wait 4-12 months and prep first with Gemini Kit.
The house has been media blasted, caulked and two coats of TWP1515 Honeytone stain applied. My question is, now what? What are your thoughts for a final finish that will supply a superior water repellant and protection from the sun? I would like for all this work to last as long as possible.
Adding more stain is not better. Leave as is.
You should try not to get the TWP on the metal spindles or siding. It can be hard to clean off if you do not get to them right away before the stain starts to dry. Easier for the spindles to clean, much harder for the siding. Any color will work but darker colors will hold color longer.
You will not get a green color but had to say what it will be exactly as it depends on how much of the Black Walnut you mixed into the Honeytone.
I have a large triple deck that is entirely redwood. It is several years old and is requiring sanding of every board to make the boards smooth again. I do not like red or yellow color on decks, but prefer a true BROWN color, without going to a solid color stain that hides the grain. If I use 1504 Black Walnut, will it mask the red color in the wood?
No the TWP does not mask the grain but does change the apperance depending on the tint you choose. I woudl suggest getting a sample of the Dark Oak and Black Walnut to test. You should prep after the sanding with the Gemini Restore Kit before staining.
I have a cedar deck that was improperly restrained after I bought. The first stain was a CWF Cedar Tone, probably semi-transparent. Had someone different come in 2 years later and spray what I believe was a solid. It is now peeling up on the floor. I plan to power wash, strip and use TWP #1503 for around 915 sq ft. What product should I use before applying the stain?
Strippers and pressure washing will not remove a solid stain completely. You can strip off as much as possible with the Restore a deck Stripper but you will have to sand the majority off.
We have a 9 year old pressure treated wood deck. It has been stained once. I plan on using your stripper and cleaner first then stain. I live in northern Indiana. Would I use the 100 or the 1500 series?
Use the 1500 Series for Indiana.
I just cleaned my redwood deck that is about 8 years old but in great shape, what is the difference between the redwood and California redwood colors in the 1500.
As the articles states, the 1511 is a lighter red in color then the 1502.
We started staining our home with 1516 Rustic and the color appears much more deep blood red then the sample we ordered. How can we remove it? Can we stain over it with a semi-solid to try to cover it?
No you cannot stain over it. You would have to strip it off with the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing. Brighten as well when the stain is removed. The Rustic color is a red color with a hint of brown.
Redoing deck/railings with new pressure treated wood in Northeast pa. How long should we leave the new wood alone before staining? Want to be sure if I have time to order samples. It should be installed within the next 2 weeks.
Please read this: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
I’m looking for a black stain, I don’t see anything but browns. Do you have any suggestions?
Closest we have is the Black Walnut in the 1500 Series.
I had my deck stained 2 years ago with Rustic Oak. I had one unopened can leftover and just ordered additional new cans for a new coat this year. I’ve noticed that the new cans say “rustic” and the old can says “rustic oak”. Would you please confirm these are the same color?
As long as they are both the same series then you are okay. Mix all cans together though before starting to ensure an even color as a can that sits for 2 years can slightly change based on rooms temps, etc.
If I apply TWP now and in 3 yrs. it fades, can I put on a fresh coat or am I going to have to strip it and repeat the original process?
You do not have to strip it but you will have to clean it.
What color would be best on Cambara Mahogany deck railings
Rustic Color
Hi. We have a 1400 ft deck that partially surrounds an 18×33 ft above ground pool. It is in full sun in Northeast Pa with lots of lush green lawn and mature trees around the property. We believe we have narrowed our TWP 1500 stain choices to Dark Oak and Black Walnut, since we are not fans of the many “red”
deck stains. Any feedback would be useful since this would be somewhat costly. Pictures of these color choices on large decks would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any help or pictures you are willing to share!
Sorry but we do not have any pictures but we do have small samples that you can test the colors:
stain-samples
We have a home with gray vinyl siding and burgundy shutters! Any color recommendations as far as stain color for our deck?
Any color will work. Just a preference of yours.
Previously applied the 1501 Cedartone to a cedar deck. It was more brown than I wanted. I want the UV protection so I won’t go with your Clear. Would going with 1530 Natural show less brown and more “natural” cedar color?
It will be more caramel/orange in color. Might want to get some samples from us to test.
need to re-stain deck. have it pressured washed. 1500 color series. what are the next 2 darker colors from Honeytone?
After the Honeytone it goes Natural then Pecan.
We have a bar 1 year old treated pine pergola (meant to stain it last year, but life got in the way, so it’s bare wood), do you think we should still clean and brighten before staining? Also, how many coats would be needed – just 1 or 2?
Yes prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and apply 2 light coats.
Here is a pic of the sanded deck.
We have just stripped and sanded 3 layers of crappy solid stain off of our 20+ year old deck. We are leaving the railings the solid color. There is still a bit of solid stain on some of the sides of the floorboards. We were planning on using the dark oak 1500 hoping that the red solid on the sides will blend in/not be very noticeable. Thoughts on this? Also, do we have to clean at this point, or is just doing the brightening step sufficient? Thanks!
*added a pic ^^ of the sanded deck.
Clean and brighten to open the pores. The solid stain will not blend with the Dark Oak. It will show through some.
We just had our new pressure treated pine fence stained with TWP 1503 (Dark Oak). Is it normal to have different color tones on different part of the fence or is that a result of bad application by paint spray gun? The color is great but I felt like it’s darker in some area. It almost have an “uneven” color look on the fence after we finished.
Being that it is a semi-transparent stain it is normal to see different colors throughout the wood. It could be uneven application as well. Can you post a picture please.
The color seems to give a different tone when it’s in sun and in the shade also.
Thanks
Is is a combination of the wood and uneven application. The knots being lighter in color is normal but you can also where some stain was heavily applied in areas, looking much darker and thicker.
Now I got a closer look at the trims, it seems like it’s bleeding through. Any advice on how to fix this? Thanks
Maybe adding another coat may even it out. I would suggest testing an area first.
This was spray application done by professional. WIll using spray yield the same result? Is brush application better at this point to even it out? Thank you!
Brush.
We just had a roof installed over our deck and I have already purchased the TWP 1500 stain for the actual deck. The underside of the roof is open rafters and plywood. Would it be best to use the TWP 1500 or just regular paint for the underside of the roof? This is all untreated wood.
You could use either but it may blend with the deck better if you do the undersides with the TWP.
Working on a 17
year old porch floor of a stone colonial house.
The floor is T&G yellow pine flooring; the floor is fully covered by
a roof, but gets some sun exposure in the am and pm. Plan is to have the floors professionally sanded,
and then I will stain. Is TWP 1500 recommended?
Any suggestions for color on freshly sanded yellow pine flooring? Thank you.
Any color will work but you will need to clean and brighten the woo dafter the sanding so the stain is able to absorb better into the wood.
Do you recommend 1 or 2 coats for the TWP 1500 product? I have a 6-month old deck.
Just one coat for a 6 month old deck. Prep first with Gemini Restore Kit.
I live in Atlanta and have a deck that faces east. A small part of the deck will get the late afternoon sun. If I go with the 1503 (dark oak), will the deck get too hot in the afternoons?
Dark colors can retain heat more. This is normal for anything that is dark and in sun. We never have anyone complain though.
Thanks. Will the longevity of the wood get impacted as a result of the heat retention by a darker shade of stain?
No but darker color usually last longer as far as UV protection.
Thanks!
I want to be close to the color of the pine, what color should I pick?
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
Can I use 1500 for pressure treated pine?
Yes you can. Thanks
Which color will be close to espresso? On the other hand if I want to be close to the color of the pine, what color should I pick?
Dark Oak or Black Walnut.
Do you have a clear
Yes we have a clear in both the 100 and 1500 Series. Clear will not prevent UV graying.
I am having a pressure treated pine deck installed this week. I live in Colorado at 7300 feet so lots of UV and lots of weather variability. My wife loves lighter “oakier” colors. Which stain, color and how long should I wit to apply it?
You have to wait. Please read these articles:
Prepping New Wood For TWP Stains
Use the 100 Series and maybe Pecan
can I add an oil base grey tint to one of the light brown stains in the 1500 series.
No you cannot add tint into the TWP stains.
Do you have or are you developing a stain in the 1500 series that is more of a grey/brown color?
No we do not.