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.
Will there be any difference in finish if i go with dark oak in TWP 100 or 1500 series?
They are very close in color but not exactly the same.
I have a cedar log home in southern Maine.
It has Wood Guard stain on it now. This is an oil stain.
What must I do to the cabin to use your product over the Wood Guard?
Strip and brighten for the prep with this:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Does t w p make solid stain
No they do not.
I have a cedar deck that was installed last summer. I have waited for it to cure and will be using deck cleaner and brightener before I stain with TWP 1500. I’m not sure what to do with the risers, though. They appear to be coated with primer. Do i need to strip them or will the cleaner and brightener be ok before staining? Here’s a pic. Thanks!
TWP cannot be applied over the primer. You will need to sand this off. Strippers will not remove it.
Are there pictures of stain colors over cedar wood.
Colors vary drastically based on wood type and age so we highly suggest to test samples on your wood:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
I have stripped and cleaned my redwood deck (part is about 10yrs part about 3 years). Some color remains on part that is in shade. I’m in a hot climate in California, what is best product to use?
Make sure to remove all of the old stain before using the TWP 1500 Series for California.
After applying the pecan Twp stain the resulting color is very orange. The deck was cleaned and sanded to remove prior stain prior to using the Twp. Stain was just applied yesterday. Will this orange color fade?
Yes it does fade and lightens some after full cure.
Hi. Is the UV protection effective for the same duration in the Natural, Honeytone or Cedartone; or would one of them protect color longer? I’d like to keep our fence a light tone but the Fla sun faded our [previously] sealed fence’s color fast.
UV protection is directly related to the color. More pigment = better Uv protection.
Honeytone is the lightest tint so it will have slightly less UV protection than the Natural.
What color stain would I need on cedar decking to achieve close to the color of the deck in the picture at the top of your web site??
1530 Natural
what do I use for a red wood deck that I just sanded and stripped? I want to keep it as it looks right now with a protective coating?
Hello, It is not possible to keep the color as it looks right now. If you want UV protection from graying you must have tint in the TWP stain and that means your current look will be “enhanced” based on the TWP color you choose.
Which 1500 series stain color would work best for deck that has mix of old and new redwood boards? I want the deck to look uniform in color
Hello,
Unfortunately, you cannot blend new and old wood when using a semi-trans stain like the TWP. The new wood is much less absorbent so therefore the color will be lighter on the new boards compared to the older boards. It will be similar in color but not the same. Which color does not really matter.
Can I mix 501 and 1501?
Yes, as long as the 501 is still good.
We have a clear cedar wood fence that was put in around 17-18 years ago, and at the time we put a clear sealant on it. It has not been treated since and is in good shape.We were thinking of using the Honeytone to be able to see the grains in the clear wood. Does it need any prep since it has been so long since the clear was put on it?
Yes, you have to prep. Use the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing:
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
I like the cal redwood, but wish it was a little darker and richer. Which of the series could be used to mix and achieve this result?
You can mix TWP colors together. For exmaple if you want more red in it, add some Redwood. More brown, add some Dark Oak.
is there a solid twp stain? I last used Deck Over from Home Depot….its a mess. I need the easiest answer, would like solid & acrylic? something that will last more than 2 yrs. would like to fly power wash the old surface??
There is not a solid stain from TWP.
Is the 1501 and oil stain?
Yes, the TWP 1500 Series is oil based.
how much coverage would TWP1530 cover per gallon?
Coverage Per Gallon: 150-200 square feet
Coats Required: 1-2 Coats. “Wet on Wet”
Hi, I have TMW [poplar] with boiled linseed oil, turpentine, fungicide, The fascia bleaching out and picking up mold ……want to wash fascia with D2 if i’d like to keep the natural color range of the TMW soft old walnut look which would you suggest ? Where in NY [Syracuse} would I be able to buy samples …” Thermally Modified Wood ” = TMW … Thanks ~Ron
Use the 1500 Series. Try the Pecan or Honeytone. We sell direct from our site:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series
PLEASE provide bigger swatches.
On the product ordering page: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-5-gallon
You can click on the pictures for larger views.
Is this Dark Oak, TWP 1503? It’s a photo from the TWP site, but does not indicate the name of the stain.
Looks more like Pecan. We offer samples for testing on your wood.
Does the Cedartone have a reddish tint to it or is more on the warm brown side?
More of a cedar color. Caramel brown. No red.
I’m looking for a stain for my Douglas Fir deck that mostly brings out the natural colors but with a slight red tone. Which color would you suggest? Thanks.
Try 1511 California Redwood.
Hi, 20 year old log cabin, past owners used “used motor oil” so the color is darkish.
We will wash and treat with borate. What stain/sealer product would you suggest?
Hello, prep with the Restore a Deck Stripper/Brightener kit and pressure washing. After the prep, stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
I’m stripping old stain off of 25 yr. old cedar siding – horizontal lap board and tongue-n-groove vertical board. I’m cleaning the wood as much as possible by doing a four step process; using a stripper/remover, a cleaner, hand scrubbing and power washing. The cleaned siding looks very good when completed. We would like a satin type finish versus a matte finish. I just purchased samples of the TWP 1500, 1502 Redwood and 1516 Rustic. Any thoughts on what I described above…thank you.
Hello, TWP is a penetrating stain that does not have a shine nor is it possible to create a shiny finish wit TWP.
Best semitransparent color for deck on brick ranch. Traditional color brick.
Lisa, any color will work for you. Not sure what color you want to achieve?
What color would you use in on a mahogany deck?
Rustic is what most use.
I have a redwood deck that is about 30 years old and still sound. I used to treat it wit CWF every 4 years or so. However I have not done it in over 15 years. We would like to cover it with a semi or transparent stain in deader or redwood shade. The deck has two levels, one level by the diving boad and another lover. I cleaned the dirt on the uper level with 1 cup of tips 1 cup of Clorox and 1 gallon of water and it came out good. What TWP stain would you suggest. I live on Long Island New York
Make sure the wood is clean and there are not any remnants of the CWF still on the wood. Use the TWP 1500 for New York.
I was wondering if the 100 non compliance voc line was better than the 1500 line, I live in ohio and want an good semi soild stain for an old deck, worth driving 2 hours for??
No, they are both about the same in performance.
We have an outside kitchen with rough cedar cabinets under a covered roof. I personally don’t think the natural cedar color goes with the house and would like something like dark oak or black walnut (our inside cabinets are dark stained and are in sight of the outside cabinets). Will the rough cedar soak the stain too much? And if it is under a roof, how often will it need to be restained? Thanks for the advice!
It will be fine for this wood. It would last many years since it is under a covered roof.
Which color will leave pressure treated pine looking most natural?
Honeytone is the lightest color.
How many feet of coverage per gallon? Can Twp be sprayed on?
Gallon Sizes: 1’s & 5’s
Stain Type: Semi-Transparent Oil-Based
Coverage Per Gallon: 150-200 square feet
Coats Required: 1-2 Coats. “Wet on Wet”
Temperature: 45-95 F
Application Tools: Pad, Sprayer, Brush, Roller
Dry Time: 12-72 Hours
Cleanup: Mineral Spirits
We have a redwood home that was built in the 50’s, we have always painted it with a redwood stain that looks like burgundy color, will it take another color of redwood stain? Do I need to sand a layer off first?
TWP cannot be applied on top of another brand without removing the old coating first.
I have a fence that I previously stained with Cedartone a few years ago. It is time to recoat. Can I recoat with Redwood w/o any issues? How would you suggest I prep before applying?
Hi Stuart, prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. You should be okay with going with the Redwood since it is a darker color than the Cedartone.
I just applied 1500 series stain to a new cedar deck and after the stain dried, it came out a little lighter than what I was expecting. Can I apply a second coat on top of the new coat I applied to darken it up?
what would you recommend in the 1500 series that is lighter than the Dark Oak but doesn’t appear Red-ish?
I have a Philippine mahogany deck that is new reddish color. What stain color and series should I use to keep it natural looking but with UV protection ?
I live in Albuquerque, NM, 5,200 ft, elevaton, lots of UV, full sun, I am sanding a redwood deck to bare wood. Deck 25 years old, sanded before. good condition,some boards cracked or splitting a little. I want to have no greying, no darkening of color(like Penofin does). What do I have to do to keep it looking nice? without re-sanding or stripping? I like the color and the way the wood grain shows through on the TWP 1500 Redwood. The TWP 100 seems darker on your color online. What do you advise? Thank you, Margy
I have a 6 year old Weathershield pine deck (MIcronated Copper Azole) power washed and brightened with clorox and rinsed clean. planning to use TWP 1500 in NJ. Is one coat sufficient. I don’t want a shiny finish.
just installed a redwood deck in Aptos CA. The wood was fairly wet, and I live in an area about 1 mile from the ocean, lots of foggy mornings. I want to treat the wood but have two questions. How long do I wait before attempting to stain, and which color will the leave the wood as close to its current color?
My deck stain is WP 500 California Cedar I live in Caifornia and need to stain now withTWP 1500 . Which color is the closest replacement for the Califonia
Cedar?
Is it advisable to apply twp 1502 redwood semi transparent 1500 series over a deck previously stained with a solid stain. We have scraped and sanded what we could but there is still some color left in some places.
Or do you carry a solid stain I could use?
I’m trying to calculate the amount of TWP that I’ll need to order. The deck and stairs total just under 800 square feet (no railings). The wood is redwood. It’s been stripped with restore-a-decks stripper, sanded to remove essentially all the stain and smooth the boards down to nice bare wood. Then gemini deck brightener has been applied. The wood is of unknown age, but probably about 15 years old. It is in generally good condition except for a few boards that have some cracks running in them. Your online calculator suggests 8 gallons for two coats wet on wet (but your site warns not to apply too much).
Can you advise me on the proper amount to order?
What should the time interval be between coats?
How do you when you’ve applied enough?
What is the best way to remove any excess stain?
Thanks
I just sprayed TWP 1500 and forgot to wear a mask. Anything I should be concerned about?
I’m torn between TWP 1500 and another highly rated stain that is water based. We have metal ballusters with plastic caps that will most likely get stain on them. Is the TWP easy to clean from them (and siding)? Also, we’re looking for good UV protection but don’t want anything too dark (brown) or too red. Suggestion? I had gotten TWP samples before but the Cedartone section had faded.
I received 5 gal. of TWP 1500 in Black Walnut. It was too dark. I ordered 2 gal. of TWP 1500 in Honeytone to lighten the Black Oak. I intended to take the Honeytone and mix Black Walnut into it to get a rich brown color. As I am thinking about it I am afraid the two colors mixed might have a green tinge to it. Can you tell me what color I will get if I do this. Thanks so much for your quick respose. As I have to do this tomorrow!!
What color is closest to the butternut brown that is no longer available?
Can the 1515 (honeytone) be darkened by adding another 1500 color?
I want to preserve and highlight the color of my new rough cut western red cedar siding. The “cedar” color looks too brown from the pictures. What is the lightest color semi-transparent that still carries all of the TWP1500 protection (like UV / anti-graying)? I prefer 1530:natural but figured I would need to go with 1515: Honeytone to keep the protection.
Thanks!
I have a twenty-year-old cedar-sided home in Austin Texas. The front of the house gets full western sun and the back and sides are mostly covered by trees. I put on DEFY about ten years ago and re-did just the front with TWP about five years ago. The TWP is much better for Texas than the DEFY. The color was not cedar, but some type of honey or gold color. Now the house is being cleaned and re-stained. The new cedar window frames have already been done in 1515 Honeytone. They did not absorb very well. (I just read the post about new wood) The old wood is much darker already even after being cleaned. Should I use honeytone 1515 on the house to try to more or less match the window frames? The dealer told me that the honeytone would not last nearly as long as other colors, and that I would be wasting my money using it. He said I should use cedartone and strip the window frames to match. Is it true that honeytone color have a shorter life than the cedartone? Thank you!
i have a 10 year old pressure treated deck. It gets afternoon sun, and was stained 3 years ago with an oil based stain, semi-transparent.. Australian Timber Oil. I am confused as to whether I should order from the 100 series or the 1500 series. I need a browner than red color.Deck is in good condition and will be cleaned and brightened first. Please advise as to which series is best in Upstate South Carolina. Thanks!