Last Updated on January 10, 2025 by TWP Help
Warning for 2025 Regarding TWP Branded products on “fake” TWP sites
Where to Buy TWP Stains
Beware of Unauthorized Sellers Offering TWP Products
When purchasing TWP products, it’s essential to be cautious of “fake” eCommerce and Amazon sellers claiming to be Authorized TWP Dealers or advertising questionable “sales” or “liquidations.” These sellers are not legitimate and are not recognized by TWP manufacturing.
Why Choose an Authorized Dealer?
Buying directly from TWPStain.com or another authorized dealer ensures:
- Genuine TWP Products: Receive only high-quality, authentic TWP stains and sealers.
- Consumer Protection: Avoid counterfeit or expired products that can compromise performance.
- Full Warranty Coverage: Only authorized dealers can provide the official warranty and customer support.
- Trusted Service: Authorized dealers uphold TWP’s reputation for fair treatment and exceptional service.
How to Identify Authorized Dealers
Look for the TWP Online Dealer Logo on websites. This logo guarantees that the seller is a verified dealer, authorized to sell genuine TWP products and provide the full range of customer service and warranty support.
Protect your investment by purchasing from trusted sources. Choosing an authorized TWP dealer ensures you receive the quality, performance, and support you deserve.
Buy TWP Stains
Online TWP 100 and 1500 Series Dealers
There are only a couple of
Official TWPStain.com online distributors and dealers. These retailers will offer the lowest pricing with free shipping on all 5-Gallon Pails. In addition, these TWP online dealers offer TWP color samples to test prior to buying.
- Convenient shipping
- Lowest Pricing
- Samples of stain and sample credits
TWP Stain Retailers
The TWP Official Online Dealers and Distributors:
Be wary of certain sites selling TWP, not all are stocking dealers and we have heard many complaints about customers not receiving their orders promptly or at all.
Select Paint Stores and Lumberyards
TWP is available in select markets and retail stores across the country. Best to contact the manufacturers for possible locations. In many cases, it is not available locally. It may be easier and less expensive to purchase from one of the 2 sites above.
Big Box Stores
TWP is not sold in Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, etc. To do this, TWP would either have to change its formula or move operations offshore, to be competitive with the “big box” brands sold there.
Does any retailer in Edmonton Alberta sell twp 1500 series?
We have a 15 year old deck made pressure treated decking board would this be a good stain a sealer for us
Similar to the previous question. The deck already has a a layer of stain on it. Can I apply TWP100 (of the same color) right over it?
Can I order samples? I’m torn between Rustic and Dark Oak.
I’m in San Antonio, TX. I have a new cedar pergola to stain and a new large patio cover with mixed woods, cedar and pine, including T-11 decking. Recommendations for type of stain and can I purchase here?
Tom, see this about new wood: https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Wait for it to season and prep all new and old wood correctly before staining. Use the TWP 100 series. We sell online, direct from our website.
Can TWP1500 be used on a Tigerwood (hardwood) deck?
Sorry, but TWP 1500 is not suggested for Exotic Hardwoods.
HOW MUCH WILL 1 GALLON COVER
Coverage varies based on wood type and age. About 150-200 sq feet per gallon for the first coat. 2nd coat if applied will spread at 250-300 sq. feet per gallon.
Any deAlert near Pittsburgh, Pa?
We are an online dealer for the TWP 1500. Shipping to PA takes about 2-3 days.
I’m in MA and have a 650 sf mahogany deck. Also cedar clapboard siding 700 sf. Both are over 10 years old. Prepped with pressure washing and scraped. What would you recommend?
I want a penetrating stain. I’ve used cedar tone stain in the past. Full sun exposure. 6-8 hours a day.
Make sure that any previous coatings have been removed. Use the TWP 1500 Series for both.
Any dealers in the Houston – Galveston TX area?
Hello, we are an online dealer that can ship to you in 3-5 days.
i recently built a horizontal plank cedar fence out of kiln dried 1″ cedar decking. Been up for about a month now. Since it is already dry, can I apply the product now, or do I have to let it weather some more? Also, we want it to stay as close to the natural wood color as possible. The clear product says it will still gray, but will the cedar tone stain change the appearance very much? Thank you
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/kdat-and-twp-wait-period-for-new-wood/
and this for color tips:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/tips/need-help/twp-color-tips/
Sorry but no and TWP is not VOC compliant for Canada as of now.
I just stain with one coat of Olymipic Maxima semi-transparent cedar (water base) and I don’t like it. Can I stain stain over it with TWP without removing it?
No, you have to remove the Olympic first before using the TWP.
ugh sawn I keep reading it can be used on rough sawn cedar. What about planed cedar.
Planed cedar should be treated like new wood. Let weather and prep:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We had a cedar fence installed about 3 weeks ago. Our irrigation system hits about half of it on one side. Living in Greenville, SC, where the temps are in the mid to high 90s doesn’t make it a good idea to turn the irrigation off for long. How long does it need to be off? When should be stain the fence? And where in Greenville, SC, can be purchase TWP 1500?
Is the wood rough sawn cut? If so you can stain now. Keep sprinklers off for two days prior to dry. Turn back on 24 hours after application. We ship online to your area.
I’m looking for a place to buy TWP 100 near Bellingham Washington. Is there any stores that carry it around there?
Also I have a cedar deck I’m planning on using TWP 100 on. It’s previously been stained but has mold and mildew on it due to a previous water based stain. We are planning on sanding it all down and then using TWP. Can we prep it this way?
Thanks!
Celina
Hello, we are an online dealer for the TWP. You can sand for prep, but you should clean and brighten after with the Gemini Restore Kit that we sell. It helps the stain to penetrate better after sanding. Do not sand with grit finer than 60-80.
Do you know on any store retailers near Bellingham as I’m from Canada and don’t have an address to send it to for pick up or else I’d order online!
Thank you
Celina
Sorry, but no.
What stain would you recommend for a fence made with cedar pickets and pressure-treated posts/rails? I’m looking for a very dark brown color. The fence has been weathering now for a year.
TWP 1503 Dark Oak for this.
TWP 1503 Dark Oak for this.
TWP 1503 Dark Oak for this.
TWP 100 is allowed in my state (Minnesota) and comes in the dark oak. Would that be a better choice?
Will TWP stains work on composite decking ( Trex ) ?
It is not designed for composite.
We live in Northeast TN, have a large deck which gets a lot of direct sunlight, and have 2 big labs who romp and play on the deck. Which will be the best for these conditions?
Use the TWP 100 Series for this deck.
Either the TWP 100 or 1500 will work in your climate.
Can I buy this product in Canada?
TWP is not allowed in Canada currently.
TWP 200 Series can now be shipped to Canada:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-200-series
Where can I buy TWP in Sioux City Iowa?
We are an online dealer. We can ship to Iowa in 2-3 business days. Let us know if you have any questions prior.
Thanks!
Scott Paul
OPW/TheSealerStore
248.299.2512
I live in Omaha, NE. Have a 6 year old cedar deck that I’ve had to restain twice with Olympic stain…transparent. Looking for a better quality stain. Where can I buy TWP in Omaha? Any suggestions how to remove the old stain, especially on the side boards of the deck which is rough cedar?
Use the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and pressure washing to remove. Apply the RAD wood brightener after. We ship online all products and can get the order to you in 3-4 days.
Will RAD stripper remove semi transparent Olympic Maximum cedar tone stain from the rough cedar on the sides of my deck?
Is the Olympic solid stain or semi-transparent? Oil based or water based?
It is semi transparent and the can says it is an acrylic/oil. Must be a hybrid? Also…will RAD stripper kill my lawn?
That really means it is water based and those can be stripped, but it is harder. You may need to strip twice to remove all. It should not kill the grass. Pre wet any grass nearby and rinse if the stripper does get on it some.
My house has cedar siding which has been stained in the past with oil based, semi-transparent stain. I believe they have used Benjamin Moore and TWP in the past but I’m not sure which they used where. It has been 5-6 years since it has been stained. I live in Austin, TX so hot & humid summers. Which product would you recommend and how does it need to be prepped prior to staining?
Hello, when switching brands to TWP you will need to strip off the old stain with the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and pressure washing. After removal, you will need to apply the Restore A Deck Wood brightener. Stain with the TWP 1500 Series.
Thank you. Why 1500 vs 100?
Little better UV protection on vertical walls.
Would it be a mistake to mix TWP 1500 with another oil stain? I have 2 new gallons, but was planning to use the 1.5 gallons I had leftover from my last application 4 years ago, but have discovered it isn’t any good any more (started to solidify). I have the deck all prepped and want to do it this weekend due to my schedule and can’t get more TWP right away
You cannot mix TWP with another brand.
I have a pressure treated wood deck that I had stained with TWP 1500 (1504 Black Walnut) last year, and now would like to remove and switch to a lighter color (1530 Natural). Will stripping with Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper do the trick, and are there any other suggestions for stripping of the darker the color in prep for a lighter color stain? Thanks
You will need a pressure washer to remove after applying the RAD stain Stripper. Apply, pressure wash off, repeat if needed. Apply the RAD Wood Brightener when done with the stripping
Live in a Chicago suburb and have a cedar deck that i have had to clean and sand every spring due to the discoloration of the stains I have used in the past. Have used both Sikkens Cetol SRD as well as Superdeck Transparent Stain. What would you recommend? I’ve prepared the deck already and have it sanded and ready to stain. I’d like to maintain the current color of the wood and do not want to go too orange/red.
For Chicago, you would need the TWP 1500 Series. As for color, see this:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/twp-1500-colors-explained/
We also have samples that you can test.
I live in Bremerton, Washington (lots of rain and cloudy days), which of your deck stains would you recommend I use?
Glenn, we would suggest the 100 series.
Scott Paul
OPW/TheSealerStore
248.299.2512
Your links for “where to buy” don’t work. Is your deck sealer any better than your webmaster?
I am sorry you are having issues, but the links in the articles work just fine. We tested them with no issues. Please contact us if you need help at 866.856.3325,
WE BUILT NEW CEDAR DECK LAST APRIL 2015, WE LIVE IN CHICAGO SUBURBS, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, WE USED WRONG OIL STAIN LAST YEAR, IT PEELED AND MILDEWED IN MANY SPOTS, what twp. stain should we use, we have the B.M.. Arbor coat Natural stain on the deck now, the deck is 22×25. This time we are going with a professional, but want to use the best stain.
Hi Kevin, make sure that you remove the old stain fully first before using the TWP. BM Arborcoat is not easy to remove and may require sanding. You cannot apply any stain over the Arborcoat. TWP 1500 is what you will need once removed.
I’m on the Gulf Coast in Texas, high humidity, salt air…hot summers, warm winters. What series TWP do your recommend for my deck: pressure treated lumber, 5-6 years old, 18″ above grade on concrete footers, never treatedbefore…mold common here.
Also what’s best for cedar siding (vertical boards) in this area. The siding has grayed and has never been treated before.
Thanks
We would suggest the 100 Series for the decking. TWP 1500 for the siding.
I am having my deck cleaned and stained this year. I live in Atlanta. The deck previously had twp 1500 on it. One of the contractors who gave me an estimate said he would use the 200 series. Which is the best to use. Also one person said it would take 4-5 gallons and another said two gallons . The deck is approx. 10 x 20. including stairs and is only four feet off the ground.
Best to use the 1500. 200 Series is for shakes and shingles. Hard to say on the amount needed as we would need a total sq. footage that includes railings, flooring, stairs, outside edges, etc. Also are they doing one coat or two coats applied wet one wet?
I’m replacing some rotted porch beams with 6×6 rough cut cedar posts. to save money I’m not taking out the roof beam but cladding the existing beam in a/c cedar (rough side out) to create a “faux” rough cedar beam. Unfortunately the 1x cladding material is a white cedar not the red cedar of the posts. I want to use a semi transparent stain keep the wood grain of posts showing through but also try to get the color to “match” as good as I can without having to use a solid stain. I live in Colorado but on the front range where it is dry, the wood will only get morning sun.
1. which stain series do you think would work best?
2. I see that you state for smooth boards let them weather, Do you recommend letting rough cut / rough side weather as well?
3. Will TWP darken and turn black?
4. do you think the semi-transparent Cedar will darken up the 1x white cedar? thanks
1. Use the 100 Series
2. No need to let the rough cut weather.
3. No
4. Had to say. Best to get some samples from our site to test prior to ordering.
I have a 18 X10 covered porch that is floored with P/T 5/4 Pine decking. The porch gets a lot of sun and we live in South Carolina. The flooring has not been stained or preserved. It is going on 8 months, so I need to apply as soon as weather permits. What stain/preservative would you recommend for the august heat in south Carolina? How often will I have to apply?
Use the TWP 100 Series for this. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit. Stain every 2 years or as needed.
I bought a house 3 years ago, and the wood deck has never been stained. Due to a pergola covered in vines, the deck does not receive a lot of direct sunlight. I live in northern Indiana, so our winters are typically harsh due to lake effect snow. Also, this deck is the main entrance to my home, so it is a high traffic area. Which stain would you recommend, and how often should it be re-applied? Thanks.
Use the TWP 1500 Series for Indiana. Prep first with the Gemini Restore Kit. Reapply every 2-3 years for a deck surface.
I need just I gallon of TWP 100 Clear. Is there anywhere local (Denver metro area) that carries the product ? If not what is the cost plus shipping. (80123) Dan
We are an online dealer for TWP. Cost for shipping would be around $15-$20.
We are an online dealer and can ship to you there in 3 days or less.
I am refinishing a used kids play/swing set. I live in florida the playset has seen better days but very structurally sound. I was going to sand then stain. My wife likes “browner” looking stains opposed to red. What would you recommend?
Use the TWP 103 Dark Oak or 120 Pecan.
What should I used on a 7 month old cedar fence that has never been treated?
Use the TWP 1500 Series.
Can you tell me where to buy TWP 1500 near Lorain, Ohio?
We are on online dealer that can ship to you in a couple of days.
I have a deck that was rebuilt last year with exterior pine boards. I live in Michigan and we get ALL types of weather – what would be the best TWP to use on my deck? Where can I purchase TWP near Clinton Township, MI?
Use the 100 Series. We are located at: 2388 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills 48302
Will the 100 provide the most color penetration? I want to use the best one for color penetration on my deck.
It penetrates the best.
Great. what are your hours?
Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
should I use a roller or pad to apply for best coverage in filing in all the cracks & splits?
Stain pads are better.
It is oil based so you should not get the TWP into the water.
Your reply seems to indicate that even when dry, rain could leach oil residue into the pond, therefore, TWP has no use in any situation where fish stocks are kept if so, it somewhat limits its use!
No, our reply was from an application only. When applying do not get it in the water. Once fully dry there is zero issues.
Do you sell to any retailers in Washington State?
We are an online dealer for TWP only.
I have a one year old cedar deck. Do i need the Gemini Restore kit or will a light sanding be enough? And do i use the 100 series?
Yes you will need the kit for prep. Use the 100 if allowed in your state. If not use the 1500.
Scott Paul
OPW/TheSealerStore
248.299.2512
We bought an 11 year old home with a deck that has never been stained. I read that TWP is one of the best stains. I know we need to clean it first but what should I expect with it being an 11 year old deck? We live in Wisconsin and the deck is in full sun during the morning and shade in the afternoon. What stain should I use?
Use the 100 Series for this. Apply two coats wet on wet after prepping with the Gemini Restore Kit.
Thanks!
I just built two tight knot cedar decks in White Salmon, Wa. And am considering your product. Which of the two types would be best for this soft wood and these hot summer, cold winter conditions?
Thank you
The 100 Series but please read this about new wood: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
We have a 2 year old treated lumber deck. What is the best product to clean and then stain?
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with either the 100 or 1500 Series.
I have a redwood deck two years old – which product do you suggest?
Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit and stain with either the 100 Series or the 1500 Series.
I have a large cottage that has semi transparent stain applied. The stain is not peeling but the color has faded. I am unsure if I HAVE to strip it as as the building is extremely tall, has a lot of windows, and the old stain seems to be very hard to take off even with stripper. (I am new to this and tested a small area last year) Can I apply semi transparent on top of previous semi transparent stain or could I apply a solid stain on top of a semi transparent stain, or do I have to STRIP it completely for the best results. I thought I’d ask an expert before I make a major mistake. Thanks. If you could direct me with the best advice and steps, it would be greatly appreciated. (Northern Canada)
Yes you have to strip/remove as TWP cannot be applied on top of a stain of a different brand. In addition, TWP is not allowed for Canada. Sorry.