Questions on TWP 100 Colors? – TWPStainHelp.com
TWP 100 Series comes in 9 different color choices, 8 of which are semi-transparent. TWP absorbs into the wood grain and “enhancing” the natural color tones of your wood by adding pigments.
Final colors will vary substantially based on:
- Type of Wood
- Age of Wood
- Prepping of Wood
This article will further explain the TWP 100 Colors to help you determine which is best for you. If you have questions, please ask below.
See here: TWP 100 Series Photo Albums
 TWP 101 Cedartone | TWP 101 Cedartone Natural is by far the most popular of the 100 color choices accounting for 60-70% of the sales. The 101 is a traditional Cedar color. It highlights the natural grain of your wood with Caramel/Golden tones. |
 TWP 102 Redwood | TWP 102 Redwood is a popular choice for customers who are looking to add a rich red color. We call this color a “straight” red as it does not contain any other highlights. |
 TWP 103 Dark Oak | TWP 103 Dark Oak is a beautiful Dark Brown that will really enhance your wood. This color is popular for customers who are looking to get away from the traditional golden/cedar colors. |
 TWP 115 Honeytone | TWP 115 Honeytone is the lightest and most natural looking color. This is a “golden” color that will highlight the natural grain of your wood similar to a clean “wet” look. |
 TWP 116 Rustic | TWP 116 Rustic is a red color. This color has become more popular than the 102 Redwood as it is a Reddish/Brown color similar to maroon. |
 TWP 120 Pecan | TWP 120 Pecan is the newest color in the 100 series line and was introduced as an alternative to the 101 Cedartone. This color is what we call a slightly brown/cedar color. Basically a little bit of brown was added to the 101 Cedartone to “tone down” the traditional orange cedar color. |
 TWP 105 Cape Cod Gray | TWP 105 is a popular gray color that is a traditional gray. This color is heavier in solids than other TWP color choices. We consider this to be closer to a semi-solid. |
 TWP 106 Prairie Gray | TWP 106 Prairie Gray is a unique color. We would call this a taupe gray with a hint of coral. |
Feel free to ask any questions in the comment area below.
Testing Dark Oak 103 vs Black Walnut 1504 expecting them to be similar but finding them to be VERY different (see pics). The Dark Oak 103 doesn’t have any dark tones at all – mostly red, and the Black Walnut 1504 is so dark it looks black. Should these 2 colors really be this different or is is possible I received the wrong Dark Oak 103 sample? I made sure to mix both bottles thoroughly before testing and did notice the Dark Oak 103 was very watery compared to the Black Walnut 1504 but that could just be because of… Read more »
It looks correct as colors do vary based on wood type and age. Alos the 1503 Dark Oak would have been a little darker than the 103 as it has more solids in the 1500 Series.
Is it possible to get TWP 200 in black?
Not a standard colour but can it be made ‘custom’ somehow?
Thanks
Neal.
Calgary, AB.
No, sorry that is not possible.
I have 2 issues I really need help with. I have new cedar exterior siding with 6”x8” beams in a very high difficult location to reach so I want the best most long lasting semi transparent stain I can get . This is all new wood. Im in South Texas, hot and humid weather, area gets direct sun/shade throughout the dayI’m. looking for a dark grey color such as Dark Oak. Will TWP 100 or 1500 work best and what kind of prep is necessary for new wood? Next issue: I’ve used 100+ Year old reclaimed beams for a small… Read more »
1. See here about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Dark Oak is dark brown, not dark gray. There is not a TWP color that is dark gray. You would want the 100 Series.
2. No, TWP is a penetrating stain, not filming like a varnish. Coatings that film will peel on a deck.
how can I get color samples?
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Can I apply pecan over old worn cedar color?
As long as you prep first. https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
We just stripped our 300-sq-ft porch down to raw wood. I like the look of the wet cedar, very knotty with some naturally dark boards. Lots of character. We have reddish stain on the siding of the house, so I want something very light and neutral to protect the porch wood – not yellow and not red. Is there anything you can recommend for me?
Honeytone is the closest color to a wet look. See pictures on these links:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-1500-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Hi – would you happen to have a mixing formula for creating a Mahogany color using TWP-100 stains? Thanks…
We do not.
Hello.
Do you have any customer photos of pecan and honeytone mixed?
No, we do not.
Cedartone is too orange and pecan is too brown for what I’m looking for. I’ve mixed the two together and it’s better but looking for more golden shades. Will honeytone add any golden tones to the pecan or just lighten it? Thanks
Most likely lighten it but it is a golden color in general.
Ok. I might try the first coat in honeytone and then the second wet/wet coat in pecan and vice versa on some test boards. Thx
That will not work. Doing that and the Pecan will dominate in color throughout.
Ok, thx
Ryan, do you have a pic of the pecan/cedartone blend? I am in the same dilemma. Thanks.
Cedartone and Pecan mixed
Thanks for the pics! I like the color BTW.
I stained a deck today with redwood and found out I had used the wrong color the customer wanted dark oak can I cover redwood with dark oak I only applied one coat.
No, you will need to strip it. Use this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Is the gal size “cedar tone natural,” the same as “cedar tone” w/o word “natural” in five gal can?
Cedartone and Cedartone Natural is the same thing in the 100 Series.
Which do you use for cumaru?
Many use the Rustic color.
I just bought two gallons of Rustic and it says Rustic Oak. So these two cans must be old.
Could you post a picture of the can and there also should be a small sticker with the date on it.
Is TWP rustic and TWP rustic oak the same color?
Yes. The “oak” was dropped from the name years ago but just an FYI, the “oak” was used in the 1500 Series version, 1516 Rustic.
How much will a gallon of TWP 101 Cedar tone natural cost me shipped to
Tripoli, Iowa
Around $15 for the shipping. You can add to cart and enter the full shipping info to see the actual price:
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series
I have a newly built pressure treated pine deck and two wall panels of the same material…which stain would best match my twenty year old cedar fence?
See this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Once you weather the new wood and prep, try the TWP in any color you like.
Does anyone have pictures of the pecan color on there deck?
https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series-stain-colors-and-photo-albums/
Can you mix the 2 grays with each other or any other colors?
Yes, you can intermix the TWP colors as long as they are from the same series.
Is the color 105 Prairie Gray considered a solid color or semi-transparent?
It is closer to a semi-solid.
I was thinking about using the TWP 103 Dark Oak stain on some oak I will be refinishing to use for a pickup truck bed. The bed will be covered when not in use, but i was wondering if it (the stain) is compatible with marine varnish or do you have a better product for maximum protection?
The TWP cannot be top coated with a marine varnish. TWP 100 Series is a penetrating stain that will work for the bed but will not leave a shine.
Hello, I am interested in TWP for our new deck (it was installed summer of 2017 and has weathered for 12 months). It’s a large deck, very large, with wrap around front porch. First, I was thinking of purchasing a paint sprayer to apply the stain – will a sprayer work with TWP? Second, we have an old farmhouse, white with black shutters, so I was wanting solid color stain – white on the railings and gray on the deck boards. Does TWP come in a solid white, solid gray? or at least a semi-solid white and semi solid gray?
Yes the TWP can be sprayed but you will need to back brush to ensure an even application. TWP does not come any solid colors or white.
Good evening. I’ve got two questions: 1) Our deck is prepped and ready for stain. My wife and I have looked at the color choices for the TWP 100 series and are torn between the Dark Oak (TWP 103) and the Rustic (TWP 116). We’re wondering … can the two colors be mixed together (50/50 ratio) to create a custom color? If so, anything that should be concerning about taking this approach? 2) When I stain the spindles, hand rails, stairs, and other vertical portions of the deck, how many coats are required? Will one be sufficient? Thanks for your… Read more »
1. Yes, you can mix colors of the same series.
2. One coat is good for vertical areas.
Do you have a picture of your deck after mixing the Dark Oak and Rustic? That sounds like a great combination!
Hi
I’m needing to do all my railings and window and post trim,I know it was first done with pecan
Can I just go over the top of exciting or do I need to hose it down first
Not sure to use 100 or 1500 ??
Alison
You have to prep with the wood before applying. Use this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
I re-stained cedar deck last year with cedartone. Want to do a maintenance coat this spring without stripping. Thinking about using honeytone so existing finish won’t be so dark (vis a vis cedartone maintenance coat). Do you think that will work or should I just stick with cedartone for light maintenance coat? Want to try and achieve similar color from last year’s re-stain. Thank you!
Stick with the cedartone. Make sure to prep first.
We sealed out deck last year with TWP Pecan and all of the flat surfaces have peeled/weathered. Rails / posts and risers are fine. We have very long and wet winters. Can it just be powerwashed and resealed. What prep work is required ? 😊 Thank you
Use the Gemini Restore Kit while pressure washing.
https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Hi, I have an old huge deck treated with the unknown stain probably a few years ago. The stain hold up well on the railings. The deck board already weathered a bit. I replaced a few balusters and changed couple of wooden posts. I want to stain it with darker TWP stain, highly likely dark oak. I have two questions. 1. How do I need to treat my deck and the railings, so I can stain them with TWP. Is is better to use 100 or 1500 series? 2. Can I stain new balusters and posts in 2 months instead… Read more »
You will need to remove the old stain first. How to remove depends on the type and the brand of stain that it is. if you post a picture that will help.
Either series will work. You will need to wait the 4+ months for the new wood to season.
Can you put TWP on exotic wood decks
Yes but only 1 coat.
Is twp a penetrating stain also do you make a clear
Yes the TWP is a penetrating stain and it does offer a clear:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains
Does the cape cod gray look like natural weathered wood on cedar?
Similar but not exactly like that.
I have a question – we are restaining my deck that is about 4 or 5 years old. I tested the dark oak – because I don’t care for the red or golden tones – the dark oak is too dark. I have looked at sample of pecan and I’m afraid it is too light. Would you recommend or is it possible to mix the dark oak and pecan to get a medium color?
Yes, you can mix stain colors together to achieve a color you like.
Kay did you end up mixing the Pecan and Dark Oak? I have the same thought… Pecan to light and Dark Oak to dark… would love to see pictures if you have done so.
I’m in Minnesota, and had our deck resurfaced last spring with green treated lumber. We let it weather over the summer and winter, and now are ready to stain it (after a thorough pressure washing). Which stain would you recommend to bring out the natural grain? Thanks!
Prep with our Gemini Restore Kit. Stain with TWP 100 Series.
I’m in Virginia. I want to use TWP 100 on my new deck this year, and want to recoat a year afterward. What happens if the VOC regs change next year and don’t allow the 100 in my state? What stain would i then order in order to do a simple recoat after brightening?
The VOC will not change anytome soon. If it did, just use the TWP 1500 Series.
What cedar oil stains are offered in a solid color
Sorry but TWP does not come in a solid stain.
How soon after the first application can a second coat be applied. Painter put a good first coat but appears to have been a thin coat. If i want to come back on the top, upper deck with a second coat in a month is that ok? As do i need to use the two part prep prior to second coat?
Best to wait about 6-12 months, lightly wash, and apply a light coat.
Is it possible to get samples of twp color choices
Yes. See this link:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Does this product work on bamboo…..it not being wood but believe it or not it’s grass. I have 600sq mtrs and have had great difficulty in finding a winner. Even linseed oil is a no no. Thanks for help from experienced bamboo fencing lovers.
Sorry, but it does not work for Bamboo.
Please advise Which 100 stain is more medium brown? I don’t want red or yellowish stain. Thank you!
TWP does not have a medium brown. Dark Oak is a darker brown. Pecan is a cedar brown.
Is the gray thicker and more app to peal
The grays are closer to a semi-solid but are not prone to peeling.
I am applying 115 honeytone wet-on-wet to my deck. The deck is 35 years old pressure-treated), but it was covered with solid stain all those years and I had it all sanded down to bare and power washed. How long before I need to re-stain? If keeping the same color, what prep would be required? Also, is it OK to stain when hot and humid?
Redo every 2-3 years. Prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. Do not apply when over 85 degrees.
What happens if it is over 85 degrees?
Could dry unevenly.
I used dark oak today on my deck out of a five gallon barrel. I stirred before I started applying but not again after that. When I started applying it was much more transparent then what I have in the last gallon. The deck has a bit of a reddish tone where the last gallon is a rich chocolate brown. Any thoughts?
Most likely it was not mixed fully at start and it settled during the application. The pigment can settle to the bottom and a drill mixer is suggested to mix the pigment into the stain evenly.
Can I mix in a gallon of a darker TWP 100 series color to the pail of 102 “redwood” to reduce its redness? If so, which color would you recommend?
Yes you can. Try Dark Oak 103.
I recently used 102 redwood color on a con hrt rdwd deck and the colors redder than i like. when i recoat in 9-12 months can i use a lighter color, like cedartone. thanks c.r.
To go lighter, you will need to remove the Redwood by using the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kit.
We applied twp 116Rustic two years ago to our cedarwood deck. The verticle surfaces have retained the color but the horizontal surfaces are fading and need redone. We are wanting a more brown tone…thinking of applying 120Pecan. Will the 120Pecan tone down the existing 116Rustic after we have cleaned the wood? Do we need to apply deck stripper and brightner or can we just clean and brighten?
No it will not. Best to strip and brighten for the prep.
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Can I mix clear and dark oak to lighten the color of the dark oak a bit without creating any issues for myself?
Yes, you can mix the TWP colors of the same series.
Brian, If you ended up mixing the clear and dark oak, do you have a picture of your deck with that combination?
Is the cedartone semi transparent? Thank you, Aaron
Yes it is!
How do I go aboutgetting (3) 1/4 pt.samples?
We have small sample bottles (not 1/4 pints) on this link for testing:
https://www.twpstain.com/stain-samples
Is cedartone 101 the same as Cedartone natural 101?
Yes it is.
I bought 3 gallons of TWP 101. Should I mix all together for even color on my deck? Or will that not be an issue?
Yes that would help.
Cumaru deck: We are building a Cumaru deck and would like to apply TWP 100. We are thinking a clear coat. Which colors in your chart MOST closely resemble the natural color of Cumaru? I’m thinking maybe the 102 or the 115. Lastly, will a pigmented stain provide better and longer protection than the clear?
The Clear 100 without tint will not provide UV protection from graying. 115 and 102 are tinted and will provide UV protection
Thanks. WHICH color is the CLOSET match to CUMARU ?
All the colors will enhance the grain of the wood. Not sure which way you want to enhance? More Yellow, Red, Brown, etc?
Love the dark oak. Not sure i want it that dark however, but i DO NOT want red or gold in my stain. Alternative? Yesterday our deck was partially stained until i saw the color and nearly died. please help me.
You can add the clear into the dark oak to lighten the color.
I’ve stripped, cleaned, sanded, brightened, then applied ‘wet on wet’ TWP 101 Cedartone on a cedar deck. I’m unhappy with the color. Probably should have gone with Honeytone. It seems overpoweringly orange. Is this expected?
That is the correct color for the Cedartone. It does tone down in color after full cure.