Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

I have an Ipe deck that has been coated with TWP 100 a couple times. I plan to use the RAD kit along with sanding to prep the deck before recoating. At what point in the process should I do the sanding operation? Before step 1 of RAD, before step 2, or after RAD but before coating?

I have a tall deck you can walk under. Does your deck calculator account for the underside of the deck (joists and posts)?

I have a deck stained with 1520 that needs to have the horizontal surfaces restained. It isn't in bad shape, but is showing some wear on the horizontal surfaces. Do I need to power-wash it along with using the cleaner and brightener or just use the cleaner and brightener with a garden hose and no power washing at all? If power washing is also needed, what pressure is appropriate? I've had several contractors in the past say to never use over 1500 psi. My power washer is 2700 psi.

My deck was refinished last fall with a built in sealer. Looking to give it a good cleaning now that winter has left it with a bit of mildew, etc. 

Not planning to refinish or stain anytime soon; just want a cleaning.

Would this product be a good choice?

700 sq ft deck .. how much restore a deck product will I need for the cleaning and brightening? 

I have cleaned and brightened, there are places previous stain has been completely removed but other areas not.  See photos.  Previous stain was TWP 101 Cedartone and that's what I'll use again.  Do I need to do anything to even things out or am I good to proceed with staining?  Photos look brown but in fact coloration is the old cedartone stain, and the bare wood very light/golden.  Thank you!

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Powerwashed my old (10+ yrs) deck. Need to sand bcof splinters. What else do I need to do before staining? Which stain is best for old decks in Chicago weather? See pics

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Used Rustic 100 Series on new PT Pine deck last year and now ready to do the heavier wet on wet 2nd coat. The cervical surfaces all still look good and do not need another application but the horizontal surfaces do. Do you still recommend both steps of the Restore-A-Deck before reapplication? If so should I just do it all so I don’t have spots on the cervical surfaces from the cleaner/brighter? 

I applied 2 (wet on wet) coats of 1500 Cedartone 3 years ago to 10 year old cedar deck planks. The stain held up well and I’m pleased with the product, but the cedar is now gray with some mildew on some planks (north side of house, most of the deck gets about 6 hours of sun a day). This week I applied Restore kit (step 1 Cleaner and step 2 Brightener), scrubbing in the Cleaner with a stiff deck brush, letting sit for 15 mins, and rinsing off the Cleaner and Brightener with a power washer, but I went easy with the rinsing to avoid fuzzing up the cedar (don’t want to sand it). 95% of the 25’x25’ deck looks good and clean, and ready for another application of new 1500 Cedartone in a few days when wood is dry.  Questions:
1. Some areas of deck under patio furniture and where it gets less sun did not turn completely gray, with some 1500 stain visible from 3 years ago. Can I apply new fresh 1500 Cedartone stain to these areas where 3 year old stain is visible?  Will it absorb in?
2.  Since it’s not new wood and I’m applying same stain and color as 3 years ago, should I apply one coat only or apply the same 2 (wet on wet) coats?  Plan on using a 12” staining pad and back brushing with a brush.
3.  1% of the boards have light / faint green in the wood grain from mildew that the Cleaner didn’t remove. How do you recommend I remove the mildew from these few boards?  Can I spot clean it with bleach / water combo, apply step 1 and 2 again just to these few boards?  
Thank you for your help!

I used gemini cleaner and I unfortunately let some railings and post dry before I could thoroughly rinse and I got spots that I can't even powerwash off.  Is there a solution for this? Sanding it off maybe? 

Purchased this to use on pine beams on my porch overhang before staining with the 200 series. These beams butt up against vinyl siding, metal soffit, stone facade and concrete stoop - will this product harm these materials/should I be covering these areas before applying? 

What do I need to prep for stain pro 100 series on a new constructed pressure treated pine deck After the 6 month dry out period?

I'm using new kiln dried cedar S4S planks to replace old cedar decking. Keeping the never coated old cedar railing. Planing on using the restore a deck on railing and decking before I apply TWP101. I live in the Kansas City area. I can either apply the finish in September or April/May. Is it better to wait till next spring for better absorption, or apply in September before too much graying sets in? Will I get comparable results either way?

Does the brightener need to be done immediately after the cleaner, or can a night pass in between?  I started cleaning the deck and ran out of daylight so didn't have time to get the brightener on and am wondering if now the brightener won't work as well.

We have an older deck made from southern yellow pine. The previous owners decided to paint the deck and a year later it began to peel very badly. Now we are stripping the paint off and sanding with 60 grit then 100 grit sand paper. What would you recommend in regards to prep after sanding? Also, would 1500 series (Dark Oak color) work well on an older deck in upstate NY? Thank you!  

Do you have a recommended product for restoring a cedar roof?  What are the necessary steps?

Part of our deck is older redwood stained about 3 years ago and part new kiln dried clear redwood installed 6months ago ..we are pleased with the result utilizing restore a deck for prep 3days ago..the deck was stained today with cedar tone 1501 which was previously used on the older section..of course the new wood has come out much lighter and the painter wants to come back and put another coat on the new deck area after it dries mentioning that it will darken it...wondering if it will even absorb more stain and if you have any other recommendations including just leaving it alone and living with the different shades?Thank You

My deck is 20 years old with a semi stain which was done about 4 years ago.  Do I need to use just the stripper, brighter and then stain?  Thank you