Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Instructions
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Brightener Instructions

Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

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Note: New Gemini Restore-A-Deck Labels Coming in Spring/Summer of 2019!

Make Restoring Your Exterior Wood ...Easy!

info buttonRestore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener system is a powerful "eco-friendly" two-part restoration system.

Step 1 Wood and Deck Cleaner that deeply cleans your wood to remove dirt, grime, mold, algae and general graying. The cleaner will help prep neglected wood and or prep for re-coating with a wood or deck stain.

Step 2 Wood Brightener is used after the wood cleaner to "brighten" the wood while neutralizing the cleaner to a natural pH balance. This step will improve the overall appearance of your wood while helping the wood deck stain longevity.

  • TWP Stain Calculator

    100% Biodegradable product
  • Concentrated powder formula - Cleans up to 1000 sq. feet!
  • Prep wood surfaces for re-coating with a wood or deck stain
  • Restores weathered gray wood to natural color
  • Eco-friendly

 

Gemini Restore A Deck

Have Questions on Prep?

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Kit Contains:

 Step 1 Cleaner Bottle and

 Step 2 Brightener Bottle
Coverage Per Kit:  Cleans and Brightens 600-1000 Sq. Feet
Concentrate:  Each Bottle Makes 5 Liquid Gallons
Temperature:  45-95 F
Application Tools:  Pump Sprayer, Scrub Brush

Reviews

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Great for prepping for reapplication of TWP!

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    Mark Chapoton · 11/07/2023
    Do you recommend to wash off the cleaner a pressure washer with gentle nozzle, or a hose-end sprayer?
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      TWP Stains · 11/07/2023
      You need to pressure wash off the cleaner, not just rinse.
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        Mark C · 11/07/2023
        Thanks. I’ll pressure wash it off hard.  Wish me luck> new six month old Pergola. 
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          TWP Stains · 11/08/2023
          You want to be about 6-12 inches away when washing. Close enough to remove what is needed but not too close that it can damage the wood.
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    Jane · 10/23/2023
    Will Gemini restore a deck kit remove mill glaze
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    Colin · 10/07/2023
    Should I cover vinyl siding prior to using the cleaner or brightener?
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      TWP Stains · 10/09/2023
      That would vary based on whether the siding has oxidized. To be safe, you can cover.
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    Chance Neil · 10/05/2023
    After you mix the restore a deck cleaner and brightener in your 5 gallon buckets can it sit for long periods during the day and/or overnight?
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      TWP Stains · 10/06/2023
      Not the Cleaner. It has to be used within a couple of hours after mixing.
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    Tahoe Deck · 10/04/2023
    When is it too cold to stain? Will be sunny, dry and in the 70s this weekend but nights dip down to high 30s/low 40s. Still OK to strip, wait two days and stain?
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    Brian · 10/04/2023
    Will the prep damage my composite decking if I'm cleaning cedar railing? Also will it damage galvanized metal?
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      TWP Stains · 10/04/2023
      It shouldn't but always test first to make sure no reactions. 
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    Katherine Reilly · 09/28/2023
    Have an old deck with a non TWP stain on it right now. see photos. 
    Want to use TWP 207 on it. What kind of prep is needed before start staining? 
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    Mitzi Logan · 09/25/2023
    To restore cypress beams, we applied Restore-a-deck Cleaner with a paintbrush, scrubbed with a stiff brush and rinsed with a garden hose. A lot of the old Cedertone 101 was removed. My contractor was tired and said he would apply the brightener tomorrow. We didn't realize the brightener should be applied same day. How should we proceed?
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      TWP Stains · 09/25/2023
      Brighten as soon as you are able.
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    Les · 09/22/2023
    I've completed the application (wet on wet) of TWP 100 Semi-Transparent Oil Stain - looking good.
    Can I put yet ANOTHER COAT of the same product down without stripping & brightening ?
    Will product be absorbed into the wood, or lay on top and never dry ?
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      TWP Stains · 09/23/2023
      No, you cannot add a 3rd coat now.
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    Micah · 09/19/2023
    Installed two rough sawn cedar columns on porch 3 weeks. This porch gets a lot of afternoon sun. The columns have never been treated. Should i still prep with the Gemini kit even if the wood hasn't aged much? 
    I will most likely use the TWP100 Cedartone once prepped. 
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      TWP Stains · 09/20/2023
      No need to prep if rough sawn new wood.
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        Carrie · 11/08/2023
        we recently sanded very similar posts to Micah's because our builder didn't test the stain and it came out super dark. the posts are about 1 year old. do we need to do all the cleaning steps or since we sanded off the stain can we just proceed with stain?
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          TWP Stains · 11/09/2023
          Post a picture and what grit paper did you use?
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    Sue · 09/19/2023
    We applied cleaner and Brightener to our deck about 3 or 4 weeks ago and still have half the deck to finish. Do we need to clean and brighten again or would a good sweeping be ok? 
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      TWP Stains · 09/19/2023
      If more than two weeks you should redo the prep.
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    Kemp · 09/17/2023
    I've applied TWP100 to my deck twice now in 4 years. It's getting to where it needs a third application. Is it necessary to apply Restore-A-Deck to it beforehand, or would a regular deck wash be fine? I was hoping the stain would last longer, but 2 years seems to be the limit here. Thanks.
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      TWP Stains · 09/18/2023
      Always prep with the Gemini Kit when reapplying.
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    Mike Forker · 09/04/2023
    My deck is 14 months old. I’m getting ready to stain it the first time.  Do you recommend using the restore product first and then the stain?   And which product is a better for horizontal decking the twp 100 or 1500?
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      TWP Stains · 09/04/2023
      Yes, you have to prep with this kit. Use the 1500 Series.
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    Logsidedhome · 08/31/2023
    So, I didn’t follow instructions, I guess. I applied the cleaner to a vertical log-sided wall with a sprayer, kept it wet for 15 minutes and rinsed with a pressure washer, but did not scrub and did not apply the brightener right away.

    Now I have a spotty, streaky mess. can that be salvaged?

     More carefully reading the instructions it says to do small sections at a time and apply brightener immediately. Is the expectation to have 2 sprayers, one with cleaner and one with brightener?  What’s a recommended ‘small area’ to do at a time?
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      TWP Stains · 08/31/2023
      Post some pics of your prep so far.
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        Logsidedhome · 08/31/2023
        Here’s 2. 
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          TWP Stains · 08/31/2023
          You will need to strip and brighen this to fix it. 

          https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail

          Strip in sections of about 200 square feet at a time. Repeat until all is done or one side is done. Brighten while wet.
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            Logsidedhome · 08/31/2023
            Thanks. The rest of the home is in pretty good shape (as was this wall before applying the cleaner)with a few specific spots showing bare wood and a couple of areas appearing dirty. Water still beads on much of the surface. I was told by the previous owner that it was 100 series TWP. 
            Do I need to apply the cleaner before applying a maintenance coat?  Can I “spot maintain “ or do I need to do everything?
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              TWP Stains · 08/31/2023
              Strip and brighten all to ensure it is even when finished. 
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                Logsidedhome · 08/31/2023
                Thanks. Last question:
                Do you advise stripping everything so that it all looks the same as the section that I submitted pictures of, or because the cleaner/brightener would ruin the rest of the finish as well if properly applied?
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                  TWP Stains · 09/01/2023
                  Strip and brighten everything to ensure it is even when finished. 
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    Tahoe Deck · 08/31/2023
    When do you have to sand in addition to cleaning and brightening? Our deck was stained five or six years ago (before we owned the house) with TWP cedar color. The wood is solid still but there’s quite a bit of fading/streaking. Will that be addressed by the two step process? I’ll be staining again with TWP afterwards. Thanks!
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      Tahoe Deck · 09/08/2023
      Here are photos of the deck. It does take a beating between high elevation sun and shoveling/snow blowing all winter long. Do I prep with clean and brighten, strip and brighten, or sand and clean/brighten?

      Thanks!
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      TWP Stains · 08/31/2023
      Post some pic for prep tips. You can upload them in the comments.
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    phaeton16 · 08/25/2023
    The 1st step says to use 6oz of product for every gallon, what is 6 oz if using a measuring cup ?
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      Niles Polzine · 08/25/2023
      I think that since a cup is 8 oz., 6 oz. would be 3/4 cup per gallon by volume vs weight.
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      TWP Stains · 08/25/2023
      6-8 oz per gallon of water by volume, not weight.
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        phaeton16 · 08/25/2023
        What am I not understanding ? If my pump sprayer is 2 gallons how do I determine how much product goes in. How do I put 16 oz. of product in.
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          TWP Stains · 08/26/2023
          Not sure what you are asking. You add the powder to the water and mix it in a bucket first and then pour that into a sprayer to apply. 6-8 oz per gallon of water.
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            phaeton16 · 08/26/2023
            OK I think I understand, make 5 gal of mixture first then add 8 oz of that mixture to every 1 gal. of water
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              TWP Stains · 08/27/2023
              No. You mix 6-8 oz of powder per gallon of water. It is very simple :).
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    Beth F. · 08/19/2023
    I don’t have access to a pump sprayer for the cleaner and brightener.  Would it still work if I put it on with a brush or sponge mop? Is there another ?
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      TWP Stains · 08/20/2023
      Hi, best to buy a pump sprayer. They are only about $40.
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    Mary · 08/01/2023
    Can wash water from the Restore kit safely be diverted to landscape without harming plants. Does it have potential to stain concrete?
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      TWP Stains · 08/01/2023
      It should be fine as long as you rinse the plants from direct over spray. Rinse concrete as well when done.
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    AC · 07/31/2023
    I used the Gemini Step 1 and 2 on July 22. But we’ve had some rain over the past week and likely won’t be able to stain until Aug 4, which is 2 weeks later. The wood still looks clean - do I need to clean it again before staining?
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    Remon Samara · 07/20/2023
    Is twp honeytone 115 and honeytone 1515 exactly the same tint?  I asked a rep from where I bought it and said it was, however when I applied 115 on a few boards it looks a bit lighter then the 1515.  Please elaborate. 
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      TWP Stains · 07/21/2023
      No, they are not the exact same. Close but not the same.