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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$64.99
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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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TWP Stain HELP

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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    Tom B. · 06/14/2021
    I have approximately 2 gallons of TWP Honeytone 1515 leftover that has been opened, used and closed twice during a 20 month period with plastic wrap touching the stain to help seal off air. I has been stored inside with the can lid tightly closed during this time. Can this stain be used again? I bought too much originally and this amount would be enough to do the job. 
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      TWP Stains · 06/14/2021
      TWP shelf life if opened is about 12 months or less. It has most likely gone bad.
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    Lynn · 06/14/2021
    I’ve been reading all of these great posts. Read that a new deck with newly milled wood should not be stained right away.  Well, my contractor stained my redwood deck right after install.. and put 2 coats on.  Is this a problem for me now?  
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      TWP Stains · 06/14/2021
      It will probably need to be stripped and redone in 1-2 years. He over coated and did not weather and prep, so it will fail faster.
      https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
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        Lynn · 06/14/2021
        It has been a little over one year.  Can I clean and brighten instead of strip? I understand your cleaner is biodegradable but your stripper is not. Everything I use on my deck goes right into the environment (vegetation and animals)... I don’t want to add toxic chemicals to that?
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          TWP Stains · 06/14/2021
          The stripper is biodegradable. You will need to remove it, not just clean it.
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    Julie · 06/14/2021
    I have a 1 year old deck/fence/pergola with clear heart redwood. I put a second coat of TWP stain right on top of the first coat without cleaning any of it.  I didn’t know any better... but you said that was very bad.  Should I use Gemini on it now and then put another coat of stain on?  Does Gemini clean off the current two layers of stain? Even though I think it looks fine now, I’m worried about bad long term effects. It was all very expensive. I don’t want to screw it up.   But I really don’t want to sand as it’s only a year old.Pressure washing seems to damage the wood since it’s so soft. can I just use a hose?Thank you 
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      TWP Stains · 06/14/2021
      Leave it alone for now, it will be fine. In 1-2 years you will need to strip and brighten for prep when it is time to redo.
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    Tom B. · 06/11/2021
    Have given our pressure treated pine 1 coat of TWP Honeytone 1515 approx. 6 months after installation in 2019 and 1 maintenance coat in Oct, 2020. Surface is lightening/greying up now and plan on another coat. Should I  put on 1 maintenance coat or two coats (wet on wet) this season? I don't want it to get darker over the years. 
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    Joe · 06/09/2021
    Should I wet the deck with water before starting the cleaner/brightener process?
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    Marcella Rice · 06/07/2021
    If my deck can't be stained exactly 48 hrs after using cleaner and brightener is that a problem? For instance if it rains after brightener, or if my assistant doesn't make it on time.
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      TWP Stains · 06/08/2021
      You have about 2 weeks to stain before you need to lightly redo the prep. 48 hours after rain or prep to dry.
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        Marcella Rice · 06/08/2021
        Re-do the whole prep??
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          TWP Stains · 06/09/2021
          Yes, if longer than two weeks after prep and you have not stained yet, you will need to redo.
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    Brian McCray · 06/07/2021
    Hello.  I will be receiving my Restore a Deck in tommorrow.  My cedar deck has been sanded with 40grit and then 60 grit.  My question is once I apply the cleaner and brightener with my pump sprayer, do they have to be brushed in or can I just power wash them off after the 20mins?   Thanks.
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      TWP Stains · 06/07/2021
      You apply the Cleaner and then lightly pressure wash off. Same with the Brightener. Only one coat of stain on a sanded deck.
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        Brian McCray · 06/07/2021
        Ok..one coat.Excellent24 to 48 hours for one coat of stain to dry?
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          TWP Stains · 06/07/2021
          12-24 hours.
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            Brian McCray · 06/07/2021
            Sooooo. Just got a delayed shipment from UPS... Wont get my cleaner/brightener with my stain until Thursday.  Need deck to be done for Saturday.  Can you get the "Restore a Deck" product in retail?  Or.. any suggestions for another product that I can use for Tuesday so I can stain on Thursday.  I'll just put my "restore a deck" from UPS on the shelf for next deck maintenance
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              TWP Stains · 06/08/2021
              It cannot be bought retail and there are no other options that we can suggest that will work as well. Sorry.
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    Mrs Master · 06/04/2021
    Hi, can I buy this product in England, United Kingdom?
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    justin · 06/03/2021
    is there info on staining in the sun? other products recommend to mist the deck or not to stain in the sun due to the boards being hotter than the actual temp outside due to the sun beating down on them?
    Should the deck be damp to stain on or bone dry?
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      TWP Stains · 06/04/2021
      You cannot mist a deck before applying TWP. Deck has to be fully dry for 48 hours. Avoid hot sun in the middle of the day if possible. Early morning or afternoons are better if temps are about 85.
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    Rex Mustain · 06/03/2021
    can you paint over twp1504 stain after cleaning
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      TWP Stains · 06/03/2021
      With a house paint? No, that would not be a good idea.
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    Brian McCray · 06/03/2021
    can you use the cleaner and brightner in the same day?  Also  after brightner.. how long before you can start staining assuming their has been no rain and no rain in forecast?thanks.
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      TWP Stains · 06/03/2021
      You are supposed to clean and brighten on the same day. Stain 48 hours after prep or rain.
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    Lori Scott · 05/28/2021
    We have a wrap around covered porch on our log home in WI, 4 years old, the pressure treated pine floor has not been stained yet but still looks good.  Will your Restore A Deck clean and prep before using TWP 1500 do any damage to our homes logs, porch posts and railings which have been stained with Sashco Transformation Log and Timber?
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      TWP Stains · 05/29/2021
      Hard to say for certain but it may clean or lighten the stained areas that it comes in contact with. Best to mask or tarp.
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    BK · 05/24/2021
    Will the cleaner / brightener stain or harm the anodized finish on aluminum railing balustors?
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      TWP Stains · 05/24/2021
      It shouldn't but always test spot first.
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    JT · 05/21/2021
    I am going to install a Raintight underdeck system under my deck.  Is the cleaner or the brightener acidic  (or caustic)?  IAW, will it damage the aluminum Raintight panels?
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    Joy · 05/18/2021
    Do either of these products kill black mold?
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    Adam · 05/14/2021
    I did step 1 and step 2 yesterday - power washed the untreated deck wood. This morning there are lots of white spots. Is this from the cleaner:brightner? Still drying? Or do I need to power spray or sand more?
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      TWP Stains · 05/14/2021
      That is oxidation that you did not remove fully. Try to go over it one more time. It typically does not show when stained.
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    Adam · 05/13/2021
    How long does the deck need to dry after you apply the cleaner and brighter?
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    Jim Thomas · 05/10/2021
    Three year old cedar decks with some vertical facing.  Originally stained with Cabot Australian Timber Oil.  Power washed each year.  Some horizontal surfaces exposed to full sun.  Some surfaces 100% shade.  Pictures are after power washing two days ago.  Assuming I may need to strip the shade covered and vertical areas but not sure if also need to also strip the full sun exposed areas which appear clean to my eye.  Looking for advice on how to prepare all the surfaces to apply TWP 100 series and have an even appearance.  Thanks.
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      TWP Stains · 05/10/2021
      Best to strip and brighten all so it is uniform when done.
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    Tony · 05/07/2021
    I had new cedar fence installed 10-11 months ago. I'm in a relativly dry climate in Boise, ID but occasional rain. The cedar still looks new and clean. Should I still apply restore-a-deck befor TWP-100? Thanks for the site full of very helpful information!
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      TWP Stains · 05/07/2021
      Yes, you will have to prep. 
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    Stacy · 05/07/2021
    We used restore a deck on our 9 month old rough sawn cedar fence. We had to use two kits as the first one only got through 500 sq feet (it’s roughly 1000 total). The first half looks great - consistent color (well it took all the color out), but the second half retained more of the red color and has what looks like water marks at the top and bottom. Why did this happen and will it affect the stain?
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      TWP Stains · 05/07/2021
      The lighter faded/gray look means you did not remove the oxidized wood cells fully. You apply the cleaner and then pressure wash it off. The first picture is how it should look. The "water" stains you are seeing is called tannin bleed. Use the brightener to help remove this.
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        Stacy · 05/07/2021
        We used both the cleaner and the brightener on both sections according to the directions. The side that looks gray was previously much more red, the picture does make it more look more gray but it’s not. It is definitely more bleached than it was previously. So even though we applied brightener, you’re saying to apply it again?
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          TWP Stains · 05/07/2021
          No, it is probably fine, just the way the picture was taken with the sun.
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            Stacy · 05/07/2021
            So we are good to proceed with staining? Or will the different sections take stain differently? What about the tannin marks?
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              TWP Stains · 05/07/2021
              You can stain, it should stain the same. The tannin marks may or may not go away with another round of brightener.