Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

Nancy Ashmore:

have an Indiana deck of pine (think treated) approx 20 yrs old. Looks like was painted with exterior house paint. How should one go about preparing this deck for stain- to remove paint,etc?? Am I correct to then use the 1500 series stain?

Cleaners and or stain strippers will not remove a paint off a deck. You will have to power sand it all off. Once fully removed, it is helpful to use the Gemini Restore Kit for final prep. Use the 1500 Series for IN.

have an Indiana deck of pine (think treated) approx 20 yrs old. Looks like was painted with exterior house paint. How should one go about preparing this deck for stain- to remove paint,etc?? Am I correct to then use the 1500 series stain?

Mike McMahon:

Is there a retail outlet in Omaha Ne., 68144, for restore-a-deck cleaners?

We personally do not have a dealer there.

Is there a retail outlet in Omaha Ne., 68144, for restore-a-deck cleaners?

Tailor:

Finished stripping with restore stripper. Will using Gemini cleaner on older PT pine decking boards help remove loose fibers before applying brightener or is using a cleaner after stripping just an over kill?

Over kill. No need to use cleaner after stripping.

Finished stripping with restore stripper. Will using Gemini cleaner on older PT pine decking boards help remove loose fibers before applying brightener or is using a cleaner after stripping just an over kill?

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We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.

Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks![/quote]
That is rust and the brightener may remove it some but it depends on how bad and deep the rust stains are.[/quote]

thanks for the quick response! Do you recommend using another product/method prior to the restore a deck in this case?

Only a wood brightener will remove a rust stain.

TheSealerStore"][quote name="Andriana:

We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.

Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks![/quote]
That is rust and the brightener may remove it some but it depends on how bad and deep the rust stains are.

thanks for the quick response! Do you recommend using another product/method prior to the restore a deck in this case?

Andriana:

We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.

Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks!

That is rust and the brightener may remove it some but it depends on how bad and deep the rust stains are.

We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.

Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks!

Chris James:

I have a new deck that was built about 3 months ago. It has only slightly grayed, and we are going to stain with either TWP 100 or TWP 1500. Is there any need to brighten before we stain?

You have to clean and brighten to remove the mill glaze with the Gemini Kit. Please read this: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Chris James:

I have a new deck that was built about 3 months ago. It has only slightly grayed, and we are going to stain with either TWP 100 or TWP 1500. Is there any need to brighten before we stain?

we would be using rustic regardless of which product line, if that matters.

I have a new deck that was built about 3 months ago. It has only slightly grayed, and we are going to stain with either TWP 100 or TWP 1500. Is there any need to brighten before we stain?

Ken Flowers:

I have a 25 year old pressure treated deck. It has been treated sometime in the past, but not in a long time and I'm not sure with what. I've already cleaned it with bleach and a pressure washer. Some of the old stain or sealer remains. I live in Alabama. Assuming I want to go forward with TWP, how do you suggest I proceed now and which TWP would be best?
Thanks

Since you have some old stain remaining you should use the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing to remove. Use the brightener after you strip off the old stain.

I have a 25 year old pressure treated deck. It has been treated sometime in the past, but not in a long time and I'm not sure with what. I've already cleaned it with bleach and a pressure washer. Some of the old stain or sealer remains. I live in Alabama. Assuming I want to go forward with TWP, how do you suggest I proceed now and which TWP would be best?
Thanks

Stephen V:

How soon after cleaning with gemini restore
should I wait before applying sealer?

About 48 hours.

How soon after cleaning with gemini restore
should I wait before applying sealer?

Linda Dunham:

I need to purchase Gemini Restore a deck cleaner-step 1 only. Still have on hand the brightener, step 2. Can I purchase the cleaner only?

Sorry but we do not sell the cleaner only for the Gemini Step 1 Cleaner.

I need to purchase Gemini Restore a deck cleaner-step 1 only. Still have on hand the brightener, step 2. Can I purchase the cleaner only?

Mullen7:

I am staining a fence over grass. Will this product kill grass?

This cleaner kit will not kill grass. The TWP stain will.