Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

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MBOhio13:

I have a pergola that is bare wood, but had been exposed to Ohio elements (sun and snow) for 1 year. The wood still looks pretty good, but you can see some minor dark streaking, probably from algae/mold. Should I use the Restore-A-Deck or would something else be better to prep for staining with the TWP 1500?

Prep with the Gemini Restore a Deck Kit.

I have a pergola that is bare wood, but had been exposed to Ohio elements (sun and snow) for 1 year. The wood still looks pretty good, but you can see some minor dark streaking, probably from algae/mold. Should I use the Restore-A-Deck or would something else be better to prep for staining with the TWP 1500?

T Zefo:

I applied the 100 series on my cedar deck 2 years ago. Very happy with it and it looked great. It still displays the full cedar color (no grey) but this spring it looks dull. Would I require a full Gemini kit or would a light power wash and a top coat of the 100 work?

Since it has been two years it would be best to prep with the Gemini Kit while lightly pressure washing.

I applied the 100 series on my cedar deck 2 years ago. Very happy with it and it looked great. It still displays the full cedar color (no grey) but this spring it looks dull. Would I require a full Gemini kit or would a light power wash and a top coat of the 100 work?

billybob:

Is this product oil or water base. I have a 20 yr old cedar deck. still in good shape, but has been neglected the last 5 yr. No stain or sealer has been applied. What would you recommend?

You are asking about the cleaner and this is a powder. The TWP stains are oil based if that is what you meant.

Is this product oil or water base. I have a 20 yr old cedar deck. still in good shape, but has been neglected the last 5 yr. No stain or sealer has been applied. What would you recommend?

joe sebes:

Pressured treat fine deck which was sanded to bare wood will be treated with 1500 dark oak stain. Will I need 1 or 2 coats for 875 sq. ft. and how many gallons?
Thanks

You should use the kit to prep the wood after the sanding. This will remove any sand dust and help the stain to penetrate deeper. Only one coat this time as two coats may not soak in properly after heavy sanding. You will need about 5-6 gallons for one coat.

Pressured treat fine deck which was sanded to bare wood will be treated with 1500 dark oak stain. Will I need 1 or 2 coats for 875 sq. ft. and how many gallons?
Thanks

I have recently sanded away all previous Olympic solid stain down to original wood of my pressured treated deck.
Is this okay to apply 1500 dark oak now?
Since it is fresh wood what would the Gemeni Restore kit accomplish?

Thanks

Joe

howard hunter:

we built a gazebo next to our pool last year, after 4 months of exposure part of the deck had to be replaced, so now we have two colors of decking.. we are getting ready to stain the deck with your twp 1500 stain but will clean with restore a deck...do you think the gemini cleaner will make the deck boards the same color? any suggestions?

As long as the wood is the same type and grade it should all clean up and look the same.

we built a gazebo next to our pool last year, after 4 months of exposure part of the deck had to be replaced, so now we have two colors of decking.. we are getting ready to stain the deck with your twp 1500 stain but will clean with restore a deck...do you think the gemini cleaner will make the deck boards the same color? any suggestions?

Sabrena Bondari:

Hello. I have previously calculated 2181 Sq Feet on our 2 level deck / railing. I also have a playgroun that may need to restored; the tree house part is wood. The rest is metal.
Thanks for any help in calculating how many Gemini restore a deck kits that I may need.
Sabrena

For 2182 sq, feet you would need 3 of the Gemini Restore Kits. Thanks!

Hello. I have previously calculated 2181 Sq Feet on our 2 level deck / railing. I also have a playgroun that may need to restored; the tree house part is wood. The rest is metal.
Thanks for any help in calculating how many Gemini restore a deck kits that I may need.
Sabrena

nancy buffin:

We installed a 24x12 deck last summer with 2 story steps.
What do you recommend to stain this deck leaving it as natural looking as possible.

The lightest tint is the Honeytone color.

We installed a 24x12 deck last summer with 2 story steps.
What do you recommend to stain this deck leaving it as natural looking as possible.

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dirty. What product should I use to clean the deck? I'm hoping to not have to re-stain the deck for another 1-2 years.
Thanks.

Try soapy water a soft bristle brush. Too much pressure or a deck cleaner at full strength and you will most likely need to restain.

I applied TWP 1500 Cedartone to my pressure treated deck last spring, 1 year after installing the deck. I prepped with the Restore-A-Deck product and applied 2 coats of the stain. The stain has held up well, but the deck is Ed Q:

I stained my deck with TP100 last year. What is the best way to clean it?

dirty. What product should I use to clean the deck? I'm hoping to not have to re-stain the deck for another 1-2 years.
Thanks.

Mike13:

Would a composite deck cleaner be better than the Restore-A-Deck cleaner for Trex composite decks or should they work about the same.

I have the Restore-A-Deck cleaner on-hand to use if there isn't much of a difference.

They will work the same.

Would a composite deck cleaner be better than the Restore-A-Deck cleaner for Trex composite decks or should they work about the same.

I have the Restore-A-Deck cleaner on-hand to use if there isn't much of a difference.