The Restore-A-Deck Restoration Kit cleaner instructions say to leave cleaner on deck surface for 15 minutes before rinsing. The R-A-D brightener says to apply brightener to entire surface but does not say for how long to wait before rinsing. Would this also be 15 minutes to wait before rinsing?
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Make Restoring Your Exterior Wood ...Easy!Restore-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.
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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
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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 |
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Thursday, 19 October 2017
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We will reply to your comment shortly· 08/11/2019I will be staining new pressure treated pine on the horizontal surfaces (rail tops, steps, built-in bench and main deck floor) with TWP 1515 Honeytone stain.
The Restore-A-Deck Restoration Kit cleaner instructions say to leave cleaner on deck surface for 15 minutes before rinsing. The R-A-D brightener says to apply brightener to entire surface but does not say for how long to wait before rinsing. Would this also be 15 minutes to wait before rinsing? -
We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I clean and brighten on the same day? Deck is a year old, pressure treated pine. First time staining this deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, TWP cannot be stained the same day as the prep. Must wait 48 hours after to prep for the wood to dry.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, we have a rough cut redwood fence that was newly installed about a year ago, just before we bought our house. It doesn't appear to have been sealed in any way, and is almost completely the new bright wood color. We're going to stain with 1501 Cedartone, but since we don't really have any effects of aging to wash away, do we need to prep with the cleaner and brightener? Would a mild soap, do get environmental dirt and dust off do the trick this time around? Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the Kit for the proper prep. Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a cedar front porch that we are planning to clean and stain. How does one clean the cedar ceiling? It seems like the product will drip down on our heads and everywhere?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, it is hard to prep and stain a ceiling. Good news is that the Gemini Restore kit is eco-friendly and will not harm you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello! We are in central Michigan and had a new 300sf cedar KDAT deck built. We are planning on using the Gemini cleaner/brightener and then a TWP stain we like based on samples on scraps (a semi: Honey, Cedar or Pecan), once the moisture gets below 15%. Question is: sunscreen from a low-on-aerosol can got sprayed/dripped on several thirsty boards and gentle scrubbing with Dawn and warm water didn't do the trick. Will the Gemini take out the oil stains or should we just have the boards replaced? Try the cleaner and stain and then replace? Thanks in advance!
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here about new KDAT: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/kdat-and-twp-wait-period-for-new-wood/
The Gemini will probably not take out the sunscreen. You would have to replace the boards if you cannot find anything to remove it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a pressure treated deck with 2-3 coats of behr natural stain covering it. What should I use to remove the old stain before putting down TWP 100.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan you please post a picture of the current stain on the wood? This will help determine the proper way to prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will have to strip and sand to get this all off as stripping alone will not get it all off. Use the Restore-A-Deck stripper with these two additives: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
Apply and pressure wash off as much as you can. Let dry and sand the rest off. Use the Restore A Deck Brightener after.
RAD Stripper/Brightener Kit: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 14x14 deck built in Sep 2018 from new pressure treated wood from Lowes. It has weathered to a light gray. I'm ready to stain it. Should I use the Gemini Restor a Deck Kit with both cleaner and brightener first before staining with TWP 1520? I live near St Louis, MO - it's pretty warm now. The picture shows deck boards below 2 samples I stained with TWP 1515 and 1520.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy father and I made 3- 8ft x 2ft bridges out of redwood. We live in Las Vegas. I plan to order the TWP 1511 California Redwood stain 1 gallon. According to the other posts, it seems, to have a successful stain, I need to let the wood weather for a few months. Is this true? Should I leave it out in the Vegas sun? And when it's cooler then should I clean it with the Restore-A-Deck, then use the Brightener, and then finally stain? Thank you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCorrect, see this about new wood: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI applied TWP to a fully stripped deck that was prepped as per your instructions. This was done two years ago and it need recoated this year. Can I power was and scrub the deck to clean or do I need to uses the Gemini restore a deck?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the Gemini Kit while pressure washing for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have about 600sf total horizontal surface to clean, brighten and stain. About 60sf of that is 2x10 railing, the rest is deck. All is cedar. I am hoping the one kit will stretch to clean the vertical surfaces - balusters and posts which are in much better shape than the deck/rail. Your opinion on that?
I believe I need to do this in sections to keep the cleaner from drying out, correct? Do I need to do the railing above each section at the same time, cleaning before the deck so that any cleaner that drips off will be hitting decking that is not yet cleaned, or am I over-analyzing this?
Second, is it important to clean and brighten everything in one continuous process? I may have to split this project up into several evenings after work if I can't get it all done in one day.
Last, what effect does temperature have on the cleaner and brightener? It is super hot here in Missouri right now. I know from past experience that the TWP Stain soaks in better if the wood is not super hot and wonder if the Restore-A-Deck is similar.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou should be okay with one kit. Yes, you are overthinking it. Do all railings first, do all flooring. Rinse well and then brighten all at once. Temps will not affect the pre[ products outside of drying it out. Just mist with water while working to keep it wet.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks very much!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a deck ~900sf. I see in one of the pictures of Gemini restore a deck, it says 1 kit will clean up to 1000sf. I used the calculator at the bottom of the web page and it said I would need 2 restore a deck kits and 9 gallons of stain. I would like to not over buy and have a lot of the restore a deck left over if possible, so I wanted to ask for clarification. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOne kit will clean on average about 750 sq feet. In some cases, it can clean more or up to 1000. New wood, etc.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs the cleaner and brightener safe for a house in case of the accidental splash while cleaning/brightening the deck or does the house need to be protected using plastic for instance?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt will be safe for the house.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyShould I protect the house if I use a stain stripper?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe stripper will not remove paint on the house. Just make sure to rinse well before and after applying the stripper and you should be okay.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a two year old deck made out of pressure grated wood that has never been stained. I plan on sanding it to make it more smooth. I would like a vibrant golden finish. What should I use and in what order?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep with the Gemini Restore Kit. If you sand do not sand finer than 80 grit. Look at Honeytone color.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I premix 5 gallon each of the cleaner and brightener, then dole it out as needed? How long can it be stored? Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe Brightener you can but not the Cleaner. That has to be used within hours of mixing.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I have stripped old stain from deck. There are some spots that need sanding. Do I sand next and then brighten? or brighten then sand last?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySand and then brighten.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am staining a rough sawn cedar fence that is 12 months newwith redwood 1500, we are getting ready to apply restore a deck , ive seen different dry times.. it is currently 85-90 degrees and sunny here can I apply stain in 24 hours or should we wait 48 hours which the label says.
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We will reply to your comment shortly48 hours.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLast summer I sanded and then applied a single coat of TWP 100 in Dark Oak. I messed up in a few ways, I should have done two coats wet-on-wet. Also should have brightened after sanding. Here is what my deck looks like now. what would you suggest for prep this time? Would like to avoid stripping if possible. I stained the uprights last year and they are still in good shape. Plus, this is on an upper deck - I have just stained the deck below it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor a uniform look, you should strip otherwise it will be blotchy.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWorking on a deck and fence project. Both are about twenty years old. Deck has a few areas (mostly verticals) with an old stain. Plan on using the stripper cleaner kit on that and then 1500 rustic. The fence is western red cedar that has never been stained or treated. Can I use the same stripper kit on it, or should I purchase the cleaner brightener for that. Would the stripper be to harsh on old fencing.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyToo harsh. Use the cleaner.
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