Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

tom lloyd:

I live in North Idaho on Lake Pend Oreille and have a brand new Cedar 800 sq ft deck. Since we are approved for either TWP 100 or 1500, which do you recommend and why?

See this about new wood:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

Use the TWP 100 Series.

I live in North Idaho on Lake Pend Oreille and have a brand new Cedar 800 sq ft deck. Since we are approved for either TWP 100 or 1500, which do you recommend and why?

elkin2228:

I stained my new PT pine deck in the Spring, 2014 with 2 coats of TWP 1500. I followed all your instructions including, first cleaning with your Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit. Now that 2 years have passed, it may be time to apply another coat as the rain no longer beads-up as before. But before I do, will it be necessary to apply the Gemini product again or is it OK to just apply the new coat over the old one?

Isn it has been two year you should prep with the Gemini Restore kit. We forwarded your order to you from 2014. it was Cedartone 1501.

Do you keep a record of purchases made by customers like myself? I purchased your stain in 2014 and I am planning on re-staining my deck this spring, with the same type and color. But I cannot recall what exact product I purchased. Is that something you keep record of?

John LeBas:

I have a treated wood (pine) deck in the Texas Hill country. I don't think it was ever sealed or stained. About half is more or less covered, and the half not covered shows more degradation from the sun and rain. What products should I use to clean and stain/seal it? I's about 840 ft^2tyotal. Also, it is elevated above a lower concrete deck. Should I clean and stain/seal the underside?

Use the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing for the prep. Stain with the TWP 100 or 1500 Series. You can do the undersides if you like.

Tom Scharf:

I applied 2 coats of twp 1530 last season on a cedar deck . The deck still looks good but I would like to put another coat this season .what prep work do i need to do before I coat it again and will I need to do the 2 coat wet on wet again or will 1 coat be sufficient.

Lightly wash to remove any dirt but not the coatings from last year. Just apply one light coat of the TWP.

I have a treated wood (pine) deck in the Texas Hill country. I don't think it was ever sealed or stained. About half is more or less covered, and the half not covered shows more degradation from the sun and rain. What products should I use to clean and stain/seal it? I's about 840 ft^2tyotal. Also, it is elevated above a lower concrete deck. Should I clean and stain/seal the underside?

Patricia Heacock:

I applied 2 coats of TWP 100 on my deck. It now has black discoloration on it. I plan to put another coat on it this spring. Do I need one or 2 kits for a 60x20 ft. deck. Thanks.

For 1200 sq. feet yo would need two kits.

I applied 2 coats of TWP 100 on my deck. It now has black discoloration on it. I plan to put another coat on it this spring. Do I need one or 2 kits for a 60x20 ft. deck. Thanks.

foofielol:

I used twp rustic four year ago on my wood deck. Some of my boards have areas with no stain left at all while others still have stain on them - all within the same board. I know I am way overdue for another coat. Will your restore product be enough so my new coat will be consistent or do I need to pressure wash everything off down to raw wood?

At this point it would be best to use the the Restore A Deck Stripper followed by the brightener for the prep.

I used twp rustic four year ago on my wood deck. Some of my boards have areas with no stain left at all while others still have stain on them - all within the same board. I know I am way overdue for another coat. Will your restore product be enough so my new coat will be consistent or do I need to pressure wash everything off down to raw wood?

Joshua Lee:

Hi, I stained my 8 ft by 35 ft deck in 2015. It still looks fine but I want it to look brand new again! First, how should I prepare the wood? Second, how nany gallons would I need to apply the maitanence coat?

Yes the Gemini Kit for prep and apply one coat. 2 gallons should work.

Sheila L:

When do you know to strip wood that previously stained or will a cleaner and brightener be sufficient?Previous olympic toner applied over 2 years ago, water does not bead over deck and siding.

If you are switching to TWP from a different brand then you will need to use the RAD Stripper and RAD brightener.

When do you know to strip wood that previously stained or will a cleaner and brightener be sufficient?Previous olympic toner applied over 2 years ago, water does not bead over deck and siding.

ErikO:

It looks like I got a little heavy handed with the pressure washer during the cleaning phase and gave the wood a "fuzzy" or fiberglass-like appearance in some spots. Should this be a concern before staining and if so, what would be my next step.
Thank you.

Try and lightly sanding the floors to remove the raised wood fuzzies.

It looks like I got a little heavy handed with the pressure washer during the cleaning phase and gave the wood a "fuzzy" or fiberglass-like appearance in some spots. Should this be a concern before staining and if so, what would be my next step.
Thank you.

Harold TenBrink:

I noticed that your instructions indicate a wet on wet application for a second coat, however I also noted in your instructions that a second coat is not required on a new pine wood deck? I am some what confused as to if I need to perform a "wet on wet" application on a new deck or not. PS how do I determine the moisture content of the wood on the deck? My deck is at present, 4 mos. old.

Only one coat on new wood and please read this as well:

http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

I noticed that your instructions indicate a wet on wet application for a second coat, however I also noted in your instructions that a second coat is not required on a new pine wood deck? I am some what confused as to if I need to perform a "wet on wet" application on a new deck or not. PS how do I determine the moisture content of the wood on the deck? My deck is at present, 4 mos. old.

pete busicchia:

is it necessary to strip the old stain off before re-staining? I previously used TWP 206. The verticals are in decent shape; its the flat surfaces that need the most work. I have been told that just light pressure washing would be sufficient. (don't really trust where I got the information)

Thanks for your help

If reapplying TWP then you do not need to strip but you should use the Gemini Restore Kit to clean and brighten.

js395:

I live in coastal SE Virginia. I have a new deck that has seasoned for about 6 month now. Looking to stain. What prep do I need to do and what stain should I use.

Thanks

Use the TWP 100 Series for your area and prep with the Gemini Restore Kit. See this article for more info on new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/