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09/11/2021
Does the 100 - 200sf coverage per gallon of TWP 100 take into account the stated requirement of 2 coats "wet on wet" or with 2 coats is it 50 - 100sf coverage?
Note: New Gemini Restore-A-Deck Labels Coming in Spring/Summer of 2019!
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
Have Questions on Prep?
Visit our Help Site for all the answers!
| 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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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I buy in Canada direct or only shipping out of USA? Also recommendation on product/colour similar to pressure treated wood brown in semi transparent?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOnline only and the 200 Series only for Canada. Look at Butternut Brown.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I bought a 5.5” random orbital sander and 80 grit sandpaper. Here are two sections I’ve done under the covered section where the old semi-solid stain is in much better shape than exposed areas. I think I should use coarser paper (60 grit) where the stain is in better shape and use the 80 grit where stain is so faded and worn off (to save time and effort). What do you think? And how perfect does the stain removal need to be? It’s a big deck. After sanding I’ll be using Restore a deck, per your suggestion on my earlier post.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMindy, how many years has it been since you did that staining? I guess that exposed area is so worn off because it is not only horizontal but exposed to the sun for most of the day? What color stain did you use on the good area so I can see how much it's faded? The good area looks like you just did it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou have to use the same grit on all otherwise the new stain will not absorb evenly.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have black deck post on my handrail with the Gemini cleaner and brightener damage there finish?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThey should not but always test first.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTested, works great!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPainted metal
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI resurfaced my dock and will stain it with TWP 1500 stain. It has been 4 months since installation and it has received plenty of sun. Is the Gemini cleaner able to be used around water bodies such as a lake or will it harm the lake and fish? Since the deck is fairly new can cleaning with soap and water suffice as prep?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou can use the Gemini Kit around lakes. Soap and water will not be adequate prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI just finished cleaning (using Gemini products) and staining my deck with TWP 100, and very happy with how it turned out! I ordered the 5 gallon pail, but only used about half of it. What is the shelf life of the stain if I seal the pail well and store it in a cool, dry place? Any tips to prolong the shelf life are appreciated!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I use this product on a wooden fence that we will be restaining with TWP 1503? is it necessary to do this for a fence?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, you need this and you have to prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I looked for the answer but didn't see it. I have a large deck that probably hasn't been re-stained in 8 years. Is this the correct order of what to do...pressure wash to remove old stain, sand at less than 80 grit, use Restore a Deck cleaner then brightener, wait 48 hours, then stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pictures of the current condition for proper prep help.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe old coating looks like a solid stain which means you will have to power sand to remove it. It cannot be pressure washed off fully.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt is Cabot semi-solid…does that make a difference?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, still need to sand to remove.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOne more question...before using Restore a Deck, should I use a stripper? Would that help?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou need to sand it off then use the Gemini kit after. No need to strip since you will be sanding it off.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust completed the 2 step Gemini cleaning kit, this Alaskan yellow cedar is showing some randomly spotty light grayish fuzz. Is this normal? Do I need to sand it off or clean any more before applying stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThat is oxidation that you did not remove fully. Redo the prep and get slightly closes to the wood with your pressure washer.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyInteresting because I did try and get closer, within 1 in of deck and the patches still appeared. Almost like I can’t get rid of it with the pressure washer or scrubbing…?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should come off as it is oxidation or graying of the wood cells. It also does not typically show when stained.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOk good to know. I’ll try and get as much as I can off but if I am unable to get all removed is it good to stain after the 48hr dry period?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi! i was hoping to find the answer to my question in your archives but could not. If I clean and brighten my deck with Restore-A-Deck, and it rains the day after while waiting for the 48 hour drying period before staining with TWP 100, do I need to re-apply anything or just wait for 48 hours after the rain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust wait another 48 hours.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyi have just finished with the cleaner and deck s drying. when we apply brightener, do we let that dry on the deck for 48 hours before hosing off?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyApply the Brightener right after cleaning, rinse after 15 minutes, and wait 48 hours to stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyToo late, i used cleaner today and deck is already dry! Supposed to rain now for 2 days! Can I still go and use whitener in 2 days or should i go directly to stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the Brightener.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I buy just the Wood & Deck Cleaner (Step 1) separately? I already have enough of the Wood Brightener.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry but no.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have cedar posts and ceiling on my porch and never been stained. Can you give me a step by step process for what I need to do to protect the wood? It’s about 2 years old and has a couple carpenter bee holes and some damaged beams from squirrels.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep with our Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing. Stain with two coats of TWP wet on wet application. For all kinds of articles and how-to tips, see our TWP help site: https://www.twpstainhelp.com/
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPreparing to use the cleaner brightener kit on a 18 month old pressure treated deck that has some mold and mildew in a non sunny area. The directions mention using a 50/50 solution of water and bleach and scrub and rise with water. I am not sure where in the two step process this should be done.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo not use the bleach, just use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a covered 1900sq. ft. deck ( treated pine ) about about 9 months old .I want to use TWP 100 for the stainshould I use restore or just pressure spray clean. It has never had a any kind of sealant on it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the Gemini Restore Kit for prep while pressure washing.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a cedar deck built in 2013, last stained with TWP 100 Cedartone in late summer 2018. I'm getting ready to restain again with the same TWP 100 Cedartone. In some high traffic / high sun areas, the stain has failed and shows gray wood in patches, but on most of the deck it's in ok shape just fading especially around knots, and I have a covered area where it's pretty intact. I also want to redo the verticals this year, I just have a pretty short section of privacy fence and it's never been restained. When I restained in 2018, I couldn't find the RAD and I just used some other stripper brightener, but I'd like to use this if it's designed to work best with the TWP stain. My actual question is if I use the cleaner + pressure wash + brightener, is that sufficient to prep for restaining? Should I not be worried if some patches of old stain remain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, that should work for the prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo I need to tape off or cover the side of my house (say, a couple of feet worth), where the deck wood meets the house, before I apply the Restore-a-Deck cleaner and brightener? I'm concerned that those may damage the house paint, but the directions on the product containers don't address this.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should not harm or damage paint.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWill Restore-A-Deck system remove Sikkens ProLuxe Cetol SRD?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should be best to reply with some pictures in case you will need to use the Booster and Thickening Gel as well.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPresent state of deck with Sikkens ProLuxe Cetol SRD. I would like to strip with Restore-A-Deck if possible and then restrain with TWP1500. Will Restore-A-Deck strip the Sikkens?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the stripper with both additives. Brightener last.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan you do the cleaner one day and wait and do the brightener the next day? Ran out of day light and only got the cleaner done. Can I wet the deck and do the brightener this morning?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes.
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