Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Instructions
Gemini Restore-A-Deck Brightener Instructions

Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

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$64.99
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Note: New Gemini Restore-A-Deck Labels Coming in Spring/Summer of 2019!

Make Restoring Your Exterior Wood ...Easy!

info buttonRestore-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.

  • TWP Stain Calculator

    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

 

Gemini Restore A Deck

Have Questions on Prep?

Visit our Help Site for all the answers!

TWP Stain HELP

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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    Seth · 09/07/2021
    Just 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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      TWP Stains · 09/07/2021
      That 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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        Seth · 09/07/2021
        A picture of the main part of the deck. Any better? 
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          TWP Stains · 09/07/2021
          That looks better than the walkway.
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        Seth · 09/07/2021
        Interesting 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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          TWP Stains · 09/07/2021
          It 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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            Seth · 09/07/2021
            Ok 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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              TWP Stains · 09/07/2021
              Yes, if it does not show when wet with water then it does not show when stained.
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                Seth · 09/07/2021
                Perfect, it does not show when wet. Thanks for the help!  
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    David Murphy · 09/01/2021
    Hi!  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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    mike · 08/29/2021
    i 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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      TWP Stains · 08/29/2021
      Apply the Brightener right after cleaning, rinse after 15 minutes, and wait 48 hours to stain. 
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        Mike · 08/29/2021
        Too 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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    Ken Stockton · 08/21/2021
    Can I buy just the Wood & Deck Cleaner (Step 1) separately?  I already have enough of the Wood Brightener.
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    Kelly R. · 08/16/2021
    I 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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      TWP Stains · 08/17/2021
      Prep 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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    Joseph Cleveland · 08/13/2021
    Preparing 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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      TWP Stains · 08/14/2021
      Do not use the bleach, just use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep.
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    Rob · 08/10/2021
    I 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.
    Thanks, Rob
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      TWP Stains · 08/10/2021
      Use the Gemini Restore Kit for prep while pressure washing.
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    rdj · 08/05/2021
    I 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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      TWP Stains · 08/05/2021
      Yes, that should work for the prep. 
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    Jeffrey · 08/05/2021
    Do 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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      TWP Stains · 08/05/2021
      It should not harm or damage paint. 
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    Terry · 08/02/2021
    Will Restore-A-Deck system remove Sikkens ProLuxe Cetol SRD?
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      TWP Stains · 08/02/2021
      It 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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        Terry · 08/02/2021
        Present 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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          TWP Stains · 08/02/2021
          Use the stripper with both additives. Brightener last. 
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    Carlos Santanna · 08/01/2021
    Can 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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    Jeff · 07/29/2021
    I sanded and stained our deck with Honeytone (1515) approx. 7 years ago.  I'm getting ready to re-stain with Honeytone again.  Should I sand again, or just use the Gemini Restore-A-Deck kit to prep the wood?
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      TWP Stains · 07/29/2021
      Use the Gemini Kit. 
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        Jeff · 07/29/2021
        Thank you for the response above.  I don't see in the instructions (on the web page...I haven't received my kit yet) how long to wait between using the cleaner and brightener.  I'm assuming I will go straight from one to the other (since they are mixed with water) and, after completing the brighter portion, let it dry for 48 hours before applying the stain.  Is that correct?
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          TWP Stains · 07/29/2021
          You brighten as soon as you are done with the cleaning, while wood is wet. Let dry for 48 hours to stain.
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            Jeff · 07/29/2021
            Thank you!
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    james · 07/28/2021
    Will the TWP restore a deck product remove Thompson's Sealant + Stain, it is waterbased? And How is this product different from the Restore-A-Deck cleaner brighter kit  in the purple and blue bags?
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    TJ · 07/26/2021
    Will the cleaner and brightener harm the screens on my porch? Or the black painted metal spindles?
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      TWP Stains · 07/27/2021
      Should not harm the screens or spindles but always test spot an area first.
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    Carl · 07/26/2021
    Does the cleaner contain any type of bleach? Will either product damage my painted aluminum doors/windows/trim?
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      TWP Stains · 07/27/2021
      No bleach. Should not harm the aluminum but always test spot an area first.
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    cmel · 07/23/2021
    I have been using cedartone 101 on my deck for the last several years.  I last applied in summer of 2018.  I am getting ready to do again with cedartone 101.  I have 2 questions.1.) Should I use cleaner/brightener OR stripper/brightener kit to prep?2.) Should I apply 1 or 2 kits after prep?
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      TWP Stains · 07/23/2021
      1. Cleaner and Brightener kit.2. If you still have a base coat after prep, apply one coat. If down to the bare wood, then apply two coats.
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    Barry · 07/19/2021
    can the deck cleaner and stain sealer be used on a composit deck? My guess is that deck is 5-6 years old (on house when we purchased it).  it is a redwood tone.  Photo shows left area that has been covered the entire time and out of the weather. Right side is deck that has weathered.I look forward to your suggestions and recommendations.  FYI, our deck is 600 sq. ft.
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      TWP Stains · 07/20/2021
      No, the stain cannot be used on this. Cleaning will not fix the discoloration.
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    MTD · 07/13/2021
    I stripped, cleaned and stained with TWP 1500 Pecan 3 years ago and need to re-stain with the same Pecan semi stain.  What prep is needed when just applying the same stain?  I hope I do not need to strip and brighten, and only clean/pressure wash?  
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      TWP Stains · 07/13/2021
      You will need the Gemini Cleaner and Brightener kit.
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    Lynda · 07/09/2021
    We recently brought a lake cabin. To our knowledge nothing has been done in at least four years. We are having pressure washed and stained, the A Frame, deck, porch. Would this kit be all we needed plus sealer, stain, which I know is not included with kit. Any suggestions as novice at this and want to appear somewhat informed when speaking with contractor. Pictures included.
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      TWP Stains · 07/10/2021
      Yes, you would need this kit for the prep and then the TWP Stain after.
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    yugeen · 07/07/2021
    I have TWP 1501 Cedartone. Some deck boards still bead water. Others don't. Should I have wait until all boards not longer bead before I re-coat?   
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      TWP Stains · 07/07/2021
      Is this new wood or older wood with a stain on it?
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        yugeen · 07/07/2021
        Older wood with the 1501 Cedartone that was done about 18 months ago
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          TWP Stains · 07/07/2021
          Did you prep with the Gemini Kit already? This should make the surface porous for recoating.