Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit

I 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.

My 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.

I 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?

I 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.

Thanks for your help!

I 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!

Is 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?

I 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?

Can I premix 5 gallon each of the cleaner and brightener, then dole it out as needed? How long can it be stored? Thanks

Hello, 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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I 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.

Approximately how many square feet will 1 gallon cover?

Last 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.

Working 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.

I used the Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit to on untreated, heavily oxidized douglas fir. When I pressure washed the cleaner off the wood in step 1, the oxidized wood pulp that came off splattered on walls, windows, etc, and really sticks. What you recommend to clean up the splattered of pulp with?

Can you buy more cleaner separately rather than another kit?

I stripped my cedar deck which was previously sealed with Olympic wood sealer. I waited the recommended time with the stripper on, scrubbed the deck, and have gone over it several times with a pressure washer and the wood still feels oily. Is this a problem or is it ok to continue with the brightener?

I have stripped and sanded my deck and railing, but i didnt apply the brightener. Now the deck is dry do i have to start over to apply the brightener wet?

Can we safely use the restore a deck kit on our dock and deck at our lake house? Both structures are on the water. Thank you.

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