Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper

pyperstosh:

I have a 15 yr old pressure treated pine deck that has some parts that were stained with a semi-transparent Behr oil stain when the deck was new. Most of it was not stained at all or sealed in any way. Should I use the stripper only on the parts that were stained and the cleaner on the remainder or use the stripper on everything? I am especially wondering about the portion that is under a roof and therefore has received less weathering. Will the stripper be too harsh on wood that has never been stained or sealed?

Stripper on all. Brighten when done.

I have a 15 yr old pressure treated pine deck that has some parts that were stained with a semi-transparent Behr oil stain when the deck was new. Most of it was not stained at all or sealed in any way. Should I use the stripper only on the parts that were stained and the cleaner on the remainder or use the stripper on everything? I am especially wondering about the portion that is under a roof and therefore has received less weathering. Will the stripper be too harsh on wood that has never been stained or sealed?

RobA:

I have a deck that has white acrylic latex paint on the rails and dark gray latex paint on floor. The paint is peeling on the floor pretty badly. The white paint on the railing seems to be adhering to the wood but is very stained with black mildew. I would like to refinish.

What would be the best preparation and finish application. I like the white solid color for the railing. I would like to go back with a lighter gray/taupe for the floor.

Suggestions please.

Our products cannot be applied over paints or solid stains. Our products also do not come in white or taupe colors.

I have a deck that has white acrylic latex paint on the rails and dark gray latex paint on floor. The paint is peeling on the floor pretty badly. The white paint on the railing seems to be adhering to the wood but is very stained with black mildew. I would like to refinish.

What would be the best preparation and finish application. I like the white solid color for the railing. I would like to go back with a lighter gray/taupe for the floor.

Suggestions please.

Carl English:

I have just replaced my deck with new cedar 2x6 boards and hired a guy to stain it. He used TWC 207 Butternut. It is very uneven and hasn't dried in over a week.Some areas are ok but the knots and hard part of the wood is still tacky. Can ou please recommend what is necessary to strip and reapply. After reading your product bulletins, It appears that the wrong choice was made or missapplied. Please advise.

Not easy to strip off a newly applied stain. You will need to Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing to remove. In addtiona it may take more then one attempt of the stripping to remove it all. Make sure to use the RAD brightener on all the wood when done. Please read this about new wood:
http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/

I have just replaced my deck with new cedar 2x6 boards and hired a guy to stain it. He used TWC 207 Butternut. It is very uneven and hasn't dried in over a week.Some areas are ok but the knots and hard part of the wood is still tacky. Can ou please recommend what is necessary to strip and reapply. After reading your product bulletins, It appears that the wrong choice was made or missapplied. Please advise.

Jake Jacobsen:

Can Restore-A-Deck stripper be removed with a power washer?

thanks,
Jake

After applying the RAD Stripper it is best to pressure wash off the coating that is being removed. Once fully removed, use the RAD brightener to neutralize.

Can Restore-A-Deck stripper be removed with a power washer?

thanks,
Jake

Don Baty:

I have a cedar garage door that was stained about 10 years ago - semitransparent stain (unknown brand)but there is no shine or varnish. What is the best stripper/method?

Use the RAD stripper and pressure washer for removal. Make sure to brighten the wood after the neutralize.

I have a cedar garage door that was stained about 10 years ago - semitransparent stain (unknown brand)but there is no shine or varnish. What is the best stripper/method?

Craig Harwood:

I have a new pressure treated deck that is 4 months old now (wood was also kiln dried) What is recommended way to get the information stamps that are on the wood off? And do I need to use the stain stripper on new wood?

Cleaners or stain strippers will not remove ink stamps. You would need to sand this off now, let the wood season for another month, then prep all with the Gemini Restore Kit.

I have a new pressure treated deck that is 4 months old now (wood was also kiln dried) What is recommended way to get the information stamps that are on the wood off? And do I need to use the stain stripper on new wood?

D. Walsh:

I am stripping Defy Epoxy Fortified Semi-Transparent stain (now called Defy Extreme)from my deck. Will RAD Stripper remove this stain?

Also, the deck adjoins to the home with solid stain on wood siding. What prep do I need on this siding to protect it?

It removes semi-transparent stains like the Defy but you will need to use a pressure washer as well. Use the Restore A Deck Brightener after to neutralize. It will not remove a solid stain uless the solid stain is peeling. Best to tarp off with plastic sheeting to be safe.

I am stripping Defy Epoxy Fortified Semi-Transparent stain (now called Defy Extreme)from my deck. Will RAD Stripper remove this stain?

Also, the deck adjoins to the home with solid stain on wood siding. What prep do I need on this siding to protect it?

Shields:

I have stainless steel railing that I am unable to remove. Will the stain remover and brightener damage this, and if so how can I prevent that?It will be impossible not to get stain on the steel.

The Stripper and Brightener should not harm the stainless steel but always best to test first. There is no way to keep it off when cleaning.

I have stainless steel railing that I am unable to remove. Will the stain remover and brightener damage this, and if so how can I prevent that?It will be impossible not to get stain on the steel.

mlinarz:

Our pine siding has black mold specks/stains throughout. 2 questions:
1. Should we bleach siding prior to using stripper or will the stripper itself take care of the mold.
2. Will we need to mask the aluminum trim on all the windows, or is stripper harmless to painted aluminum.
Thanks!

The stripper will remove the mold. Best to protect the painted trim.

Our pine siding has black mold specks/stains throughout. 2 questions:
1. Should we bleach siding prior to using stripper or will the stripper itself take care of the mold.
2. Will we need to mask the aluminum trim on all the windows, or is stripper harmless to painted aluminum.
Thanks!

Jack Anderson:

I am going to remove the existing stain and clean and sand my deck before staining. Do you recommend using the stripper in addition to the kit 1&2?

I do not understand your steps. Are you sanding, stripping, cleaning, etc. If you have an old stain then you should strip, not clean for the prep. Are you removing an old stain? If so what brand and type of stain is it?

I am going to remove the existing stain and clean and sand my deck before staining. Do you recommend using the stripper in addition to the kit 1&2?