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12/08/2023
Was planning to strip and brighten Monday. Morning rain is now forecast Tuesday and Wednesday. Should I wait and strip after the rain passes? Or can I strip and wait to stain 48 hours after rain.
1 RAD Stripper and 1 RAD Brightener
Coverage: 750-1000 sq. feet per kit. Each Kit Makes 5 Gallons of Stain Stripper and 5 Gallons of Wood Brightener
Note: The Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper needs to be neutralized with the included Restore-a-Deck Wood Brightener.
DESCRIPTION
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that quickly removes worn finishes to restore wood surfaces. Stains and deck coatings are removed along with collected dirt, mold, mildew and mill glaze.
This product is Step 1 Stripper of the Restore A Deck system.
WHERE TO USE
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper removes most oil and latex based finishes including: clear sealers, transparent stains, and semi-transparent stains.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Surfaces to be stripped must be above 50°F. Protect adjacent surfaces; cover with plastic sheets and/or tape off any adjacent areas not being stripped. Thoroughly wet and/or cover plants and shrubs. Rinsing residue will not harm plants or roots. Exposure to full strength product will burn foliage.
ADVANTAGES
- #1 Rated Wood Deck Stain Stripper
- Removes most clear, transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid coatings.
- Powdered formula makes 5 liquid gallons when mixed
- Extremely cost effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $7 a gallon.
- Eco-Safe formulas
- Preps previously stained wood and decks
- Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks
- Applied with pump sprayer for max results
- Can be mixed at a stronger ratio for difficult to remove finishes. Max would be 3 gallons of water to one container of Restore-A-Deck Stripper
Coverage: 500-1000 sq.feet per container
Removes:
- Transparent and Semi-Transparent Oil-Based Stains
- Most Semi-Transparent Water-Based Stains
- Water Sealers
Important Note: Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper may not fully remove Solid Color Wood Stains, Paints, Varnishes, and Excessively Over-Applied Acrylic Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid Coatings. To remove these deck and wood stain types, use the RAD Paint & Solid Stain Stripper
Have Questions on Prep?
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Reviews
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Great stripper for prepping. The brightener restores wood grain and color.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used the Restore-a-deck stripper and brightener on my red balau gates. Worked well. Followed up (on your recommendation with the TWP 1500 stain (in walnut). Happy with the color. Do I need to seal or am I done? Hopefully I'm done. Boy, do I hate painting/staining. Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou are done and cannot apply a sealer over the TWP.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI first stained my deck with TWP100 in 2017 and have been applying a maintenance coat every other year since then...so in 2019 and then 2021. Between maintenance coats I have also applied the Gemini restorer and brightener.
This year I had planned to apply another maintenance coat but my question is at what point do I need to strip the old stain and start fresh? How many years should I continue to do maintenance coats?-
We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pics in the comments for prep tips.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe would strip and brighten this time for prep. Use this kit with both additives:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives-
We will reply to your comment shortlyOK, thank you. It looks like both additives are added to the stain stripper and not done in stages. Also, I assume I can use a sprayer for application the the stripper/additives and removal using a power washer on a low setting?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, correct.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI had planned to use the Restore A Deck Stripper & Brightner today, but overnight we had quite a lot of rain (there was standing water on some of the deck boards). Do I need to let the deck dry before using the stripper & brightener? If so, how long should I wait for the deck to dry?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou can apply them to a damp deck but not soaking wet.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow long can you wait to stain after the stripper / brightener process? I know instructions say to wait 48 hours after brightening but can it wait a few weeks? And undergo rains without reducing the effects of the brightener as long as it is allowed to dry out again before applying stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStain within 2 weeks of prep for best results. Rain does not harm the prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWill the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper work to remove Behr semi transparent Deck and Siding stain that was used on a deck about 8 years ago. I want to use the TWP 1500 stain it now.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pics as Behr can "lie" about their stain's opacity.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse both additives for the stripper:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
Let dwell for 30-45 minutes and pressure wash off. Keep from drying out by misting if needed while dwelling.
Brighten all once stripping is done.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe description above says in one place that the RAD stain stripper removes only transparent and semi-transparent stains but in another place it says it also removes semi-solid stains. There seems to be an inconsistency in the description. I have SuperDeck oil based semi-solid stain on my redwood siding. Will the RAD remove it? Also, is this product for decks only or can it be used on redwood siding?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI can remove semi-solid oil-based stains like the TWP Semi-solid but it may not remove semi-solid water-based stains as those are actually can be fully opaque like a solid stain. Best to post some pics for advice on what to use. It can be used on siding.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOutdoor steps. Never stained or painted. Looking pretty rough. Going to power wash and then was going to use TWP 101 to protect. Should I do anything else before staining. They don’t have to be pretty I just want them to last.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse this kit while pressure washing: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am going to begin stripping my deck soon. After stripping how long do I need to wait before brightening? How long do I need to wait until staining? Thank yall!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou brighten right after stripping. Let dry for 48 hours before staining.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAfter RAD stripper & brightener I am now sanding my deck (cedar). Question: do I have to use brightener again after a thorough sanding or can I proceed with stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have an Ipe deck that has never been stained with anything. Was built 3 yrs ago and is now greyed. If I want to bring it back to original and oil it, should I use stripper/brightener or is there a cleaner/brightener that would be better? Do you have a product recommended for oiling the ipe after cleaning? I don’t want to add any color, I like the natural color of the ipe.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyClean and brighten for the prep. You must have color for UV protection from graying. Clear will gray naturally in months.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have sanded my deck using 80 grit. Do I need to strip or can I just apply brightener?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf you removed all of the old stain, then just use the brightener:
https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-wood-brightener-detail
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a 600 square foot redwood deck that was stained using TWP about 8 to 10 years ago... Its time to restain the deck. Should I get a kit with both Stripper and brightener and then stain it? Here's the condition of the deck right now.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, that would work for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks for the quick response. Also, we just painted the under framing of the deck with white latex paint. Will either of these products harm that paint?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt shouldn’t.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I stained my cedar deck with TWP 101 cedartone two years ago but haven't done anything since (it was brand new then). I would like restain it this spring as there are a few spots that lost their stain and I have a few grease spots from a grill and smoker on the deck. Do I need to use the stripper/brightener kit or can I just start with the Gemini Restore-A-Deck kit. I will also be restaining some cedar trim on the house that is next to Diamond-Kote LP Smartsiding. Will either one of these kits cause issues with this painted LP Smartsiding? Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe best would be the Stripper/Brightener Kit so you have a nice even surface to apply to. They do not remove paint.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo I need to use the Restore-A-Deck kit after the stripper/brightener kit or just go directly to staining? Final question: my balusters are a white powder coated aluminum baluster from DekPro...will either one of these kits cause issues with those? Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo need for the cleaner of stripping.
Hard to say about the balusters but typically not an issue. Test spot first.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyon my deck I have cape code gray which is pretty worn in places but under the roof looks pretty solid can I just use restore and brighten kit on it before I re stain it with one of your other stains. Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you will need to strip and brighten. Use both stripper additives as well:
https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWill this remove mccloskey marine spar varnish on porch/steps?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyA deck stain stripper will not remove a varnish. You will need to sand it off.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a painted deck. Want to refinish it to ultimately apply a TWP 1500 series (Black Walnut) or TWP Semi-Solid Stain (Earth). What would be the best process? RAD? pressure wash and sander before applying stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will need to power sand off a paint if you want to go to a semi-transparent TWP coating. This article has some sanding tips: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-to-sand-your-wood-deck/
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI also have a painted deck and am planning to refinish with TWP 1500 series. After power washing and sanding the old paint off, can I go straight to the RAD brightener before applying new stain or do I need to use the stripper and brightener kit?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAs long as you full remove the old paint you can just clean and brighen after. Do not sand finer than 80 grit.
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We will reply to your comment shortlywhat is the process of stripping using RAD. after applying stripper, is it then scraped or power washed?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPressue wash off. https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stripping
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDoes this stripper affect shingles if it gets on them?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should not.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTwo questions - will this stain vinyl siding if it splashes on, and do I really need to hose off the deck after stripping for a full 15 minutes? It is a 15x5 farmers porch.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, it should not harm vinyl. You pressure wash off the stripper, not hose it off.
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