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 varnishes 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
* The Restore a Deck Stain Stripper will not remove a Solid Color Deck Stain or Deck Paint that is not transparent.
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 shortly· 09/17/2018Will Deck Stain stripper take off 3 year old Thompsons Water Seal? There are still sections that have some color, and some vertical sections that still bead water.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUsed stripper and brightener on a very large deck. What is the best procedure for sanding? Will rain damage my efforts? Do I rinse with water after sanding, or sweep the area before staining?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhy are you sanding? No need to. Rain will not harm the prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDeck is COVERED with “fur”. I’m planned on doing a light sand to remove the fur and stain. While I continue the process on the whole deck, will the wood pores close with time or exposure to rain? Is there anything I should do when I’m ready to stain the whole deck?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOkay. Use a floor buffer with a sanding pad, not sanding paper. Much easier to remove it this way and leaves the wood porous. Wood pores will not close due to weather but over sanding can create this problem if you sand too fine.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used stripper and brightener on cedar deck. Product worked great but has revealed a stain that I believe may be petroleum based. Any suggestions to minimize the stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am not sure what you mean. Please post a picture.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI plan on using a pump sprayer to apply the TWP cleaner and then rinse it with a pressure washer to remove it and then use a pump sprayer to apply the TWP brightner and then rinse with a hose to remove it.
I assume I can (1) let the cleaner dry completely before I remove it with the pressure washer and then (2) let the brightner dry completely before I remove it with the hose.
Need to ask to please let me know if both of my assumptions are correct.
Thanks in advance.
Ed in Georgia-
We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot let the cleaner or brightener dry. The cleaner will also need to be pressure washed, not rinsed off.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used California Redwood 1500 stain five years ago and plan on using the same stain again. After using the Gemini Cleaner and Brightner, parts of the fence still has stain on it from five years ago. Do I have to remove this old stain beforehand or use a stripper to remove it before staining? Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan you post a picture? It does not have to be completely removed.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhen to apply RAD Brightener... I have applied RAD Stripper(Friday 5/25/18 very happy with it), and now in the process of sanding a 900 sq foot by hand which will take me about another week to finish doing it solo. Question I have is when should I apply the Brightener, or do I have to apply another cleaner and then the brightener after sanding, which will be about 14 days after I stripped the deck..
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We will reply to your comment shortlyJust apply the brightener after the sanding and light pressure rinse.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAre you able to just spray this on and power wash it off? Does it harm window and metal frames?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes but you will need to be perpendicular to the wood and about 6-10 inches away. Might want to rent a lift as ladders and pressure washers with slippery soap is not a good idea.
Hard to say for certain on the windows. 99% of the time there are no issues.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI've bought a cabin and want to stain with 1500 series. I don't know what has been put on it in past so what prep should do to prepare for staining?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo you have a picture? It would help to determine the proper prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe Defy extreme is a water based stain by the way. Thanks again, Amado
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the RAD Stripper and pressure washing to remove. Brighten all after.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI plan on using TWP 1516 on a 1 year old deck. Currently the deck has Defy Extreme on it, and after a year, it has faded and lost its water repellent qualities. Should I use the stripper or the cleaner to remove it, before applying the TWP stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAfter a year of seasoning, I plan to apply TWP to two buildings which are sided with steel on top and pressure treated wood on the bottom. Two questions:
1. Would you recommend using the RAD Stripper this time, or just the RAD Brightener?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I am not seeing any natural/unstained wood in your picture. Looks painted green and taupe. TWP can only be applied to unstained/not painted wood. Please elaborate as to where you plan on applying and the wood current condition.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe pressure treated wood is on the bottom half of the barn sides and rear, and also the bottom sides and rear of the small run-in building behind it. This wood is obscured a bit by the paddock fence (which will also receive TWP this year!) so I'm posting a photo of the run-in before it was placed in the paddock. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOkay. For the prep you need to cleaner and the brightener kit, not the stripper: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat about metal corrosion? Are there any risks of using the brightener/cleaner around metal?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should not have an issue but always best to test a small spot first to be certain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI'm presuming the wood brightener is the same product that comes with the stripper pkg and the Gemini wood cleaner pkg. I have an enclosed deck that's partially stained. I'm guessing to re-stain the deck I should do the following:
Strip the stained areas using the stripper
Apply wood cleaner to the unstained areas
Apply wood brightener to the entire deck to neutralize the wood in prep for restaining
Is this the correct procedure or would you recommend a different approach?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYour approach is correct.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI do not want to have to stain every year
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOn vertical wood like a fence, the TWP should last 3-6 years depending on the UV exposure.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTrying to decide if TWP will last as long as paint
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe applied two coatings of Cabot from Lowe's on our Cedar fence and would like to remove and add TWP to make our fence last for years
What is the best way to remove ? use the stripper with a sprayer first or add stripper with pressure washer for best results
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We will reply to your comment shortlyApply the RAD Stripper with a pump sprayer and then pressure wash off. Apply the wood brightener to neutralize when done. Wait about 48 hours after the prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have a home that the previous owners coated with Cabot. I believe the Cabot is more than 10 years old so we plan to strip the wood and apply TWP 1500. I noticed in a previous question the restore a deck stripper/brightener wouldn't work with a different brand. Will it work o strip the Cabot?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWill the stripper/brightener remove the Cabot Stain ? I got from Lowe's
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe RAD stripper works very well to remove other brands. What type of stain is the Cabot? Post a picture if you can.
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We will reply to your comment shortlygeorge Penick:
My Flood UV5 has been on the house about 6 yrs. Its lost it look-do you think it would still be an issue to cover it with your oil base 100 or 1500 after a bleaching/cleaning? PS; I've read that the 100 will last longer than your 1500. Comments please!
TWP cannot be applied over a stain of a different brand so the Flood will need to be removed. The TWP 100 and the 1500 will last about the same for a house.