Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener
Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener
Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener

Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener

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DESCRIPTION
Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that is mixed with water to brighten and restore the natural beauty of all species of exterior wood. This product excels at brightening, removing rust stains, and tannin stains caused by fallen leaves. Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener is a safe, product that will not only brighten but neutralize the surface of the wood, creating an ideal surface that is ready to be stained.

This product is step 2 of the Restore A Deck system.

WHERE TO USE
Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener is intended for use on all types of weathered, exterior wood surfaces including decks, fences, siding, outdoor furniture, gazebos, and playsets.

Recommended for surface preparation prior to initial application of semi-transparent finishes and stains. The product can be used as a cleaner and brightener for redwood, or as a neutralizer to further brighten wood species, like pine, that have been cleaned with Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner or stripped with Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper. For lasting protection of your exterior wood, after using Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener, treat the surface with Restore-A-Deck Premium Wood Stain.

Note: Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener is not formulated to remove intact paint, stain, or clear finishes. This brightener is not a cleaner. It will not remove grayed wood fibers. It is meant to serve as a wood brightener and pH balance after using a deck cleaner or stain stripper.

ADVANTAGES

  • Neutralizes stain strippers
  • Brightens and restores wood surfaces
  • Restores pH balance of wood
  • Powdered formula makes 5 liquid gallons when mixed
  • Extremely cost-effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $6 a gallon.
  • Eco-Safe formulas
  • Improves absorption of wood stains
  • Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks

Coverage: 750-1000 sq.feet per container.

 

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Available Sizes:
2 lb Container
Powder Concentrate:
1 Container Makes 5 Gallons
Purpose:
Wood Brightener/Neutralizer
Coverage Per Gallon:
150-200 sq. ft Per Gallon
Application Tools:
Sprayer, Mop

Reviews

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Great for lightening the wood color during prep.

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    joseph · 08/24/2023
    Hi, We have another deck area yet to be sanded and stained. It has 4 year old twp redwood. Very grey in some areas and some still had some twp stain left. Do I need to sand? If I use stripper will it cause damage to any other wood it may touch such as the cedar siding on the house? What is best way to prep this area? Thanks 
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    joseph · 08/24/2023
    Hi, redwood deck sanded, cleaned, and dried for several day. We applied dark oak 1503  but as picture shows was very spotty and dark in some areas. Also the dark oak is really a dark oak. Can we mix it to lighten it up some and we are thinking with 1520 pecan? We have huge deck area yet to do and 3 - 5 gallons of dark ok 1503. Any suggestions? Thanks 
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      TWP Stains · 08/25/2023
      The unevenness is due to the prep. You have internal darkening in the wood causing the stain to take differently. 

      You can lighten the Dark Oak by mixing in the TWP Clear. Pecan may be too dark to lighten it that much but you could use it.
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        joseph · 08/25/2023
        Thank you. Should I have after I sanded to apply brighter or is there a product that I can apply to the stained or cleaned wood to help absorb all the stain evenly? 
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          TWP Stains · 08/26/2023
          Without knowing what you did exactly for prep and how it looked after the prep was done, it would be difficult to offer advice. It looks like not remove all the prior stain or did not brighten evenly. 
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    Mary · 08/03/2023
    Can the brightener step be done immediately following the stripper on the same day?
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      TWP Stains · 08/03/2023
      Yes and it is supposed to be done right away. 
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    Steve · 06/22/2023
    What is the proper mix ratio of TWP brightener to water?  I cant read the label!!
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      TWP Stains · 06/23/2023
      6-8 oz per gallon of water or the entire bag into a 5-gallon pail.
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    Caryn · 04/13/2023
    We built a cedar deck 5 years ago.  We used TWP 120 Pro Series incorrectly--we did not allow unprotected weathering of the wood.  2 years ago, we re-stained the deck.  This year we used Safe Strip (which worked really well) to removed the old stain.  Should we use the Brightener as our next step?  Or should this be the year we let the wood be unprotected, and apply the Brightener and stain in the fall?  Is it too late for that since we've already made the mistake of staining it?
    We live in Michigan and have had 4 days of 70+ degree weather (which gave us the itch to strip the deck thinking we'd get a head start on Spring).  However, next week we may get snow.  
    Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated.
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      TWP Stains · 04/14/2023
      You can stain it now. Brightener then wait 48 hours to stain. If you need to wait due to weather, use the brightener a few days or a week before the staining.
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        Caryn · 04/14/2023
        Thank you so much for your prompt response.  Would you suggest that we sand it before applying the brightener?
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    Cyndee Weigel · 07/08/2022
    I dripped stain onto aluminum power coated rails. What should I use to remove?
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      TWP Stains · 07/08/2022
      Try a graffiti remover like Goof Off.
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    Giri Chandran · 06/02/2022
    I've power washed my deck, but I still see spots of mold stain which I believe the mold is deep penetrated in deck wood. Would this brightener remove the mold stain? If it doesn't any recommendation of other products or alternatives, please?
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      TWP Stains · 06/03/2022
      Post some pics.
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        Giri Chandran · 06/03/2022
        See attached pictures
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          TWP Stains · 06/03/2022
          That looks old stain that has not come off. Stripper while pressure washing and then Brightener. 
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    Ron Kline · 05/18/2022
    If I am sanding my deck to get it flat again do I still need the brightner.  My deck has never been stained. I am going to use the TWP 100 rustic stain.  
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      TWP Stains · 05/18/2022
      Yes use it after the sanding and do not sand finer than 60-80 grit.
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    CR · 09/27/2021
    Can Restore A Deck Brightener be used safely on a composite wood deck, such as Trex? Trex says brighteners with oxalic acid can be used.  Is oxalic acid the base for your brightener? or is it something else?
    Thanks
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      TWP Stains · 09/28/2021
      You can use the RAD Brightener on composite decks.
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    Dan · 06/16/2021
    My deck  measures 16’x26’ and 40’ of railing but no spindles as they will be a different colour and 5 steps of 6’ wide.  How much stain will I need? I sanded my whole deck, will I need a brighter?
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      TWP Stains · 06/17/2021
      What is the total sq footage of all wood added up? You should clean and brighten after sanding?
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    Connor Belair · 05/10/2021
    How soon after I use the brighter can I apply the stain? 
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    Steve · 07/30/2020
    Do I need to mask off my siding (painted with Sherwin Williams Exterior Acrylic Latex paint) before applying the BRIGHTER with a pump sprayer?
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      TWP Stains · 07/31/2020
      No, just pre-wet and rinse well any overspray when done.
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    Chris G. · 06/09/2020
    Do you recommend applying the Brightner after sanding and before staining redwood pergola
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    Kenn · 05/23/2020
    Can the Brightener stay on longer than 20 min before being washed off
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    Mike · 05/12/2020
    Can you apply this product to the wood when it is still wet after pressure washing or should you wait until the wood is dry?
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    Pat A · 05/24/2019
    After stripping and brightening the deck, is it ok to wait a week or two before re-staining?
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      TWP Stains · 05/25/2019
      Stain withing 2 weeks of prep. Not longer.
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    TWP Stains · 03/30/2017
    BH:
    I just finished power washing my deck. Not sure how old it is, but the wood looks good. It's been recommended I let the power-washed wood dry for a week or more before moving on to brightener. Would you agree? And after brightener (and rinsing the brightener), how long before I stain with a clear oil stain?

    You do not wait a week after the pressure washing to apply a brightener. Brighteners (and cleaners) are used during the pressure washing process to aid in the outcome and for better overall prep. Apply the brightener now would best.
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    BH · 03/30/2017
    I just finished power washing my deck. Not sure how old it is, but the wood looks good. It's been recommended I let the power-washed wood dry for a week or more before moving on to brightener. Would you agree? And after brightener (and rinsing the brightener), how long before I stain with a clear oil stain?
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    TWP Stains · 03/19/2017
    Gloria:
    I contacted you earlier, but have forgotten steps to follow in restaining or sealing a deck that has has one tome sealer on it for about 6 years. Where can I find your reply or would you reanswer it?

    You will need to prep with the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper kit for this to remove the OneTime stain:

    https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
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    Gloria · 03/19/2017
    I contacted you earlier, but have forgotten steps to follow in restaining or sealing a deck that has has one tome sealer on it for about 6 years. Where can I find your reply or would you reanswer it?