Make Restoring Your Exterior Wood …Easy!
Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener system is a powerful “eco-friendly” two-part restoration system.
Step 1 Wood and Deck Cleaner that deeply cleans your wood to remove dirt, grime, mold, algae and general graying. The cleaner will help prep neglected wood and or prep for re-coating with a wood or deck stain.
Step 2 Wood Brightener is used after the wood cleaner to “brighten” the wood while neutralizing the cleaner to a natural pH balance. This step will improve the overall appearance of your wood while helping the wood deck stain longevity.
100% Biodegradable product- Concentrated powder formula – Cleans up to 1000 sq. feet!
- Prep wood surfaces for re-coating with a wood or deck stain
- Restores weathered gray wood to natural color
- Eco-friendly
have an Indiana deck of pine (think treated) approx 20 yrs old. Looks like was painted with exterior house paint. How should one go about preparing this deck for stain- to remove paint,etc?? Am I correct to then use the 1500 series stain?
[quote name=”Mike McMahon”]Is there a retail outlet in Omaha Ne., 68144, for restore-a-deck cleaners?[/quote]
We personally do not have a dealer there.
Is there a retail outlet in Omaha Ne., 68144, for restore-a-deck cleaners?
[quote name=”Tailor”]Finished stripping with restore stripper. Will using Gemini cleaner on older PT pine decking boards help remove loose fibers before applying brightener or is using a cleaner after stripping just an over kill?[/quote]
Over kill. No need to use cleaner after stripping.
Finished stripping with restore stripper. Will using Gemini cleaner on older PT pine decking boards help remove loose fibers before applying brightener or is using a cleaner after stripping just an over kill?
[quote name=”Andriana”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Andriana”]We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.
Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks![/quote]
That is rust and the brightener may remove it some but it depends on how bad and deep the rust stains are.[/quote]
thanks for the quick response! Do you recommend using another product/method prior to the restore a deck in this case?[/quote]
Only a wood brightener will remove a rust stain.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Andriana”]We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.
Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks![/quote]
That is rust and the brightener may remove it some but it depends on how bad and deep the rust stains are.[/quote]
thanks for the quick response! Do you recommend using another product/method prior to the restore a deck in this case?
[quote name=”Andriana”]We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.
Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks![/quote]
That is rust and the brightener may remove it some but it depends on how bad and deep the rust stains are.
We have a new cedar deck (built in May) and I was planning on using Restore A Deck before staining with TWP. We already have some black stains that I assume are tannic acid reactions from metal deck furniture feet.
Will this product remove this type of stain? thanks!
[quote name=”Chris James”]I have a new deck that was built about 3 months ago. It has only slightly grayed, and we are going to stain with either TWP 100 or TWP 1500. Is there any need to brighten before we stain?[/quote]
You have to clean and brighten to remove the mill glaze with the Gemini Kit. Please read this: http://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
[quote name=”Chris James”]I have a new deck that was built about 3 months ago. It has only slightly grayed, and we are going to stain with either TWP 100 or TWP 1500. Is there any need to brighten before we stain?[/quote]
we would be using rustic regardless of which product line, if that matters.
I have a new deck that was built about 3 months ago. It has only slightly grayed, and we are going to stain with either TWP 100 or TWP 1500. Is there any need to brighten before we stain?
[quote name=”Ken Flowers”]I have a 25 year old pressure treated deck. It has been treated sometime in the past, but not in a long time and I’m not sure with what. I’ve already cleaned it with bleach and a pressure washer. Some of the old stain or sealer remains. I live in Alabama. Assuming I want to go forward with TWP, how do you suggest I proceed now and which TWP would be best?
Thanks[/quote]
Since you have some old stain remaining you should use the Restore A Deck Stripper and pressure washing to remove. Use the brightener after you strip off the old stain.
I have a 25 year old pressure treated deck. It has been treated sometime in the past, but not in a long time and I’m not sure with what. I’ve already cleaned it with bleach and a pressure washer. Some of the old stain or sealer remains. I live in Alabama. Assuming I want to go forward with TWP, how do you suggest I proceed now and which TWP would be best?
Thanks
[quote name=”Stephen V”]How soon after cleaning with gemini restore
should I wait before applying sealer?[/quote]
About 48 hours.
How soon after cleaning with gemini restore
should I wait before applying sealer?
[quote name=”Linda Dunham”]I need to purchase Gemini Restore a deck cleaner-step 1 only. Still have on hand the brightener, step 2. Can I purchase the cleaner only?[/quote]
Sorry but we do not sell the cleaner only for the Gemini Step 1 Cleaner.
I need to purchase Gemini Restore a deck cleaner-step 1 only. Still have on hand the brightener, step 2. Can I purchase the cleaner only?
[quote name=”Mullen7″]I am staining a fence over grass. Will this product kill grass?[/quote]
This cleaner kit will not kill grass. The TWP stain will.
I am staining a fence over grass. Will this product kill grass?
[quote name=”MBOhio13″]I have a pergola that is bare wood, but had been exposed to Ohio elements (sun and snow) for 1 year. The wood still looks pretty good, but you can see some minor dark streaking, probably from algae/mold. Should I use the Restore-A-Deck or would something else be better to prep for staining with the TWP 1500?[/quote]
Prep with the Gemini Restore a Deck Kit.
I have a pergola that is bare wood, but had been exposed to Ohio elements (sun and snow) for 1 year. The wood still looks pretty good, but you can see some minor dark streaking, probably from algae/mold. Should I use the Restore-A-Deck or would something else be better to prep for staining with the TWP 1500?
[quote name=”T Zefo”]I applied the 100 series on my cedar deck 2 years ago. Very happy with it and it looked great. It still displays the full cedar color (no grey) but this spring it looks dull. Would I require a full Gemini kit or would a light power wash and a top coat of the 100 work?[/quote]
Since it has been two years it would be best to prep with the Gemini Kit while lightly pressure washing.
I applied the 100 series on my cedar deck 2 years ago. Very happy with it and it looked great. It still displays the full cedar color (no grey) but this spring it looks dull. Would I require a full Gemini kit or would a light power wash and a top coat of the 100 work?
[quote name=”billybob”]Is this product oil or water base. I have a 20 yr old cedar deck. still in good shape, but has been neglected the last 5 yr. No stain or sealer has been applied. What would you recommend?[/quote]
You are asking about the cleaner and this is a powder. The TWP stains are oil based if that is what you meant.
Is this product oil or water base. I have a 20 yr old cedar deck. still in good shape, but has been neglected the last 5 yr. No stain or sealer has been applied. What would you recommend?
[quote name=”joe sebes”]Pressured treat fine deck which was sanded to bare wood will be treated with 1500 dark oak stain. Will I need 1 or 2 coats for 875 sq. ft. and how many gallons?
Thanks[/quote]
You should use the kit to prep the wood after the sanding. This will remove any sand dust and help the stain to penetrate deeper. Only one coat this time as two coats may not soak in properly after heavy sanding. You will need about 5-6 gallons for one coat.
Pressured treat fine deck which was sanded to bare wood will be treated with 1500 dark oak stain. Will I need 1 or 2 coats for 875 sq. ft. and how many gallons?
Thanks
I have recently sanded away all previous Olympic solid stain down to original wood of my pressured treated deck.
Is this okay to apply 1500 dark oak now?
Since it is fresh wood what would the Gemeni Restore kit accomplish?
Thanks
Joe
[quote name=”howard hunter”]we built a gazebo next to our pool last year, after 4 months of exposure part of the deck had to be replaced, so now we have two colors of decking.. we are getting ready to stain the deck with your twp 1500 stain but will clean with restore a deck…do you think the gemini cleaner will make the deck boards the same color? any suggestions?[/quote]
As long as the wood is the same type and grade it should all clean up and look the same.
we built a gazebo next to our pool last year, after 4 months of exposure part of the deck had to be replaced, so now we have two colors of decking.. we are getting ready to stain the deck with your twp 1500 stain but will clean with restore a deck…do you think the gemini cleaner will make the deck boards the same color? any suggestions?
[quote name=”Sabrena Bondari”]Hello. I have previously calculated 2181 Sq Feet on our 2 level deck / railing. I also have a playgroun that may need to restored; the tree house part is wood. The rest is metal.
Thanks for any help in calculating how many Gemini restore a deck kits that I may need.
Sabrena[/quote]
For 2182 sq, feet you would need 3 of the Gemini Restore Kits. Thanks!
Hello. I have previously calculated 2181 Sq Feet on our 2 level deck / railing. I also have a playgroun that may need to restored; the tree house part is wood. The rest is metal.
Thanks for any help in calculating how many Gemini restore a deck kits that I may need.
Sabrena
[quote name=”nancy buffin”]We installed a 24×12 deck last summer with 2 story steps.
What do you recommend to stain this deck leaving it as natural looking as possible.[/quote]
The lightest tint is the Honeytone color.
We installed a 24×12 deck last summer with 2 story steps.
What do you recommend to stain this deck leaving it as natural looking as possible.
[quote name=”wtstanf”]I applied TWP 1500 Cedartone to my pressure treated deck last spring, 1 year after installing the deck. I prepped with the Restore-A-Deck product and applied 2 coats of the stain. The stain has held up well, but the deck is [quote name=”Ed Q”]I stained my deck with TP100 last year. What is the best way to clean it?[/quote]
dirty. What product should I use to clean the deck? I’m hoping to not have to re-stain the deck for another 1-2 years.
Thanks.[/quote]
Try soapy water a soft bristle brush. Too much pressure or a deck cleaner at full strength and you will most likely need to restain.
I applied TWP 1500 Cedartone to my pressure treated deck last spring, 1 year after installing the deck. I prepped with the Restore-A-Deck product and applied 2 coats of the stain. The stain has held up well, but the deck is [quote name=”Ed Q”]I stained my deck with TP100 last year. What is the best way to clean it?[/quote]
dirty. What product should I use to clean the deck? I’m hoping to not have to re-stain the deck for another 1-2 years.
Thanks.
[quote name=”Mike13″]Would a composite deck cleaner be better than the Restore-A-Deck cleaner for Trex composite decks or should they work about the same.
I have the Restore-A-Deck cleaner on-hand to use if there isn’t much of a difference.[/quote]
They will work the same.
Would a composite deck cleaner be better than the Restore-A-Deck cleaner for Trex composite decks or should they work about the same.
I have the Restore-A-Deck cleaner on-hand to use if there isn’t much of a difference.
[quote name=”Mike13″]A friend of mine has a moldy, dirty Trex deck that is fairly old so I don’t know which Trex version it is. Probably the original one that had issues with mold, etc.
Is there any problem using the cleaner on that? I don’t think it should be a problem but wanted to check with you guys anyway.
What about the brightener? Any issues? While I don’t think it would be a problem either I’m not sure it would do any good. I don’t know if it would “brighten” the Trex (I would try a test spot 1st) & I don’t think the “neutralizer” part of would be of any benefit. Your thoughts?[/quote]
Yes you can use both but if the mold is deep into the Trex, then you may need to clean it a few times to get it out all the way. The brightener will not have much affect.
A friend of mine has a moldy, dirty Trex deck that is fairly old so I don’t know which Trex version it is. Probably the original one that had issues with mold, etc.
Is there any problem using the cleaner on that? I don’t think it should be a problem but wanted to check with you guys anyway.
What about the brightener? Any issues? While I don’t think it would be a problem either I’m not sure it would do any good. I don’t know if it would “brighten” the Trex (I would try a test spot 1st) & I don’t think the “neutralizer” part of would be of any benefit. Your thoughts?
[quote name=”Kimberly”]I have a new deck that is one year old ( it has turned grey) and I am going to use the restore a deck kit prior to staining with the TWP 100 Stain. I would like to lightly sand the entire deck before staining. Can this be done and if so should I sand before I apply the restore a deck kit or after?[/quote]
Lightly sand after using the Gemini Kit but do not use more then 60-80 grit paper. You will also need to heavily rinse with water after the sanding to remove any sand dust from the pores of the wood.
I have a new deck that is one year old ( it has turned grey) and I am going to use the restore a deck kit prior to staining with the TWP 100 Stain. I would like to lightly sand the entire deck before staining. Can this be done and if so should I sand before I apply the restore a deck kit or after?
[quote name=”Jeff Peek”]The YouTube video suggested that there was a special formulation of Gemini Restore a Deck for Redwood. Is this correct? If so, what is the product name and how do I order it?
Thanks.[/quote]
That is an older video and does not apply. The Gemini Restore Kit can be used on all wood types.
The YouTube video suggested that there was a special formulation of Gemini Restore a Deck for Redwood. Is this correct? If so, what is the product name and how do I order it?
Thanks.
[quote name=”GingerM”]We have a 2+ yr old cedar deck. We are on the Oregon coast…..and get a lot of rain. We applied a stain the first year, but now the deck is dark and slimy. For the sake of safety, I’d like to simply get the slick stuff off and then will fully clean/treat/brighten with your kit k57in the spring as soon as weather allows. Would you recommend I just scrub with a soap solution and a good deck brush…then hose off? Unfortunately, today I started with a bleach based cleaner. It did remove some of the grunge, but it looks awful. Your input is appreciated.[/quote]
Yes that should be fine but if you have a pressure washer use it to make it easier.
We have a 2+ yr old cedar deck. We are on the Oregon coast…..and get a lot of rain. We applied a stain the first year, but now the deck is dark and slimy. For the sake of safety, I’d like to simply get the slick stuff off and then will fully clean/treat/brighten with your kit k57in the spring as soon as weather allows. Would you recommend I just scrub with a soap solution and a good deck brush…then hose off? Unfortunately, today I started with a bleach based cleaner. It did remove some of the grunge, but it looks awful. Your input is appreciated.
[quote name=”DanC”]We have powder coated metal railing for our cedar deck.
Will the Cleaner or Brightener corrode the coating or do I need to wrap the railings in plastic for protection?[/quote]
It should not but all coatings are made differently so it is best to test first.
We have powder coated metal railing for our cedar deck.
Will the Cleaner or Brightener corrode the coating or do I need to wrap the railings in plastic for protection?
[quote name=”John R Hertzler”]I just cleaned my year old wolmanized wood deck with both steps of Gemini cleaner and brightener. There is a white residue on most of the wood. Used a pressure washer on step 1 and garden hose on step 2. Can I apply 1500 stain over this or must it be removed.
Thank you[/quote]
Most likely that is oxidized wood cells that were not completely removed during the cleaning process. If it does not show when wet with water then it will not show when you stain. Take note, knots do have a tendency to be lighter in color and is not related to this.