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
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[quote name=”sherry fisher”]Cleaning and
Stain the deck again.[/quote]
What was your question?
Cleaning and
Stain the deck again.
[quote name=”Alan Friedman”]Installed pressure treated knotty pine just in August. I am waiting 4 months before staining. Should I just pressure wash before staining? Deck will not be very dirty at all. Do I need this product or something else?[/quote]
You need the Gemini Kit as well to prep new wood:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Installed pressure treated knotty pine just in August. I am waiting 4 months before staining. Should I just pressure wash before staining? Deck will not be very dirty at all. Do I need this product or something else?
[quote name=”Treyy”]For the restore kit, should we be using a measuring cup used for dry ingredients or liquid to get the correct 6oz per gallon? Im probably overthinking this, Thanks though.[/quote]
It is measured by volume, not weight, so just use a measuring cup.
For the restore kit, should we be using a measuring cup used for dry ingredients or liquid to get the correct 6oz per gallon? Im probably overthinking this, Thanks though.
[quote name=”Jen13″]Do you ship this product to Canada? Can I buy it at any retail locations in Canada?
Thanks.[/quote]
Only sold online and we ship to Canada.
Do you ship this product to Canada? Can I buy it at any retail locations in Canada?
Thanks.
[quote name=”DeEtte”]We have sanded off all Behr stain from our deck.
Then going to power wash it. Do we still need to use the cleaner and brightener or can we just stain after it dries? Or should we use cleanser and brightener instead of power washing? Thanks[/quote]
Best to use the Clean and the Brightener while pressure washing.
We have sanded off all Behr stain from our deck.
Then going to power wash it. Do we still need to use the cleaner and brightener or can we just stain after it dries? Or should we use cleanser and brightener instead of power washing? Thanks
[quote name=”MW”]Oh and how long to wait to apply the TWP 1500 stain on deck and fence after applying the cleaner and brighter?[/quote]
Cleaner and brightener are done the same day. Wait 48 hours after the prep for the staining.
Oh and how long to wait to apply the TWP 1500 stain on deck and fence after applying the cleaner and brighter?
I am about to order this kit with the 1500 stain. How long to wait after I have applied the cleaner? Can brighter be applied the same day?
Thanks!
[quote name=”jerry kilpatrick”]my stain is approx. 3 years old what do I need to clean with and restain I think the last was 1500 honey dew color[/quote]
Use this kit for the prep. Thanks!
my stain is approx. 3 years old what do I need to clean with and restain I think the last was 1500 honey dew color
[quote name=”fritzdahms”]Hello, we have new redwood siding for a rainscreen application. Should i stain all sides before installing or install and then wait 4-6 months before staining?
Thank you!
fritz[/quote]
Install and wait:
https://www.twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
Hello, we have new redwood siding for a rainscreen application. Should i stain all sides before installing or install and then wait 4-6 months before staining?
Thank you!
fritz
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”][quote name=”Ania Morris”]Hello I stained my deck 3 years ago with TWP stain not sure what number. I think it is time to do it again but I am not sure should I only clean and brighten and reapply the stain? On the railing there are some black stripes not sure if did something wrong while applying the stain.[/quote]
You should be okay with using the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing for the prep.[/quote]
Also in 2013, you ordered the 1530 Natural color.
[quote name=”Ania Morris”]Hello I stained my deck 3 years ago with TWP stain not sure what number. I think it is time to do it again but I am not sure should I only clean and brighten and reapply the stain? On the railing there are some black stripes not sure if did something wrong while applying the stain.[/quote]
You should be okay with using the Gemini Restore Kit and pressure washing for the prep.
Hello I stained my deck 3 years ago with TWP stain not sure what number. I think it is time to do it again but I am not sure should I only clean and brighten and reapply the stain? On the railing there are some black stripes not sure if did something wrong while applying the stain.
[quote name=”tjzelk@gmail.com”]Must I use this product even with power washing the deck? I have 4 year old 1500 on there now.[/quote]
Yes, you use the kit while pressure washing. Pressure washing by itself is not adequate and can damage the wood.
Must I use this product even with power washing the deck? I have 4 year old 1500 on there now.
[quote name=”ted collins”]Do you sell samples of restore-a-deck? I ordered stain samples and want to clean a sample of the deck just like the entire deck will be cleaned prior to application of the stain.[/quote]
We do not sell samples of the Restore a Deck.
Do you sell samples of restore-a-deck? I ordered stain samples and want to clean a sample of the deck just like the entire deck will be cleaned prior to application of the stain.
[quote name=”Paul Landraitis”]I used TWP 101 Cedartone Natural on a new cedar pressure treated wood deck 7 years ago. It’s held up very well in protected areas, worn and even peeled in a few sunny / traffic areas. It sounds like I could use the Gemini restore-a-deck instead of stripping everything if I re-apply TWP Cedartone. Is that right?[/quote]
Yes, you can use this for the prep.
[quote name=”Brad Edmark”]Do I need to use the Wood Deck Cleaner and Brightener if the deck was stained 5 years ago?[/quote]
Yes, you do.
I used TWP 101 Cedartone Natural on a new cedar pressure treated wood deck 7 years ago. It’s held up very well in protected areas, worn and even peeled in a few sunny / traffic areas. It sounds like I could use the Gemini restore-a-deck instead of stripping everything if I re-apply TWP Cedartone. Is that right?
[quote name=”Deri Pedersen”]We have 3 decks pressure treated lumber used
One deck is 10 yrs one is 8 yrs and one is 5 yrs
All of them connect to each other
We used defy and it isn’t holding up
We live by water … there is mold and mildew and no peeling but the stain has faded .
What do you recommend to re seal it and the best way to do so[/quote]
Hello, the Defy will need to be removed before using the TWP. Use the Stripper Kit and pressure washer for this: https://www.twpstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper-brightener-kit-detail
Once removed, use the TWP 1500 or the 100 Series.
We have 3 decks pressure treated lumber used
One deck is 10 yrs one is 8 yrs and one is 5 yrs
All of them connect to each other
We used defy and it isn’t holding up
We live by water … there is mold and mildew and no peeling but the stain has faded .
What do you recommend to re seal it and the best way to do so
[quote name=”Deck Guy”]Will the cleaner/brightner be harmful to plants/shrubs? Thank you, Ed[/quote]
If you prewet the plants and rinse well when done, you will not have any issues.
Will the cleaner/brightner be harmful to plants/shrubs? Thank you, Ed
[quote name=”Gloria”]First directions on how you use, second – safe for pets and pond?[/quote]
Yes, it is safe for pets. See here about steps:
https://www.twpstain.com/deck-restoration-steps/
First directions on how you use, second – safe for pets and pond?
[quote name=”Wally Cox”]I want to stain my whole deck ( 1/2 has never been stained and was added 1 yr ago and the other half was stained w/ twp aprox 4 yrs ago) so it will all match. Do I use the cleaner, brightner and stripper( on the faded already stained part) Please tell me I do not have to sand.[/quote]
Restore A Deck Stripper and Brightener for the older half and Gemini Cleaner and Brightener for the newer half.
I want to stain my whole deck ( 1/2 has never been stained and was added 1 yr ago and the other half was stained w/ twp aprox 4 yrs ago) so it will all match. Do I use the cleaner, brightner and stripper( on the faded already stained part) Please tell me I do not have to sand.
[quote name=”bossmansmith”][quote name=”TheSealerStore”]
The Gemini Kit is designed for prepping when reapplying the TWP, not just for general cleaning as it may remove some of the current stain. This is normal for prep.
Best to put the umbrella back in the same spot if not reapplying the TWP.[/quote]
Thanks for clarifying the Kit, was very worried because of the last time (but i did use a deck brush to help it clean which I don’t think I will do this year). Since i have cleaned everything very well (sponge and soapy water all surfaces) can I just use a sprayer to apply part 1, let it sit as recommended and then use sprayer to apply part 2, then rinse – so no scrubbing at all to lessen stain removal?
Also, should I use it more dilutated (i read somewhere that for maintenance coat use at half strength if no issues – and since the only issue i have it very isolated to 2 handrail top boards that are 14 and 20 feet long everything else but under umbrella looked good)?[/quote]
Yes you can do that. Use at 4-6 oz per gallon of water.
[quote name=”TheSealerStore”]
The Gemini Kit is designed for prepping when reapplying the TWP, not just for general cleaning as it may remove some of the current stain. This is normal for prep.
Best to put the umbrella back in the same spot if not reapplying the TWP.[/quote]
Thanks for clarifying the Kit, was very worried because of the last time (but i did use a deck brush to help it clean which I don’t think I will do this year). Since i have cleaned everything very well (sponge and soapy water all surfaces) can I just use a sprayer to apply part 1, let it sit as recommended and then use sprayer to apply part 2, then rinse – so no scrubbing at all to lessen stain removal?
Also, should I use it more dilutated (i read somewhere that for maintenance coat use at half strength if no issues – and since the only issue i have it very isolated to 2 handrail top boards that are 14 and 20 feet long everything else but under umbrella looked good)?
[quote name=”bossmansmith”]I use Restore-A-Deck kit in 2016 and it ended up removing some of my existing TWP 100 (stained in 2014) so I had to sand everything down and start from scratch instead of just a maintenance coat.
I only have time and energy for maintenance coat this year, (2017). I have cleaned everything with soapy water and it looks good except for 2 issues.
1) I have some small black streaking on the top handrail. Can I use safely use this to clean and brighten without removing the existing stain which has otherwise held up well over the last year?
2) i had an offset umbrella out all year and during cleaning noticed the area under it has not faded at all, I do not want to strip or sand the whole deck for this 2ft by 2ft area, any ideas? I can put umbrella back in same place to hide it if only way to lessen the difference is strip and/or sand.[/quote]
The Gemini Kit is designed for prepping when reapplying the TWP, not just for general cleaning as it may remove some of the current stain. This is normal for prep.
Best to put the umbrella back in the same spot if not reapplying the TWP.
I use Restore-A-Deck kit in 2016 and it ended up removing some of my existing TWP 100 (stained in 2014) so I had to sand everything down and start from scratch instead of just a maintenance coat.
I only have time and energy for maintenance coat this year, (2017). I have cleaned everything with soapy water and it looks good except for 2 issues.
1) I have some small black streaking on the top handrail. Can I use safely use this to clean and brighten without removing the existing stain which has otherwise held up well over the last year?
2) i had an offset umbrella out all year and during cleaning noticed the area under it has not faded at all, I do not want to strip or sand the whole deck for this 2ft by 2ft area, any ideas? I can put umbrella back in same place to hide it if only way to lessen the difference is strip and/or sand.
[quote name=”SteveL0213″]Good morning,
What is the typical time frame/sequence following steps 1 & 2 before applying new stain? How long after Step 1 to wait for Step 2 and how long following Step 2 to re-stain?
Thanks.[/quote]
Step 2 goes on right after you are done with the Step 1, while wood is wet. Wait 48 hours to dry before staining.
Good morning,
What is the typical time frame/sequence following steps 1 & 2 before applying new stain? How long after Step 1 to wait for Step 2 and how long following Step 2 to re-stain?
Thanks.
[quote name=”Doug Adamson”]We have a new screened porch with pressure treated pine sides. We are located in AL and are planning to use TWP100 after waiting a couple of months for aging/drying. The floor of the porch is slate with a sealer,enhancer on it. I understand the need for the Gemini prep kit but am concerned with potential damage to the finish of the slate floor. Should I be?[/quote]
Wait 4-12 months before staining. No issues with this Kit harming a sealer for slate.
We have a new screened porch with pressure treated pine sides. We are located in AL and are planning to use TWP100 after waiting a couple of months for aging/drying. The floor of the porch is slate with a sealer,enhancer on it. I understand the need for the Gemini prep kit but am concerned with potential damage to the finish of the slate floor. Should I be?
[quote name=”Kcoyle11″]I stained with TWP a year ago and i want to restain it. I have some rust spots from metal furniture will the restore a deck remove these or will i need to strip the TWP and sand?[/quote]
Depends on how deep the rust has soaked in. Sanding may not even be able to get it out. The Step 2 brightener is the most effective at removing rust stains, not the cleaner or stripper.
I stained with TWP a year ago and i want to restain it. I have some rust spots from metal furniture will the restore a deck remove these or will i need to strip the TWP and sand?
[quote name=”ross57023″]When I use the cleaner to prep my deck for staining. Do I also need to use the brightener after the 1st step. I’m not taking of my twp stain I put on. Just re doing my stain to protect the wood from sun snow ect…[/quote]
It is helpful to use the brightener to neutralize after the cleaner.
When I use the cleaner to prep my deck for staining. Do I also need to use the brightener after the 1st step. I’m not taking of my twp stain I put on. Just re doing my stain to protect the wood from sun snow ect…
[quote name=”bart spinelli”]I used twp 1530 about 3 years ago for my deck. I want to give it a new coat. do I need to preclean and if so with what. thank you. bart[/quote]
Yes, prep with the Gemini Restore kit.
I used twp 1530 about 3 years ago for my deck. I want to give it a new coat. do I need to preclean and if so with what. thank you. bart