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
the wood exposed to the sun and rain is much worse than under the porch overhang
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i have a front deck where i think semi solid stain was applied 3-4 years ago. it is peeling flaking off badly. like it didn’t really adhere. mostly in the area where it gets full sun. will RAD get the rest off? do i pressure wash before i use it or after?
We would need to see pictures to answer this correctly. Please post in the comments.
I redecked my wood dock (over brackish water) last summer. Waited 4 months and then lightly power washed, used the deck brightener followed by the TWP 1500 Series Stain (cedar tone) and it looked great. One year later and it has lightened up considerably and does have areas that are blackened, probably mold. I am going to repeat the process but add the stripper since it now has a stain, but it is disappointing it only lasted a year. Any thoughts before I tackle this job again?
Hello, did you read our article about new wood? It says the first time staining, it will require another coat after 1 year since the wood is not very porous:
https://twpstainhelp.com/prepping-new-wood-for-twp-stains/
As for minimizing the mildew/mold in your wet environment, you could try this on top of your TWP after it dries:
https://www.twpstain.com/rad-guard-mildew-cleaner-preventer-1-gallon
Okay, just to be sure, I do or do not need to use restore-a-deck or the brightener, simply clean it with soap and water, then apply the stain?
Use the R-A-D Stripper and Brightener Kit.
Thanks!
I have a log house built in 1993 so this will be all vertical application. Used TWP as original stain. Stayed with this stain until last time I stained about 4 years ago. Used FLOOD brand, still using a semi-transparent stain. It did ok. Wanting to go back to TWP but wondering about the stripper. I have hardishake painted on second floor and painted foundation architectural block exposed below first floor, as it is a full basement house. So, the only logs I have are the exterior walls of the first floor, about 1600sq ft.
Lots of questions, please address all of them.
You should test the spot to make sure there are no reactions on the paint and aluminum. You may need to use the Booster and Thickening Gel additives with the Stripper to remove the Flood since this is vertical wood.
Stripped, brightened, stain my deck 2 years ago (RAD and TWP 100 series). this year I applied the Gemini cleaner, but I’m wondering if I should strip brighten and stain or just clean and stain?
The photo shows a small section where I used Gemini Cleaning product (have not brightened yet).
Strip and brighen would be easier and yield better uniformity when stained.
Started using the stripper /brighter this weekend. Results have been great so far.
However is there any tips to getting the solution off of glasses? In washing everything off there was obviously a lot of splatter and I can barely see through the glasses now.
I’ve tried vinegar, soap and a non abrasive pad with no luck at all.
Thankfully they are an old pair of glasses but would like to keep them for just these types of situations.
No, not really, it should clean off fairly easily if it is just soap residue.
i’m about to start my strip and brightener… anyone have a recommendation over.. #1 Make the stripper mix in 5 gallon bucket….and dip car wash brush into bucket and bascially rub into the boards…. or …. #2 Make the stripper mix in 5 gallon bucket…. add to my pump sprayer.. spray on deck.. let sit for 15mins and then powerwash off…. Deck is in good shape.. had TWP semi transparent before and no pealing.. only faded..
#2 Make the stripper mix in 5 gallon bucket…. add to my pump sprayer.. spray on deck.. let sit for 15mins and then powerwash off.
thank you!
Did the stripper and brightener Monday afternoon (approx 42 hours ago). came out great.. no rain since then… Thinking about staining this afternoon.. next forecasted rain is Friday late afternoon… what ya think?
Good to go.👍
I’m sitting here irritated that somehow I have to remove my twp100 and now start using 1500 series. I have 2 large elevated decks and a pergola. I have concrete surfaces, vertical painted surfaces and tons of vegetation surrounding and below these areas and a lake in front. How do you propose I safely power wash my existing twp100 off without doing severe damage?
You will not damage anything. It does not harm paint or concrete. To prevent overspray while working, cover vegetation with a plastic tarp. It is very easy to strip TWP. 😀
I finished stripping the deck late last night. Weather is good today, but will turn tomorrow and I won’t be able to stain until next week. Should I brighten now or wait until just before we stain?
Now.
Hello, we plan on using the kit but the deck we are stripping/brightening is near a neighbors fence that is also stained. If I wet down their fence before using the stripper how careful do I have to be to avoid the stripper making contact, like some splashing or small overspray? Not sure if I should be putting poly sheeting on the fence or any other painted surface in case there is a small amount of over spray.
Need to keep it off the fence 100%. Blue plastic tarps work well. Just drape over the fence.
Thank you
After applying the RAD stripper and brightener – what is the maximum amount of time I can wait before staining? Can I wait a month or so?
2 weeks after prep is max.
If I strip the deck and don’t want to stain it for a month or so… can I wait and apply the brightener after stripping and then again before staining? Trying to figure out if there’s a way to strip it and then delay staining. Thanks!
Yes, you can do that.
I have a deck that is about 9 years old. We have stained it with twp 4 times. A painter just power washed it and made the deck very uneven. We also have some areas that it appears much darker against the house where the deck had a mat at the door so received little sun. He used a little bleach but mostly just water. what product should we use before staining? Here are four views- The first picture shows where the mat was and is darker right at the door. The 2nd picture looks more grey than it really appears. The third picture shows more of an overview and the variation. The fourth view shows where we test a board with two coats of 1520 to see how it would hide the variation. We used pecan 1520 last time. Thank you.
Time to strip and brighten this deck so the wood is free of all coatings and can be reapplied evenly. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kit.
thank you – that is what I thought. we do have a rough sawed pergola made out of cedar. it has been washed – it looks in good shape – should we brighten it?
Yes.