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
I recently stripped my deck brightened it and restained. It now looks like this. Is there any to fix this. Would another coat help?
Let it cure for a week or two and see if it evens out. Adding more will not fix it.
Hello! Question about step 8 with the strip + brightening process. From what I researched, I need to make sure the deck is wet down, add the strip product, need to keep it wet while working on it and then wash it off thoroughly. With this process I will be sanding my deck as well a couple days later. When do I use the brightener? Step 8 says while everything is still wet, apply the brightener to neutralize. I am not suppose to do a zone larger then I can accomplish in 15 min. So am I switching between strip and brightener for each 15 min zone? In a previous comment there was comment that the brightener can be applied after the sanding, which would make the process easier. So would the steps be – I would strip, Rinse really well, allow 2 days to dry, sand, complete the brightener process, allow 2 days to dry, then stain? Thank you for any direction.
Strip all until done and then brighten all after. If sanding then brightener all after the sanding.
What type of sprayer would you recommend for the 1500 series pecan on a deck previously stained with the 100 series pecan?
Make sure to prep correctly first. As for sprayers, any good quality pump sprayer will work.
I will be using the stain stripper, with both additives, and then the brightner, my deck stairs are on a paver walkway, will the stripper or additives damage the pavers or is it ok if it gets on them?
No they will not harm the pavers.
Ok thanks, and what about the vinyl siding and my windows?
also there are some boards that I replaced last year, and I also replaced the stair case, it’s pressure treated pine, should I hit that with the stripper also so everything is uniform , or is there no need?
No. Just rinse everything well when done to remove soap suds and the grime that comes off the deck. You should clean all the wood and brighten after so it is even.
Looking to re-stain our deck again as yearly it has sections where the colour strips away. This is after a good power washing. Do you think it needs a stripper and brightner or just cleanser and prep?
also, I’m in Canada. What colour is best to match in the 200 series. Thanks
You have to strip this if using the TWP. Maybe Butternut if you want a brown tone.
In addition, these photos are after pressure washing this weekend after my last time [ressure washing around three years ago.
Strip what you can with the Restore A Deck Stripper and both additives: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
Sand if needed to remove any leftover Behr that cannot be stripped.
Any idea when you’ll be taking orders again?
Hoping by the end of the week.
Greetings – I am renovating our porch areas (front, rear, and screened in porch) that have been previously treated with Behr Simi-Transparent that was light in color – Will the standard Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kit be enough preparation for re-staining with a semi-transparent stain such as TWP 100 Cedartone 101? Thanks in advance…
Post a picture or two.
Copy that, here are several – The back porch steps really take a beating from rain, sun, etc.
It’s not clear from the previous discussions. If I have to replace a few boards on my previously stained redwood deck, can I stain them along with the other boards after using the RAD kit?
You should let the new boards weather for a few months first.
I moved into a home built in 2005. Deck is about half as old as the house. I power washed deck and it lightened it quite a bit. It is in pretty good shape. They used some sort of semi transparent Olympia stain. Can I just use TWP 100 of a similar color and go right over it now, assuming it’s clean? Or what would you recommend? Thanks
No, if you still have remnants of the Olympic then you need to strip it off with this kit above.
Ok thanks. Also they got so me stain on my vinyl siding. It doesn’t seem to want to come off. Any ideas? Thanks
Try a graffiti remover cleaner from your local paint store.
Thanks but I already tried that. Pressure washer with cleaner did nothing. Nor did Gasoline.
We had planned to power wash and sand prep this porch prior to staining, then discovered RAD stripper and brightener. Now – we need to know if the stripper and brightener are safe to use around the screens and the composite “fake” wood deck boards and the patio blocks? That is, safe means no damage and no discoloration? All of the porch, with the exception of the deck boards, is cedar.
It does not harm composite but you might need to be careful fo the screens of they are made of aluminum.
Would like to strip and stain this deck with a semi transparent stain, so I need the stronger additive and gel additive? And after stripping it will a semi transparent be able to blend the new wood? I believe the stain on there is a brand called Storm catergory 2
That looks like a solid opaque stain. You will probably not be able to strip this fully off the wood. You can strip as much as possible but you will need to sand as well if you want to use the TWP.
Ok, if I did not want to sand it, what are my other options, solid stain?
Yes. TWP does not come in a solid stain.
Used TWP 100 on my new deck a year a go. Ready to do the treatment again. So I just just use the stripper and brightener per instructions and coat with the TWP 100 again? I ought to be good for 2-3yrs correct?
Use the Cleaner and Brightener and then apply: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
I waited 1 year before putting TWP on my cedar deck. After the 1st Canadian winter did the ReStore a Deck strip & brightener process, it seems like I will have to do again this year. Maybe at some point it won’t be a yearly thing once the wood has become dry enough to asborb the TWP fully. I can say it is easier than stripping a product like Sikkens.
This porch had Sikkens Cetol semi transparent applied last year.
I would like to switch to TWP. Please advise which product and process (RAD?).
Also have 5 year old never stained, covered front porch. What process for it?
Thank you!
Use the RAD Stripper kit with bot additives as this not an easy strip from the picture. Repeat if needed to get it all off.
The unstained wood needs this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
And which TWP stain do you recommend for eastern NC (hot and humid)?
TWP 100 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/twp-100-series
Thanks so much. If this is any indication of your product and customer service, I will be very pleased!
My finished porch. Love it!
My finished porch. Love it!
We plan to use the RAD kit to prep our deck that was previously stained with Cabot Australian Timber Oil 3.5 years ago. It has worn off significantly. Would you recommend the additive, or will the kit be sufficient?
The Stripper Kit should be enough.
I live in San Diego and want to refinish my 3 year old redwood deck. Previously it had penofin transparent redwood penetrating oil. Can I use your stripper and brightener to remove? Do I need any of the additives? I think I have to use the 1500 series due to my location. What color do you recommend for the most natural / clear finish. Thank you
Yes, use the RAD stripper and brightener to remove the Penofin. No need for additives. The 1500 is correct for CA. Honeytone is the lightest tint.
This is my deck after pressure washing. It has been stained several times with TWP 100 and has a few new boards. Should I use the stripper and brightener and then restrain?
yes. Is that Cape Cod? It will be more even and penetrate better if you give it a good stripping.
Yes it is cape cod. Will it look bad if I don’t use the stripper. Is the stripper a lot of work?
It will not look as even if you do not strip. Stripping is not any harder than cleaning, just removes more.
I want to ask for clarification of my previous question. I know that TWP is not to be applied to new wood. The planks I replaced are new. I think I read some where that deck stripper could be
applied to new wood and stained. Just want to be sure. Thanks again.
No, the stripper does not allow new wood to be stained.
I have a deck previously stained with TWP. I have replaced five of the decking boards. Can I use the Restore A Deck stripper on the deck and repaint it? I have paint left from the front deck and it is a five gallon can and needs to be used.
Yes, you can dot this. Make sure to brighten after the stripper.
It just stopped raining and the deck surface is still wet. Can I start my Deck stripper/brightener work when it is wet after the rain?
Yes, you can.
On 9/24/2018 you state You are only supposed to apply one coat for new wood.
How long should I wait to apply a second coat?
9-12 months. Clean and prep first.
I’m not sure what finish was used as the deck was refinished prior to us purchasing our home about 3 years ago. Will Restore a Deck stripper/brightener work on this type of stain? Thank you!
You would need both additives with this Stripper: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
I just received my order of stripper/brightener. I have LP siding painted with latex on the lower floor of my house (below deck level). Will the stripper strip off the latex from my siding?
No it does not remove paint.
I have black painted aluminum balusters on my deck. Do I need to cover them with anything or is the stripper and brightened safe for the painted surfaces?
Should not harm but always to a test spot first.
I have a 5-6 year old cedar deck that I initially stained using OneTime Deck stain. Will the stripper and brightner help remove the previous stain prior to me using the TWP 100? Also, how frequently will I need to restain the deck using the TWP 100?
Post a picture of the current condition. Thanks
i want just the cleaner. I have enough brightener for now. Can I buy the cleaner alone? I just don’t see it on the site.
It is only sold as a kit online. You can call the office to order.
Can I safely apply the stripper and brightener on the decking adjacent to my koi pond? I can cover the pond but some of the chemicals might leach into the pond when pressure washing the product off.
You should minimize it as much as possible since the stripper will raise the pH balance of the water.
Will the stripper and brightener chemicals harm the vinyl railing? Should I cover the vinyl? And how long after I stain the deck before people can walk on it? Thanks.
The stripper and brightener should not harm the vinyl but always test spot. 12-24 hours after.
Follow up question can I use the RAD Brightener a few days later?
Best to brighten as soon as you are done with the stripping.
I’m so exhausted with staining my deck! I bout the RAD stripper kit recently due to a failed stain job because of rain. I just had put the rad stripper down with no rain in the forecast. Not 5 minutes after. It’s a monsoon with lightning. I can’t stand in the lighting with a pressure washer. What will happen if the stripper is left on the deck?
The rain will wash it off and you will have to reapply it.
Our deck is 50’x 8′ with railing and steps. It is 23 year old cedar that has had numerous applications of sealer, transparent stains, power washing sanding etc. It has been 2 or 3 years since we have done anything beside re-staining along roof driplines. We live in Nebraska and have extreme changes in weather conditions. I do not scoop all the snow off of it in the winter. I also have a concern as we have a fiberglass roof for a screened in porch below, that is attached to the floor stringers of the deck. Will the TWP 1500 work for this application with your stripper/brightener and a power washing?
Hello, please reply with a picture.
Applied 2 coats TWP 100 Pecan (Florida) Nov 17. Getting mold/mildew and would like to stop this problem. What do I need? This kit plus more TWP 100 Pecan? Please let me know what you would do if you were me. Much appreciated!
Yes, that is correct. After you are done, try a product called “Wet and Forget” on top of the stain to see if that will help deter the mildew.
Hi. I plan on prepping my porch with the stripper and brightener before staining, but due to my work schedule and whatnot, there will likely be at least a couple weeks between prepping and staining. Is there any sort of issue with having a couple/few weeks between prepping and staining? Do I need to hit it with a pressure wash again closer to the staining as a final cleaning or anything else? Thanks!
2 weeks is the most you should go between prep and stain. If longer, lightly clean and brighten the wood again.
I built a trellis out of rough cut cedar, applied TWC transparent stain 3 years ago and planted Jasmine in large pots on our deck to grow up on it. The Jasmine grew well until a really cold snap (cold for Georgia) and then died. And predictably, the wood now looks terrible (increasingly covered in black mold) b/c I only used a transparent stain. Also, last summer when I was prepping my deck and railings for restaining I got some deck cleaner on the bottom of the 4×4 trellis legs and they turned mostly white. (See 3rd picture). I now want to apply a semitransparent stain but am not sure what I need to do to restore the rough cut cedar to a good condition for staining due to the previous TWP stain and the whitened wood from the deck cleaner.
Also, once I have the wood ready, what’s best way to apply the stain? Since it’s rough cut cedar will it absorb so much that any semitransparent will look super dark?
And last part: Since I’m going to restart the Jasmine vines growing from the ground (not in pots on the deck where the roots can get too cold), I don’t see how I’d be able to reapply stain in the future once the vines have started growing all over the trellis. If that’s the case, any suggestions on what type of stain to use if it’s a one shot deal?
Use the RAD Stripper/Brightener for the prep. When you apply the TWP, use a pump sprayer and then back wipe any drips. It will not be super dark. One shot deal with the stain if you grow the Jasmine vines over it.
What color stain is your deck? Love the color
I live in a 3,200 sq ft cypress log home with 14,00 sq ft of outside vertical surface with significant mildew and UV damage but no wood rot. It has been stained twice between 2008 and 2015 with TWP 1500 honeytone purchased from you.. I have bought from you the cleaner/brightener kit and tested the cleaner at 15 & 30 minuet stay times and the longer time is better using a nylon brush with lite to medium brushing. Of course we will be using a power washer at 1,000 psi for the project. Can we expect similar results with the washer as we see with the brush.
Also can we expect better results using the gel(is the gel free with stain purchase) and booster and is the booster just as safe for landscaping as the cleaner is or do we need to take special precautions?!
As you know this will be an expensive purchase given the sq ft. I saw on the site that some discount is possible? If so how do we take advantage of it?
I am sure we have an account but Ican’t find our password, HELP!
Pressure washing with the cleaner will be better and easier than using a scrub brush. The Gel and Booster only work with the Stripper and are not free.
Your order in 2012 and the prep kit form 2019 was checked out as a guest so best to do that again or create a new account. We currently do not have any discounts.
Used Defy semi transparent stain for the last 2 applications and I think that TWP will repel water for 2 years whereas Defy was barely good for one year. Does your stripper remove Defy? The deck is old redwood.
Yes, but use the additives: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
pressure treated deck installed ten mos. ago, it still looks great, what cleaner should I use? thanks
Ues this kit: https://www.twpstain.com/gemini-s-restore-a-deck-cleaner-and-brightener-kit
Hello. We recently purchased a home with rough sawn cedar siding. It’s clearly been a while since it received any attention. We are having the rotted boards replaced in a few weeks. From there, we plan to strip, brighten, and stain. Will your stripper take care of the existing stain, from what you can tell in these photos? Thanks.
Not sure if the stripper will work to remove all of this as it looks like as semi-solid or solid in color. That means it is harder to strip and being vertical, that makes it even more difficult. Do you know what brand of stain this is? If you want to try the RAD Stripper on this, make sure to use the Booster and Thickening Gel additive.
Thanks for the follow up and suggestions. With the house being 30 years old, it’s hard to know exactly what brands have been used. I did find two in the basement when we moved in & I tested some samples to dry. It looks like the Sherwin Williams Woodscapes matched the siding. The woodsman matches the patio.
Here’s the SW.
That is not an easy product to remove since it is a custom mix water-based stain and really is closer to a semi-solid in color.
Thanks for the follow up, and that’s certainly a bummer. Can you recommend a path forward in terms of cleaning and staining (in the event we cannot remove it).
If our stripper does not remove it then no stripper will. That leaves the option of having a professional corn cob blast to remove or covering it with a solid color deck stain. It may be work to at least attempt the stripping.
Hello again. I used the stripper and brightener on a spot, and it looks like it’s doing the trick. This is one spray of stripper, rinsed, followed by a round of brightener, rinsed, and about 2 hours of drying time. Please note the third photo, where it looks like some of the original stain is deep in certain types of grain. The first two show comparison of siding treated with stripper/brightener product vs. untreated. Would a second round of stripper work on the issue in the third photo, or is this something we won’t be able to get out with the stripper product? Thanks as always for your advice.
That most likely will not come out with stripping or anything else. Overall it is working well.
Sorry I didn’t attach the photo after one application. The others are after two.
Hi, I have done a lot of work trying to strip my deck since your answer last week but i am very discouraged. I am attempting to remove Pratt & Lambert Stain Shield semi transparent stain applied about three years ago.
I took your advice and used the pump sprayer for stripper, applied full strength, generously, made sure it did not dry, scrubbed it after 20 minutes and then power washed it off at 30 minutes. It was partially stripped so I repeated the process. I have about 450 sf of deck and stairs and have used half a package on this small area applying generously two times! At this rate it will take a lot.
The random small area in the last photo on a stair was just sanded, no stripper, as a test. Please let me know what you think, or if it’s something I just have to bite the bullet and hire a professional ($).
Are you using the stripper additives? These are designed for difficult to remove coatings: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-stain-strippers/rad-stripper-additives
You can let the stripper sit on the wood for up to an hour to loosen up the stain. Keep misting it with water from drying. It is coming off and it will be much less expensive than hiring a pro to do it if you have time and can be patient with this hard to remove coating.
This is a follow-up question from CarolAnn on 05/16/19 asking for clarification on your website stating that your stripper can be applied using a power sprayer? Your answer to me is to apply the stripper with a pump sprayer (which you say uses more stripper on your site) I was fully intending to use the power washer but now I’m confused whether I can or not. Please help me out.
Hi, responded to Carol Ann last week. No, best to pump spray it on for the best results.
Do I need to scrub my deck when using the stripper and brightener or will spraying it, let it sit a few minutes and then power washing be sufficient?
What brand and type of stain are you trying to strip? Some are easier to remove than others.
Not sure. This is what it looks like now.
That looks like a solid stain on the floor. If it is, that cannot be stripped fully. You will need to sand as well to get it all off.
I have no idea. Here’s a couple more pictures. You think this will require sanding?
Can you recommend the correct prep for this? I’ve already ordered the stripper/brightener and stain. I’m not sure what I need to do.
You can use the stripper to remove as much as you can. Apply a pressure wash off. Let dry and sand the rest. Apply the brightener when done.
Thank you for help. What grit should I sand with?
60-80 grit paper.
I want to prep it put TWP 100 series dark oak.
On 5/9 you responded to customer Rick “You apply the stripper and brightener with a pump sprayer, not the pressure washer. After applying the stripper/additives, pressure wash off.”
but your information on this page states Restor a deck the first and only …..IS DESIGNED TO BE INJECTED WITH A PRESSURE WASHER. This is not very clear could you please explain?
Pump it on for best and proper results.
Will the rad stripper and brightener damage my brown aluminum sofit and facia
It shouldn’t but always test first to be certain.
Do you use the cleaner along with this product or do you not need the cleaner when you are going to strip it as well?
If you are stripping, you do not need the cleaner.
I plan on using a power washer to apply your stripper and your brightener along with using your stain stripper booster. Will these products harm my vinyl siding
on my house? Also, will it harm the plants around the deck?
You apply the stripper and brightener with a pump sprayer, not the pressure washer. After applying the stripper/additives, pressure wash off.
They do not harm vinyl. It can burn leaves of plants so best to cover and rinse with water when done.
Last summer, I install new deck flooring with with pressure treated deck lumber, and plan on using TWP 1500 for staining this summer. The 2 X 6 trim boards around the edge of the deck are still intact and are stained with a solid brown stain that is probably a few years old. What would you recommend I use to strip and restore the trim? It appears that your stripper does not cover solid stain.
You cannot remove a solid stain with a stripper. The easiest thing to do is a two-toned deck. Solid stain on the areas already solid stains and TWP for the newer floors.
I have a pressure treated deck with two year old Rymar Wood Sealer finish. The Rymar is oil based, unpigmented, and contains parachlorobenzotrflouride and raw linseed oil. Will the Restore-A-Deck stripper remove this?
Yes, it will.
What is the minimal and maximum amount of time that can be used between the use of the stripper and Brightener
It is best to neutralize the stripper with the brighter as soon as you are done with the stripping.
Very large cedar deck encircles our above-ground aluminum pool. Perimeter of the deck is vinyl fencing. Deck was stained w/ semi-transparent CWF years ago. Started sanding the surface last year but weather in PA didn’t cooperate (very rainy) so I never finished. It’s also impossible to remove stain between the boards. 1. Have you received any feedback on whether your prep products would damage the aluminum pool or vinyl fence? What would I need to do to change to TWP? Buying the products and testing them seems like an expensive way to go.
All of the current CWF will need to be removed by stripping and or sanding. Brighten the wood when finished. The prep products should not damage the fence. There may be a color reaction with the aluminum but that would depend on your aluminum, not the prep.