Order Restore-A-Deck Prep Kits
Restore-A-Deck kits pair our Step 1 Cleaner or Stripper with Step 2 Brightener so you have everything you need to prep your deck for stain. Each 2 lb container of concentrated powder makes 5 liquid gallons, so you mix only what you need and nothing goes to waste.
Choose Your Kit
- Cleaner/Brightener Packages: For gray, weathered or dirty wood, new wood that has weathered, and maintenance coats over a worn penetrating stain.
- Stripper/Brightener Kit: For removing an existing semi-transparent or semi-solid stain or sealer before restaining.
Removing a solid stain or paint? Use RAD PaintStrip.
Which Package Size?
The package number matches the deck floor size it’s built for. Each kit includes extra product for rails, steps and benches.
- Package 300: 1 Cleaner + 1 Brightener. A 25×12 deck with rails and 3 steps, or both sides of 50 ft of fence.
- Package 600: 2 Cleaner + 2 Brightener. A 30×20 deck with rails and 5 steps, or both sides of 90 ft of fence.
- Package 1000: Large or multi-level decks with railings, steps, benches and planters, or both sides of 160 ft of fence.
- Package 1600 and 3200: Very large decks, deck-plus-fence projects, siding, log homes and contractors.
To size your kit, multiply your deck’s length by its width. Weathered or very porous wood may take more product.
Why Restore-A-Deck Kits?
- The only kit with both a Step 1 Cleaner and a Step 2 Brightener
- Concentrated powder, so you mix only what you need
- Biodegradable formula
- Removes graying, dirt, mold, mildew and mill glaze
- Brightener restores the wood’s natural color and pH for better stain absorption
- Works before any penetrating stain: Restore-A-Deck, TWP, Armstrong-Clark and more
How It Works
- Mix: Dissolve one container in water to make 5 gallons, or mix smaller batches as needed.
- Clean or strip: Spray on with a pump sprayer, keep it wet for 10–15 minutes, scrub and rinse.
- Brighten: Apply while the wood is still wet, let it dwell, then rinse.
- Stain: Restore-A-Deck stains go on damp wood the same day. For other brands, follow their drying requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the powder expire?
No. Unmixed powder keeps indefinitely if stored sealed and dry. Mix only what you’ll use that day.
Can I use it on composite decks?
Yes. The cleaner works on composite decks, siding, concrete and outdoor furniture.