Restore-A-Deck Stripper - Deck Stain Removers
Removing an old deck stain from a wood deck is an essential part of restoring the wood to like new condition. Most wood stains or sealers will not adhere well to an older existing wood stain. Deck stain removers will soften and emulsify an old wood stain so that it can be removed more easily. Wood stain removers consist of chemicals that break the old stain down and allow it to be pressure washed from the wood using a lower amount of pressure so no harm is done to the soft wood fibers.
Using too much pressure to remove an old deck stain or sealer can damage the wood fibers beyond repair. Wood stain removers will help to eliminate this problem. Most deck stain removers are made up of caustic chemicals such as sodium hydroxide and may have other additives that act as cleaning agents. This loosens old deck stains and grayed out or sun damaged wood fibers making them easier to remove.
As mentioned, removing an old stain is crucial in preparing the deck for a new coat of deck stain. Restore-A-Deck Stripper is effective for removing clear sealers, semi-transparent stains, and semi-solid stains. The may assist in removing a solid stain or deck paint but may not remove it completely. Several applications and some sanding may be necessary on these heavier pigmented deck stains to achieve optimal results.
After Restore-A-Deck Stripper is used the wood naturally becomes dark colored and has a high pH level. This is not ideal in appearance or for proper adhesion of the new deck stain. To restore the wood’s pH level to be more acidic a wood brightener, Restore-A-Deck Brightener should be applied. This brightens to wood appearance and helps to open the wood pores to better accept the new stain. This also ensures the new wood deck stain will give better longer lasting protection against the elements. This step is just as important as removing the old stain. Preparing the wood correctly as mentioned will guarantee a better deck restoration and give you lasting results.
Comments
Yes you should lightly wash after sanding and apply the brightener.
The RAD stripper should work but it does depend somewhat on the brand of stain being removed and how many coats of stain there are. It does not remove paint off metal unless the paint is peeling or failing already.
2. If I use RAD stripper, should I protect the painted steel frame that holds the boards in place?
Use the Restore A Deck stripper and pressure washing to remove. Brighten the wood when done and stain with TWP as in contains an EPA registered mold wood preservative.
Would painting vs. staining be a viable solution to the mold issue?
Jim
Yes.
It's a toner. Would it successfully remove a toner/
Semi-transparen t version yes. Solid color stains cannot be removed with a stripper.
Behr is probably the most difficult stain to remove. It films on top of the wood like a paint. You can get it off but you may need to strip it a few times to get it all off.
What brand is it?
No stripper will remove paint from a deck. You will need to sand it off.
Calvin Lowder
NaOH and additional properties to boost. You can use a N95 but you need the correct one that prevents fumes, not the dust version. RAD is more effective and can be mixed stronger or weaker if need be based on the project difficulty.
Also, by the time a client calls me, the deck is usually caked with sealers and mold. Is RAD more effective than typical strippers I use from paint stores for multi layer projects?
The RAD stripper does remove the clear Thompsons Water Seal. You will need to pressure wash as well with the stripper.
It should have been done right after the stripping but you should do it even if you wait 3-7 days.
Yes it could possibly do that.
I am sorry but we have never heard of that stain so not sure of effectiveness.
Sorry but only online.
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