Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Only

The stain on my fence has already faded. Can I just use the Cleaner or do I need to use the Stripper?

I cleaned my deck with sodium percarbonate. Can I use the brightened now or do I need to use the RAD cleaner first?

Please see railings of our IPE deck last stained with Armstrong Clark semi-transparent stain. I understand that RAD cleaner and brightener is sufficient prep so long as I restain with same Armstrong product. Do you agree? What else should I consider? No stripper necessary right? How soon after prep can we stain?

I sanded the deck with an 80 grit paper and am having a hard time removing the oil penetrating stain (only 1 coat) in a small area. It's also a bit on the sticky side (even when dry). Can I use the cleaner to remove this or do I have to use the stripper?

I cleaned, stripped, brightened, and stained my deck last fall. I want to put a maintenance coat on this spring. Should I use the Restore-a-Deck cleaner again before applying the stain, or simply hose off the deck.

I plan to use your semi-transparent stain product to stain a new cedar deck. I already have a few gallons of "Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner" so hope to be able to use that to clean the deck before application of your stain. Will this pose a problem? Or would I need to use a brightener as well?

Dear RAD,

I have a 460 sq.ft. wooden deck with 84 linear feet of wooden railing. The deck floor was previously stained and is now well weathered. The railing was never stained and is well weathered, too. However, I need to replace the railing cap board along its entire length with new wood. Your website advises to allow new wood to weather for several months before staining; however, I cannot wait because I'm selling my house. I am planning to use the RAD stripper, brightener, and stain. Will I have a problem using those on the new railing cap boards? What would go wrong? Should I use RAD products on everything except the new railing cap boards and use a non-RAD product on the latter? Is it OK to use RAD stripper on the rest of the railing that was never stained, or should I use RAD cleaner on the railing while using RAD stripper on the deck floor. For simplicity, I would prefer to use the stripper throughout, if that would not cause a problem.

We installed a new pressure treated deck last summer. Used Step 1 & 2 and ONE coat of stain. It came out perfect. Need to know what we should do this year: Should we repeat the complete process (step1 &2 and stain) Or which step(s) to keep looking new.

art carver:

we just installed an IPE roof patio at a restaurant and the spills and food stains make it look ten years old. Can you suggest one of your products please and thanks
art

Hello, deck cleaners will remove surface dirt, oxidation, etc. but nothing will remove food stains 100% that have penetrated deep into the wood. It will help though.

we just installed an IPE roof patio at a restaurant and the spills and food stains make it look ten years old. Can you suggest one of your products please and thanks
art

GARY BABINEC:

have used your product in past (cleaner & brightener) is the stripper a better first option on a pressure treated wood deck that sees much sun and spots of deep shade? oil based transparent stain used in past

The stripper can be used to remove the old coating if that is what you are shooting for.

have used your product in past (cleaner & brightener) is the stripper a better first option on a pressure treated wood deck that sees much sun and spots of deep shade? oil based transparent stain used in past

Lori Mac:

I used a kit prior to staining with Armstrong Clark in 2015. I started using the cleaner since its very dirty and it almost seems as if its pulling the stain! Is this possible? I also saw a reply to a question on here, for yearly cleaning that only 2-3 oz. of product should be used to 1 gallon of water. I wish that was on the label what I used may have been too strong.

It is normal to have to reapply every two to 3 years so when you use the kit at full strength after two years, it will do a full prep for replication. That is the purpose of the kit. Prep for reapplying.

I used a kit prior to staining with Armstrong Clark in 2015. I started using the cleaner since its very dirty and it almost seems as if its pulling the stain! Is this possible? I also saw a reply to a question on here, for yearly cleaning that only 2-3 oz. of product should be used to 1 gallon of water. I wish that was on the label what I used may have been too strong.

Mike Theisen:

I just had a stamped concrete patio installed. Will either the cleaner or the brightener affect the seal on the concrete?

No.

I just had a stamped concrete patio installed. Will either the cleaner or the brightener affect the seal on the concrete?

George Toth:

I have (2) Restore-A-Deck kits from last year that when opened are a solid chunk (not powder) - are they still good? Will they dissolve in water if I cut them out of the containers?

Yes, they should dissolve. Moisture must have gotten in there somehow. Typically only the top will harden if that happens.

I have (2) Restore-A-Deck kits from last year that when opened are a solid chunk (not powder) - are they still good? Will they dissolve in water if I cut them out of the containers?

Guidrysh:

Is it comparable to clorox ? Will I need a pressue washer ? I live in South Louisiana.
Looking forward to response

Clorox is bleach. Our products are not bleach based and much safer and more effective for prepping exterior wood. Yes, you either need to pressure wash after applying the Step 1 Cleaner or scrub and rinse.

Is it comparable to clorox ? Will I need a pressue washer ? I live in South Louisiana.
Looking forward to response

Rob Bennett:

I would like to use the cleaner as a house wash prior to repainting. I want to know if I can use it through the injector of my pressure washer. Also if I need to do anything to prevent damage to my Brazilian redwood deck that has already been stained for the year.

Sorry, but this product will not work when injected. Try to keep off the stained deck if possible as it may "clean" it in spots, making the finish uneven.

I would like to use the cleaner as a house wash prior to repainting. I want to know if I can use it through the injector of my pressure washer. Also if I need to do anything to prevent damage to my Brazilian redwood deck that has already been stained for the year.

Ken Kapps:

What is the main ingredient of your Restore A Deck Cleaner and your Restore A Deck Stripper? I have a deck/landing made of Pau Lope. During the past 15 years I've cleaned it with various products, none to my satisfaction. I would like to get it really clean before I apply yet another application of Penofin.

You should use the the Stripper not the Cleaner. Penofin turns darker in color and needs to be removed fully to restore the wood color.

What is the main ingredient of your Restore A Deck Cleaner and your Restore A Deck Stripper? I have a deck/landing made of Pau Lope. During the past 15 years I've cleaned it with various products, none to my satisfaction. I would like to get it really clean before I apply yet another application of Penofin.

jdodger:

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I stripped, and brightened my deck two years ago using Restore -A-Deck kits.. Then I applied TWP 100 in the Cedartone color. The deck still looks good, but before another winter, I would like to reapply a coat of TWP 100. Do I need to use Restore=A -Deck cleaner before I ereapply the TWP 100? Should I also use the brightener?

Just use the cleaner and lightly wash and reapply.

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I stripped, and brightened my deck two years ago using Restore -A-Deck kits.. Then I applied TWP 100 in the Cedartone color. The deck still looks good, but before another winter, I would like to reapply a coat of TWP 100. Do I need to use Restore=A -Deck cleaner before I ereapply the TWP 100? Should I also use the brightener?

Patrick Wilson:

I have an enclosed screen porch with rough sawn pine siding. About five years ago I applied a semi transparent stain sealer in a honey gold color. It has greyed on the areas closest to the screens. I want to clean it up but I am concerned about cleaners and other products being too aggressive and having the wood fibers of the sawn texture peeling off and or darkening the color. What would be the best process?

Cleaners do not peel off wood fibers but you will remove oxidized wood cells. This is normal when cleaning. Best to clean and brighten for the prep.

I have an enclosed screen porch with rough sawn pine siding. About five years ago I applied a semi transparent stain sealer in a honey gold color. It has greyed on the areas closest to the screens. I want to clean it up but I am concerned about cleaners and other products being too aggressive and having the wood fibers of the sawn texture peeling off and or darkening the color. What would be the best process?

Jack Anderson:

I am about to re-stain my deck. The dimensions are 33x17. It is a rather old deck, at least 20 years old. How much and what products do you think I should use to clean it before staining? I have some mildew and weathered look to it. Thank you.z44

If not stain on the wood then no need to strip. Use the Restore A Deck Kits for this. Apply the Step 1 and pressure wash off. Apply the Step 2 after to neutralize.

I am about to re-stain my deck. The dimensions are 33x17. It is a rather old deck, at least 20 years old. How much and what products do you think I should use to clean it before staining? I have some mildew and weathered look to it. Thank you.z44