Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper

Can this be used on redwood siding? If so, once applied with a pump sprayer, does it need to be worked in with a brush, or is washing it off with a pressure washer (once appropriate time has elapsed) sufficient?

I am getting close to being done stripping off the horrible solid color stain on our deck. Had to sand a lot of it off. We live in Michigan. What is a good stain for this climate that won't peel? DOnt't want to make the same mistake again.

Mark Wexler:

It is transparent here is the info on it, will your stripper work on this and what should I use as a replacement this time instead of the CWF

CWF-UV®5 is a higher-performing CWF-UV® finish that offers more protection from sun and water damage.
•Acrylic/Oil resin provides durability of acrylic and richness of penetrating alkyd
•Fortified with Penetrol® additive to drive protection below the surface
•Tinted with transparent iron-oxide pigments for more protection than CWF-UV®
•Water repellent
•Provides a mildew-resistant finish
•Easy soap and water clean-up

This is a water based semi-transparent acrylic stain. It should come off, but acrylics can be stubborn so you may need to strip more than once to fully remove. Look at the Armstrong Clark stains.

It is transparent here is the info on it, will your stripper work on this and what should I use as a replacement this time instead of the CWF

CWF-UV®5 is a higher-performing CWF-UV® finish that offers more protection from sun and water damage.
•Acrylic/Oil resin provides durability of acrylic and richness of penetrating alkyd
•Fortified with Penetrol® additive to drive protection below the surface
•Tinted with transparent iron-oxide pigments for more protection than CWF-UV®
•Water repellent
•Provides a mildew-resistant finish
•Easy soap and water clean-up

Mark Wexler:

I last applied CWF-UV, will this strip the remnants that are still on my deck?

Also the siding that is adjacent to my deck on the house is stained with Cabot's Solid Acrylic stain. Will the deck stripper cause any damage to it?

If the CWF was a semi-transparent oil based, than yes it will remove it. It does not remove solid acrylic stains that is on siding of houses.

I last applied CWF-UV, will this strip the remnants that are still on my deck?

Also the siding that is adjacent to my deck on the house is stained with Cabot's Solid Acrylic stain. Will the deck stripper cause any damage to it?

Gene:

Can restore a deck stripper remove semi transparent or semi solid Behrs stain from cedar deck

It can remove the semi-trans, but probably not the semi-solid.

Can restore a deck stripper remove semi transparent or semi solid Behrs stain from cedar deck

Don Smith:

I have a 600 sqft dock with IPE wood. I need to clean or strip the Messmers simi Transparent oil that I applied 18 months ago. Should I use the striper or cleaner before using the brighter ?

Use the stripper if you still have remnants of the Messmers on the wood.

I have a 600 sqft dock with IPE wood. I need to clean or strip the Messmers simi Transparent oil that I applied 18 months ago. Should I use the striper or cleaner before using the brighter ?

Bob Kunkle:

What is the coverage for one container of the stripper if using a pump sprayer?

About 750 sq. feet per container. Coverage will vary based on the stain you are removing.

What is the coverage for one container of the stripper if using a pump sprayer?

maria sibbald:

Question:

We stained the 45x 25 deck (approximately 1125 sq ft two years ago with Olympic Elite Woodland Oil semi-sold stain. Being an oil semi-solid stain, how many containers of stripper would I need to refinish/re-stain the deck.

Thanks

2-3 Of the RAD Strippers and 1-2 of the RAD Brighteners.

Question:

We stained the 45x 25 deck (approximately 1125 sq ft two years ago with Olympic Elite Woodland Oil semi-sold stain. Being an oil semi-solid stain, how many containers of stripper would I need to refinish/re-stain the deck.

Thanks

Jan P:

Would there ever be a reason to need to use both the cleaner then the stripper?

No. Use one or the other. Brightener is needed after.

Would there ever be a reason to need to use both the cleaner then the stripper?

Barbara Aronson:

Hello, I'm interested in purchasing the deck stripper and brightener to remove solid paint stain off my deck and railings that is peeling terribly.

If I apply the stripper with a regular sprayer and wait 15 -30 minutes, should I then go over the deck with a hard bristle brush followed by power washing it off.

Do I wait until its completely dry before applying the Brightener or just partially dry? I wouldn't need the Cleaner too, right?

Would you recommend mixing the powder with a paint mixer attachment for a power drill, or just mixing it in warm water to dissolve?

Should I power sand the deck afterwards for best results before applying stain?

And lastly can you recommend a brand of stain that is durable since my deck is south facing and gets quite a beating from sun and then snow? Would hate to go through all this and then have the stain only last one season!

Thanks

Hello, the RAD stripper will not remove a solid color paint/stain. It removes transparents, semi-transparents, semi-solids.

Hello, I'm interested in purchasing the deck stripper and brightener to remove solid paint stain off my deck and railings that is peeling terribly.

If I apply the stripper with a regular sprayer and wait 15 -30 minutes, should I then go over the deck with a hard bristle brush followed by power washing it off.

Do I wait until its completely dry before applying the Brightener or just partially dry? I wouldn't need the Cleaner too, right?

Would you recommend mixing the powder with a paint mixer attachment for a power drill, or just mixing it in warm water to dissolve?

Should I power sand the deck afterwards for best results before applying stain?

And lastly can you recommend a brand of stain that is durable since my deck is south facing and gets quite a beating from sun and then snow? Would hate to go through all this and then have the stain only last one season!

Thanks

Clark:

Does someone carry our products in Sacramento?

Thanks,

Clark

No. We sell online from our website though and can have it shipped in 4-5 business days.

Are our products in Sacramento?

Ann Hare:

I purchased the Gemini Cleaner brightener kit but after more research it looks like I need a stripper. Can I use the Gemini brightener with your stripper?

Yes you can.

I purchased the Gemini Cleaner brightener kit but after more research it looks like I need a stripper. Can I use the Gemini brightener with your stripper?

jen fournet:

Will the stripper remove old varnish, some of which has already weathered away?

This will not remove intact varnish. If mostly weather way then it will help to remove some.

Will the stripper remove old varnish, some of which has already weathered away?

Chamian:

We are preparing to purchase supplies to strip and refinish our deck this summer. It currently has two coats of Behr Transparent Weather Proofing stain. I think I recall reading somewhere to mix the stripper so it is double the strength of the recommended mixing instructions to best remove the Behr. Our surface area is around 550 square feet including vertical surfaces. How many packages of stripper would you recommend we purchase? Also, please advise on the mixing recommendations for removing the Behr.

You can mix each stripper at 3 gallons of water to one container of the stripper. Apply with a pump sprayer and pressure wash off. Repeat at needed. Behr is a stubborn stain to remove as it is a film acrylic stain that applies and dries on top of the wood similar to a paint. That is why it peels. You may need 2-3 applications of the stripper to remove 90% or more. At leas2-3 of the strippers. You will only need one of the brighteners.

We are preparing to purchase supplies to strip and refinish our deck this summer. It currently has two coats of Behr Transparent Weather Proofing stain. I think I recall reading somewhere to mix the stripper so it is double the strength of the recommended mixing instructions to best remove the Behr. Our surface area is around 550 square feet including vertical surfaces. How many packages of stripper would you recommend we purchase? Also, please advise on the mixing recommendations for removing the Behr.

MAri:

can I get a copy of the instructions on how to use it?

http://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper-instructions.html

can I get a copy of the instructions on how to use it?

Redi4spring:

Hi, will this harm my vinyl siding? Do I need to take special precautions? How about the track on my sliding glass doors?

Thank you!

Vinyl should not have any issues but be careful of any aluminum, metal, fiberglass, etc.

Hi, will this harm my vinyl siding? Do I need to take special precautions? How about the track on my sliding glass doors?

Thank you!