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How to Strip Your Stain with RAD Products?

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RAD1 STRIPPER flexpac2When using the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper you can and should use one or both additives for certain scenarios as not all stain removal projects are the same. This article is a guide to help determine the best way to strip your exterior deck or outside wood so you can achieve the maximum results.

Let’s breakdown the three Restore-A-Deck Stripping components that can be used while removing your exterior stain. 

Note: The Gel and Booster work as additives for the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper and are not effective as standalone products.

Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper

Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that is mixed with water. Each RAD Stripper container makes 5 liquid gallons. Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper removes most oil and latex-based finishes including clear sealers, transparent stains, and semi-transparent stains.

 

Restore-A-Deck Thickening Gel Additive

Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Thickening Gel is a special blend that is added to premixed 5-Gallons of the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper. With a longer dwell time, Restore-A-Deck Stripper Thickening Gel will raise the effectiveness of the stain stripping by adding the ability to cling to vertical and horizontal surfaces for up to 1 hour. Works especially well on improving the performance of the stripping on vertical wood such as wood railings, wood fences, and wood-sided homes.

Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Booster

Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Booster Additive is a special blend of solvents that is added to premixed 5-Gallons of the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper. The Restore-A-Deck Stripper Booster will raise the effectiveness of the stain stripping up to 300% by helping to break down the surface tension of difficult to remove wood stain finishes.

Use the chart below to help determine the proper products to remove your stain.

Note: You must Neutralize after Stripping with the Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener.

For any questions, please ask in the Comment Area with some pictures of the stain stripping project.

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Marc
Marc
7 months ago

Hi, I’m getting ready to strip my deck.  How long does the stripper with additives last after mixing?  If I don’t get it all done within a couple days (or weeks), will it still be good?

thank you

Susie
Susie
1 year ago

How long can I wait after stripping to use brightener?  I have a very large deck and it is taking a long time to strip

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2 years ago

Is a garden sprayer the best way to apply the stripping and brightening products?  If so, can I still use a sprayer even with the additives (particularly the thickening one) or will it be too thick to come through?  If a mop or something works better, I’m good with that too – just want project to be as successful as possible. 

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2 years ago
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Could you define a quality pump sprayer?  I don’t own one yet – what features should I look for to ensure it works with the additives?  Thank you!

Mike Marjanen
Mike Marjanen
2 years ago

I used RAD products and stripped a 800 sq ft redwood deck, 10 days ago, and sanded areas still with stain 3 days ago to totally get rid of all 4 year old stain. I have now ordered the RAD cleaner and hope to get it early next week so I can then clean and brighten the deck on 1 day and do 2 coats of RAD semi-transparent staining the next day using wet-on-wet method. The temps are suppose to be 74-78 daytime but lows 43-45. 2 coats are wanted to get the deep dark walnut color we want. Can I apply stain in early morning, best time so stain does not dry too fast, when temp is non 40s? Since I sanded areas, I am also concerned if 2 coats will work? Thanx for your thoughts! Mike

Don
Don
3 years ago

Hi will this stripper work for DWD and intergrain merbau stain that has been down some years and recoated every 2 years. how much would I need for a deck and walkway that is 90m2. Thank you Don

Maureen Horrigan
Maureen Horrigan
3 years ago

I have used restore a deck for years on my deck. I have some stripper left from 5 -7 yrs ago. I am interested in knowing if I could use it on a Wood bench, photo attached. Bench was Initially unfinished and sprayed with acrylic clear varnish, apparently unsuccessfully. If I can use the stripper on this, would I need the booster and additive because of vertical surfaces. Just didn’t want to waste good product. Also have brightener left. Thanks.

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