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07/23/2021
When using the stripper, do I need to cover vinyl siding on my porch walls? Am stripping porch ceiling, floor, and railings. Thanks.
Restore-A-Deck Stripper/Brightener Kit
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$64.99
Includes Step 1 Restore-A-Deck Stripper & Step 2 Wood Brightener Kit
Extremely cost-effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $6 a gallon for each Step.Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and Brightener Kit
1 RAD Stripper and 1 RAD Brightener
Coverage: 500-1000 sq. feet per kit. Each Kit Makes 5 Gallons of Stain Stripper and 5 Gallons of Wood Brightener
DESCRIPTION
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that quickly removes worn finishes to restore wood surfaces. Stains and varnishes are removed along with collected dirt, mold, mildew and mill glaze.
Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that is mixed with water to brighten and restore the natural beauty of all species of exterior wood. This product excels at brightening, removing rust stains, and tannin stains caused by fallen leaves. Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener is a safe, product that will not only brighten but neutralize the surface of the wood, creating an ideal surface that is ready to be stained.
This combo kit includes Step 1 RAD Stripper and Step 2 RAD Wood Brightener.
WHERE TO USE
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper removes most oil and latex based finishes including: clear film-forming varnishes, transparent, and semi-transparent stains.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Surfaces to be stripped must be above 50°F. Protect adjacent surfaces; cover with plastic sheets and/or tape off any adjacent areas not being stripped. Thoroughly wet and/or cover plants and shrubs. Rinsing residue will not harm plants or roots. Exposure to full strength product will burn foliage.
The Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper needs to be neutralized and this combo kit comes with the Step 2 Restore-a-Deck Wood Brightener.
ADVANTAGES
- #1 Rated Wood Deck Stain Stripper and Wood Brightener
- RAD Stain Stripper removes most clear, transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid coatings
- RAD Stain Stripper preps previously stained wood and decks
- RAD Wood Brightener neutralizes stain strippers
- RAD Wood Brightener brightens and restores wood surfaces
- RAD Wood Brightener restore pH balance of wood
- Powdered formulas makes 5 liquid gallons when mixed
- Extremely cost effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $7 a gallon
- Eco-Safe formulas
- Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks
*Will not remove excessively over applied stains, solid color stains, paints, or polyurethanes.
Do you Have a Difficult to Remove Coating?
Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Additives
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Thursday, 19 October 2017
Most economical stain stripper and wood brightener kit that e have and on the market. Excellent are removing failed coatings!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe had a contractor apply Cabot Gold stain to a year old non prepped floor. They put way too much on and it was really tacky. We have tried mineral spirits and when that didn’t work we belt sanded everything. First pic is before and 2nd and 3rd is after sanding. Do I need to just strip and brighten to put new stain on? Do i really need additives? Also, do I need to protect the metal screened in porch next to the wood floor? Thanks for any information!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and then brighten to get it all off using the additives as well.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTwo summers ago (7/2019) I RAD cleaned and brightened my grayed Ipe deck. Used Armstrong-Clark Mahogany oil based stain. It has how faded and I want to re-stain. Do I strip-then-brighten or clean-then-brighten?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyClean and brighten.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWill the RAD stripper remove Thompson’s WaterSeal Semi transparent stain from pressure treated deck boards?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes but use both additives: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I have a 5 year old deck that measures 38 x 15 and was stained/waterproofed (Olympic semi transparent Cedar Naturaltone) too early so it looks terrible. Recently I replaced several boards due to cupping/curling. The deck needs to be either sanded or stripped and brightened, then treated later. What are your recommendations?? Also, if stripping, will one stripper - brightener kit do the job for it and the railings. Thanks in advance
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip using both additives: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
Brightener after. 1-2 two kits. Hard to say how much with a total sq footage of all wood that is being stripped.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks very much - I appreciate it 38 x 15 = 570, so I'll go with your recommendation.. Thanks so much
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou have more sq footage than that as you have to add in the railings, steps, outside edges, etc.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello is this stain or paint on my deck? What products should I use to restore my deck? Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThat is a solid color deck stain and a stripper cannot remove this effectively. You will have to sand it all off if you want to remove fully. The other option is to strip off what you can, brighten, then use the RAD in a solid stain color over it: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-solid-stain.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a small orbital sander and a pressure washer. Should I still use the stripper or a cleaner?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStripper.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLast question, is it a problem if I use the semi transparent stain and not the solid color?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe only way for you to use a semi-transparent color is to power sand off your current solid stain fully.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMy deck was last stained maybe 3-4 years ago with a Sherwin Williams SuperDeck solid stain.
I understand I need to use a stripper and then brightener, and then a solid stain.
Do I need any additives to the stripper?
Do I need to sand off any solid stain that does not come off with the stripper?
Can I stain with a solid stain that is a lighter and different color or does it need to be darker than the current color, especially if it doesn’t all come off with the stripper?
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We will reply to your comment shortly-The additives would help to remove mover but they are not needed for this situation.-Only sand after stripping if needed to remove any loose or peeling up stain.-Any color of the RAD Solid stain will work to cover:https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-solid-stain.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi -- will this remove STORM Category 2 Oil finish?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pictures in the comment area of the deck.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBest to use the RAD stripper with both additives: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
Brightener after. It is not an easy strip due to the excessive coatings so you may need to strip a couple of times to get it all off.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyI have already tried two other strippers and sanded so I am hoping yours will take the rest of it off.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAre there any locations that I can locally purchase this product rather than ordering it online? I am in Eden Prairie, MN. Any idea how long shipping takes? What is your refund policy if it does not work?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have about 1800 sq ft of deck/handrails. Previous owner used decks capes solid stain on 2x6 boards. I’m not sure what is on the handrails? I would like to stain the decking with a semi-transparent oil penetrating stain. I realizes I have to sand it all. How should I prep deck boards vs handrail?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip off as much as possible using the RAD Stripper and both additives: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
Sand the rest off and then brighten the wood.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThis product sounds great. I have a couple of questions. - do I need to strip my deck first? I have used Storm #2 for the last couple of applications. Or can I just clean and brighten? - if I have to strip, do I need to cover everything- the railings, house and trees? I am worried about all of the mess. I have plants all around the base of the porch.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot apply over this and from the look in the picture, you have a film forming stain on there like a varnish that looks shiny. These coatings types cannot be stripped fully so you may need to sand after stripping to get it all off. Brightener is last. Use both additives with the stripper.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDont know where to begin..? Do I sand, power wash or both? When do I use this product?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou have a solid stain which means you will need the RAD Solid stain after prep: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-solid-stain.html
For prep, pressure wash all wood with RAD Stain Stripper to remove as much loose stain as possible. Let dry and spot sand any more peeling stain. You can cover the intact solid stain that is not peeling with the RAD Solid stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThis is an old deck that had stain powerwashed off of it years ago. It's been cleaned with a generic cleaner and substantially sanded 80 grit. I will be using semi transparent.
1. Is there any way I could do cleaner instead of stripper or is that just asking for trouble?
2. If there has been a lot of sanding, should I only do one coat of semi?
3. If I do one coat of semi and do the second maintenance coat in next fall, does it need to be cleaned with your product and brightened before that second coat?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. Looks like you still have some old stain so you should strip and brighten for prep.
2. Yes.
3. Yes, you have to prep when recoating.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI was wondering if we can get our fence any lighter. I applied one coat of stripper and throuhly power washed (over an hour because I may have applied too much stripper). Would another application of stripper lighten it before applying the brightener?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, but the brightener will lighten it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi, I cleaned a 3 month old cedar deck with oxy clean/water/scrub brush & rinsed. Then applied Thompson’s clear water sealer. Wood fuzzies came through & sealer didn't stick everywhere. How do I re-do this/fix it?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip it all off and then brighten the wood. Lightly buff the fuzzies, then use our semi-transparent stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow long do I wait in between brightening and staining? The standard 3 days of drying before staining?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDepends on the stain brand you are using? If RAD Stains, you can apply the same day to damp wood or next day to dry.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have vertical metal rungs in my wood railing. Will the stripper or brightener mar the paint/surface of these or can i leave them exposed?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNot sure. Best to do a test spot first to see if there is any reaction or not.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI plan to strip and sand. If I’m following the conversations here, you recommend, stripping, them sand, then brighten? Is this correct?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCorrect.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI prepped my mahogany deck with RAD stripper plus additive, and then applied & rinsed brightener as instructed. While rinsing the deck for nearly an hour, I had to roll my gas grille from one side of deck to another, as I was unable to remove it from the deck. Now that the deck has dried, there are roll marks across the newly brightened deck. Can they be safely removed by sanding before I begin staining? Will I have to re apply brightener to the sanded areas? Also, on one section of mahogany seating (same as decking) I powerwashed a bit too close and roughed up the wood a bit. Can I smooth it by sanding, and will the seat have to also be re-brightened prior to staining? Thanx!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you cannot spot sand the wheel dents. It will only make it worse as the sanded areas will stand out and be lighter in color when you stain. Same with the areas of the Mahogany seating.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOK, then if I sand several missed spots on the deck, can I then re-brighten the entire deck and achieve more uniform results?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you would have to sand all evenly and then brighten to have a uniform appearance.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI'm wanting to redo this deck and am wondering what are your recommendations? It appears the stain has been previously over applied.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep with the RAD Stripper/Brightener kits with both additives: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have boards with solid stain and some new boards we replaced last fall. What do we need to do before we stain again? Do we need to use stripper on the boards with stain and cleaner on the new boards? If we use stripper, should we use the additives to get as much off as possible? Thanks for your help.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou cannot remove the solid stain fully so you will need to use the RAD Solid Stain after the prep: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-solid-stain.html
Strip and brighten all for prep to remove the loose again and it will also prep the new wood. Apply 2 coats of solid stain after.-
We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you! A few follow-up questions:
Do I need to add the additives to the stripper?
How do I clean the Chaplin sprayer between using the stripper and brightener?
Summary to make sure I have the steps right:
1. Apply stripper using pump sprayer, rinse off with power washer
2. Apply brightener using pump sprayer, rinse off with hose or power washer
3. Apply Stain - I read on the website to do 1 coat on vertical surfaces and 2 coats on horizontal surfaces (waiting 20-60 min between coats) — is this correct? Or do I need 2 coats on all surfaces since I am changing stain color? (We are covering current color with brown oak)-
We will reply to your comment shortlyNo need for additives. Clean sprayer with water. Pressure wash off stripper, not rinse. Solid stain needs two coats everywhere and is not applied wet on wet. Second coat goes on after the first coat is fully dry.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I have an Ipe deck that was constructed in the fall of 2018. I let the deck weather over the winter and in the summer of 2019 I used the RAD cleaner and brightener at full strength (1 cup/gal) with a stiff brush. I thought I rinsed the deck thoroughly in between steps but ended up with a blotchy looking surface and noticed that the wood was somewhat frayed. I believe the cleaner strength may have been too high for a new deck, the brush was too stiff (it tended to scratch the surface), and did not rinse thoroughly in between steps. I applied Ipe Oil after the deck dried and the blotchy look (patches of white) still remained. I am now preparing to refinish the deck again this summer. The blotchy look has somewhat faded due to weathering from snow/rain (I live in northern Illinois). What did I do wrong last year? What do you recommend I do this year? Do I use the RAD stripper and brightener or just the cleaner and brightener? Should I use at full strength or slightly less than full strength? I plan to use a less stiff brush and use a flow-through brush connected to a hose to ensure all the products are removed. I plan to use Ipe Oil to finish the deck. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and brighten and pressure was off. Full strength.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyi've read great reviews on your products and i'm not sure if i need stripper, brightener and cleaner or just stripper and brightener. To me my wood looks in pretty bad shape and this is my first time trying to do something about my deck and i'm not sure what products i need in my cart.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStripper and brightener with both additives: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan you guide me how to remove my deck previous stain so I can repaint new color shade.
What your product require to remove and what stain I can use for good look
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou have a solid stain, this cannot be stripped off fully. Use the RAD Stripper/Brightener Kits and pressure washing to remove the peeling stain and then cover the intact stain that does not stripper with a new coat of solid stain: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-solid-stain.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello! Do we need to use the stripper, cleaner, and brightener on a deck with solid stain? Or do we sand completely and just clean and brighten? We had to replace boards due to dry rot so have a mix or new and old boards... added pictures of previous owners stain choice and the deck. We are planning on purchasing the solid stain... not sure what color yet. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlySand what you can off and then clean and brighten the wood. See here about the new wood. https://www.restore-a-deck.com/Deck-Cleaning-Reviews-and-Tips/restore-a-deck-stain-for-new-wood.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyi mixed 3/4 of a cup of brightener and 1 gallon of water in a 5 gal bucket and applied to railings waited 10 min and rinsed. I barely saw any soap suds like literally close to nothing. Is this normal for a brightener to not have any soap suds?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyA brightener is not a cleaner and will not have any suds. It is to be used as a neutralizer after using a Cleaner or Stripper.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyok it says on the bag to rinse all wood for 20-30 min making sure all soap suds are removed, that’s confusing. Also if i’m doing section by section how long should i rinse each section for?
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We will reply to your comment shortly10-20 minutes per section and while it does not have heavy soap suds, you will see some white soap that needs to be rinsed off well.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi how do i apply brightener for a 400 sqft deck?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWith a pump sprayer.
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We will reply to your comment shortlydo i apply section per section? do i wet deck so it doesn’t dry? how long do i let sit before rinse?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyApply all at once. Does not matter if the wood is wet or dry. 10-15 minutes and then rinse.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyi’m asking if it matters that the brightener will dry into the wood. If i do it all at once it will take like 4-5 hours to rinse it
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt takes about 10-20 minutes to apply the brightener to a 400 sq foot deck. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, mist with water if needed to keep wet and then rinse for 20 minutes all wood. It should not take more than 40-60 minutes in total.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan i sand when wood is dry but it will rain soon?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes.
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