Restore A Deck Solid Stain and Prep on the Same Day!
Restore-A-Deck Solid Color Wood Stain is an extremely durable synthetic-resin, opaque wood finish that helps protect against the damaging effects of water, fungi, and UV radiation on exterior wood surfaces. This V.O.C. compliant water-based product provides exceptional protection for nearly all exterior wood surfaces in a beautiful matte finish.
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain can be applied the same day as the prep. Make sure that all standing and visible water has dried off the surface after prep. Typically 2-4 hours at 70º F and less than 50% humidity.
Order Solid Stain Samples: RAD Solid Stain Samples
Download RAD Solid Stain Color Chart
Note: We would suggest downloading and printing the color chart by clicking the picture to the left. There is also a full version of the color chart picture below and in the product pictures above.
*Colors will vary based on full sun or shade.
WHERE TO USE
Restore-A-Deck Solid Color Wood Stain can be used on interior or exterior horizontal and vertical wood surfaces including: wood siding, log homes, decks, fences, outdoor wood furniture, pressure-treated and all other natural wood surfaces.
ADVANTAGES
- Both a solid stain and sealer for your wood
- Protects wood from damaging UV rays
- Available in pre-mixed solid color (opaque) finishes
- For use on all softwood types
- Dries to a flat finish
- Water-based, easy cleanup
- Low VOC content (
- For use on all exterior wood types and surfaces, not just decks
- Eco-Safe
- Easy to reapply as needed
- Does not promote mold/mildew growth
- Low VOC content, compliant with all US states and Canada
Restore-A-Deck Solid stain can be applied the same day as the prep. Make sure that all standing water has dried off the surface after prep. Typically 2-4 hours at 70º F and less than 50% humidity.
Note: Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain can be applied to dry or damp wood.
New Wood Note: New wood is not the same as “damp” wood and needs to weather and be prepped before staining. Restore-A-Deck Stain and New Wood
Coverage:
RAD Wood and Deck Solid Stain applies at about 200-350 feet per gallon. Actual coverage varies depending on wood porosity.
Restore A Deck Solid Stain Application Tips
- How To Apply RAD Stain to Damp Wood
- Restore-A-Deck Stain and New Wood
- Restore-A-Deck Stain Hot Sun Application
- RAD Two-Toned Wood Decks
Color Chart Below is the RAD Solid Stain on Wood Samples
Available Solid Stain Colors: Espresso, Brown Oak, Classic White, Cypress, Desert Taupe, Coastal Gray
WARNING: This product can expose you to Ethylene oxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Cumene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.
Hello RAD, I have a new composite deck, but I plan on using Restore-A-Deck Solid Wood Stain on my deck framing. Can I use Restore-A-Deck Solid Wood Stain on the end cuts of Timbertech composite decking? Or should I just use a color-matched exterior-grade latex paint? Thank you.
No coating we know of will work on composite decking’s end cuts, and there is no reason to coat them.
I am planning on stripping and brightening our deck then staining with the solid stain. I have a few questions, does the deck need to be damp to apply the solid stain for both coats? or the first coat damp and the second coat dry? Also, our railings look good so can I just put the solid stain on what is already there? If I can, how many coats and does it go on wet or dry? thank you!
The first coat can only be applied to damp or dry wood. The second coat must be applied to fully dry.
We recently moved into a house with an old beat up deck. we power washed and sanded the majority of the old stain (paint?) off. Would like to use solid stain so that we do not have to remove all this remaining stain. What products and in what order would you recommend? Thanks!
Hi, please make sure all the current solid stain on the wood is fully intact, not peeling, etc. If so, you can apply our solid stain over these intact solid stain remnants.
I have an old PT wood deck. I scraped, sanded old loose and peeling previous solid color stain, applied RAD cleaner, then brightener per directions. First coat of RAD solid stain is drying from overnite dew.
Deck has a wooden PT ramp which is very slippery in winter.
Can anti skid additive or sand be added during or after 2nd coat of RAD stain on the ramp?
In theory, it should work, but we have not tried adding any anti-skid additives to the solid stain.
I need to stain several hours after an evening rain. Can the wood be damp but with no standing water? Will this decrease it’s effectiveness?
Thanks!
Yes, it can be damp but not soaking or visible standing water for the first coat. When applying the second coat, the first coat needs to be fully dry. 1-2 hours.
Great thanks! Due to temp conditions, I may only be able to get in one coat this year and do the second coat in the spring. Would you advise against that at all? If not, what prep will I need to do in the spring for the sending coat? Thanks for your help!!
If you do that, you must do a light cleaning to remove any dirt, etc.
I am using RAD Paint Stripper, then Brightener. I will be ordering your solid stain which states it will cover 200-350 sq’ and it needs 2 coats. My deck is 520 sq’ and the rail (32″ x 80′) is 213 sq’ for a total of 733 sq’. Dividing this by an average of 275 sq’ of coverage I get 2.6 gallons per coat. Do you think I’ll really need 5 gallons for 2 coats?
Also, the Solid Stain instructions state to allow the 1st coat to dry completely before applying the 2nd. The dry time states 1-2 hours to the touch and complete curing in 24-48 hours. How long do I need to wait between coats?
Thank you!
For 2 coats on 733 sq feet, you will need 5-7 gallons. 1-2 hours between coats.
Thank you for the confirmation. I just read in the comments below that if I pressure wash the deck and get anything loose off, that I can cover what remains with your solid stain without the need of a stripper. Is this correct?
Thank you!
Yes. The key is to make sure that whatever old coating is on the wood is fully adhering and not failing.
Thanks for the quick response. One follow up question, I have an unopened jug of the RAD solid stain I ordered apx 2 years ago. What is the shelf life of unopened, and opened containers? Thank you.
1 year opened, 3 years unopened as long as it was stored where it could not freeze.
Hi,
I used the RAD solid stain coastal grey on our covered deck apx 4 years ago. I would like to reapply and put a fresh coat to cover some minor scratches. What is the suggested prep?
Thanks in advance.
Give it a good pressure wash with our RAD Deck Cleaner. The goal is to remove any dirt and loose stain. You can then cover the intact stain with a new coat.
I have an old pine deck that is worn – had a solid body stain on it previously that was beat up. I have used a deck cleaner & power washer, and started to sand with 80 grit to get the leftover loose chunks of stain off. I was originally going to use a different product and found RAD. Since I have cleaned/sanded – do I need to do any additional prep before applying RAD? some minor (but now sanded & scuffed) remnants of old stain still there. Please let me know what more would be needed or if I would be safe now to apply RAD. (photo of sanding progress – sanding is now complete)
If you apply our solid stain, you do not need to remove all of the old solid stain, but you do have to remove any peeling or loose stain. If the rest is fully intact, you can apply our solid stain over it.
Have a pine deck coated with an unknown solid stain that is starting to flake off. What would be the recommended prep to recoat with a RAD solid stain, such as Cypress?
Do I need to strip? Which stripper? Brighten after stripping? Or can I just pressure wash off any flaking areas and recoat?
We have access to a pressure washer.
The key is to remove all the loose and peeling stains from your wood, along with any dirt, grime, and mildew. Use our Restore-A-Deck Stripper and pressure washing. The goal is to remove any peeling stains, not all the old stains.
You can apply a new coat of our solid stain over your intact solid stain that is not peeling.
So no need to brighten after stripping?
Not needed in your scenario.
Is it necessary to do the clean and brightener steps before applying the solid stain if we’re applying to an aged but natural (never stained) wood deck that has been recently power washed?
Please post some pics of your prep so far.
I have a front porch 12x38ft facing north and a back porch 12x28ft facing south both covered by the roof of the house. They were stained with Behr premium water proofing all semi-transparent gray all in one stain and sealer 10 years ago rated for 6 years deck surface. This my first time restaining it. I ran a pressure washer over it without a cleaner and don’t appear to have any flaking left. There is is still quite a bit stain left. . The remaining stain appears to be still adhering to the wood. I want to use a solid stain this time for a consistent finish, and more protection for the wood. After reading up on it more. I am thinking I need to go over it with a all in one cleaner and brightner. I am trying not to sand or use a stripper. What are your recommendations? We like the coastal gray will it cover my remaining darker stain. I also read on your site where the stain goes on better with damp wood.
When applying a solid stain over thsi, you should strip and brighten for prep. It will not remove all the old stains but will remove any peeling or loose stains. Two coats of the gray will cover this darker color. Do not apply to damp wood when you still have old coatings that you are covering.
Can I use a regular garden pump sprayer to spray stripper and brightener? Or it has to be a “deck sprayer”?
For a 550 sq.ft deck, how many gallons should I need for a 2 coats application?
Any quality pump sprayer will work for the stripper and brightener. You cannot pump spray on a solid color deck stain. 5-6 gallons for the 2 coats.
Right, I was only thinking spraying the stripper and the brightener. For the stain, it would be a brush
Do you have all the products available in your store in Bloomfied Hills? We are neighbors…..I live in Rochester Hills
Yes, you can pick it up during business hours.
If I want to sand, should it be before stripper/brightener or after?
Thanks
Between. After stripping and the wood has dried. Brighten last.
Where can I find pictures showing the different colors?
https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-and-deck-stain-photo-album
I purchased the coastal gray stain whereas my old deck had a color closer to the brown oak. I was excited to go to a lighter color thinking it wouldnt absorb so much of the heat but on the first sunny day after we were done (low 80s) the deck was hitting temperatures of 170-180 deg F near windows and 150 deg average throughout. For reference, my heat tolerance is about 130 where it gets too hot to walk on Way hotter than anything in the surrounding area, black grill, tarmac anything i could find was about 115-120. Any ideas on how to lower the temperature (besides going even lighter) or whats causing these temperatures in the first place?
A deck stain cannot lower the wood’s temperature. Lighter colors, in general, will retain less heat, but it is impossible to lower the actual temperature with a deck coating.
I purchased the Solid Stain “Espresso” and I plan to use a Paint Sprayer (HomeRight C800971 HLVP Sprayer. Do I have to thin the Stain and if so, to what extent? Thanks!
No, you cannot thin it. The solid stain can only be sprayed with an airless sprayer.
Can I benefit from using restore a deck products over another stain?
You can use the RAD Solid Stain over other stains but make sure you prep first by removing any loose peeling stain and dirt or grime.
I expect to be applying RAD Espresso solid stain in the next couple of days, and I will be putting two coats on my deck. According to what I’ve read in the stain instructions and from the discussion board, the second coat could be applied after a couple of hours from when the first coat went on. However, the instructions also say that the new surface will not be cured for walking for 24 to 48 hours. Does this mean I need to wait at least a day before applying the second coat? Unless I figure a way to suspend myself over the deck like Mission Impossible, I’m going to need to walk on the deck boards to brush and roll the second coat. Thanks.