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Restore A Deck Stain Stripper Instructions

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Restore A Deck Stain Stripper Instructions and How To Help

rad stain stripper brightener kitMaintaining a wood deck will ensure you get the longest lifespan and most use out of the extra outdoor living space. To maintain the appearance of a deck it should be cleaned and recoated every couple of years on average.

When preparing a deck for refinishing it is vital that it be cleaned properly. It is important to remove any old stain or sealer remnants that may be on the deck that would block the new stain or sealer from penetrating the wood properly.

Restore A Deck Stain Stripper is a specially designed two-step system for stripping old transparent and semi-transparent deck stains from wood prior to refinishing. There are some basic step-by-step instructions for stripping a deck with the RAD Stain Stripper system.

Restore A Deck Stripper Steps

1. Be sure air temperatures are within 45-90 degrees before starting.

2. Remove all furniture and décor from the deck and the surrounding area. Move at least 20 feet away and downwind from overspray.

3. Although RAD products are Eco-Friendly it is still recommended to cover any sensitive landscaping, shrubbery, and/or plants or pre-wet with water. Make sure to rinse well any overspray that may get on plants.

4. Cover any windows, doors, and other areas of the house with plastic or pre-wet with water.

5. Be sure to wear personal protection equipment such as eyewear, gloves, and clothing.

6. Mix Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper by following the suggested instructions. Mix until all the crystals are fully dissolved. If using a pump sprayer to apply, mix in a separate bucket first and transfer to sprayer to avoid clogging of sprayer inlet tube.

7. Option 1: Mist fresh water onto the deck then apply RAD Stain Stripper using a pump sprayer or scrub brush. This is the most effective way.

8. Allow RAD Stain Stripper to sit on wood for 10-15 minutes or until the surface becomes slippery. Keep misting deck with water so is not allowed to dry.

9. Gently pressure wash at 1500-2000 PSI or hand scrub vigorously the deck until all dirt, grime, and gray fibers are removed. Rinse deck, shrubbery, and surrounding area with fresh water. Pressure washing is more effective.

10. Reapply RAD Stain Stripper to any stubborn areas repeating steps 7 & 8 to remove old stain or sealer as much as possible.

11. While wood is still wet apply Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener following the mixing instructions and using a pump sprayer. The RAD Wood Brightener does not need to be washed or scrubbed, simply rinse off after 10 minutes of dwell time. Make sure to rinse the RAD Brightener thoroughly for 20 minutes until all soap suds are removed after the 10 minutes dwell time.

RAD Paint Strip 5 GallonImportant Note: Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper may not fully remove Solid Color Wood Stains, Paints, Varnishes, and Excessively Over-Applied Acrylic Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid Coatings. To remove these deck and wood stain types, use the RAD Paint & Solid Stain Stripper

Need Help Stripping an Old Stain? Ask Below!

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Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Additives

Restore-A-Deck Stripper
Use as Standalone (No Additional Additives Needed)
Where To Use
Horizontal & Vertical Surfaces for the below stain types. Examples: Deck Floors, most Deck Railings, etc.
Stain Types Removed
Most Penetrating Transparent & Semi-Transparent Oil-Based Stains.
Most Heavily Weathered Penetrating Transparent & Semi-Transparent Water-Based (Acrylic) Stains.
Most Clear Penetrating Sealers.
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Thickening Gel Additive
Thickening Gel & Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper
Where To Use
Vertical Surfaces for the below stain types. Examples: Wood Fences, Cedar & Log Homes, etc.
Stain Types Removed
Most Penetrating Transparent & Semi-Transparent Oil-Based Stains.
Most Heavily Weathered Penetrating Transparent & Semi-Transparent Water-Based (Acrylic) Stains.
Most Clear Penetrating Sealers.
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Thickening Gel & Booster
Use Both Additives with Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper
Where To Use
Decks, Wood Fences, Cedar & Log Homes and all Exterior Wood Surfaces for the below stain types.
Stain Types Removed
All Exterior Wood & Deck Stain Types in Columns 1 & 2.
Most Over-Applied Transparent & Semi-Transparent Oil & Water-Based (Acrylic) Stains.
Most Semi-Solid Oil-Based & Water-Based (Acrylic) Stains.
Important Note: Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper w/Addtives may not fully remove Solid Color Wood Stains, Paints, Varnishes, and "Excessively Over-Applied Acrylic" Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid Coatings. To remove these coatings, use the RAD Paint & Solid Stain Stripper
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Leah Puhlman
Leah Puhlman
1 month ago

I have 560 sq. ft. of decking. It says to use brightner for 20 to 30 minutes. But for what size area? Can I just rinse off with power washer until all evidence of stripper is gone? You also say to sand (if needed) between the stripper and brightener. Would’nt you be sanding a gooey mess?

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1 month ago
Reply to  Leah Puhlman

Apply to all wood at once. Let dwell for 10-15 minutes and rinse the entire area well for 20-30 minutes.

If you sand in between, you let the wood dry fully first.

Dianne
Dianne
3 months ago

Hi, reccomendatiosn on kind of stripper I can use on this deck? I am not sure of previous stain.

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3 months ago
Reply to  Dianne

Looks like Behr stain. Use the Restore-A-Deck Stripper with both Booster and Gel additives. Apply, let dwell for 30-45 minutes and pressure wash off. Repeat if needed for stubborn areas. Brighten all when done.

Ben
Ben
3 months ago

Would this work to remove Olympic Wood Protector semi transparent? It looks to be acrylic based. Or should I get the Paint Stripper?

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Admin
3 months ago
Reply to  Ben

Post some pics of the Olympic on the wood in the comments.

Mark Gordon
Mark Gordon
3 months ago

Do you recommend sanding after stripping and rinsing before brightening, or after both stripping and brightening.

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Admin
3 months ago
Reply to  Mark Gordon

Sanding is not typically needed. If you do sand, sand between stripping and brighten.

patsy
patsy
4 months ago

Hello. Just confirming the process. We have old clear stain on our cedar deck.

  1. apply stripper
  2. apply cleaner
  3. apply brightener
  4. apply stain

We plan to use a pressure washer…is a scrub brush necessary for the cleaner?

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4 months ago
Reply to  patsy

No need for the Cleaner when using the Stripper. Brighten after.

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