Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain comes in 5 Semi-transparent and 6 Solid-color stain color choices.
Very Important: We do not guarantee final colors due to age and species of the wood, and how wood is prepared, affects the final color of an applied stain. Please use Restore-A-Deck Stain Samples to test for color and absorption on your wood before beginning application. Please wait 48 to 72 hours after applying the sample before viewing for the final color.
Final Restore-A-Deck wood color swill vary based on:
Type of Wood
Age of Wood
Prepping of Wood
Application method
UV Reflection
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Restore-A-Deck Stain White and Espresso Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain White and Espresso Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Coastal Gray
Restore-A-Deck Stain Coastal Gray
Restore-A-Deck Stain Coastal Gray
Restore-A-Deck Stain Coastal Gray
Restore-A-Deck Stain Coastal Gray Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Coastal Gray Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Espresso Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Espresso Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Espresso Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Brown Oak Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Brown Oak Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Taupe Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Taupe Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Desert Taupe Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Desert Taupe Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Cypress Solid Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Cypress Solid Color Stain
Restore-A-Deck Stain Cypress Solid Color Stain
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I used the cleaner, scrubbed the wood with a deck brush, and used a pressure washer to remove. It seems there is a white residue left over. Will the stripper remove this? I’ve re-scrubbed and pressure washed twice but for minimal forward movement.
That is oxidation/graying that you are not fully removing when you apply the cleaner and then pressure wash off. You need to use a little more pressure or get slightly closer to the wood when pressure washing. No need to scrub. The Stripper would not help.
Not sure what pressure washer you ar using but it may not not have enough water pressure PSI or GPM.
The PSI is 3800 and 2.4 GPM. I can see some wood damage around the residue from getting too close. I’ve worked through all the tips. Scrubbing has helped but is very time consuming as it doesn’t get too much off and once the wood is wet, I can’t see where the residue is.
I installed this deck a year ago and the wood finally dried out so I was going to stain it before the weather turned. Has the cleaner sunk too far into the wood? Is it a PSI issue?
Thank you for all your feedback, it is truly helpful as I have been scrubbing and washing for a month now and feel like I’m just gonna paint over the dang thing at this point!
The machine is good. Make sure you are using the green tip and washing with a downward motion, getting slightly closer with each pass to remove the oxidation fully. Never stop and reverse direction when in the downward motions, as this can create stop marks in the wood. Always do a full sweep before reversing direction.
It is not a cleaner issue. The cleaner, when applied, works by softening the oxidation. You then need a pressure washer or heavy scrubbing to remove the softened/oxidized wood cells.
One other thing of note, you do not have to remove 100% of the oxidation. When stained, it will not show. Similar to when it is wet. Shoot for 90-95% and you should be okay,
I didn’t think it was a cleaner issue, I’ve seen/heard nothing but great things about R-A-D!
OK, the 90-95% puts my mind at ease. I’ll take another swing today and brighten afterward.
Thank you for your help and being so responsive for me and others on this thread. It is incredibly helpful! New customer for life and I’ll be referring you to as many people as I can!
No problem! Let us know if you have more questions.
Audrey Jones
7 months ago
Deck was prepped, brighten and stained with products as recommended. Walnut stain was applied. Boards on large set of deck steps are too light. Can additional stain be applied without repeating cleaning process? Just completed and gets direct sun.
Not now. It will not take once cured. Wait until Spring and clean before applying.
Buzz
11 months ago
I used RAD 3 or 4 years ago, and replaced a Sikkens stain&surface cover with RAD. It looks like I should redo with RAD again, but I am not clear if I should use a stripper on the remaining RAD deck stain (3 pictures attached) or just use the cleaner, and if the cleaner is to be used, at full or half concentration? Thanks for the help.
Thank you very much. I am a little confused still. Are you suggesting
Stripper > Brightener, or should I be using all three: Stripper> Cleaner> Brightener? Thanks for your answer. It is much appreciated.
Thank you very much for your help. It is much appreciated. I will submit an order for stripper, brightener, and stain tomorrow morning. Thanks again.
Buzz
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I used the cleaner, scrubbed the wood with a deck brush, and used a pressure washer to remove. It seems there is a white residue left over. Will the stripper remove this? I’ve re-scrubbed and pressure washed twice but for minimal forward movement.
That is oxidation/graying that you are not fully removing when you apply the cleaner and then pressure wash off. You need to use a little more pressure or get slightly closer to the wood when pressure washing. No need to scrub. The Stripper would not help.
Not sure what pressure washer you ar using but it may not not have enough water pressure PSI or GPM.
The PSI is 3800 and 2.4 GPM. I can see some wood damage around the residue from getting too close. I’ve worked through all the tips. Scrubbing has helped but is very time consuming as it doesn’t get too much off and once the wood is wet, I can’t see where the residue is.
I installed this deck a year ago and the wood finally dried out so I was going to stain it before the weather turned. Has the cleaner sunk too far into the wood? Is it a PSI issue?
Thank you for all your feedback, it is truly helpful as I have been scrubbing and washing for a month now and feel like I’m just gonna paint over the dang thing at this point!
The machine is good. Make sure you are using the green tip and washing with a downward motion, getting slightly closer with each pass to remove the oxidation fully. Never stop and reverse direction when in the downward motions, as this can create stop marks in the wood. Always do a full sweep before reversing direction.
It is not a cleaner issue. The cleaner, when applied, works by softening the oxidation. You then need a pressure washer or heavy scrubbing to remove the softened/oxidized wood cells.
One other thing of note, you do not have to remove 100% of the oxidation. When stained, it will not show. Similar to when it is wet. Shoot for 90-95% and you should be okay,
Hope that helps!
I didn’t think it was a cleaner issue, I’ve seen/heard nothing but great things about R-A-D!
OK, the 90-95% puts my mind at ease. I’ll take another swing today and brighten afterward.
Thank you for your help and being so responsive for me and others on this thread. It is incredibly helpful! New customer for life and I’ll be referring you to as many people as I can!
No problem! Let us know if you have more questions.
Deck was prepped, brighten and stained with products as recommended. Walnut stain was applied. Boards on large set of deck steps are too light. Can additional stain be applied without repeating cleaning process? Just completed and gets direct sun.
Not now. It will not take once cured. Wait until Spring and clean before applying.
I used RAD 3 or 4 years ago, and replaced a Sikkens stain&surface cover with RAD. It looks like I should redo with RAD again, but I am not clear if I should use a stripper on the remaining RAD deck stain (3 pictures attached) or just use the cleaner, and if the cleaner is to be used, at full or half concentration? Thanks for the help.
It would be easier to use the Stripper followed by the Brightener.
Thank you very much. I am a little confused still. Are you suggesting
Stripper > Brightener, or should I be using all three: Stripper> Cleaner> Brightener? Thanks for your answer. It is much appreciated.
Stripper > Brightener. No need for cleaner.
Thank you very much for your help. It is much appreciated. I will submit an order for stripper, brightener, and stain tomorrow morning. Thanks again.
Buzz