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08/07/2020
Can solid stain be applied to a damp deck or does it have to be completely dry?
Jug says dry, web page says damp.
Jug says dry, web page says damp.
Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain 1 Gallon
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$54.95
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 and the ability to apply to damp wood.Note: Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain can be applied to dry or damp wood.
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
| Gallon Sizes: |
| 1 Gallons |
| Coats Required: |
| 2 Coats |
| Coverage Per Gallon: |
| 200-350 sq. ft |
| Temperature: |
| 45-95 F |
| Application Tools: |
| Brush, Roller, Airless Sprayer |
| Dry Time: |
| 4-8 Hours |
| Cleanup: |
| Soap and Water |
| VOC Compliant: 50 |
| Compliant in all States |
| More Info: |
| Product Data Sheet |
| Safety Data Sheet |
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs 3/4'' nap roller good to use for RAD solid stains? If not, is 1/2'' nap rollers Ok to use? Does nap size affect performance or usage (if they are good to use on rough surfaces)?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1/2" to 5/8" is better. Nap size does not affect performance.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMayday! Mayday! We weren’t supposed to get any rain today, but as I was rolling the second coat of solid stain a bit of rain fell. Just sprinkles, but the stain was still wet (of course) and I have polka dots. Should it dry okay or will I need to roll a very light coat over it tomorrow? I have no idea what to do. I hope you have some sage advice...
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow quickly does All the product get delivered.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDepends on where you live? 3-7 days is normal.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan unopened product be returned?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOld deck stained once with Cabot acrylic solid stain. All loose stain has been removed, still some stain adhereing to bear wood. Brushed and power washed, what other prep work needs done?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou should be okay to cover with the RAD solid stain as long as all peeling and loose stain has been removed.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs your solid coastal deck stain transparant or opaque?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyAll solid stains are opaque.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySolid stain application. I have a deck with two sections of size 14ft x 14 ft and 8 ft x 8 ft floor sizes. There are about 130 spindles, and about 15 steps in total each 4 ft in width, and 20 posts. I have a few questions related to deck staining.
1. I plan on dual-tone staining: For the floor how many gallons do I need, assuming 2 coats are needed? My rough calculation is something like 350 sq ft. (including the side of the board and steps)
2. For the railings/spindles, how many gallons do I need, assuming 2 coats are needed? A rough estimate of about 360 sq ft. (including the 4 sides and height for each of the spindles and posts)
3. Can I use the Shur-line Deck applicator pad for RAD solid stains?
4. What size rollers should be used for solid stains?
5. I am moving from semi-transparent (different brand) to RAD solid stain. I already got the stripper and brightener. Is this the correct order? Stripper, sand where the wood fibers show with 80 grit paper lightly, brightener, solid stain on railings first, then a different color solid stain on deck floor?
6. Can stripper and brightener be done on one day, and solid stain on a different day (a week later)?
7. Do I need to wet the deck before doing solid stain, if staining on a different day than brightener?
8. I saw that the second coat should be done about 3 hours or so from the first coat. If I need extra paint to do my second coat, I may have to wait to get that shipped, which may be a week or two. In that case, would it be alright to put the second coat 2 weeks later? If it rains during this time, is that an issue?
9. After staining, how long for solid stain to dry (before the rain)?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. 3-4 gallons for two coats and 350 sq feet.
2. 3-4 gallons for two coats and 360 sq feet.
3. No, you need brushed and rollers for solid stains.
4. 5/8" nap.
5. Correct.
6. Yes.
7. Wet or dry os fine. It does not need to be damp.
8. Yes, that is fine. Rain should not have an issue. Much easier to do all the same day though.
9. 2-6 hours.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi! I placed an order at 2:30 this morning for the RAD cleaner and brightener but forgot to order my stain! Can I add to the original order or cancel it and place a new order?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe cannot add to orders as we do not keep credit cards on file. Easiest is to just place a new order. We have canceled your current order.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOur house in the area East of San Francisco bay has cedar shingles applied about 25 years ago. They were stained with Super Deck oil based transparent/semi transparent mix of a white with some cedar. No other staining or treatment since then, other than weather. Some areas have no stain left, from sun and rain, while others in partially protected areas have much color (an off white/light beige) that still adheres to the wood. Using your cleaner and rinsing without brushing the shingles removes most but not all of the color. Protected areas are especially resistant.
We want to get something uniform again. The formulation of Super Deck is long gone. No good semi-transparent stains seem to have white and grey is just too dark for the house. To get a more uniform coating, our painter suggested a semi solid that will show the texture of the shingles. You have only a solid stain but it may be worth thinking about it as an option.
I have several questions about your solid stain.
-Will your solid stain smooth over the texture much more than a semi-solid from other brands?
-Will blending some white with some other color of your stain of be acceptable to get a mid tone of some sort or will that reduce the performance?
-Is the cleaning/brightening process necessary or would cleaning alone followed by washing (perhaps a low pressure washing under 750 PSI) be acceptable for a solid stain?
-Most important will this peel after a few years?
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We will reply to your comment shortly-Yes, the solid stain is filming so it will have a smoother appearance than a penetrating stain.
-You can mix colors of the RAD Solid Stains.
-Pressure washing to remove dirt, grime, mold, etc is what is needed to prep for the solid stain. Using the RAD Prep products aids with the pressure washing for better performance.
-Solid stains since they dry on top of the wood can eventually have some lifting. This would depend o your weather and or wood surface. Rarely happens on vertical wood but it could. Should last on vertical wood 3-7 years before a reapplication is needed.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI see different coverage rates for stains in different places. The calculator shows a different rate than a brochure etc..... How much solid stain should buy for 2 coats of 380 sq ft? 3 or 4?
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We will reply to your comment shortly3-4 gallons is correct. Hard to say exactly as the coverage will vary based on wood porosity and how you apply it.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLast summer we used the cleaner + brightened + solid stain on our 400 SF deck. We live next to a river so your product seemed perfect for our location. This month, about a year later, I notice there are some mildew or mold patches that have started grow over the stain. What do you recommend we do to remove these? Any way to prevent them from coming back?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThat is mold and algae growing on top of a stain. A stain cannot prevent this but there are mild cleaners on the market that will not harm the stain. One is called "wet and forget".
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCan I use a pump sprayer with Solid Stain for underside of an elevated deck (deck boards and joists)?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo. If spraying, you would need an airless sprayer.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have an almost 20 year old deck that was stained about 3 years ago with a semi transparent stain. I used the stripper, then sanded some of what was left, then applied the brightener, then applied a coat of the semi transparent RAD in dark walnut. The rails look pretty good but the floor was probably just too chewed up to go with a semi-transparent plus I had some clouding probably from hot sun drying issues (in spite of spraying the deck down about 10 minutes before application and it being 10:30 in the morning!) Anyway, I'm considering just leaving the rails as they are but applying a solid stain to the floor. Can I apply the RAD solid over the RAD semi-transparent? What prep would I need to do before applying?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou can, just give it a good pressure wash first. Only apply to a dry deck this way.
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We will reply to your comment shortlySo we have a boat dock where the deck is about 5 years old and has been treated with a semi transparent oil based stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you always have to remove the previous coatings when switching brands of stain. Post some pictures for help with this.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks for the quick response! I have pressure treated wood (approx 15 years old) and most of it is bare, but the railings still have a lot of the previous stain (i.e. they haven't peeled at all). I was planning on running a sander over the entire surface just to get off any debris and then wipe off with a mop/damp cloth. Will this be sufficient if I want to apply a solid stain or should I be doing something else? Also, how long does it take to ship to Manitoba, Canada?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPressure ash first and then sand is the best away. Shipping is about 1-2 weeks during this time.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDo you have any photos of a completed project with the Brown Oak and Espresso solid stains? I am trying to decide on the color and I can't decide if the Espresso solid stain will be too dark. Thank you!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe do not but you can get samples. https://www.restore-a-deck.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain/restore-a-deck-stain-samples.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWood deck, about a decade old, previous owners used a solid stain of unknown type/mfgr. We've obtained solid stain RAD samples and applied to test areas. Appears we will need 2 coats after stripping/cleaning/power washing. Previous Q&A's have left a confusing message. Can RAD solid stain be applied in two coats? One answer says the first coat will prevent any other applications. If a 2nd coat is possible, how much wait between coats?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou need two coats for the RAD solid stain and the first coat must dry before applying the second coat with the Solid Stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have approximately 322 sq. ft. to cover. using the two coat method with your solid stain, how many gallons would you recommend for the job---don't want to run out before completion? Also what is your shipment times to get to Southeast Mi. ?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe are located in Bloomfield Hills so best to pick up. About 3 gallons for the two coats.
https://www.restore-a-deck.com/contacts.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe live in Southeast MI. We get rain, snow, and ice. How well does your solid stain hold up to these conditions? I am mostly concerned with chipping. How much better is it compared to the Behr brand solid stain when talking durability/chipping?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe RAD solid stain when prepped correctly will work very well for MI. As for the Behr, they have numerous reports and reviews of failures. Almost any stain is better.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTannin bleed from the wood due to moisture. Best to apply another coat later in the Summer when things dry out.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi,
I finished staining our deck Friday, and am prepping to stain the posts today. Just wanted to confirm tha the RAD cleaner and brightener is safe if it comes in contact with a freshly stained deck boards (60 hrs).
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt should be prewet and rinse any overspray right away.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDue to expected shipping delays, if I strip and prep now and have to wait a few weeks is this an issue? Or should I wait to strip and prep?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBest to prep closer to when you will be staining.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have ironwood deck, so this product is not feasible ?
Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain 1 Gallon, instructions say for softwood?-
We will reply to your comment shortlyNot for hardwoods.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTreated pine?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyCovered porch wood is 5-6 years old and stained by previous owner (not sure what kind of stain). If I was going to change to a white solid stain on the fascia and a grey coastal solid stain on the porch boards what prep would you recommend? Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep with the Stripper and then the Brightener.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat would be the best way to apply a solid stain? Looking to redo a 1200 square ft deck with the solid Cyprus color. Power washed it, used deck cleaner and sanded. Now the final step.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyApply with a roller and brush.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello, I have a two level deck and believe it’s about 800sq ft all together. So I’m guessing about 9 gallons. I also want to do the railings, anyway to figure out how much I need for that part? Thinking of doing the floor in cypress and the railings in white to give it an updated look. It’s about 15+ years old and we have been replacing a lot of boards the past year and still more to replace before we do the stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyLength x height for the railing sq footage.
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