Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain 1 Gallon

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Stain and Prep on the Same Day!
Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain is an advanced, water-based, semi-transparent stain formulation designed to penetrate deep into wood pores for maximum protection and longevity. Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain protects wood from harmful UV rays and damage caused by water penetration. Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain is safe to use, has a low odor, and is easy to clean up with soap and water. It is ideal for all wood types including pressure-treated pine, cedar, fir, or redwood.
Recent advancements in water-based wood stain technology have allowed the active ingredients in the Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Stain to offer better UV protection, excellent penetration into the wood grain, the ability to apply to damp wood, all in 5 beautiful semi-transparent colors that highlight the natural wood grain.
RAD Semi-Transparent Wood and Deck Stain will increase the life, appearance, and durability of all exterior wood surfaces. With the easy-to-apply and maintain Eco-Safe formula, you'll be able to finish faster and enjoy your exterior wood or deck for years.
WHERE TO USE
Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain is intended for all wood types of weathered, exterior wood surfaces including decks, fences, siding, outdoor furniture, gazebos, and playsets. You can apply Restore-A-Deck Premium Wood Stain to hardwoods including mahogany, ipe, or other types of exotic hardwoods.
Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood 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 Semi-Transparent Wood 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 Deck Stain applies at about 100-200 feet per gallon. Actual coverage varies depending on wood porosity.
Restore A Deck Stain Application Tips
- Applying RAD Stain Wet on Wet 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
ADVANTAGES
- Stain the same day as the prep!
- Utilizing the latest advancements in water-based stain technology
- Cost-effective stain and sealer for your wood
- Deep penetration into the wood grain resulting in less chance of wear and tear
- Protects wood from damaging UV oxidation and graying
- Available in 4 beautiful semi-transparent finishes – Natural, Cedar, Light Walnut, & Dark Walnut
- For use on all exterior wood types and surfaces, not just decks
- Eco-Safe
- Dries to a flat, natural-looking finish
- Water-based, easy cleanup
- Easy to reapply as needed
- Easy to remove if needed
- Does not promote mold/mildew growth
- Low VOC content, compliant with all US states and Canada
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.
Gallon Sizes: |
1's and 5's |
Coats Required: |
1-2 Coats |
Coverage Per Gallon: |
100-200 sq. ft |
Temperature: |
45-95 F |
Application Tools: |
Sprayer, Pad, Brush, Roller |
Dry Time: |
4-8 Hours |
Cleanup: |
Soap and Water |
VOC Compliant: 50 |
Compliant in all States |
More Info: |
Product Data Sheet |
Reviews
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Awesome deck stain. Prepped the wood and 2 hours later we stained the deck. All done in half a day!
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We will reply to your comment shortly· 06/29/2022Can I get samples of semi transparent stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHow many hours should I wait after power cleaning to apply the stain?
Also, it rains a lot where I live, how many hours does the stain have to be applied before it is ok for it to be rained on without having negative effects?-
We will reply to your comment shortlySee tips: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/Deck-Cleaning-Reviews-and-Tips/how-to-restore-a-deck-stain-to-damp-wood.html
It can take a rain about 6-8 hours after applying.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used your products and have finished staining my deck. Used semi transparent cedar stain. I only applied one coat and I think is looks great. Is a second coat needed to insure that I won't be re-doing deck next year?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMore is not always better and if doing a second coat, it has to be applied wet on wet: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/Deck-Cleaning-Reviews-and-Tips/restore-a-deck-stain-wet-on-wet-application.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyadding to my previous post... I should also ask - what will the outcome be if I do use the semi transparent stain that froze over the winter?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt has most likely gone bad.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI bought the cleanse and brightened combo after uploading pics and getting opinions. Couldn’t tell if we had stain or not… I haven’t used it yet. And it rained and today I noticed these areas…. Do I need to buy some stripper or am I ok with cleanser?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the stripper and then brighten.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs this product water-based? Is it safe to use on a raw pressure-treated wood roof deck with EPDM below? There's no way to protect the EPDM during application.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, it is water-based and will not harm the EPDM.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a ~400 sq ft deck, which was likely stained sometime in the past couple years and has what looks like rather significant water stains? I do have a power washer. Would you advise cleaner/brightner or stripper/brightner? Based on color I am also thinking the cedar semi- transparent is way to go. Please advise. Thank you.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will need to strip and brighen and use both stripper additives as well: https://www.restore-a-deck.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.html
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe powerwashed our IPE deck close to the wood a few days ago and plan to stain using RAD. I have attached 2 photos of the deck + a 3rd photo of the porch ceiling which is the color we'd like to restore to.
A few questions please:
1) For prep, do you think we should use (A) RAD stripper + brightener or (B) RAD cleaner + brightener or (C) none based on these photos? Unsure if the deck has been stained in the past.
2) As for the stain, do you have a recommendation on which color of the RAD semi-transparent stain to match picture #3 (ceiling of the porch which hasn't been as subject to the elements)?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. Clean and brighen while pressure washing.
2. Natural or Cedar color.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBought a house last year and have no idea if we should buy cleanser or stripper. Which do you suggest? Pics attached. Thanks!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt is hard to tell if the wood is very gray from UV or if you have a gray stain on the wood? Can you tell from looking at it closer?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOver a year and a half ago, I needed to sand off the old paint (or solid stain) and I got just about everything sanded off or at least as best I could. I ran out of time before the winter came and since then, wood has weathered considerably. Do you recommend I sand again or would I be ok cleaning, brightening and then applying the dark walnut stain? I also have new wood (deck gate) that is clearly lighter in color because it is newer...any recommendations on how to get the gate to match the rest of the deck or is this just how its going to be? Any info you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyClean and brighten all and then stain with the Dark Walnut.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI would like to refresh and stain a cedar picnic table that has been outside unstained for 2 years. Do I need to apply a sealant on top of your stain to make food-safe?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi. Did you respond to my 4/27 questions? I did not see it on your website. Thanks, Robert Arbios
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYes, Constant wear from heavy water running off the roof will degrade the stain. The only way to fix this issue (any stain will have this problem) is to add a gutter on your roof to divert the water. The best way to fix it is to clean and recoat all the wood.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIs the natural color stain dry clear or does it have a tint to it?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt is tinted. Clear coatings (no tint at all) will not provide any UV protection from graying.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI was so pleased last August when I completed the stripping, brightening, and staining our 20-year old 150’ cedar deck with your Dark Walnut product. But the cold wet Seattle winter apparently took its toll with this area under the garage drip line. What happened and what can I do to fix it? Don’t care if it doesn’t match the rest - just want to get some protection on this old wood.
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We will reply to your comment shortlycan I purchase a sample? I am thinking Cottage Gray would be good, but I am not sure how it would look on oak.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used Armstrong Clark stain 2 years ago after the cleaner and brightener. Do I have to strip and brighten if switching to rad stain or can I just use cleaner?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and brighten are correct.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat would be the best color in Semi-transperent stain to get the effect similar to the photo?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDarl Walnut color.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you! My total area is appx 900 sq ft (including rails and all). Would 5 gallon be enough for 2 coats? Or should I order a couple of gallons extra?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you will ned 8-10 gallons for two coats applied wet on wet.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI used 30 Second Outdoor Cleaner on my patio. I'm not sure if the patio was ever stained or sealed by previous tenants but it doesn't look like it to me. Am I good to stain with RAD?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThe 30-Second cleaner is not good for wood (bleach-based) and is very poor at prepping in general. You should redo with the proper prep products. The RAD Cleaner and Brightener Kit.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI want to purchase five gallons of semi-transparent light walnut but don't see anything but one gallon. Is it available in five?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyShould this be all I need?
(1) Restore-A-Deck Thickening Gel Additive
(1) Restore-A-Deck Booster Additive
Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain 5 Gallons and Stripper/Brightener Combo Kit-
We will reply to your comment shortlyPost some pics of the current condition so we can help with prep products needed.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi there.......We are looking to use the Cottage Gray semi trans stain.
Individual Gallon prices are on sale....does that price carry over to the 5 Gallon combo Cleaner/Brightener/5-Gallon Stain package?
If yes, would that price be $235.00 for the complete 5 Gallon kit in cottage Gray?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, it does not. Just single gallons.
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We will reply to your comment shortly1) Using all RAD product. Doing my 2 yr old fence with Stripper and Brightener. Will then do Wet-on-Wet application of Semi-Transparent stain. When would I need to stain again?
When I do will I just clean/brighten or do I have to strip/brighten.
How many coats for the future semi-transparent staining, same as wet-on-wet?
2) Doing a new wood application of Semi-Transparent on my deck.
I understand to do the one coat now and maintenance in 12-18 months.
When I do the maintenance in 12-18 months do I do a clean/brighten/stain or strip/brighten/stain process? How many coats? Wet-on-wet?
Then 2-3 yrs after the maintenance do I do a clean/brighten/stain or strip/brighten/stain?
Would that application in 2-3 yrs be a wet-on-wet type application?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. For a fence, every 3-6 years. Clean and brighten for prep when recoating. Two coats.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you.
For number 2 with the semi-transparent, after the 18 month one coat, how long until next staining and is the prep clean/brighten at that point? One coat then as well?
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We will reply to your comment shortly2-3 years and clean/brighten for prep.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor your Semi-Transparent product, how close with the coverage be between new wood and and old wood that has been cleaned and brightened? I'm not looking for a perfect match but would like to know if it would be relatively close? (Light Walnut) Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOlder wood is more absorbent so it will stain darker in color compared to new wood. All semi-transparent colors will be like this.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have RAD Semi Transparent on a deck around my pool that was coated last year. I need to recoat the areas where pool traffic was the heaviest. Do I need to strip and clean or just light pressure wash before recoating?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the Cleaner while pressure washing for a maintenance coat.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI stained my deck last year using the Light Walnut. It’s too cool now here to re-stain but want to know if I can use the cleaner to remove some mildew and then follow the entire process to prep and stain next spring.Thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBest to do the prep and stain in the Spring. No need to clean it now.
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We will reply to your comment shortly1) I bought your products (cleaner, brightener, stain) in July 2020 and they were in a detached garage last winter in Chicago. Likely they froze unless the freezing point is super low. With the products still be effective?
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We will reply to your comment shortly1. Prep should be okay, stain has gone bad.2. About 50-55.
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