This post was updated on April 4, 2025
Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood cleaning. My Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me.
Update 2026: Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Review
I would love to hear if you have used the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Consumer reviews in the comment section below have shown excellent results when using the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper.
If you have any pictures of your experience with Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description.
Note: There are 2 new additives for the RAD Stain Stripper. The Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Booster and the Restore-A-Deck Thickening Gel. These products will increase the overall effectiveness of your stain stripping. These two additives greatly enhance the removal and ease of your stain-stripping project.
See here for more info:
Restore-A-Deck Stripper Booster and Thickening Gel Additives
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that quickly removes worn finishes to restore wood surfaces. It removes stains, coatings, collected dirt, mold, mildew, and mill glaze.
The Restore A Deck system is a multistep deck cleaning system, and the best results are achieved when using all 3 products. This product is Step 1 Stripper of the Restore A Deck system and can be substituted for or used after Restore-A-Deck Wood Cleaner.
The Restore-A-Deck Deck Stain Stripper needs to be neutralized with a wood brightener.
How I Rated Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper
My Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper review contains a 5-step process and the final average score. Each step is on a scale of 1-10.
- Removal of Graying and Dirt
- Cost Per Square Foot
- Removal of Old Stain
- Ease of Application
- Final Appearance after Cleaning
- Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Final Score
5-Step Review of Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper
1. Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 9
The RAD stripper easily cuts through the dirt. All mold was removed from the deck.
2. Cost Per Square Foot: 10
Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper covers up to 1000 sq. feet for 2 pounds, $39.99 a bottle. The RAD stain stripper is a bargain to use for the cost! Less than $8 per gallon when mixed with water.
3. Removal of Old Stain: 9
The Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper was used to remove a buildup of TWP 100 Series stain. The stripper was very effective at removing over 95% of the TWP. There was a little difficulty in a spot where a doormat had sat there for years. We applied the RAD stripper to this spot with the pump sprayer and it came off easily.
4. Ease of Application: 10
The RAD Deck Stain Stripper in the 2-pound container mixes with 5 gallons of water. We tested the stripper by using a pump sprayer for application. We covered our 800 sq foot deck in less than 10 minutes. We needed most of the 5 gallons to do this.
5. Final Appearance of Stripping: 9
Great at removing our semi-transparent stain. We needed a wood brightener to neutralize as the RAD stripper is extremely strong.
Overall Score Restore-A-Deck Deck Stain Stripper: 9.4
It’s great at removing stains, easily applied, and costs pennies a square foot! This is our highest score to date. Other deck stain strippers are just as effective, but we like the option of injecting the stripper.
Product Information:
Manufacturer: Restore-A-Deck
Product Type: Powdered Concentrate Deck Stain Stripper
Available Sizes: 2 Pound Container Makes 5 Liquid Gallons
Application Temperature: 45-95 F
Coverage Per Container: 750-1000 sq. ft
Application Tools: Scrub Brush, Pressure Washer, Pump Sprayer.
Test Deck Stats:
Deck Wood Type: Cedar
Deck Square Footage: 800
The condition of Deck: 2-year-old TWP Stain was removed
How Much Product Used: 2 Pounds. Retails for $39.99 with Free shipping.
*All products tested and results are from our experience. We offer no guarantee of similar results. Consider that results may differ due to different wood types, exposure to UV radiation, and natural weathering.
How To Strip With Restore-A-Deck Stripper – DeckStainHelp.com
This was an excellent product to remove the water based semi transparent stain that I used on a one year old cedar deck.
The application was easy; the removal was better than I thought it would be and clean up was easy.
Any stripping process is going to take some work but this product wasn’t that bad.
I didn’t take before pics but I will submit some after pics in the Brightener section.
Thanks for your feedback!
Now that I finished my deck project I thought I’d submit a review of the RAD products. My 500 sqft deck was stained with Pennofin back in 2010 then completely neglected since then. And I mean “completely” neglected. I didn’t have very high expectations coming into the project.
I couldn’t be happier with the results. I used RAD stripper and brightener kit for the project. This is industrial strength stuff so I took all the safety warnings seriously. I wore long sleeves, rubber gloves, painters mask and eye protection. I applied the stripper to 3/4 of the deck via sprayer before it clogged, then applied it via brush the last 1/4. After 30 minutes I rinsed it off with a 1600 PSI pressure washer using the green nozzel. It ended up removing 95+ % of the old stain.
After applying brightener to the whole deck I wasn’t completely satisfied how the brush application section turned out so I took another pass at it with the stripper. Then via a suggestion to a question I submitted earlier in this thread I applied another application of brightener to the whole deck and let it dry into the wood. Fantastic results. I ended up staining it with TWP Honeytone.
Before, stripping/brightening, and after photos tell the story.
Looks great!!
I just posted a question as to how to remove Pennofin from a teak deck and restore it. Yours looks amazing. I know it has been 7 years since you wrote this review, but would you still recommend the RAD stripper and brightener kit?
Yes, that will work well to remove the Penofin.
I stripped an 850 sq ft cedar deck with the RAD stripping kit with excellent results. I mixed the stripper at 1/2 pound per gallon in a pump sprayer. The four gallons (two pound bag) turned the Cabot 3000 stain into goo within 30 minutes, and with the aid of a pressure washer, removed 99% of the failed and peeling stain. After stripping, I neutralized with part 2 of the kit with equally impressive results. As an aside, I had a local quotation of $2550 to strip and re-stain my deck. Do the math; RAD stripper is a bargain and does a fantastic job.
I thought the deck cleaner worked great;however, I needed more and I ordered stain stripper instead of deck cleaner . If I use the brightener when I am done will it work okay and not hurt the deck. The deck had never been stained.
It may “fur” up the deck too much if you use the stripper since it does not have an old stain to remove. You can try, but water down the stripper to about 2-3 oz per gallon of water.
My wife and I purchased a home that has a 1000 sq ft deck that was stained roughly six months ago using Olympic Elite Advance Stain + Sealant in One Semi Transparent Wood Stain. The color is entirely too dark for our liking. Also, it appears that on half of the deck, a second coat was applied. We are wanting a cedar shade but do not want to go through the hassle of stripping if it will not make the wood look “new” again before we apply a new stain. Should I strip? Should I sand? Do I need to do both?
Strip off what you can and then sand the rest off if needed. Brighten the wood when done. It will not be an easy removable but it has to come off if you ant to fix this.
Will this remove Thompsons WaterSeal Advanced Natural Wood Protector? I put it on a week ago and my deck has a yellowish hue when dry and gray when wet. I need to remove it ASAP
Post a picture please.
Ugh. I wish we would have read your review on the Behr semi-transparent water based stain before putting it on our new cedar deck. We just put it on 2 days ago and hate it. I understand stripping is going to be awful, but at this point we feel it may be our best option to go with another type of stain. I understand it is best not to strip brand new stain, but We have not put up railing yet, so we are hoping to strip and re-stain before doing that, so we can avoid working around it. I just want to be clear, stripping is ok, and multiple tries is also ok, right? Whatever does not come off will then need to be sanded? And then use a brightener? Any other tips? And is any one stripper better for water based or is this type our best option. Any other advice? Thank you.
Stripping newly applied stain is not easy. It is even harder when it is the Behr. Most likely you will not get it all off by stripping so power sanding will be needed as well. After this is removed, use both a cleaner and a wood brightener for final prep. You mentioned the wood was new? You cannot stain new wood right away. See this for tips: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
I just coated a one year old deck with Behr Premium clear transparent waterproofing product. I cleaned and brightened it before coating. The color tone after it dried is a little on the yellow/honey color. I thought it would be completely clear to let the natural wood color remain. Would the deck restore be the best product to strip it? The coating has been on only 48 hrs.
What would be the best CLEAR deck coating non oil based that you would recommend? Would Defy be it? I used it (color version)on my deck and it appears to be more of a penetrating product rather than an encapsulating product like Behr. It is also more flat than shinny.
Thanks
It is very hard to strip a deck stain that is just applied and even harder when it is the Behr. You will be able to strip some (maybe 1/2) but you will need to power sand this to remove fully.
Clear (no color at all) = zero UV protection from graying. Are you okay with it truing gray in a matter of months? If not, you must use a tinted stain.
The Defy Extreme Clear is the best true clear on the market but it will start to gray in 9-12 months.
Thanks for the quick response. Will it be easier to strip one to two years from now?
Yes but Behr is still a pain to strip. Most likely some will peel off though making it easier to remove. It is a bad overall product. 🙁
My deck has layers of helmsman urethane on it. We have already used a stripper and brightener, but still has layers left. Will this product eat through the rest that is on deck. If so do I use brightener afterwards.
No. A deck stain stripper will not remove a urethane. You will have to sand this off.
We have an old two-part redwood deck. Last fall we replaced the upper portion (due to excessive dry rot and poor construction) with boards that had been in the lumber yard for years. The lower part is very grooved and was very dry and gray. After installing the new redwood decking I stained it all with a SW stain because I assumed since it was already dry it would be okay. This year the new part turned very gray and mildewed. I realize I should have waited to stain.
Today I used the stripper and brightener on the entire surface for upper and lower and I was pleased to see much of the lovely red color come back, but there is a large area that is now black. I’m sure we applied evenly and pressure washed evenly as well, so I don’t know how to correct the problem. I redid the stripping in the blackened areas and saw no improvement.
We’re in Iowa and the deck gets midday sun. I plan to stain with TWP. We just had a week of rain but should be dry this week. How do I address the blackened area?
That is strange. Try applying the brighter again to all wood. Let is sit on the wood until dry.
Should I rewet before brightening? Here’s how it looks after drying overnight. We mixed both the stripper and brightener on the weaker side and limited the time left on, but equally across the deck. I did finish with brightener and then rinsed it yesterday.
Lightly wet first. Might be tannin bleed but strange in only one area.
It’s much better today but I can still tell where the dark areas were. I did sprinkle a bit of water on the dark spot this morning to see if it looks different when wetted. After it’s completely dry just stain over or do I rinse the brightener off?
Rinse the brightener off.
Thank you for walking me through this process. Here’s how it looks after rinsing the brightener off. Better but not as good as I’d like. How do I fix it? Or can I?
Thank you for walking me through the process. I’ve rinsed the whole deck down. It’s better but I can still see a darker area. What do I do now?
Try it again. Brightener all but make the concentration stronger. Rinse all after 15 minutes. Something reacted internally in the wood and we want to “brighten” it out.
How long to wait after using the stripper to apply the brightner
Right away.
Forgot photos
Hello-
I would appreciate any advice you can provide on this project.
Deck is in Seattle area, pretty shaded area, some direct sun but only for a couple of hours.
Unknown wood species and unknown product but I would guess Thompson. If you can tell that would be great. Is it a solid?
Any chance it would strip? Would you advise stripping and then sanding what is left?
Someone I trust advised a Messmers UV+ semi after I get it off.
Thanking you in advance.
It is a solid and cannot be stripped fully. You can strip some and then sand the rest off.
Thank you. I was afraid that this would be your response but I am not surprised. For 400 square feet do you think I can get this ready for coating with a full week of stripping and sanding? I ask because here in the Great Northwet the rains could be coming soon and I am wondering if I should just wait until next summer.
Any thoughts on the Messmers?
Thanks again
Sure you can get this done if you have a week. Messmers is an okay brand. Better than many.
What is the best thing to remove Olympic Rescue It?
Power sanding. Strippers will not remove it.
Will this product remove a solid color porch paint (latex)? Thanks!
Not fully. No deck stain stripper will.
Does RAD remove Helmsman spar poly?
No. No deck stain stripper will remove a polyurethane. You will need to sand that off.
Will RAD loosen it up enough to power wash it off?
No. A deck stain stripper will have no benefits in removing a polyurethane. Pressure washing will not remove it either. You will have to power sand.
Its hard because the Poly was applied too T-111. So sanding is going to be difficult at best.
Media/corn cob blasting is the best way then.
How do I determine if oil based or water based is the best stain? I have two decks both 16 years old PT lumber and have been pressure washed to remove dirt. First deck does not show any signs of previous stains or sealant but is very susceptible to mold a A few boards have been replaced so they are very new while the rest of the deck is graying.
The second deck has a reddish stain on the railings but this stain is mostly worn off on the horizontal deck surface.
Can I use the same stain on both decks?
You will need to remove the reddish stain first and then you can use the same stain for all. Use one of these stain brands: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/the-5-best-deck-stain-reviews-and-ratings/
Will this remove Sikkens Cetol 123 from my cedar siding? This stuff is unlike the SRD varieties of stain.
No. It will not remove the “shiny” verions of Sikkens. No stripper will. Media blasting will be needed.
I have a large deck,over 500 sq ft . it has behr transparent stain on it that was stained on seasoned treated pine wood but was not pretreated or conditioned. The deck floor is peeling bad and the pickets have a mildew showing under the stain that doesn’t was off. The stain is about 4 yrs old. What advice do you have.
When looking at your website I didn’t see any specific instructions. Only what I saw in reviews.
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Strip off what you can and then sand the rest off. The Behr can be stubborn to remove. Once fully removed, use a wood brightener to neutralize.
My deck railing is wood frame with black metal spindles. Is RAD corrosive to the metal?
Depends on the metal type and it it is smooth coated, painted, powdered coated, etc. There are too many variables to give an accurate response.
One thing we have noticed is the smooth-coated black spindles never have an issue with prep products.
I have a deck that was not pretreated before being stained with Behr premium stain. The stain is about three yrs. old It seems to have mildew under the stain and is peeling. The pickets have the mildew as well.
Post a picture please.
I’ll have to do so on a later date.
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You will need to sand this current coating off 100% first. A stripper will not remove this.
We have CWF natural stain on our home (pine siding). It does not last and is peeling terribly. Most of our house has been stained 2-3x, but one side we have redone 4x. We would like to strip our whole house and use a a different (longer lasting) stain. Do you recommend this product to remove old CWF stain on siding?
Please post a picture or two.
Does this help? The first picture is the back of our house that gets direct sunlight all day and we had to Stain almost every other year. The other picture is the side of our house that we have done 2x. We used CWF-UV natural wood stain.
It looks very thick and never soaked in. That is why it is peeling. It is also going to be very difficult to strip this since it is over applied and vertical wood. You can strip some off but it will need to be sanded or corn cob blasted to remove all of this.
Will this product remove the rust-oleum restore 2x semi transparent stain? The deck is pressure treated lumber approximately 2 years old and the stain was applied last fall.
No. No stripper will remove the Rustoleum Deck Restore. You will have to sand to remove it.
Will this type of product work on an oil based stain? I have Deck-pro alkyd stain on pressure treated pine in KY, it is cedartone and has darkened but not peeled. appears dirty . There are spots where I have had to spot apply the product to cover chips or damage from a dog which are lighter. We like the natural wood appearance but are frustrated by the amount of maintenance (have stained twice since installing two years ago. Any advice on alternative products to re-stain? thanks
Semi-transparent, yes. Solid stain, no.
Hi,
I have a few questions for you with these facts: we are located in Washington and last year we treated our cedar deck with a clear penetrating oil. The deck has full sun exposure during the summer. Some mildew formed after the year with all the rain. After the year, the deck has fully oxidized turning it very dark (grey like). I’ve already sanded the deck down but there are still some locations (by the nails) where I’m unable to remove the dark color.
1. Assuming that I should use the RAD stripper to remove the dark spots, is this material safe for PVC roofing material as this is a roof top deck?
2. Same question for the brightener, is this safe for the roof top material?
3. Is the TWP 100 series a good match?
4. Next year, if there are some spots that seem to be a little scuffed or needs a touch up, is this something that I can do without having to strip the entire deck etc and use the same product?
1. Yes, I believe so.
2. same
3. The TWP should work well.
4. You can clean and reapply as needed. You do not have to strip.
I used the Restore product and it is now peeling. I have peeled some. I tried to sand, didn’t work. Tried to power wash. No luck. Is there is any product can remove it ?
Sorry but a stain stripper will not remove the Deck Restore by Rustoleum. Power sand or repalce the wood are your options
I was thinking about a shaver tool if there is such a thing. Something that can shave off just a small top layer from the board. Power sander did not help unless I get a commercial one. The electric hand one I tried did not do the job. If I can take just a small top layer off and then use a sander, it might work. I have seen on TV where they reuse old wood from barns and such and somehow they resurface it. It’s early so I may head back to Home Depot or Menards when they open. Not sure I want to deal with Home Depot since they sold the crap to me in the first place. They pulled it up on the computer when I was looking for something to remove it and they never once mentioned the Class Action Lawsuit and they had to have seen it. Appreciate your help!!
There is no such thing. You will need a commercial floor sander to remove or replace the wood.
You are thinking of a plainer, but each board would have to be removed and put through a plainer machine.
What product do you best recommend for a 6-year-old Tiger Wood deck that has grayed severally? Its probably been 3 years since last stained it an IPE oil stain (Armstrong). Will the Restore-a Deck Stripper perhaps be my best starting point followed with a brightner? Thank You!
Yes, that is correct. Prep well as you described.
I’d like to sue this but am confused about the injectable part. I have a power washer. Do I need to buy an attachment for it? Am I supposed to use it with that?
Best to use a pump sprayer to apply. Works better that way.
Will this stripper work on Ipe wood that has been stained with Australian Timber Oil?
Yes it will.
Will Restore-A-Deck Stripper harm plastic or painted wood? I want to use it on a 2nd-story clear cedar deck that is attached to painted wood joists with plastic fasteners underneath the deck. It is important that the underside of the deck look good afterward.
The deck has a small amount of very old Sikkens Cetol SRD in places. I want to apply a water-based stain now (same color as old Cetol SRD). Do you think Restore-A-Deck Cleaner would be adequate preparation and cause less harm to the deck underside than the stripper? If any old stain remains after cleaning could I then use the stripper in those places?
No it will not harm it but you will need to rinse the underside well when done to remove all the dirt and grime from the stripping. You will need the stripper over the cleaner. Just strip all the wood.
We live in upstate NY, deck gets full sun most of the day. Applied Armstrong Clark semi-transparent stain to the deck in June 2015; it’s a cedar deck. I unfortunately over-applied the stain by using a pad instead of a brush and it has since mostly peeled. I’m looking to re-stain with the same stain as I bought 5 gallons and stored it out of light in my basement. What should I do to prep the area? Strip it? Sand it? Please advise, thanks in advance!
Strip and brighten for the prep is the best and easiest way. Use Restore A Deck Stripper Kits.
Should I plan to do that every time? Or will just be able to clean and stain moving forward? How often should I stain?
Also, when using Restore a Deck with a pressure washer, do I add the prescribed amount of water when using the soaping method? Or do I go a little light on water assuming it will mix further when going through the pressure washer?
If you do not over apply, then you can clean for the future prep. Soaping method? Best to use a pump sprayer to apply the stripper, not the pressure washer.
We live in Michigan. We have a very large deck that has some areas in partial to full sun and other areas by house and hot tub with mostly shade. It was constructed from treated lumber. Definitely some mold mildew in shaded areas. Main issue is we paid to have Sherwin Williams semi transparent waterborne formula applied in 2015 because I wanted to add some color. It started peeling first summer. We were advised to give it some time to peel before attempting to do anything with it. We love to use our outdoor space and need to take on this disaster. Hoping stripper will work. Want to leave spindles so will want a stain to coordinate . Looking for any advice you may have?
Unfortunately, a stain stripper will not remove this fully. While you stated it is a semi-transparent, it looks like a solid stain. Stain strippers will not remove coatings like this effectively. It will remove some but power sanding will be required to get this product off.
BTW, this example of SW stain is why we would never use it. It fails and peels, it does not look semi-transparent, and most importantly, it is a huge pain to fix. Sorry… 😥
So are you saying there is no point in using a stripper? Picture is product used. If a stripper would help which one would u recommend?
You can strip to remove some but you will need to sand after to remove all.
I’m going to guess that my situation is even worse than Sue’s in that I used the oil-based version of SW’s Super Deck semi-transparent stain 2 years ago. Am I correct in thinking that the oil-based version will be even more resistant to the stripper?
As you note, we have not been happy with the stain…not so semi-transparent. And on top of that, I paid to have it done for the 1st time ever (I’m a do-it-yourselfer) and the painter put it on way too thick in a number of places. Took forever to dry.
Actually semi-transparent oil based stains are much easier to remove than water based. The SW Super Deck in semi-transparent oil based will come off with no issues with the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kits.
Once removed, try TWP Stains or the Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain.
Hi there – I was just trying to figure out what to do with my deck and saw this post. My 600sqft deck in Seattle was stained one year ago with this SW Super Deck oil-based product and while it doesn’t look to bad (gets mostly heavy sun in summer) I was thinking of just power washing it and putting a new coat of the TWP over it. It just looks a bit dirty and lighter is all. Should/can I do this or do I need to strip it off to put the new TWP on?
You will need to remove when switching brands. Strip and brighten with Restore A Deck products.
I am new to the world of wood decks( had concrete patios in the past), I have a covered wood deck that has recently been stained with Olympic Elite Semi Transparent stain. I believe this was applied directly over a Transparent Thompsons Stain and sealer of some kind with no stripping. Looks like crap, very splotchy and has a red tint to it( I like browns). Couple of concerns, 1 the deck buts up against my house with vinyl siding and painted French doors, I don’t want to damage them 2 The post, rails and the exposed beams are painted I also don’t want to strip that paint if I can help it, the paint is in good shape.
Which stripper do you recommend? After stripping and brightening what stain do you recommend?
Also after I complete this project I have a boat house that is pretty rough also (but not as bad as the deck). I believe that it only has the Thompsons on it, but it has turned, it’s stained and has some black tint on it in some places. I really don’t want a brown look on the boat house but probably a more natural color but I know once I get it cleaned I will need to apply something. Currently I believe the only stained parts of the house are the decking itself and the enclosed part used for storage. Suggestions on what steps to take on the boat house would be appreciated.
Please post pictures of both areas. This will help determine the best way to prep.
These 3 pictures are of the deck attached to the house.
The issue you will run into is that the stain on the deck will not strip off easily or very well. This is what we would do.
Apply a deck stain stripper and pressure wash both decks. Most likley the boat deck will strip off well but not the house deck. After the stripping, let the house deck dry for a day and power sand off the rest of the deck stain. Once fully removed from both decks, apply a wood brightener to all wood. Let dry for a few days and then stain.
The stripper will not remove the paint on the house.
Will do, which stripper do you recommend for my particular issue. Also once I get it stripped and cleaned which stain do you recommend going back with considering that I will need to do this most likely many times in the future? Thanks in advance for your help.
Restore A Deck Stripper kits. For the stain, try the TWP or Armstrong Clark brands.
I noticed that both of the stains you recommend were stains only, they appear to have no sealer properties. Do I seal over them or not? Also when the wood need another coat in the future do I need to strip before reapplying if I’m going back with the same brand and color? Thanks again
Hi David,
You cannot seal over a deck stain and in general, all deck stains act as sealers. When recoating in future, just clean and reapply. No need to strip.
Thanks for all the info, you have been a big help.
No problem. Hope it all turns out well!
These are the boat house.
Sorry I posted pictures twice but they appeared to go away. What am I doing wrong?
How is restore-a-deck stripper on IPE
The RAD stripper works on all wood types.
How does this stripper work on latex stains on treated lumber?
Depends on the brand and the type of latex stain you are removing?
How hazardous is this treatment to plants and siding Thanks.
Cover plants nearby and rinse siding before and after applying.
Does this product not work poorly with Mahogany? I applied it and used brightener right after. It seems to have stripped the natural color from the wood and it looks a little bleached out with a lot of black blotchy marks and the wood grain looks black as well. I think it looks worse than when I started.
It works fine on all wood types including Mahogany. Maybe you did something incorrectly? When you stain, the wood will not look bleached out as the grain will be enhanced.
Sheryl, i was working on something overhead, and it did the same thing😡
How did you correct the problem
When you apply your deck stain, the color returns and looks nice and rich. The stripper does not remove the actual color of the wood.
Would this remove Behr premium transparent weatherproofing wood finish / natural no. 500?
I like the color of this natural Behr wood finish. What product could I use that would be similar but would penetrate the wood? The deck is about 7 years old – it has been sealed 2 times.
It will but Behr can be stubborn to remove so you may need to strip it a few times to get it all off. Not sure on their Natural color and what it looks like.
Can we just wait until Spring and do everything at once?
Yes you can.
Did you receive my additional message on 59068? I asked if we can use Restore-a-Deck Stain Stripper and Brightener this Fall? If so, should we then wait until Spring to have it re-stained?
If you do it in the Fall, you will need to redo with the Cleaner and Brightener in the spring.
Can this be done now in the Fall? If so, can we then wait until Spring to have it re-stained?
Contractor stained deck with Sherwin-Williams Super Deck oil-based transparent stain. Soon after developed black mold on deck (all over) that appears to be underneath stain. Will Restore-a-Deck Stain Stripper and Brightener help us?
Yes, it will remove this.
Where can I purchase Restore-A-Deck Injectable Deck Stain Stripper ?
On their website will work.
Not quite clear on if this product will remove solid wood stain on my deck. I think you just mention using on a semi transparent stain with good results. How is it on old solid stains. thanks
No, this will not remove solid stain fully. None of the deck stain strippers will remove solid stains very well. You can strip off some, but you will still need to sand to get it all off.
Has anyone tried Penofin RenewAll? My local lumber store recommended this product but the claims it makes are so similar to Restore 2x that I’m afraid of it.
Has anyone tried this product on a failed Rust-oleum Restore 2x deck? Would this product strip that junk off? My deck is surrounded by trees and shrubs. Is this a safe product for nature?
Stain strippers will not remove the Rustoleums Deck Restore products. You will have to sand it off.
Will this product be safe if it drips onto Trex decking. My railings are wood and need stripped/brightened and stained but my deck material is all Trex.
It should be fine for the Trex.
Thank you so much for the reply
Jereme or deck stain help… I had the same question/situation…. Did it harm the Trex? I also have black aluminum spindles and am interested if this product will harm the spindles on the deck??? Thanks for any help from either of you!!!
It should not harm either.
I have a large deck. 10×44 that needs restaining. I have used numerous products over the years since 2000. Last two times I have used Cabots 3000. It is pealing off in spots. Looks bad. The wood is treated hemlock. Under the Cabots there is probably 3 other stain products that failed quickly. Last coat of Cabots was 2 years ago. I have a can of TWP 100 and a half a can of Cabots 3000. What would you suggest I do. Some of the wood is checked but does not show any sign of rot.
Nothing should go on top of this buildup of coatings. All should be removed down tot he bare wood. Striping, pressure washing, and sanding to remove. Brighten after. Use the TWP once the wood is correctly prepped.
OK that what I was thinking. I was thinking about using a disk floor machine with 80 grit or turning the boards over and replacing a few.
I have a long neglected deck that I used Restore a Deck stripper and brightener on this weekend. While the stripper did a great job in getting about 95% of the old stain off, I’m unsure of what to expect/think of the final appearance. The wood doesn’t look as clean as I first thought it would. But after all the neglect maybe this is as good as it gets.
My issue is the wood appears great on some boards but dirty looking on others, or not as new looking as I’d hoped. My sprayer got clogged and I had to use a paint brush to apply to the last 25 % of the deck and there is a distinct difference in that section (not as good). I plan buying a new sprayer and re doing that section.
My question is based on the attached before and after pictures will it be beneficial to do another round of stripping and brightening?
Before picture
It looks pretty good and much better than the before pic. Tip on the sprayer, do not mix powders directly in it as the crystals will clog it. We mix it first in a bucket and transfer it over. After you redo this section, brighten all the wood and leave the brightener on without rinsing. Just let it dry. It will not harm the wood to do this. See if it looks a little “richer” after it dries.
Two years age applied Messemers UV hardwood mahogany on T&G wrap around porch. Still looks OK. I want to apply a coat again this year but I have a couple questions. If I use the same stain from last time do I need to do a strip or just a cleaning & using what? If I want to change stain to Armstrong Clark Hardwood Mahogany do I need to strip or just clean? Also how long will ones stain last if you have leftover? Thanks.
Strip and brighten if switching. Clean and brighten if same stain brand and type. Shelf life varies on the brand and it depends on if it is opened or unopened.
What does injectible mean?
Through the pressure washer. Best to just use a pump sprayer though for applying.
Hi, Will this remove wax and grease too when stripping the deck?
Depends on how “deep” the grease stains are in the wood. If candle wax, nothing gets it out.
I have a deck that is 8 years old. Originally used Penofin stain and then it was reapplied about 4 years ago. I am looking to restore the deck. Was planning on pressure washing, sanding and staining. Would you recommend this product or the Gemini product? Also, what would be the best sequence to do this? Clean/wash, sand, brighten and stain? Or sand , clean/wash, brighten stain? Thanks!
This is a stripper. If you still have Penofin on the wood then you will need this product to remove and then the RAD brightener to neutralize.
Strip the deck, let dry and lightly sand. Apply wood brightener and rinse well when done. Stain 48 hours later.