This post was updated on January 18, 2023
Restore-A-Deck Stain & Prep Videos
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 the wood from harmful UV rays and damage caused by water penetration. Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent 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.
This collection of Restore-A-Deck Restoration videos will review the Stain and Prep products and will also include How-To Videos using the Restore-A-Deck Products.











Deck Stain Help & Questions
Stain Reviews & Comparisons

As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites.
All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.
I have a cedar deck that I used Sikkens Proluxe Cetol 1 RE on 3 years ago. I wanted to recoat it this year. My local hardware store recommended that I use Olympic Deck Cleaner which I did. Now it’s removing the Sikkens product on much of my deck. It’s loosened, bubbled or stripped in some areas and seems untouched in others. What would you suggest that I do now?
Strip it all down so the wood is bare and then brighten last. This will give an even appearance when you recoat.
Hello, I will be using TWP stain in a new fence (installed in Feb 2023) What steps should I do to prep the fence for the stain? It has no grayed at all.
Clean and brighten the wood with their Gemini Restore Kit.