Makes 5 Liquid Gallons …Enough to Strip 500-1000+ Sq. Feet!
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper is a biodegradable, powdered concentrate that quickly removes worn finishes to restore wood surfaces. Stains and deck coatings are removed along with collected dirt, mold, mildew and mill glaze.
The Restore A Deck system is a multistep deck cleaning system, and 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 Injectable Deck Stain Stripper needs to be neutralized with the RAD Step 2 Wood Brightener.
ADVANTAGES
- #1 Rated Wood Deck Stain Stripper
- Removes most clear, transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid coatings.
- Powdered formula makes 5 liquid gallons when mixed
- Extremely cost effective. When mixed, the cost is less than $7 a gallon.
- Eco-Safe formulas
- Preps previously stained wood and decks
- Safe to use on all exterior wood surfaces, not just decks
- Applied with pump sprayer for max results
- Can be mixed at a stronger ratio for difficult to remove finishes. Max would be 3 gallons of water to one container of Restore-A-Deck Stripper
Coverage: 500-1000 sq.feet per container.
Important Note: Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper may not fully remove Solid Color Wood Stains, Paints, Varnishes, and Excessively Over-Applied Acrylic Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid Coatings. To remove these deck and wood stain types, use the RAD Paint & Solid Stain Stripper
Does RAD stripper contain lye?
Sodium Hydroxide is part of the ingredients.
I purchased restore-a-deck stripper and both additives. Deck was sealed with Wolman F&P Natural Stain four years ago and is no longer repelling water but some areas are showing more color than other areas. To get the best results should the deck be dry to apply the stripper?
It can be damp or dry. Not soaking wet.
Last spring I used RAD stripper on mahogany having Cabot semi transparent Australian Timber Oil. NExt I used RAD Brightner and finished with Armstrong Clark Mahogany. 90% of the Cabot was successfully removed.The deck looked great. This spring I want to re stain. Should I repeat the same process? I added a brand new virgin 10 X10 mahogany addition. What to apply to this new deck? Thank you.
Use the RAD Cleaner and Brightener Kit for the prep before recoating. Same for the new wood after weathering for 3-4 months.
Thanks so much! There should be no problem having this shipped via Miami!
Yes, you will need to use the RAD Stripper and Brightener kit while pressure washing this.
We have an Ipe deck in the tropics. Only available treatment was Cabot’s Autralian Timber Oil and after two years it looks bad. Sanded it but the area is uneven and not sure how to proceed. Thought Restore-a-deck stripper and Brightener might be the way to go.( For some reasons my photo uploads say File Not Supported. ) Anyway, deck looks terrible. Any advice?
Sorry, but we do not ship outside of the USA or Canada.
is it hazmat? I have my items shipped to Miami and a freight shipping company ships it to me here in St. Maarten.
It is not haz mat. Please try the pictures again.
Do darker TP 1500 stains give more UV protection than the lighter colors? Thank you for your help.
A little bit, yes.
Will deck restore remove Ready Seal. If answer is yes would the deck need to be sanded before applying oil based stain? Thanks
Yes. Strip and then brighten. No need to sand.
I have a deck I need to strip. It’s really old and not sure what kind of stain is currently on it but it’s in rough shape. Just want to get it all off and start fresh. Will this product work on all stains? Thanks
We would need to see pictures uploaded in the comments for prep help as not all stain types can be stripped.
Is this safe to use on a dock over water??
Yes.
I applied Armstrong Clark transparent a few years ago and it’s time to re-apply. Do I really need to strip off the old if I’m using the same brand/color, or can I just clean and sand before re-applying?
For prep you would use the RAD Cleaner and Brightener kits.
Thanks for getting back to me. Here are some pictures of the Benjamin Moore Arborcoat stain on my pressure treated deck. The ‘best’ image is a vertical surface. The horizontal surfaces have varying degrees of wear.
Use both RAD Stripper additives with the stripper: https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.htm
Hi, I need to remove Benjamin Moore Arborcoat waterborne transparent exterior stain and Benjamin Moore Arborcoat waterborne clearcoat from a pressure treated deck. To do list, I require RAD Stain stripper followed by RAD Brightener. Do I need any thing else. Thanks!
Post a picture or two of the current condition here in the comment area.
I used Cabot semi transparent Australian Timber stain on my mahogany deck 4 years ago. It’s time to re- stain with AC. I plan to use Restore-A-Deck. Have plastic/vinyl rails and posts. OK to use it? As to AC, I plan to use the Hardwood/ IPE Stain1 mahogany. Am I on the right track?
Yes, correct but make sure to neutralize with the Brightener after.
Bought our house two years ago. Old owners stained the Ipe deck with a semi-transparent Sherwin Williams Super Deck. What products will strip the SW Super Deck? Or am I stuck with the failed stain?
Use the RAD stain Stripper with both additives followed by the Brighener.
I hired a professional painting company to finish my new IPE deck, mistake of course the reason I am here. The used a standard deck stain that ruined the look completely and now a year later looks even worse. How do I fix this? I know I have to remove (power wash, chemical) what was done and use the correct finish to get the beauty I paid for – but what do I use?
What brand and type of stain did they use?
I know it to be a Cabot but I do not know the type. I will look deeper to see if there is an old email maybe.
It was oil based. Going to email the painter to see if he has more details.
My painter never got back to be with details.
Are there two different solutions depending on something like oil v. water based?
I know it was oil and not a solid stain. Can you give me the options and I can try them?
Use the RAD stripper with both additives: https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-stain-stripper-additives.htm
Brightener last.
Can the stripper be used to clean concrete pavers?
Not designed for this.
Will RAD stripper work on Cabot Australian Timber oil applied on mahogany
Yes.
This what I’m working with
You put the stripper on and then pressure wash off. Brighten after. Best to use the Boost and Thickening Gel with the stripper with this project.
I was hired to restrain an IPE deck that was previously stained and now is faded and grain has opened up. I figure I would use your stripper in the pump sprayer to get the best results. My question is, can I use the pressure washer to wash off the old stain before I us the brightner?
I am refinishing a previously oil stained (mahogany flame color ) Brazilian mahogany deck (10 years old ). I will be sanding the entirety due to repairs and cupping. I plan on finishing with ARMSTRONG CLARK HARDWOOD/IPE. After sanding entirety, what steps are recommended prior to application.
Do not sand finer than 60-80 girt paper. Final prep with the RAD Cleaner and then the RAD Brightener.
I have tigerwood deck that is 2 years old, oiled with IPE first year, then Thompson’s clear last year. Wood is dark . What can I use to remove and bring back the tigerwood natural look.
Use this RAD Stain Stripper to remove and then the RAD Wood Brightener. Stain with Defy Hardwood stain: https://www.opwdecks.com/defyhardwood.htm
HI, I have a 6 year old 1000 sq ft PT deck in North Carolina. I stained it three years ago with Seal-Once, and am not real happy with the product. I was planning on using TWP100, but their rep tells me I should strip first. What products would I need for stripping and neutralizing. There are large gold mop shrubs lining under the front edge of deck. Are these stripping projects injurious to these plantings? Thank You
You cannot strip Seal-Once. It is a permanent sealer that soaks into the wood grain creating an internal seal. You should be able to clean the wood and stain over it as long as the wood is porous.
Just ordered RAD Stripper and Brightener for a Pacific NW deck that was done with Behr semi-transparent. Tried Behr stripper without much success. I figure I will have to sand some after the RAD stripper. When do you recommend using Brightener. After sanding or after stripping?
Behr can be very difficult to strip. Really depends on how thick the coating is. Strip off what you can, sand the rest, then use the wood brightener.
I want to clean and brighten an arbor that is above an exposed aggregate patio.
What effect will it have on the patio? Cleaned and brightened also? Thanks
It may clean it some but it will not brighten it.
Can I use this to strip penofin ultra premium red label oil based stain from my redwood pergola?
Jeff, the RAD Stripper works very well for stripping Penofin.
Re 23 year old deck Thanks !!! I’ll send you pics after the Job is done. I’ve used your products before with great results!!
Re 23 year old deck Thanks !!!
RE 23 year old deck
Re 23 year old deck
We would suggest stripping and brightening for the prep this time. You will get better results for the TWP stain.
Re:23 year old deck. Have only used TWP 100 thats why deck is in great shape for 23yrs old. I have all three products at my disposal, so I can use either Cleaner or Stripper just want best job that a 70 year old man can do. Going back with TWP 103 thats what I have always used.
Domenic, could you post a picture of the deck in current condition? That would help decide if cleaning or stripping would be the best course of action.
My deck is 23 years old and been stripped only once. Would just the cleaner be enough?
This depends on the brand of stain you used before and the brand you will use. If switching stain brands, you must remove all previous coatings first.
My deck is 23 years old and been stripped only once. Should I use the cleaner 1st, then the stripper, and finish with the brightener for best results.
Hello, no reason to use the cleaner if you are going to use the stain stripper. Brightener when done.
[quote name=”Bruce Hammock”]My deck buts up against an exterior wall of painted Hardy Plank. Below the deck floor, the wall is poured in place concrete covered with painted stucco. Will the overspray from the stripper remove the paint from these walls? if so, what are the preventive actions?[/quote]
The Stripper does not remove paint unless the paint is peeling. Just rinse any overspray right away and you should be fine.
My deck buts up against an exterior wall of painted Hardy Plank. Below the deck floor, the wall is poured in place concrete covered with painted stucco. Will the overspray from the stripper remove the paint from these walls? if so, what are the preventive actions?
To be safe it would be best to use the RAD Stripper followed by the Brightener.
I usually strip and restain my cedar wood deck every year because by the next Spring it has faded to gray again. I now realize it is because for 12 years I was not using a quality stain and I had always used Clear because I didn’t want the wood to darken.
This Spring I used TWP 100 Clear. It was completely transparent and the wood is still a blond color. Also, the label on the container stated no UAV protection, but it actually held up pretty well.
Next Spring I would like to stain it with the Cedar tone stain.
Before I restain it next Spring, should I use the RAD Stain Stripper or will the RAD Brightner or Cleaner be sufficient? Either way I’ll be pressure washing it again, but I’m not sure which RAD product to use.
Thanks.
No it does no matter.
When using RAD Stripper does it make a difference if you use “softened water” as opposed to regular tap water? Thanks
If minor you could try sanding it off the verticals.
I looked at my deck again and while there is no visible stain anywhere on the decking or horizontal railings, the vertical slats have remnants of stain. Suggestions for an easy, cost effective solution? It seems like a waste to buy a stripper for such as small area but I do not want to just leave the vertical slats as they are and have the new stain now work correctly. Thanks again!
If not old stain is visible then no need to to strip. Just use the Restore a Deck Kits that contains the cleaner and brightener.
The deck was probably not stained for at least two years and there is no remnants of the old stain at all. Do I still need to use a stripper first? Thanks!
Use the Restore A Deck Stripper and the RAD Brightener for prep. You can apply these with a pump up sprayer and pressure wash off.
I have a 24’x21′ deck with benches’ & 3 flower box’s, it’s been added on 2 times over 15 years so there’s various ages of wood. I unsuccessfully put some light transparent stain on too quick & I want to get it off & start over. What should I purchase including applicators?
David, use the RAD stripper to remove the stain. Sand only if needed to remove stubborn areas. Brighten wood when done.
I have a deck that I stained last year with Thompsons Transparent (Honey gold) stain. The deck is peeling. In sanding my option before I use a semi-transaparent stain?
Nickie, probably about 3-4 containers of the stripper. What stain brand are you trying to remove?
I’m going to order the restore a deck stain stripper. my deck is about 2100 sq. ft. I will be using a pump sprayer to apply it. how much product do I need to order?
For the most part it is only online. There are some stores in Michigan that carry it.
Are RAD products only sold online?