RAD Stain Stripper/Brightener Kit

Help!
I have a large deck and structure (pressure treated pine), pine planter boxes (12X4 - 24" high) and landscape timbers, all previously treated with Behr Premium SemiTransparent Oil based stain. All are 5 years old, initally stained 4.5 years ago. Deck surface was restained 2 years ago. I have currently totally sanded the deck surface removing all stain, and sanded all other surfaces well (including posts, stair risers and timbers - but not down to the wood - prior stain remains). Not happy with the Behr (peeling, fading) What process must I still go through for prepping? (Tired - so tired) I will happily put in the effort to achieve a good result with some longevity. My deck is in a sunny location, until oak leaves leaf out, then total shade all summer. No mold / mildew. Oak sap during the summer which requires constant hosing. I am in Southern Wisconsin. Thank you!

I have cedar benches that have a water based stain applied. This has failed and is flaking off. Can I remove the flaking stain then use your oil based stain over the remaining water based stained wood?

How best to prep new mahogoney decking before applying oil base stain

Just used Restore-A-Deck yesterday on our non-stained deck that was installed last spring. The plan was to do the brightener tonight. However, I noticed some furring on the wood. Do I need to sand, and if I do, should I sand then brighten, or brighten then sand?

I have a 5 year old tigerwood deck. About 3 years ago a brown stain was put on it. I want to restore it to the natural
tigerwood color. Will the Restore-a-Deck work or do you have any other suggestions?

jcpct3:

Can someone explain how injecting the stripper through the power washer can be effective...seems like the water under pressure would move both the stripper and cleaning water at high speed, so how can injecting the stripper be any more effective than just power washing it?

Pump spraying to apply the stripper and pressure washing to remove is the most effective way. If it is an easy strip, you can inject on instead of pump sprayer.

jcpct3:

Can I use the Brightner immediately following stripping, or is there a time delay between stripping and application of Brightner?

right after stripping is done.

Can someone explain how injecting the stripper through the power washer can be effective...seems like the water under pressure would move both the stripper and cleaning water at high speed, so how can injecting the stripper be any more effective than just power washing it?

Can I use the Brightner immediately following stripping, or is there a time delay between stripping and application of Brightner?

annett:

I have a painted redwood deck in bright sun during the day. It was painted right before we purchased about two years ago and is already chipping and looking really bad. I am considering sanding the paint off and staining it with woodland brown, that i used for our fence already, instead considering the heat and cold /snow in the winter that it might be easier to maintain and look better. Is that realistic and what would be my steps?

The only way to remove the paint is to sand. After sanding, clean and brighten all the wood. The paint must be fully removed before using the Armstrong Clark.

I have a painted redwood deck in bright sun during the day. It was painted right before we purchased about two years ago and is already chipping and looking really bad. I am considering sanding the paint off and staining it with woodland brown, that i used for our fence already, instead considering the heat and cold /snow in the winter that it might be easier to maintain and look better. Is that realistic and what would be my steps?

Robert Gow:

Will the stripper affect my black aluminum spindles?

99% of the time it will not but always best to test first as there are 100s of different types of spindles and they are not all made the same.

Will the stripper affect my black aluminum spindles?

Robert Gow:

wil the striper remove grey weathering and green mould? My deckhas Cabot Austrailian Oil and picked up a lot of dirt. Wil the strpper remove all of this or should I sand again?

Yes, it will remove the stain, the graying, and the green mold.

wil the striper remove grey weathering and green mould? My deckhas Cabot Austrailian Oil and picked up a lot of dirt. Wil the strpper remove all of this or should I sand again?

Craig H:

Preparing to replace my existing wood deck and railing with new Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine:
-Would you suggest waiting until spring to stain the new wood (I live in Indiana) so the wood can dry?
-Do you suggest using cleaner/brightener and/or stripper/brightener on the new wood prior to staining?
-As far as stain color, the existing deck substructure has been stained a dark brown. I'd like to match the new stain to this. Suggestions on color?
- I do plan to re-stain the substructure as well. Would you suggest stripping/brightening?

See this about new wood:

http://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/new-decking-and-armstrong-clark-stain

Look at Rustic Brown color. Strip and brighten the old stain on the framing.

Preparing to replace my existing wood deck and railing with new Pressure Treated Southern Yellow Pine:
-Would you suggest waiting until spring to stain the new wood (I live in Indiana) so the wood can dry?
-Do you suggest using cleaner/brightener and/or stripper/brightener on the new wood prior to staining?
-As far as stain color, the existing deck substructure has been stained a dark brown. I'd like to match the new stain to this. Suggestions on color?
- I do plan to re-stain the substructure as well. Would you suggest stripping/brightening?

I received your sample-thanks

Robert Wright:

I have an older, pretty weathered 1,200 sq ft deck that I have just finished resurfacing by sanding.....uhg! Do I need to use a cleaner, brightener or other product before applying a stain (thinking semi-solid)?

Yes it would be a good idea to use the Restore A Deck cleaning prepping kits. You do not need the Stripper kit if the old stain is removed.

I have an older, pretty weathered 1,200 sq ft deck that I have just finished resurfacing by sanding.....uhg! Do I need to use a cleaner, brightener or other product before applying a stain (thinking semi-solid)?

Beverly Pritchett:

Will these products kill plants if over spray lands on them?

It may burn them if you overspray and do not rinse right away.

Will these products kill plants if over spray lands on them?

Val H:

Do I still need to use the cleaner in conjunction with the stripper and brightener?

No need to use the cleaner if using the stripper. Brighten after.

Do I still need to use the cleaner in conjunction with the stripper and brightener?

scott siuda:

I have one coat of ipe oil on my tigerwood, ipe deck. This was applied a year ago to my new deck. The deck is now grey. I am using your stain in mahogany. You recommended using the RAD stripper and brightner. Is it beneficial to sand my deck prior to stripping with my orbital sander? Thanks once again

No need to sand.

I have one coat of ipe oil on my tigerwood, ipe deck. This was applied a year ago to my new deck. The deck is now grey. I am using your stain in mahogany. You recommended using the RAD stripper and brightner. Is it beneficial to sand my deck prior to stripping with my orbital sander? Thanks once again

Chris:

Can you wood stripper be applied with a shurflo 12v pump?

Yes it can be.

Can you wood stripper be applied with a shurflo 12v pump?

Mark Van Gilst:

I have 10 yr old pressure treated lumber deck. It has solid stain on it which some area chipped and pressure washed down to bare wood. Do you have a stain that would cover to leave a one color appearance? With 500 + sq ft of deck plus stairs plus raining it seems pretty overwhelming to think about stripping. Any suggestions?

No you cannot apply the AC over a solid stain nor can a solid stain be stripped off.

I have 10 yr old pressure treated lumber deck. It has solid stain on it which some area chipped and pressure washed down to bare wood. Do you have a stain that would cover to leave a one color appearance? With 500 + sq ft of deck plus stairs plus raining it seems pretty overwhelming to think about stripping. Any suggestions?