1 RAD Stripper Only
Coverage: 500-1000 sq. feet. Makes 5 Gallons of Stain Stripper
DESCRIPTION
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.
This product is Step 1 Stripper of the Restore A Deck system.
WHERE TO USE
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Stripper removes most oil and latex based finishes including: clear sealers, transparent stains, and semi-transparent stains.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Surfaces to be stripped must be above 50°F. Protect adjacent surfaces; cover with plastic sheets and/or tape off any adjacent areas not being stripped. Thoroughly wet and/or cover plants and shrubs. Rinsing residue will not harm plants or roots. Exposure to full strength product will burn foliage.
The Restore-A-Deck Wood and Deck Stain Stripper needs to be neutralized with the 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 or injected through pressure washer for easier to remove finishes
- 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
My deck (white cedar) was stained using Armstrong-Clark EXT wood stain; it lasted under 1 1/2 years and this happened. White spots – see photo. Can you explain why and tell me if the stripper works to remove the stain easily. It actually washes off now! I was pretty shocked at that.But it’s hard work to wash it off to recoat.
Not sure what the white is but it did not come from the stain. Something else is the cause.
The RAD Stripper will remove the AC Stain and brightener after.
I know it didn’t come from the stain; it’s as if the stain did not penetrate the wood and that seems wrong for an oil based stain. Also why does your stain wash off with water?
The AC stains do penetrate. If it did not it could be that your wood was wet internally when you applied so it cured on top of the wood.
How can y remove the water seal THOMSON i dont know if your product can remove , because y want to paint or stain after that
Use the Restore A Deck Stripper followed by the Brightener.
I have a tigerwood deck that goes out over a pond with fish in it and I need to strip and brighten the deck before I stain it. Is the stripper and brightener safe to use when the runoff will be going into my fish pond?
I plan to strip, sand, and then brighten. Is that the correct order?
Yes.
Several years ago my husband put 2 coats of stain on our deck instead of the recommended 1 coat. Since then the stain sticks to our shoes, feet and it tracks through the house. What can I use to resolve this problem? Since my husband passed away last year and I want something that is not to hard to do.
Use this for prep: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
The chairs
The chairs
I have a IPE table with 8 chairs. There was a stain applied ( table new to me so unsure of stain ) but stain is failing& easy to sand off. I want to strip stain then do a natural coating in “Flood CWF for hardwoods “ for I want the wood protected but like the softer color of it natural. Would your stripper and brighter remove this old stain ? I have downloaded photo as I started to sand already. The chairs are going to be the hardest part so looking for a stripper to do those too.
Use the RAD stripper/brightener kit with both additives: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper/restore-a-deck-stripper-additives
Use the AC hardwood stain: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/wood-and-decking-stains/hardwood-and-ipe-stain
I assume the instructions will come with these to show me how to mix them in ?
Also, the lightest stain in your recommendation
is Amber( too gold for me ) any in a clear for this ipe ? That won’t change its color?
Thanks again
Yes, they come with instructions. You must have a tint for UV protection in your stain. A clear with no tint means it will gray in months.
It looks that the image of deck did not get uploaded, here it is.
I have a cedar deck that is about 10 year sold. Part of it, deck, railings, and stairs, has never been stained but the balusters have been stained. The deck has turned grey, dirty, and the stain is coming off of the balusters. I am going to pressure wash, sand, prepare, and protect it with AC semi-transparent stain.
You have the Restore a Deck Cleaner and Restore a Deck Stain Stripper. Based on the description the RAD Cleaner would be good for the parts that have never been stained and RAD Stain Stripper would be good for the previously stained balusters. But it means getting two RAD products. Will the RAD Stain Stripper work well also on the never before stained wood – just as a cleaner, or should I get both products?
And should I sand the stained balusters before spraying with the RAD Stain Stripper or will it take care of the stain?
Thanks
Get both for best results. As for the balusters, can you reply with a picture?
Thanks for the reply. The pictures show the deck, some balusters that have a lot of exposure to sunlight, and some that are facing northern side
I am not sure the stripper will remove all of the stain on the balusters as it looks opaque and a stripper will not remove a solid stain. You may be able to get oof a lot but you may also need to sand as well.
Thanks. What should be the order – start with the stripper and then sand what does not come off, or sand the balusters first and then use the stripper to remove anything that may be left? Or maybe the cleaner will work better after sanding? I have sanded one of the balusters, just to see how it goes.
Strip off what you can and then sand the rest off if needed.
The tone of it is most like the darkest picture. Its very bright outside so the pictures aren’t 100% accurate
We would not suggest another coat. More is not better and you could have issued with proper drying if you do it now.
HI another question. That first coat absorbed really quickly. I would really like to do another light coat this week. Do I have to condition it with your product (I ran out) or is cleaning it with water sufficient. Thanks!
You do not want to over apply. Please post a picture to see if it can take another coat or not.
Hi There. I just completed my large, back deck which is made of red cedar. I used the stripper, brightener and the rustic brown semi transparent stain. I have to say that these products are absolutely incredible to use. I am very happy with the way they worked. I did end up sanding after brightening because of the fuzzing that happened with the cedar. It was new last year and I only got half of it done at the time so the wood was weathered which is probably why the grain was raised. The only negative comment I would have is that the color did not turn out at all the way I thought it would. It is extremely red, almost orange. I am not a fan of the color although my family seem to think it is ok. I realize that wood can be unpredictable and this is not a fault of the product. I would like to put another coat on right away as It does look better on a sample board with another layer added. Since the stain was absorbed quite quickly, within and hour to 4 hours with no residue after 24 hours I am hoping it would be ok to add another coat? Is there an option of going over it with a darker color in the future? Thanks!
Yes. Just make sure it is a light coat this year. For the future, you can go darker as well.
I have another question. Do you have an info as to how the products work in the harsher Canadian climate. Our summers can be very hot and dry and winters are extremely cold sometimes to -35 Celsius. I also am wondering about the stripper. I cant seem to find any info as to what the steps are in the use of it. Can you provide that. You advertise 3 day shipping. Is that 3 days into Canada as well?
Canada takes 2-6 days for shipping. As for the Stripper, the steps are in the product images: https://www.armstrongclarkstain.com/restore-a-deck-stripper
We have very positive feedback in the last 5 years with customers using the AC in Canada. Works just as well as the states.
Great for removing an old stain!