No. When you use DRP Stripper Plus as directed, you don’t need a separate wood brightener afterward. If you’re used to a prep process that includes brightening, that’s one less product to buy and one less application to plan for.
The prep product determines the next step
Brightener still has a place in exterior wood restoration. For example, our Cleaner/Remover and Brightener Bundle is designed as a two-step prep: remove the weathered coating, then brighten the wet wood as directed. DRP Stripper Plus has its own instructions, and those don’t call for a separate brightener.
Check the wood before you reach for the stain
After stripping and rinsing as directed, look for old finish in the places it tends to hang on: under railings, along board edges, and in sheltered spots. If you find a patch of old coating, address it before staining. Brightener serves a different purpose and won’t take the place of removing leftover finish.
Once the surface is prepared, follow the directions for the stain you’re using. If you’re changing colors, test the new stain on a small area of prepared wood so you can see what it looks like before committing to the whole deck.
One less application adds up
On a deck with stairs and railings, a separate brightening pass means going over all those surfaces again. When Stripper Plus is the right fit for the old coating, you can leave that pass out of your estimate or weekend plan and focus on getting the surface ready for the new finish.
Want to remove the old finish without a separate brightening step? Shop DRP Stripper Plus and browse Deck & Wood Stain colors for your next coat.
