Questions and Answers for Wolman 1 Gal. DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover (4-Pack)

A:  Thank you for reaching out! Yes, our Wolman DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover may be used to aid with the removal of acrylic stains, paint, and even thick deck coatings. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 2

A:  You should be be able to use this product for that application.

A:  Wet down vegetation first. Spray off when done.

A:  I only have grass around my deck. It did not harm the grass. I thoroughly wet the grass before I used the product.

A:  This product is safe for grass and plants. It is recommended to cover plants before using product.

A:  Great question, Ken! Rust-Oleum Wolman Deckstrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover is 100% biodegradable and safe for grass, plants and shrubs. We recommend pre-rinsing grass, plants, and shrubs surround the wood structure to be stripped, and then covering foliage to protect it from exposure to the product. Once the entire surface has been rinsed from the surface, make sure to rinse surrounding grass and plants thoroughly. - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  I was careful when I used this product on my deck. I have grass and bushes around the deck. When I was done, I hosed off all the vegetation with water and had no problems.

A:  I’d use the ASR.

A:  Happy to clear things up! The recommended remover will be dependent on the type of stain on the surface. Rust-Oleum Wolman DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover is recommended for use on 100% acrylic solid and semi-solid stains and highly effective on these types of coatings. For oil or water-based solid, semi-transparent stain, or transparent finishes, we recommend Rust-Oleum Wolman DeckStrip Stain and Finish Remover. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wolman-5-l-DeckStrip-Stain-and-Finish-Remover-Bonus-Size-Case-of-4-14446/204744695 - Rust-Oleum Product Support 3

A:  4 gallons in a box... that is how mine came delivered

A:  Pam, the price shown is for a case of 4 gallons; individual gallons of our Wolman DeckStrip ASR are available at Home Depot stores.

A:  It’s for all 4.

A:  This is for 4, 1 gallon jugs

A:  Jessica yes our 1 gal. DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover will remove acrylic water-based paints as well as stains.

A:  I don't know since I had semi-transparent stain and it's specifically called a stain remover. I would think you may need a paint stripper.

A:  It should if the paint is acrylic based...

A:  Great question, Jessica! After applying Rust-Oleum Wolman DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover to the surface, we do recommend rinsing the surface and surrounding grass and plants thoroughly.

A:  If you have very particular plants, at least cover them and apply plenty to area surrounding plants before and after use... I never had a plant (Rhodo, Azaleas, evergreens, grass/etc...) get affected...

A:  Didn’t damage or stain mine

A:  Wolman DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover could cause discoloration on the surface underneath if you're not careful. We recommend prewetting areas that you do not want the product to touch and make sure to not let the product dry on the surface.

A:  Wolman DeckStrip ASR Acrylic Stain Remover is recommended to remove acrylic stains off the deck. With that said, as long as your current stain is water-based, the product would be just fine. If you run into trouble, just give us a call at (800) 556-7737 to discuss!

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot, Tony. this stain remover can be used on cedar. To make a return all 4 containers would have to be returned, we cannot accept a partial return. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  Yes!!! Exactly what I had.

A:  Happy to clear things up, Frankie! Wolman DeckStrop ASR Acrylic Stain Remover is a ready-to use, premium quality, exterior wood stripper for all types of acrylic deck and siding stains.

A:  Yes, that is exactly what I removed... it was junk stain that started peeling off 2 years after applying... worked wonders.

A:  No, to remove an oil-based product it is critical that the stripper contains methylene chloride. Wolman DeckStrip ASR contains sodium hydroxide, which will not affect an oil based coating.

A:  Rustoleum support is 100% wrong. While i cannot attest to what is in this acrylic stripper I will tell you from owning a deck restoration company and completely stripping thousands of decks that sodium hydroxide is the chemical to use to strip oil based finishes. You should then follow with a brightener such as oxalic acid to neutralize the wood. NOBODY use methylene chloride on oil based finishes. Also, if this acrylic stripper contains sodium hydroxide as its stripping agent, it will not work on 99% of intact acrylics. We use industrial grade sodium hydroxide that will strip flesh from your body and even with that, most acylics are a very difficult strip.