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128 -fl oz Regular Strength Paint stripper ( Liquid )

Ratings & Reviews for Valspar 128 -fl oz Regular Strength Paint stripper ( Liquid )

3.6
389
Review
 3.6 out of 5
389 Reviews


54% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product appears to be inconsistent in its effectiveness at removing old deck stains and paints. While a few customers reported positive experiences, the majority found the product ineffective, describing it as a waste of time and money. Many had to use additional tools like wire brushes and pressure washers to achieve the desired results. Overall, the product seems unreliable, with most customers expressing disappointment in its lack of effectiveness.

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389 Customer Reviews

Deck Stain Remover

Would Not Recommend

I applied this twice according to the directions. It was extremely difficult to remove the stain with my pressure washer. I do not recommend this product.

August 26, 2026
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Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry to hear that this cleaner wasn't more effective. If you would like to discuss your review further or...

TeamValsparAugust 27, 2026

Does not work

Would Not Recommend

Used instructions as directed and its done absolutely nothing. Do not spend the money.

August 2, 2026
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Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry that the stripper wasn't more effective for your project. If you would like to discuss your review f...

TeamValsparAugust 3, 2026

No Good Solution.

I am not sure there is a wood deck stripper on the market worth 4 or 5 stars. I used this brand and several others and all of them leave large areas of stripper behind. Seems like to get the job done you will have to get out a sander and coarse sand paper and spend a day or more sanding all that these strippers leave behind. Heaven help you if you refreshed your sealer with just a good wash and did not strip it off. All these strippers have a huge problem with a double finish. Had I known w...

July 29, 2026
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Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry that you had a frustrating experience using our stripper. It's important to work in smaller sections...

TeamValsparJuly 29, 2026

Did not get the job done

Would Not Recommend

The finish on our deck (Thompsons-semi transparent) was three years old and very worn in most spots. I treated my full deck twice and spot treated lingering color spots a third time by following the directions and leaving the product on for about 30 minutes rather than 15 each time. I tried scrubbing it with a heavy push broom and using a power washer. I still do not have a clean deck ready to cover. The “best” photo is after the third spot treatment. The first photo is after one treatment. I al...

July 28, 2026
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Thanks for leaving a review. We're sorry that you had a frustrating experience using our stripper. It's important to work in smaller sections...

TeamValsparJuly 29, 2026

Doesn't work.

Would Not Recommend

Doesn't work. Leaves behind patchy spots.

July 16, 2026
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Thanks for leaving a review. Repeat cleanings might be needed for stubborn stains. If you would like to discuss your review further or have any quest...

TeamValsparJuly 20, 2026

Delivery was great both Jose and Giovani knew what they were doing and fridge went in without a problem we have a trailer at a camp resort and they were able to get it in without taking trailer doors off. We needed the door to open on right side and they changed it with no problem would recommend them anytime.

July 14, 2026
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Does the job

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Valspars fast acting wood stripped helped with preparing the surface of our deck before we put it up for sale. Definitely make sure you have proper ventilation for this. It covered the deck very evenly and aided in proper removal.

July 8, 2026

From valsparpaint.com

Did not work as hoped

Would Not Recommend

Attempted to remove paint from a deck but only removed top coat. Definitely did not work as described & pictured on side of bottle.

June 30, 2026
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TeamValsparJuly 2, 2026

Worked

Would Recommend

Works as described to removed 8 year old Olympic stain.

June 24, 2026
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Stripping a 40x12 Foot cedar deck

Would Not Recommend

Product did not work as well as I hoped. It was easy to apply but the instructions said not to let it dry and the drying time was 15 minutes, so I had to work in sections and I pressure washed the product off the deck. Once dried, I can see sections that will need sanding so that is why I gave it the rating I did.

June 24, 2026
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Excellent deck stripper quick and easy

Would Recommend

This is the quickest and easiest stripper i have ever used

June 19, 2026
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Removing deck stain isn’t easy

Would Recommend

It worked pretty well but need the force of my pressure washer to get most of the stain off

June 18, 2026
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TeamValsparJune 19, 2026

Did Not Work

Bought two gallons of this product as I have a large deck surface to strip. I "stripped" a small section (some steps) to test it and had NO result. I waited until the area was dry and tried again. NO result even after letting the product set for 30 minutes. I checked at 15 minutes, just in case, but nothing had happened. Since I have two gallons, I tried the second jug on another area of the deck. Again, NO result. Very disappointing.

June 15, 2026

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Customer SupportJune 26, 2026
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Customer SupportJune 19, 2026

The old textured stain came up

Would Recommend
June 14, 2026
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Never delivered

Would Not Recommend

My order required a signature in order to receive it. Their email stated it would be delivered in the morning. Then it was change to later in the day - 6:50pm. I waited all day at home - no delivery. Here I am next day - no delivery.

June 12, 2026
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We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. If you’re seeking more information about the order, please reach out to Lowe’s Customer Ca...

TeamValsparJune 15, 2026

Zero Affect on newly satined fence

Would Not Recommend

Needed to remove the stain on my new fence due to HOA objections. I fFollowed the instructions. It did not remove any stain.

June 7, 2026
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TeamValsparJune 8, 2026