Staining Trex Wood
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Staining trex wood. How long will the paint or stain on my deck last. Unlike wood trex composite decking won t. Do not paint in direct sun. The deck had the black mold spots everywhere which seems to be a very common problem with the older trex composite decks.
Need seasonal painting sealing or staining. One coat is. Start at one edge and follow through the end of the boards. Yes you can stain composite decking but only for certain types of composite decking.
That s an eco friendly decking choice you can feel great about. The solid color stain will adhere just fine if you first properly clean the deck with defy wood cleaner but the look of the solid color stain opaque meaning it will have more of a painted look. Paints and stains that adhere well to wood and are meant for walking surfaces will work as well or better with early generation products rochelle thurston a customer care representative for. Expert advice influencer q a with jess davis of carcaba road.
Trex decking resists termites won t rot warp or splinter and never needs staining or painting. Staining is a major problem with older model trex decking and a huge issue with older composite decking products in general. What s more trex decking is made from 95 recycled materials. Here s what you ll need.
If you decide to go this route and that would be my suggestion please put a small sample in an inconspicuous area to verify first that it is the. Several years ago we were called out to a raleigh home that had an expansive multi level trex composite deck. Wait until the trex decking fades approximately 12 16 weeks. Pressure washer cleaning soft bristle brush cleaning vinegar and baking soda mold mildew cleaning sandpaper 240 grit paint roller brush pad sprayer primer outdoor paint.
Trex products offer superior durability and performance that you can t get from wood. Apply stain using a good polyester brush. Because with a trex deck you can t sand or refinish the deck. Clean your trex decking surface.
Do three or four boards at a time. Apply even coats and allow ample dry time before exposing the surface to foot traffic and re arranging plants and furniture. Apply the paint or stain in accordance with the manufacturer s directions. Stain small sections at a time and avoid lap marks.
Rot warp or splinter. Apply stain with quality equipment and start with vertical areas first. Become food for termites. Never paint or stain over dirty surfaces or surfaces with mold and mildew.
If a stain occurs and can t be cleaned the only remedy is replacing the entire board. Refer to the product and installation guide for cleaning instructions.