In order to clean the deck you can use a good quality composite deck cleaner.
Painting old trex decking.
Therefore you can surely paint your composite decking when you want to change the color completely or simply like to freshen the look of the deck.
If the trex decking is painted or stained before it fades the paint or stain could become discolored and adhesion may be compromised.
Clean the composite deck.
Yes it is important to wait for trex to fade approximately 12 16 weeks before applying paint or stain.
The discoloration is not permanent and can be cleaned.
Unlike wood trex composite decking won t.
Need seasonal painting sealing or staining.
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Apply the primer to the decking with a paint roller moving the roller along the length of the planks.
Newer styles of composite decking.
Vintage trex decking and other brands of composite decking made of a uniform mixture of wood fibers and plastic can be painted or even stained.
Again follow the instructions on the product label for best results.
Restore an old wood deck even if it s worn cracked and splintery.
A composite deck stain with mildewcides zinc particles or inhibitors are a preventive plus.
Vintage trex decking and other brands of composite decking made of a uniform mixture of wood fibers and plastic can be painted or even stained.
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Attaching an extension pole to the roller handle will allow you to paint while standing upright.
Mentioned below are some of the most important steps to paint trex or composite decking.
A minimum of two coats of latex or oil based paint is usually needed and the thick consistency of paint means that globs and lap marks commonly crop up in the finish.
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Simply paint it with a thick acrylic deck restoration coating which will create a smooth surface that lasts for years.
Use either a quality pad applicator brush roller or sprayer to apply the stain and sealer evenly over the whole composite surface.