A: You are correct. 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. … Stains tend to work better than paints, but they might not last as long, she said — as is true for coatings on wooden decks.

Should you stain a Trex deck?

Trex products offer superior durability and performance that you can’t get from wood. Trex decking resists termites, won’t rot, warp, or splinter-and never needs staining or painting.

Can you change the color of composite decking?

Although manufacturers demand that the color of trex or composite decking is permanent, they will surely fade in time. 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.