Can You Refinish Trex Decking?

Can You Refinish Trex Decking?
Yes, it is important to wait for Trex to fade(approximately 12-16 weeks) before applying paint or stain.If the Trex decking is painted or stained before itfades, the paint or stain could become discolored and adhesion maybe compromised. The discoloration is not permanent and canbe cleaned.

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Simply so, can composite decking be refinished?

Composite decking is often touted as amaintenance-free alternative to lumber, yet over time its originalcolor will fade, and some individual boards canbecome stained by spills. A topcoat of porch paint can thenrestore beauty to your deck and extend its life for severaladditional years.

Secondly, does Trex decking fade? As such, these traditional composites will fadenaturally over time, achieving their weathered color after 12-16weeks. Newer generation high-performance composites - TrexTranscend®, Trex Enhance® and TrexSelect® - have the protective shell technology that providessuperior fade and stain resistance.

Besides, can you sand Trex decking?

A: We do not recommend sanding. Sandingwill change the appearance of the Trex material surface.For standard Trex decking (composite and PVC),Trex does not recommend the use of a power washer.Trex Transcend products can be powerwashed.

What is the best cleaner for Trex decking?

Spray the deck with a hose to remove surface dirt anddebris. Clean the deck with a soft-bristle brush and warm, soapywater. (Trex doesn't specify a brand of soap, so a dish soapsuch as Dawn is a good choice.) The brush will ensure you'll getany dirt in the embossed pattern.

Related Question Answers

Can you power wash a composite deck?

Trex does not recommend the use of a pressurewasher. The use of a pressure washer on deck surface coulddamage the decking surface and will void the warranty with respectto any condition caused by the pressurewashing.

Can you stain or paint Trex decking?

Yes, it is important to wait for Trex to fade(approximately 12-16 weeks) before applying paint orstain. If the Trex decking is painted orstained before it fades, the paint or staincould become discolored and adhesion may be compromised. Thediscoloration is not permanent and can becleaned.
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