The cost of Flexiteek is roughly $40 to $42 per square foot, and the product comes with a five-year warranty.

What is flexiteek made of?

Flexiteek is a synthetic teak panel (PVC 1st generation), made using REACH compliant phthalate free plasticizer, fully recyclable.

How do you clean a flexiteek deck?

We recommend the use of a Flexiteek Cleaner; simply spray the Cleaner on the area, scrub with a white 3M doodle bug scrubber and rinse with water. Heavy stains should be removed using Flexiteek Deep Cleaner used with a red/green 3M doodle bug scrubber or a stiff scrubbing brush, rinse with water.

How long do teak decks last?

Durability – A ½” thick teak deck well cared for will last 15-20 years, depending on the environment. A painted non-skid deck lasts 5-8 years. A composite deck lasts 5-20 years depending on its quality. (High quality, long-lasting composite decks are not much less expensive than teak.)

Can you sand flexiteek?

Flexiteek 2G can be re-sanded by hand using 40 to 80 grit sanding paper and working in the direction of the grain. The rougher the sandpaper, the deeper the grain will be.

How do you clean fake teak?

Firstly rinse the teak surfaces to remove any loose dirt or grime. Dilute 50mle of synthetic teak cleaner in 5 litres of warm water, stir and apply with a sponge or stiff brush. Apply to the whole surface and rinse thoroughly with warm, clean water – allow the area to dry before applying the synthetic teak sealer.

How do you clean a PlasDECK?

Use a regular boat brush to spread the cleaner over the deck and allow it to soak in for 5 to 10 minutes, then use the brush. Do not be afraid to apply pressure, it will not hurt the PlasDECK, it will just get down into the texture and deep clean it. Another product, using the same method, is Krud Kutter.

Why do yachts use teak wood?

What makes teak such an ideal wood for its use on the water is its high content of silica and oil, which makes teak extremely weather resistant. Its tight grain creates high tensile strength and its characteristics create a resistance to rot, fungi and mildew.

Are teak decks worth it?

A teak deck is a great surface.

No matter how much water has come onto the deck from sloshing seas or tough rainfall, under most weather conditions the deck will maintain its traction. This is a big deal, not only for the ease of walking around a wet deck, but also for your safety at sea.

Does teak get hot in the sun?

Teak can get pretty warm when sitting out in the sun, but a PVC deck gets even warmer—around 150 degrees F on a hot sunny day, according to Bill Gribble, president of Ohio-based PlasDECK Inc.

What wood looks the most like teak?

Cumaru. Cumaru, also known as Brazilian teak, is one of the closest in appearance to actual teak wood.

What is the hardest wood?

1. Australian Buloke – 5,060 IBF. An ironwood tree that is native to Australia, this wood comes from a species of tree occurring across most of Eastern and Southern Australia. Known as the hardest wood in the world, this particular type has a Janka hardness of 5,060 lbf.

Is acacia better than teak?

Teak has the edge of being a more durable and weather-resistant material than acacia. This in turn results in teak wood being used in more higher-end patio furniture and having a higher price than acacia.