Staining Trex Decking Problems

Look up consumer affairs and read all the horrible reviews about trex.

Staining trex decking problems.

After trying to rejuvenate this tired and worn out trex decking without success i stained it with a solid stain and it looks brand new again. Vekadeck is the best deck board in the entire vinyl decking industry. I had no idea so many others were having problems. Yes you can stain composite decking but only for certain types of composite decking.

Several years ago we were called out to a raleigh home that had an expansive multi level trex composite deck. When i contacted trex about 3 years ago i just got the runaround. Apply the paint or stain when the boards are not in direct sunlight which would cause the coating to dry too fast. Staining a chemical called tannin carries the color in most leaves and wood and can leach into your deck causing discolorations that may fade with time.

If a stain occurs and can t be cleaned the only remedy is replacing the entire board. A thorough cleaning with a mop and gentle detergent such as dish soap may help remove residual grime and lighten the stain. Staining problems with trex decking. I m actually surprised you got quotes with trex being more expensive.

Most area rugs aren t a problem with trex decking but we do recommend cleaning underneath them regularly. I replaced my cedar decking five years ago with trex transcends havana gold decking. Anything that can stain a surface such as dog or cat urine food substances or berries leaves and acorns from overhead trees will stain the sawdust of the trex decking. Never was a big believer in composite decking but have changed my mind.

Wolf is a very good product. Can trex be curved. So can you stain composite decking. We had 2 trex decks top and bottom decks installed in 2006.

To avoid creating lap. The homeowner told us he had been cleaning it at least twice a year but the spots come back within a month or two. In rare cases rugs made of plastic or viscose materials may bleed drawing colorant out of the decking or making them difficult to remove. Again those small pockets of exposed sawdust are created.

Staining is a major problem with older model trex decking and a huge issue with older composite decking products in general. Because with a trex deck you can t sand or refinish the deck. Staining as the trex decking ages the resins leach out. Always allow your decking to fully dry before fitting a rug into place.