Refinish Deck or Trex?

[Glynda]

Stain Trex?

Hi johnsontrio,
I am a representative of Trex and I just wanted to add some suggestions for cleaning your deck. A semi-annual cleaning is recommended, usually in the Spring and Fall. Hosing off may be all that is needed to remove lose dirt and debris. For basic cleaning use soap, hot water, and a soft bristle brush. Dish or laundry soap can be used. Use 1/4 cup soap to 1 gallon hot water. A commercial deck wash can be used in place of the above. Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner and Expert Chemical Composite Deck Cleaner & Enhancer (www.expertchemicalinc.com) have been found to be effective in cleaning Trex Decks. Non-chlorine based alternative UltraMean can be used but will require scrubbing with a soft brush immediately after application. Eco-Friendly Deck Wash (No Bleach): Corte-Clean Composite Deck Cleaner - www.corteclean.com. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

Brittany
Trex

I'd like to know if Trex can be stained as that we have areas that have faded that receive sunlight while the other areas remain the original color.

 

[shar]

Interesting conversation

We have a new home which was built in 2006. Our front steps and two front porches on 1st and 2nd floor and a deck on the back were built with the trex type material by the builder. We screened in the original back deck and added another outside deck. According to the builder this is not Trex, but I do not remember the name of it.

The previous house had this same back deck configuration but was built with pressure treated wood and stained. We had to pressure clean and stain almost every year when using a clear coat stain. Then my husband read in Consumer Reports to use Cabot's in a dark stain and that would last three years. CR said clear or light needed to be done every year. CR was correct about the dark stain lasting much longer but it made the deck hotter.

When moving to this house we were happy that we would not have to do the work that was necessary on the last deck. We hose off a few times each summer. We live on the water and it is very humid here in the summer. Decks are not hot in the summer and we have not found them slippery. Deck has not changed color and the flooring under the screened porch and front porches are the same color as that exposed to the sun all day.

Noticed last summer that there are some light black spots on front steps and back deck where it is open but not on the screened porch. Just recently we were told that this is mold, but it can be removed with a cleaner. Have not tried it yet. This is actually opposite to what has been stated in other posts. These spots are only showing up where there is no cover. Does anyone else have any idea if this could be something else other than mold? Our current house is located on the waterfront and wondering if that makes any difference.

We love this deck material so it is much more maintenance free and less hot than previous deck material.

Shar

 

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[DonM]

Any Updates ???

Does anyone have any updates to this thread?

I am now in the market for redoing my deck, and I was wondering if there is anything new since this older thread first appeared.

thanks

don

 

[Michael]

Correct Deck CX Update

Love, love, love my Correct Deck CX. Third year and looks like it was put down yesterday. Keeps its color with no fading.

 

[DonM]

Love, love, love my Correct Deck CX. Third year and looks like it was put down yesterday. Keeps its color with no fading.

I think GAF bought them out:

http://www.gaf.com/decking/Duralife-Siesta-Deck/duralife-siesta-deck.aspx


Is it very slippery when wet ? How hot does it get in the sun?

thanks
don

 

[Michael]

Now owned by GAF.

Yes, that is the product. From my experience, it does not get real slippery when wet and does not get real hot in the sun (but I live in Minnesota so the answer may be different depending on where you live). I used the hidden fastener system and it looks terrific. Easy to install.

 

[1950bing]

Check out Camo fastening system.

 

[Talent312]

I am building a 24'x16' deck with benches out of pressure-treated pine.
I considered using a composite, but also choked on the price.

My DW and I are not likely to outlast the wood, so our heirs can deal with it.