Can Trex
decking and
railing be
painted or
stained?
- Yes, You
can paint or
stain Trex
decking to
achieve a
custom
color, (but
it is not
necessary
for
protection).
Paints and
stains that
adhere well
to wood will
work as well
or better
with Trex
products.
Trex decking
that has
been faded,
can be
painted or
stained at
any time,
even years
after it has
been
installed.
However, you
should use a
paint or
stain that
is made for
a walking
surface.
What types
of paints and
stains shall I
use?
- Most
paints or
stains that
you would
apply to
wood can be
applied to
Trex
decking. The
following
paint
companies
have
evaluated
Trex decking
and have
suggested
these
coatings:
|
Paint
Manufacturer |
Toll
Free
Number
For
Technical
Support |
Suggested
Coating |
|
Behr |
800-854-0133 |
Deck
Plus
Solid
Deck
Stain
(no
primer
needed) |
|
Olympic
(PPG) |
800-235-5020
Technical
800-428-7806
Sales |
1 Coat
Olympic
Deck
Primer
or
Olympic
Permanizer
2 Coats
Olympic
Solid
Color
Deck
Stain |
|
Sherwin
Williams |
800-424-5837 |
Cuprinol
Solid
Color
Latex
Deck
Stain |
Shall I
wait until my
Trex decking is
faded before
applying paint
or stain?
- Yes, it
is important
to wait for
Trex to fade
(approximately
8-12 weeks)
before
applying
paint or
stain. If
the Trex
decking is
painted or
stained
before it
fades, the
paint or
stain could
become
discolored
and adhesion
may be
compromised.
This
discoloration
is not
permanent
and can be
cleaned.
Once I've
picked out my
paint or stain,
what do I do?
This easy
three step
process will
guide you:
- Wait
until the
Trex decking
fades,
approximately
8 - 12
weeks.
- Clean
your Trex
decking
surface.
Never paint
over dirty
surfaces or
surfaces
with mold or
mildew.
Refer to
your owners
kit for
cleaning
instructions.
- Apply
the paint or
stain in
accordance
with the
manufacturer's
directions.
How long
will the paint
or stain on my
deck last?
- This
depends on
the paint,
but testing
has shown
that paints
and stains
on Trex
decking will
last as long
as or longer
than paints
or stains on
wood.
Because Trex
decking
absorbs
minimal
moisture,
the paint or
stain will
not
experience
checking or
splitting.
What about
cleaning my
painted or
stained Trex
deck?
- Consult
your paint
or stain
manufacturer's
directions
before
cleaning.
