Can trex be curved.
Staining trex decking problems.
If a stain occurs and can t be cleaned the only remedy is replacing the entire board.
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.
Staining as the trex decking ages the resins leach out.
We had 2 trex decks top and bottom decks installed in 2006.
Staining problems with trex decking.
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.
Staining is a major problem with older model trex decking and a huge issue with older composite decking products in general.
I replaced my cedar decking five years ago with trex transcends havana gold decking.
Never was a big believer in composite decking but have changed my mind.
Look up consumer affairs and read all the horrible reviews about trex.
Again those small pockets of exposed sawdust are created.
Most area rugs aren t a problem with trex decking but we do recommend cleaning underneath them regularly.
Rinse thoroughly with a hose and let the decking dry.
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.
Wolf is a very good product.
When i contacted trex about 3 years ago i just got the runaround.
The deck had the black mold spots everywhere which seems to be a very common problem with the older trex composite decks.
Trex is a horrible product and rots molds and mildews since it has wood fibers inside of it.
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.
Apply the paint or stain when the boards are not in direct sunlight which would cause the coating to dry too fast.
Always allow your decking to fully dry before fitting a rug into place.
I m actually surprised you got quotes with trex being more expensive.
Several years ago we were called out to a raleigh home that had an expansive multi level trex composite deck.
Vekadeck is the best deck board in the entire vinyl decking industry.
I had no idea so many others were having problems.
So can you stain composite decking.
A thorough cleaning with a mop and gentle detergent such as dish soap may help remove residual grime and lighten the stain.