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