Warranty Guide

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Maintaining the appearance of your Trex

railing is important.

The occasional wash is recommended as over time your

railing may show signs of weathering as a result of exposure

to the elements. The frequency of cleaning will depend on the

environment and exposure to various types of elements.

TREX TRANSCEND

, SELECT

, AND ENHANCE

RAILING

CARE AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS

Never use acetone or other solvents on Trex Transcend, Select,

or Enhance railings as this can damage/dull the surface.

For color transfer issues (from attachment of baluster spacer),

use Mr. Clean

Magic Eraser

Original or Plexus

Plastic Cleaner

to help remove this. Note that Plexus Plastic Cleaner can only

be used on PVC/acrylic railings and balusters and cannot be

used on metal railings or metal balusters.

For small surface scratches, marks, or scuffs, use Dupli-Color

Scratch Seal

Clear Sealer Pen.

Hard water is water with a high amount of mineral deposits like

lime, silica, and calcium. When the water dries, deposits are left

behind, leaving unsightly spots or a “ﬁlm-like” substance on

railing and decking surfaces. For hard water issues on railing,

these can be cleaned with Mr. Clean

Magic Eraser

Original

white vinegar. After applying products to surface, some gentle

scrubbing would be needed on the surface to help loosen

deposits, and rinsing is required, so care should be taken to not

use hard water for this purpose, and if it must be used dry with

a cloth or use a blower to dry railing.

Mr. Clean

and Magic Eraser

are registered trademarks of

The Proctor and Gamble Company.

Plexus is a registered trademark of BTI Chemical Company Inc.

Dupli-Color

and Scratch Seal

are registered trademarks of

Dupli-Color Products Company.

TREX SIGNATURE

RAILING CARE AND CLEANING

RECOMMENDATIONS

For installations where the atmosphere is inﬂuenced by

bodies of salt water or other contaminant conditions,

cleaning is required every 6 to 9 months. Failure to adhere

to the required cleaning guidelines will void the Trex Limited

Warranty with respect to any condition resulting from such

failure. For purposes of any warranty claim, you should

retain documentation of the cleaning date, cleaning method

used, brand and amount of chemical used, and invoice from

cleaning company (or a receipt for chemicals used).

Regular cleaning may minimize the effects of weathering and

remove dirt, grime and other build-up. The best method of

maintaining the appearance of your Trex Signature

railing is

to occasionally wash it using a solution of warm water and a

non-abrasive, pH neutral detergent solution. The railing surface

should be thoroughly rinsed after cleaning to remove all

residues. Use a soft white cloth, sponge or a soft bristle brush.

DO NOT clean Trex Signature

railing with solvents such as

thinners or solutions containing chlorinated hydrocarbons,

esters or ketenes.

The following cleaners are recommended for cleaning

Trex Signature

railing:

» Formula 409

Cleaner Degreaser/Disinfectant

» Spray Nine

Cleaner/Disinfectant

» Simple Green

All Purpose Cleaner

» Fantastik

All Purpose Cleaner

» Windex

Cleaner

Formula 409

is a registered trademark of Clorox Company.

Spray Nine

is a registered trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Simple Green

is a registered trademark of Sunshine Makers Inc.

Fantastik

and Windex

are registered trademarks of SC Johnson & Son Inc.

TREX

RAILING CARE AND CLEANING GUIDE