Installation Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION
PAINTING TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Can Trex Transcend®, Enhance®, or Select™
decking be painted or stained?
Trex Transcend, Enhance, and Select decking cannot be
painted or stained.**
Can Trex Escapes® can be painted or stained?
Trex Escapes cannot be painted or stained.**
Can Trex Accents® composite decking and
railing be painted or stained?
Yes, you can stain Trex Accents decking or railing
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 Accents
products. Trex Accents decking that has been faded
can be stained at any time, even years after it has been
installed. However you should use stain that is made for
a walking surface.
What types of stains can I use on my Accents
Decking?
Most stains that you would apply to wood can be
applied to Trex Accents. The following companies have
evaluated Trex decking and suggested these coatings:
Should I wait until my Trex Accents decking is
faded before applying stain?
Yes, it is important to wait for Trex Accents to fade
(approximately 12 - 16 weeks) before applying stain.
If the Trex decking is stained before it fades, the
stain could become discolored and adhesion may be
compromised. The discoloration is not permanent and
can be cleaned.
Once I’ve picked out my stain, what do I do?
This easy three-step process will guide you:
» Wait until the Trex Accents decking fades,
approximately 12 - 16 weeks.
» Clean your Trex Accents decking surface. NEVER
stain over dirty surfaces or surfaces with mold and
mildew. Refer to pages 7 - 8 for cleaning instructions.
» Apply the stain in accordance with the
manufacturer’s directions.
How long will the stain on my Trex Accents
deck last?
This depends on the stain, but testing has shown that
stains on Trex Accents decking will last as long as or
longer than stains on wood. Because Trex Accents
decking absorbs minimal moisture, the stain will not
experience checking or splitting.
What about cleaning my stained Trex Accents
decking?
Consult your stain manufacturer’s directions before
cleaning.
How can I restore colorant on my Trex Accents
decking?
A product called Penofin
®
Knotwood
®
**** Composite
Decking Colorant works well if you are interested in
restoring or enhancing your decking color. This comes
in three different shades so you can determine the
best color match for your existing Accents decking. For
example, right now we would recommend using the
color “Redwood” for Brasilia Cayenne or Madeira.
For more information about colors and application, refer
to www.penofin.com/products_knotwood.shtml.
You can also use the Penofin Blue Label Oil Wood
Finish for Winchester Grey (we recommend using the
Nantucket Mist or Clear).
MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED STAINS
Paint
Manufacturer
Behr 800-854-0133 Deck Premium Plus
®
**
Exterior Solid Wood Deck
Stain (no primer needed)
Sherwin 800-474-3794 S-W Deckscapes
®
***
Williams Exterior Acrylic Deck Stain
A15-150 Series
S-W Woodscapes
®
***
Exterior Acrylic Deck Stain
A15 Series
Tech Support
Phone Number Suggested Coating