Installation Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION
How can I restore colorant on my Escapes®
decking surface?
Through extensive testing, Trex has found a product
to restore the color on PVC decking including Trex
Escapes. The product is called DeckMax******.
It is made from a patent pending plant-based
solution that cleans and conditions the deck. It is
easy to apply by using a microfiber mop. Depending
upon the region that the deck is in, it should last
on the deck from 1-2 years. It is available from
the manufacturer at; www.deckmax.com or
888-219-9411.
Can Trex Transcend® or Select™ railing be
painted?
Only Trex Transcend
®
white railings and Trex
Select
™
railing can be painted. A high quality fast-
dry Alkyd primer should be used as a base coat,
with an oil or water based exterior trim paint. Only
light colors should be used. No darker colors such
as Black, Brown, Forest Green, as these darker
colors may draw excessive heat and damage the
material. Surface abrasion may promote better paint
adhesion. Use something such as an abrasive pad or
steel wool can be used to dull/buff the surfaces to
be painted.
» Clean surfaces with Acetone, Isopropyl alcohol, or
denatured alcohol before painting.
» NEVER use ketones (MeK, MiBk) or xylene as
surface conditioners.
» Allow all surfaces to dry completely before
painting.
*If there is an ADA requirement for slip resistance, an appropriate
type of paint with grit or grit additive can be applied. For standard Trex
decking products, a product like Benjamin Moore®***** Anti-Slip 116
(note this is not clear-based) or an equivalent anti-slip alternative will
provide an abrasive coating to materials for ramps that must meet ADA
requirements. For Transcend, Enhance, and Select decking, a latex or
acrylic-based paint will not adhere but oil-based paint with grit will adhere
and provide proper friction properties.
**Premium Plus® is a registered trademark of the Behr Process
Corporation.
***Deckscapes® and Woodscapes® are registered trademarks of
The Sherwin-Williams Company.
****Penofin® and Knotwood® are registered trademarks of
Performance Coatings, Inc.
*****Benjamin Moore® is a registered trademark of Benjamin
Moore & Company.
****** DeckMAX® is a registered trademark of DeckMAX Products.