Deck ?? Stain or Paint

[tikkalover]

Oil based stain for sure, no clear coat. Do every 2-3 years even if you think it doesn't need it. Make sure its clean and dry when you restrain it.

10-12 years ago I put Trex Ultra decking on the deck on the north side on my house. (12x28) The grade I bought was the second one down from the most expensive one that they had at Menards. After around 2-3 years it started to fade. Other then the fading it has held up great, no cracking, splintering, peeling or warping.

The deck on the south side of the house is cedar and needs to be replaced, (8x18) Any sugestions on what composit to use? Would like one that doesn't fade.

 

[Wallykiller]

old Sikkens new PPG

Hirshfields in Bismarck carries ppg, I’ve had good luck with my cedar deck

 

[Rowdie]

Went with ProLuxe transparent. Spendy!!

 

[Rowdie]

Thanks for all the replies

 

[Shockwave]

I just stained my deck again this summer. I am wanting this to be my last time and might fork out the money and go maintenance free.

 

[Wall-eyes]

Went with ProLuxe transparent. Spendy

I just stained my deck again this summer. I am wanting this to be my last time and might fork out the money and go maintenance free.

Till see price it is nuts on good decking

 

[Retired-Guy]

Oil based stain for sure, no clear coat. Do every 2-3 years even if you think it doesn't need it. Make sure its clean and dry when you restrain it.

10-12 years ago I put Trex Ultra decking on the deck on the north side on my house. (12x28) The grade I bought was the second one down from the most expensive one that they had at Menards. After around 2-3 years it started to fade. Other then the fading it has held up great, no cracking, splintering, peeling or warping.

The deck on the south side of the house is cedar and needs to be replaced, (8x18) Any sugestions on what composit to use? Would like one that doesn't fade.

Good luck with that.

 

[Rowdie]

One last stupid question. If it may rain tomorrow, would it be OK to stain today? So how many hours should it be before getting it wet?

 

[BDub]

One last stupid question. If it may rain tomorrow, would it be OK to stain today? So how many hours should it be before getting it wet?

With oil you should be fine.

 

[BDub]

Hopefully you let the deck weather a bit. Work in the shade if possible.

 

[Rowdie]

Built it last year.