Trex

[CLASSICPW 14]

I've got a job washing and sealing a 1 yr old deck with trex flooring and handrails. Does Semi-trans sealer wipe off trex with mineral spirits or does it stain it?. I'm sure that I can't spray it and I already added in the fact that I have to hand apply it. Basically does Trex soak up sealer or repel it?

[Dave O 15]

Hope this helps

Try here http://trex.com/universal/product_info/workingwithtrex/paintingandstaining.asp

I use to manage a lumber yard. We sold this stuff, timbertech, smart deck and others.

[CLASSICPW 14]

I'm bumping this post because I need to know if an oil based semi can be used on trex. I see that it can be stained and painted, but Trx is 50% plastic and 50% wood byproduct so you would think anything oil based would repel off plastic. Trex is not responding to my e-mail and the job is very soon. Does anyone have any insight?

[herbie1 14]

Looks like you would have to use a solid stain. In this case you would need to put a primer down first to give the stain something to ahere to as it would not adhere to the trex decking itself.

Herb Hewlett

[RPetry 564]

ClassicPW,

Trex soaks up semi-trans stains easily. I've never stained one, but have had to use max. protection when staining wood balustrades/handrails with a trex deck surface.

Go to http://www.trex.com/Universal/technical_info/tech_painting.asp for more info.

[James 625]

I ve done one with ready seal gold . the problem with stains is that it goes in very uneven. There are area's that take more color than others. I think using a clear is better it will enhance the color and provide protection. Do some samples . I ve done a lot of samples and I think clear is the best bet.