However, it’s best to remember to ask your manufacturer or supplier about what kind of paint you can use. To have that shiny and sheen look, you may want to get a semi-gloss or satin finish paint. The best type of paint to use for composite decking is high-quality latex paint. So, the question is, what kind of paint can you use? The main concern of using the wrong type of paint is that it may rub off easily, which means you’ll only waste money on paint.
You will need to use the right type for many reasons. Yes, not all kinds of paint are suitable for painting composite decking. But before making changes to your deck, you may want to know what paint you can use. Whether due to old age or prolonged sun exposure, your deck fades, and you may want to recolour it. One of the most common causes of fading is prolonged exposure to UV rays and heat. It may not be as fast as wood, but it will lose colour due to many factors over time. All types of decking fade, including composites, despite what you may have heard previously. Marketed as resistant to fade and “no need to paint,” composite decking is one of the most preferred decking options. Below we look at the reasons why some customers choose to paint their composite decking. Colour fade is more prominent with earlier, uncapped first-generation composite decking boards, and this should be considered at the time of purchase. The colour of your composite decking will fade* over time due to the harmful UV rays from the sun and other natural elements. However, some homeowners do choose to paint their composite decking due to colour fade and natural weathering. Since composite decking maintenance is very minimal, there is no need for sanding, sealing, or painting. Painting composite decking is not necessary to retain its appearance. Composite decking, on the other hand, is quite different from wood decking and comes in various colours to choose from and is therefore not designed to be painted. Wooden decking requires regular painting to make it look its best. In just two days these railings went from worn to wonderful, in this beautiful dark grey color.Although not recommended or required for maintenance, you can paint a composite decking if you wish to do so. Once the railings are completely dry, we applied an oil-based primer to the railings.Īfter the primer is completely dry, we applied two coats of Duration (exterior) paint by Sherwin-Williams.
This removes all the dirt and dust from the railings and deck. Afterwards, they power washed the railings. Monk’s painters hand sanded the spindles, handrails, and posts.
Absolutely.Īfter clearing the deck from furniture, we began by lightly sanding the railings. Rather than take on the expense replacing the railings, the homeowner asked if we’d be able to paint them. The composite was flaking off and showing a lot of wear. This home in Florham Park, NJ featured standard white composite deck railings. With a little knowledge, prep work and the right products, you can have beautifully painted composite deck railings. Separately, if you’ve recently purchased a home, or changed the exterior appearance, you may also want to change the look of the composite deck railings. However, there are some brands of composite that have shown not to wear as well as others. A good composite like Zuri or Azek will look beautiful for years. With the right composite product, this is true. When people choose composite decking and railings, they do so because it is billed as long-lasting and very low maintenance.
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