How To Clean Composite Decking The Right Way
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- Опубликовано: 7 апр 2020
- In this video the "Wizard of Wood" Everett Abrams goes in depth describing the process of cleaning all types of composite, PVC, and other alternative decking including Trex, Timber Tech, Azek, Veka, Fiberon, Zuri, Wolf and more. For more videos and exterior wood restoration education subscribe to the channel or visit the "Wizard of Wood" website www.wizardofwood.net
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From a Deck restorer, carpenter, pressure/soft washer and entrepreneur. I thank you for the info and videos.
Love your expertise
Very well spoken
Appreciate it!
My Trex lost its color, can I repaint over it, do you have any suggestions.
This was defective from the start, that my neighbor gave me when his was replaced.
I just want it to have one even color
Great video. I bought a home with a deck installed 2004 of choice deck plus. Can't see the edge of it, so not sure what kind of composite it is and what to use to clean it. Any help appreciated.
Corte Clean Composite Deck Cleaner works best for removing the tannin's, which feed molds, from the white oak fiber from which ChoiceDek Plus was made while cleaning the dirty recycled PE plastic.
Installed azek in 2017 & now notice dog paw prints from dirt that I can't remove. I tried water & soft brussel brush, then dawn & water mix with brush, no dice. What do u recommend?
We have decking without the cover on it. It's at least 10 years old. When to the manufacturers website for cleaning instructions - 50/50 vinegar/water solution. scrub and let it soak 5 minutes. I did it several times on a 3' x 3' section of the deck. It doesn't look new, but it's obvious it helped and that I have have to scrub the rest of the deck too.
Is that the best way to clean it? Did you stain it after?
I have a serous question I really need an answer how do you remove the white deposit from a stock tank pool that leaves like a white stain that it leaves possibly from the metals of the pool or the water minerals...please answer asap thank you ❤❤❤😊
What if you don't known the composite deck manufactures how would you pick out a cleaner for your deck. It look like I have older type deck it similar but I have wood looking grain on top.
Wow. You know your stuff! Love this but I’m not sure you covered my issue. I live in Glendale,California- very direct sun AND VERY HARD WATER. I have brand new trex transcend lava rock boards And especially the ones that are near my sprinklers are turning nearly white from the hard water. Do you recommend the axilla acid? What product do you most recommend? I’ve heard it’s important to get a “brightened” rather than a cleaner But maybe you have a better recommendation altogether? I tried vinegar but it did not take out the spots. Maybe I didn’t scrub hard enough or I need something stronger? Thank you for your help !
Buy an RV hose hard water filter to remove the hard water however your Trex decking is likely "weathering" bleaching/fading by exposure to the sun as disclosed in their literature.
Q. How do you remove the static from composed decking ? Injust installed a decking in my roof and everyone is getting zap like Flys
Hi. Can you please advise if there is a way to safely remove the sealer on wpc? The gloss sealer became flaky and whitish. I wanna know if there is an option to remove the sealer without damaging the surface. Thanks.
You should contact the manufacturer of the sealer to see what removes it. It depends what the sealer chemical is?
Hey Everett. So to my understanding with older style composite a light bleach mix (like house wash mix) is ok, correct?
I ask because in a different video from you I thought I heard you say the manufacturers said to use sodium percarbonate/oxygen bleach instead of SH as step 1 of the 2 step cleaning process.
Thanks for your content, it's very helpful as a new person in the industry!
Any suggestions on how to get sap off the newer version of Trex? Thanks
Corte Clean works great for sap on Trex. See their testimonials.
Need advice and help. I have an original Trex Deck. I think my contractor made a big mistake in installing the deck. The Trex product covers the deck, steps and pillars. He used regular nails which now have rusted. We have power washed and even repainted the deck, but because we live close to the beach, the nails are still rusting and leaving rust stains. With what can we cover the rusted stains before we re-stain the deck, prevent the rusting and restore its freshness?
Once you have cleaned the deck you should apply oxalic acid, also referred to as “wood bleach” because it brightens wood. On the old style of uncapped Trex it helps remove some of the black spots from the tannin bleed coming from the wood content. The reason many people use this acid as their wood brightener is because it has other characteristics, one being that it helps remove iron and metals stains as well as act as a mild rust remover. If the staining has been there awhile it may not remove the stain entirely but it should make it much better.
I have that First generation Trex in grey and still in good shape. Question is< can I put a solid composite stain and NOT make more work in the future. Just want to refresh the color but not make more maintenance .
Larry Taylor I wish he had mentioned that as well, I powerwashed mine, but I wanted to put a fresh stain in it
how do u clean trex ? bleach 3% and oxalic acid how much
I have a composite deck Veranda/Fiberon with a polyethylene coating. I have overspray of Specticide insect spray. White spots wont come off with soap,vinegar, baking soda. Any suggestions that will remove white stains from insect spray that wont harm the deck?
In all likelihood the white spots are where the color was removed and replacement is the only correction, other than living with it. Always ask the manufacturer, in this case Fiberon, what they would suggest. This way they are in the loop and can’t say it was something you did. Then if what they suggest doesn’t work, probably won’t, you can take the next step you need.
@@wizardofwood Thank you for answering.. I suspected this was the case. Again thanks for a`quick response
I have to disagree with “ pressure doesn’t clean”. I pressure wash concrete till it’s new! Just kidding 😂
I can tell you know what you’re talking about Everett. Your talk changed my whole outlook on this stuff. I’m gonna use it on my drip edge board on the facia of the house. My question is how does it plane. Can you size it by planing w/ o compromising it totally? Thanks for the great content!
Thanks for checking out the video. You can do some inventive stuff with this material. Cutting angles, heating, and bending to make bars, seats, and even no seam steps. Definitely cuts better than it planes.
Could you do a quick demo on the best way to clean and stain an older 1st generation Trex decking?
For sure, We will hopefully get to this in the near future. Thanks for watching the videos!
Wizard of Wood no problem, so glad I stumbled across your videos recently. I just shot you an email through your website regarding my 1st generation Trex. Looking forward to your advice!
I second a request for a video on 1st generation Trex. We’ve never pressure washed it and it has held up really well but it looks horrible. What can we do?
Corte Clean composite Deck Cleaner works best for first generation of Trex of all common stains. It won't corrode the structural metal decking hardware like non-compatible sodium hypochlorite and oxalic acid based products or excessively chlorine bleach it's color. Check their website.
I just installed the Trex with the scalloped bottom, Beach Dunes color. I have a lot of red clay that got on the boards during install due to jobsite and rain. I washed it off with the hose but there is still staining or spotting from the clay. Do I need to wash the boards ASAP? Will clay permanently stain Trex? What do you recommend cleaning it with? Thanks!
Red Clay is removed with an acid type of product. NMD 80 and F9 Efflo are two popular products to use. Check with Trex on using these products prior so that you do nothing to void your 25 year guarantee.
Thank you! I haven’t even tried with scrub brush and dish soap yet. I was just wondering if letting it sit over the weekend would cause any problems but from what Trex states in their video about clean, it pretty much withstands most any type of dirt tracked on it.
@@michaelreed5135, if it is red clay then it can be very difficult to remove. I have seen professional companies struggle with it. If it is recent a good rule of thumb would be to start with warm water and a detergent and agitate with brush and hose off. Then if that does not work go to something stronger. Good luck removing it.
hello, New composite decking was installed before I moved into my condo. I want to clean and remove mildew from the decking. I do not know who the mfg is, to read their cleaning recommendations. I don't want to cause any damage. Can you recommend what I can use?
Thanks
In this case Oxyclean is always an acceptable option. If you would like you can also send a picture to info@deckrestorationplus.com and we can take a closer look. Either way, good luck cleaning and rejuvenating that deck!
Hi Everett. How do I get off rust spots from my 1yr TREK decking?
Oxalic acid
I inherited paint on composite decking at my new house. Any tips for removal?
If it was painted or stained with a solid stain then it was most likely to slightly extend the life of the deck and it looks terrible underneath. Unfortunately, it is more likely that it is time to replace the deck. Stained decks are older generations of composites that are long past their warranties and usually past their life span. Lime anything, some lady a little longer than others.
Thanks for the reply. The story goes the “little” kids got into some unattended paint. Definitely regular old paint. I just don’t want to ruin the boards when trying to remove it. I see Krud Kutter makes a paint remover, can I use that?
I recently had a handyman power wash my composite deck. I should have done my research beforehand and now I realize power washing is not cleaning. After he did power wash and it dried there remained a powder substance that comes off on the bottom of our shoes. I swept the deck and two days later, the substance is still being picked up by the bottom of my shoes. Can this be repaired? I need to hire someone that has experience so I need to know if it can be corrected. Help!
This is fascinating. Did you ever figure out what it was and how to fix it?
How do I get sap off my trex deck? Thanks!
Corte Clean works great for sap. see their testimonials.
a contractor accidentaly droped vinyl paint over my trex composite deck and I have no idea how to remove the stains... any recommendations?
Two part issue here. To remove the paint you probably need a paint stripper. The issue here is a paint stripper in all likelihood will affect the color of the composite planks. You would still try this first though. Then you may have to replace the planks.
@@wizardofwood Thanks, will do!
how can you clean off pine tree sap from composite decking and railings?
Bug and Tar remover have worked well to loosen the sap. Then you can wash it off. Warm water works best. Usually for this though you need a commercial pressure washing company for this. They may not be as well versed though in those types of cleaning. Without knowing what generation or type of decking you have though you should always check the manufacturer warranty before the work is done. Not something you want to void.
…and not matter what you use, performing a small test spot first is always beneficial.
Hi, I have a trex essential deck that has fading (white spots) is the mildew / mold or dirt. I've tried pressure washing as per manufacture (less than 3100 psi, more than 8 inches away) however am still left with white spots
That usually means something was used on the deck, something sprayed or spilled on the deck, some type of product took the color out.
Pictures help if you want to send them to info@deckrestorationplus.com and we will take a look at them.
Contractor got cement spots on new composite decking..anyone know how to get off?
What brand of composite is it? Are there “pieces” on the surface or has the cement been removed and residue or shadowing left?
Its gray trex and the cememt wont even budge . Its doesnt have any surface to it. Its flat. It looks like they tried to wipe it off. Its like 4 spots each the size of a quarter
@@969Garage, so I do not know what generation of Trex you have, whether it is capped or uncapped. If it is uncapped oxalic acid is used to clean with and to help with cement so that would work. Old Trex should not be pressure washed. Newer, capped Trex can withstand 3100 psi, as per the manufacturer, and should “pop” the cement. Regardless, always the on their site for “Cleaning and Maintenance” recommendations. This has what you should and should not use. It is possible that where you “cleaned” with that the product plasticized the capped coating and took out the color in this spots. If that is the case then those planks would need to be replaced.
I clean a white composite deck 3 weeks ago. Today I got a text saying his wife noticed staining from lite to tarnish color. I soft wash it.
Tan color,
What would be a good product to use if the decking is boat ramps and bleach isn’t an option?
None. No chemicals around water ways of the United States, Clean Water Act. Sodium percarbonate (oxygenated bleach) is considered the most popular environmentally friendly product at our disposal. These are area where media or vapor blasting may be a better option.
@@wizardofwood OK great thanks. I have been researching percarbonate.
How to clean pine sap off of azek advanced pvc decking. No instructions web site address pine sap removal
Sooooo How do I clean my composite decking?
Check the Corte Clean website.
What if you don't know the manufacturer?
No reason not to. Post in a group or take to your local lumberyard with a piece or a picture. Someone will know.
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I have the new Trex ( installed in 2018). It’s been the worst investment ever. We had the old Trek that was damaged from the sun and Trex sent us a new deck because of the class action suit. We spent over $10,000 to replace the old product with the new product.
First, it is slippery because of the plastic coating they added.
Second, it gets very hot under the sun because it’s plastic .
Third, it takes forever to clean and still looks awful
We wash the deck with soap and water and hose it down but the dirts get imbedded in the plastic coating. We usually have to mop it before it dries. It looks better but not great.
Anyone considering buying the new Trex deck forget it!! It’s a very bad bad bad investment.
I am sorry but I didn’t learn from this video how to clean the deck, which is the title of this video
Fell asleep. I got nothing, regarding cleaning, but thank you for the history lesson. Succinctness?
Two different types of composite, capped and uncapped. The differences need to be thoroughly explained because using the wrong care can void today’s warranties. Sometimes you need to know where you have been to know where you are going. My apologies if you got nothing from this but, appreciate the feedback.
@@wizardofwood apologies if this was hyper critical. Clicked your link because of the title - how to clean composite decking the right way - .
I've recently bought some second hand and was looking for help cleaning it. You are clearly a very knowledgeable guy. But perhaps preparing and doing - rather than talking in and around the title subject - would be more instructive?? I appreciate it takes way more preparation time, rather than switching on the camera and talking through everything?
Having watched the entire video, I'm still none the wiser as to whether bleach is ok, and if so, in what concentration; what the pros and cons re jet washing at different psi 's, .
My takeaway from the video was don't void the warranty - yet you spent equal if not more time saying most warranties are usually out of date or voided by what people have already done! Maybe if you had a more appropriate title, your content would have been more relevant.
Anyway, keep up the content, its good to have different perspectives.👍👍
@daniel Cooke, this gentleman just gave some of the best info out there on cleaning composite decking AND how to understand the material. If you don’t have the attention span or understanding to appreciate it, move on to a different vid that is more your speed. This content is gold, and you criticizing it is like a kindergartner criticizing a college professor.
While this video is very informative, I agree with @danielcookeb90 I still don’t know how to clean my composite deck. I have the old kind but everywhere everyone says do not use bleach. I’ve been scrubbing it with dish soap on my hands and knees and it comes slightly clean but definitely not enough. I want to seal it but don’t want to seal in mold and mildew. I can’t afford to do another deck so I would really like to know what exactly should I use on this deck?
@@americ9597 me too
Good grief. I wanted to know what time it was and you told me how to build a watch.
Good God get to the point.