However some amount of effort will be needed in advance in order to remove all of that paint from the deck s outer surface.
Will decking stain cover paint.
It s possible to stain over existing stain and much easier than painting over it.
Sometimes a full deck stain or paint job isn t necessary.
Defy extreme solid color wood stain is a synthetic resin opaque wood finish designed to protect against water fungi and uv radiation on exterior wood surfaces.
Choose the right stain for optimal protection.
Revive the deck using a solid stain.
A quality professional paint job will last longer than a quality professional deck staining.
Unlike thin transparent stains.
Remove or cover plants.
Stain runs between 20 and 35 per gallon while exterior paint suitable for decking ranges from 30 to as much as 60 per gallon.
Remove loose wood fibers or wood fuzz.
Replace rotting or unstable boards.
It utilizes a new formula with transparent oxide based nanoparticles and it resists peeling and flaking.
After all your composite deck was specifically made to prevent you from having to do such intense maintenance.
The kilz floor coating has a low luster finish that s perfect for sprucing up your deck porch or patio it s available in two neutral colors slate gray and silver gray and the finish is mildew resistant and super long lasting.
Remove dirt oil grease or any other debris or stain on the surface.
Before deciding on a paint stain keep in mind that the more pigmented or opaque the stain the more resistant it will be to seasonal weather changes and moisture.
Stain is more budget friendly.
That being said stain can be applied to a wood deck that previously had paint upon it.
As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job.
A good deck paint should be long lasting easy to maintain and durable.
It won t last for more than a few years on average decks need to be stained again every other year.
This latex floor paint from kilz checks all of those boxes and more.
How to remove stains and paint from composite decking.
Transparent deck stains are limited to around 60 shades but solid deck stains will offer over 3 000 choices.
Your stain will be unable to do this if the deck in question already has a consistent layer of paint upon it.
Your deck surface must be clean and sound.
An exterior stain job can last from 5 to 15 years depending on your location the work s exposure and the quality of the stain.
The cons of staining your deck include.
But for smaller spot jobs such as grease or rust stains you may need to do some.
Best general use deck paint solid stain.