Here s what you ll need.
Can vinyl decking be painted.
Pressure washer cleaning soft bristle brush cleaning vinegar and baking soda mold mildew cleaning.
Use a bleach free detergent solution for this because bleach degrades vinyl.
Paint won t stick to your vinyl deck one of the greatest benefits to having a vinyl deck is that unlike wooden decks you don t need to stain or paint it.
If you do wish to re coat your vinyl deck and would like some tips refer to our home owner resources on re coating.
However we have successfully broken this rule many times.
But because of the pvc make up of vinyl decking it also means that paints and stains don t stand a chance of staying adhered to this surface for long if at all.
Some decking only has a pvc coating and sanding can wear through.
In this case your vinyl can be painted with a specially formulated coating.
The emboss texture will be preserved but any print will obviously be replaced by the solid color you choose.
If possible contact the manufacturer of your decking to find out more information and always check your.
You should also avoid sanding if possible especially machine sanding.
Adding deck stain for composite decking or a topcoat of paint can help restore the color and beauty while extending your deck s already long lifespan.
When purchasing the paint you can ask for a vinyl safe formula which might reduce the lrv slightly.
We are typically painting gates or pvc railing panels which are small compared to long runs of soffit trim.