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Composite Wood Decks with Defy Composite Waterproofing Sealer and Cleaner

Many homeowners are going with the composite type decks these days. Composite decks are usually made from a material containing some wood, plastic or other type of durable product. Though composite decks can be marketed as “maintenance free” they really aren’t. Anything that is exposed to the elements will degrade over time if it is not protected.

Defy Composite Deck SealerThe good news is that a composite deck can be protected just like a wood deck. Using a stain like Defy Composite Sealer that will penetrate the dense composite material is the key.

The surface can be cleaned and treated with a sealer to block out the sun’s damaging UV rays and moisture. When these types of decks are not protected they can gray out, warp, split, and collect mold and mildew.

Before staining a composite deck it first has to be cleaned. A good composite deck cleaner Such as the Defy Composite Cleaner should be applied onto the surface. The composite deck can then be pressure washed or scrubbed with a stiff brush to remove any dirt, grime, graying, or mold/mildew. Once the surface is clean it can air dry for a day or so.

Be careful not to use just any type of wood sealer on a composite deck. The material is very dense and most stains will not penetrate it very well. A sealer like Defy Composite Sealer is specially formulated to penetrate very dense hardwoods and also works very well on composite decks. It will dive into the surface of the deck and help shield against the sun and unwanted moisture.

Apply Defy Composite Deck Sealer using a brush, roller or sprayer. Apply one board or section at a time. Apply only as much Defy as the composite will soak up. Wipe or back brush any excess stain so as to not leave any puddles, runs, or drips.

Maintaining a composite deck is made easy with Defy. Keep your composite surfaces looking like the day they were installed and enjoy them for many years to come.

Defy Composite Deck Sealer can be used on all composite wood brands such as: TREX, Fiberon, Azek, TimberTech, etc. It should not be used on solid plastic decking.

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    Jon VanSchoick · 07/09/2019
    I have Fiberon Professional Decking, 10 years old, can I use your product?
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    Joanne Green · 07/01/2019
    Can you apply on deck during hot and humid days? Is it best to make sure there’s not rain during first day or so after applied?
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      thesealerstore · 07/02/2019
      Deck temp needs to be below 90 so it does not flash dry. It can take rain in 6 hours after it dries.
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    Steve · 06/23/2019
    How long will the application last?
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    Sharon · 04/04/2019
    Last Fall I power washed my composite deck before applying product with a sprayer and deck brush, careful to follow directions. I have some patchy areas of 'white' which is very noticeable on dark brown deck boards. Cause?? How to remedy?? Disappointed in final appearance..
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      thesealerstore · 04/05/2019
      It could be many things. It could be due to the prep, the wood itself, or over application of the sealer. Hard to say what the reason is or how to fix without more details. Do you have a picture?
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        Jeffrey · 05/17/2019
        I also have some white areas from the over application, this was applied with a sprayer, and is just dry for 24 hours. Is there a remedy?
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          thesealerstore · 05/17/2019
          It may go away once fully cured in a few days or week. I would wait and see.
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    Jeffrey Mitchell · 04/02/2019
    Can you add Sherwin Williams shark grip to this product
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    Roger · 03/31/2019
    I used the Deyf composite cleaner and then used your deyf composite clear sealer. I am still seeing white specks on boards and I think I need to strip it down now and used some solid stain to restore to an acceptable look. What do you recommend to strip off the Defy sealer?
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    Gina · 03/15/2019
    do you sell in 5 gallon containers?
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    Bob · 05/19/2018
    How many square feet per gallon?
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    Dave · 05/19/2018
    where can I buy the sealer? Local stores? Dubuque Iowa area
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    Mike G · 03/30/2018
    Is the Composite Decking Sealer the same as the Brightner? I was told you could purchase a concentrate brightner to enhance to surface shine. Sounds like the Sealer is the same product. Can you confirm?

    Thanks,

    Mike G
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      thesealerstore · 03/30/2018
      Hello, not they are not the same, not even close. A wood brightener would not enhance the shine either.
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    JOHN TURNER · 01/20/2018
    CAN DEFY SEALER BE USED ON TREK CAPPED DECKING?

    boards capped on top and sides but not bottom want to seal bottom
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      thesealerstore · 01/21/2018
      As long as the bottom is composite and porous for the sealer to soak in, then yes.
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    Jim butcher · 01/20/2018
    Is compositedesck the same as a trek deck
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      thesealerstore · 01/21/2018
      Not all Trex products are composite but some are. For the sealer to work, the decking must be porous.
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    thesealerstore · 05/25/2017
    Charles Cooper:
    Looking to purchase your product for the composite decking cleaner and sealer in the UK, can you advise any supplier that can help.
    Regards
    Charles

    I am sorry but there are not any dealers in the UK.
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    Charles Cooper · 05/25/2017
    Looking to purchase your product for the composite decking cleaner and sealer in the UK, can you advise any supplier that can help.
    Regards
    Charles
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    opwdecks · 05/11/2017
    Vivian Vradenburg:
    How many square feet will 1 gallon cover on a new composite decking. Defy Composite Deck Sealer

    About 150 sq feet per gallon.
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    Vivian Vradenburg · 05/11/2017
    How many square feet will 1 gallon cover on a new composite decking. Defy Composite Deck Sealer
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    thesealerstore · 04/24/2017
    Jerry Rozendal:
    is your sealer available in Canada?

    It is not. We ship there from our website.
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    Jerry Rozendal · 04/24/2017
    is your sealer available in Canada?
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    opwdecks · 06/13/2016
    Vicki Brandt:
    Just finished cleaning our composite deck with Scott's Outdoor Cleaner with Oxy Clean. Looks pretty good. Thought there might be a better solution than scrubbing and power washing every year and found your product. Should we redo the cleaning process with your cleaner before applying the composite sealer or is the Scott's clean ok?

    Probably will be okay as long as it is clean.
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    Vicki Brandt · 06/13/2016
    Just finished cleaning our composite deck with Scott's Outdoor Cleaner with Oxy Clean. Looks pretty good. Thought there might be a better solution than scrubbing and power washing every year and found your product. Should we redo the cleaning process with your cleaner before applying the composite sealer or is the Scott's clean ok?
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    opwdecks · 06/12/2016
    Ron Moody:
    Is there a store in New Hampshire that we can purchase this product?????

    Sorry, but we only sell on our website.
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    Ron Moody · 06/12/2016
    Is there a store in New Hampshire that we can purchase this product?????
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    opwdecks · 02/22/2016
    Mrak Richardson:
    My trex deck is flaking, and damaged. I want to put outdoor carpet over it. If I put your sealer on the trex before glueing the carpet down do you think it will be the best product for what I want to do?
    Thanks
    Mark

    It will not "fix" your flaking Trex if that is what you mean. Since you are putting carpet on, the only thing the sealer would help with is mold prevention under the carpet.
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    Mrak Richardson · 02/22/2016
    My trex deck is flaking, and damaged. I want to put outdoor carpet over it. If I put your sealer on the trex before glueing the carpet down do you think it will be the best product for what I want to do?
    Thanks
    Mark
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    opwdecks · 08/24/2015
    Debbie:
    We have read many good reviews on your product and would like to know how can we tell if we have a composite wood deck or a solid plastic deck as I see your product should not be used on a solid plastic deck? We purchased our home 2 years ago, it was built 8 years ago, and we don't have any idea about the deck floors or steps. We just sealed our wooden deck railings and now the deck floors and steps (which are either composite wood or plastic)look so faded and dull. We would like to brighten them up also. We appreciate your help.

    Thank You,
    Debbie

    It is obvious when all plastic as it looks like vinyl and it is not porous.
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    Debbie · 08/24/2015
    We have read many good reviews on your product and would like to know how can we tell if we have a composite wood deck or a solid plastic deck as I see your product should not be used on a solid plastic deck? We purchased our home 2 years ago, it was built 8 years ago, and we don't have any idea about the deck floors or steps. We just sealed our wooden deck railings and now the deck floors and steps (which are either composite wood or plastic)look so faded and dull. We would like to brighten them up also. We appreciate your help.

    Thank You,
    Debbie
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    opwdecks · 06/08/2015
    mary gill:
    Will Defy sealant work on Geo-Deck composite decking?

    As long as it is a composite and not 100% plastic, it will work.
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    mary gill · 06/08/2015
    Will Defy sealant work on Geo-Deck composite decking?
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    opwdecks · 06/03/2015
    LES WIEBE:
    Hi. where in Winnipeg, Canada can I purchase this composite deck sealer?

    No dealers in Canada but we can ship to you.
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    LES WIEBE · 06/03/2015
    Hi. where in Winnipeg, Canada can I purchase this composite deck sealer?