The information below should not be considered complete. Technical specification answers, specific application guidelines, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) etc. can be found at our specs page.
How much preparation is needed?
Prepare as you normally would, following normal painting practices. Follow all safety guidelines.
- Wash and clean areas.
- Be sure to remove all mold and mildew.
- Knock down rust from nail heads
- Scrape and sand until area is stable
- Scrape and sand to your desired smoothness.
- Sand glossy areas and finishes.
- Let all areas dry to below 15% moisture content.
How is Deck Fix applied?
Deck Fix can be applied by brush and roller application. Work Deck Fix into the substrate so it can penetrate and adhere better.
Do I need to apply Deck Fix to all surfaces?
Yes. Apply Deck Fix to the entire deck surface.
How many coats of Deck Fix do I need to apply?
Generally one coat is enough to stabilize the deck surface. Apply a second coat to badly worn, cracking, or peeling areas.
How many coats of solid latex decking stain do I need? We recommend 2 coats of decking stain on top of Deck Fix to get the best results.
How much Deck Fix will I need?
Deck Fix has a coverage of 300-350 SF per gallon.
How thick should it be applied?
Apply a thin coat of Deck Fix to the entire deck surface. If another coat is needed for tough areas, apply an additional thin coat.
How long does it take to dry?
Deck Fix goes on a milky brown and dries clear in about 1 hour.
Should Deck Fix be tacky after it dries?
Yes, Deck Fix might be clear and dry, but continues to be tacky. Top coat within a few hours to avoid debris sticking to the deck top.
Can I tint Deck Fix?
No. We do not recommend tinting the product.
What products can I apply over Deck Fix?
Apply a superior grade 100% latex solid latex decking stain. We do not recommend using oil-based, solvent-based or two part “hot” products. These products do not have enough flexibility and will crack.
Check all coatings for compatibility with Deck Fix before proceeding with entire project.
Deck Fix is more expensive than other products! What makes it so different?
Deck Fix also uses the patent pending Weather Smart technology to solve decking problems. Most primers get hard and brittle after just months. Hard and inflexible primers don’t last long on top of a deck Deck Fix is made of special high tech resins. Our resins grip the substrate and remain flexible. This is a winning combo. 300 PSI of adhesion and up to 300% flexibility.
Will Deck Fix stop rust on nail heads?
Deck Fix will stop rust when 2 coats are applied. Hint: touch up the nail heads first and then apply one thin coat of Deck Fix to the entire deck top. This way you’ll get two coats on the nail heads and only one coat on the deck.
Application Tips
Footwear: Deck Fix will remain tacky until top coated. We recommend you wear only socks when applying the 1st finish coat of solid latex decking stain. Your socks are more forgiving to the tacky primer and will not tear up the Deck Fix from the deck surface.
For Best Results: Pressure wash and/or strip deck surfaces and remove all coatings and dead wood fibers down to fresh pink wood. Apply 1 coat of Deck Fix in the morning and apply the 1st coat of solid latex decking stain a few hours later. Let dry overnight. The next day, apply the 2nd coat of stain.
Be sure to work Deck Fix into the substrate and cracks of deck so it can penetrate and adhere better.