Deck Restoration Products – Saving Grace, or Lipstick on a Pig?

If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?
If your car looked like this, would you just paint it or purchase a new one?

Every so often new decking products come on the market. These products always claim to be the “perfect solution,” and the last item you’ll ever need. While some products really do live up the hype, there are still plenty that fall short of their claims.

Over the years there has been an increasing number of homeowners using deck coating products to salvage their rickety old pressure treated decks.  Here’s some interesting things to consider before you decide to paint your deck with these new coating products.

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It’s Decktober! Save Now on Deck Tiles, Ipe & Cumaru

In the spirit of Fall, we’ve dropped the prices on some of our most popular decking products: 24×24 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Smooth) 20×20 Advantage Ipe Deck Tiles (Anti-Slip) 1×6 Plus® Advantage Ipe* 5/4×6 Advantage Ipe* 1×6 Plus® Advantage Cumaru* 5/4×6 Advantage Cumaru* So, if you’ve been looking for …

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Why Advantage Deck Tiles™ are Perfect for DIY Remodeling

Looking for a fall project that will create a beautiful outdoor patio while involving the whole family? Our Advantage Deck Tiles™ are the best solution to give life to boring, gray, aging concrete without having to spend enormous amounts of time installing it. This homeowner and architect used our Advantage Deck Tiles™ in his back …

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Breathtaking Penthouse Ipe Deck atop Ocean Drive in Miami, FL

Miami Beach is world renowned for its weather, warm water, and clear sandy beaches. At the very edge of the iconic Ocean Drive, where the sand meets the streets, lies the most beautiful penthouse in all of Miami. This Penthouse has an outdoor Jacuzzi and dining area that overlooks the majestic Atlantic Ocean, completing everything …

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Resurface Your Porch or Patio with Tigerwood Deck Tiles

If you’re looking at what deck tiles options are available, you’ve probably run into 12×12 plastic tiles sold all across the web. While these tiles makes themselves appear to be a good bargain, (especially if you’re on a tight budget) you don’t have to settle for them. Let’s face it; the cookie cutter look of …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #7 Pride

Dear Future Deck Owner, You’re looking to build a new deck, and you probably have a lot of questions on what the entire process entails. I used to boast to my neighbors about how my deck was the best on the block, that was until it started falling apart. It turns out that composite decking, …

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Deck Building: #6 Sloth

When a company advertises their decking product as “no maintenance,” it’s far from the truth. There is a difference between “no maintenance” and “low maintenance.” Neither one of these mean you can neglect your deck altogether. Being lazy without routine maintenance could just be a recipe for disaster. If you are unsure about the safety …

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