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How to stop composite decking stain running?

TabithaM
Just Starting Out

How to stop composite decking stain running?

Hi all.

We've recently purchased our first home and it has a huge beautiful deck that runs the length of the house, however we have noticed lately that the colour from it seems to be 'running' (for lack of a better word). 

It sticks to the bottom of our feet and tracks maroon onto our carpets when we come inside, it stains your feet and socks if you step onto the deck without shoes on, and it is running through to the structure boards on the underside of the deck through the gaps (picture below). 

My father in law was the one who told us that the lengths were composite, but in all my research to find a solution for this, I'm finding that the common consensus is that composite wood shouldn't leak colour, so now I don't know what to think!
We really want to try and stop the colour from getting on (literally) everything, so any thoughts or suggestions for a solution would be greatly appreciated! 

 

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: How to stop composite decking staining my tiles and carpets?

Hi @sheilawhittam 

 

Thank you for providing that extra bit of information regarding your decking. Please allow us to make some inquiries regarding the stock of composite decking back in 2015. As soon as we get more information, we'll get back to you.

 

Thank you for your patience.

 

Eric

 

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