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No fence paint does not have as much wax in it and it wont last very long before you have to paint it again. As decking has a lot of foot traffic as obviously a fence does not. Take it from me I found out the hard way.

Yes deck paint is more expensive but will last a long time.

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After the deck has weathered to the point of being gray, approximately six months, you can prime, then paint the deck. However, many solid color stains are designed to go over fresh pressure treated wook without any problems down the road.

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Yes, they are both wood

Deck paint is usually formulated to be more resistant to foot traffic, so deck paint will look better for longer and you won't have to re-paint as often..

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Yes, you can, but it won't wear as well as deck paint.

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Is there a way to fill cracks and splintered areas in treated lumber on a old deck?

NO, not on treated lumber. Almost anything will come off within a year.


Is plywood or composite best for use in building a deck?

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Should you leave your pressure treated deck go without stain for 1 year before applying a protective coating?

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Where do I look for some lumber to build a wood deck?

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