Does Deck Paint Need Primer

Your deck boards need to be properly primed because they are constantly exposed to varying temperatures, moisture, humidity, and lots of foot traffic. Priming is especially important with wooden surfaces, since wood is very porous and absorbent of liquids that get on the surface.

How do you prepare a painted deck for painting?

1. Inspect deck surfaces for paint failures.
2. If deck paint is holding, no need to strip old paint.
3. Remove all peeling paint down to bare wood.
4. Scuff sanding is good, even for old deck paint.
5. Rinse off using low pressure garden hose.
6. Let dry couple days.

Is there a primer for decks?

RockSolid Deck Start Wood Primer simplifies preparation and saves time by eliminating the need for stripping and sanding. Simply clean the surface, wait 30 minutes and remove standing water, then apply one coat of the primer. The deck is now ready to be coated with any solid color coating.