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Solvent based paint for decking?

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Hello
I moved into my house two years ago. My deck was painted gray but started peeling off shortly after I moved in. 
I gave it two coats of Cuprinol last year and now the decking looks terrible again with paint peeling off.
I've been looking for a solvent based decking paints but I have not been able to find much. 
Does anyone have a good idea? Or suggestions for what I should do?
Many thanks!

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  • knightstyle
    knightstyle Posts: 7,222 Forumite
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    I think the problem is that the decking is treated when manufactured with a product that paint and sealer do not adhere to very well.  Perhaps a light sanding will help?
  • flashg67
    flashg67 Posts: 4,126 Forumite
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    edited 21 March 2020 at 6:04PM
    I've tried all sorts over many years on mine. The best so far (after a good jet wash & scrub) was Screwfix No nonsense decking stain, but it is water based, which seems to be par for most paints now. I've found I need to do it every 2 years anyway due to wear
  • Jonesya
    Jonesya Posts: 1,823 Forumite
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    Personally, if it's possible then I'd try to remove the paint and treat it with something like a stain/preservative or oil, something which soaks into the timber rather than sits on top of it as a coat, like the paint does.
  • lg13mza
    lg13mza Posts: 188 Forumite
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    You want this stuff:
    https://www.ryeoil.co.uk/shop/deckingoil/
    They sell on ebay too.  Not sure how well it will take if you have already had other coatings on though.
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