Questions and Answers for Anvil Deck-A-New 5 gal. Driftwood Rejuvenates Wood and Concrete Decks Premium Textured Resurfacer

A:  Concrete Surfaces Remove all dirt, efflorescence, grease, oil, waxes, silicone products, and other foreign material that would interfere with the adhesion of Deck-A-New. Glossy painted surfaces must be de-glossed to allow for better adhesion. Clean the de-glossing dust from the surface with a damp cloth. Patch and repair concrete surfaces with a high quality patch mix, which is labeled paintable. Un-coated smooth steel-toweled concrete floors (floors with no porosity) must be totally cured, and cleaned with Anvil Clean & Etch #1450. To further insure maximum adhesion and durability of Deck-A-New, concrete should be primed with Anvil GripTite Bonding Primer #1750. Wooden Surfaces Replace rotting or unstable decking boards and remove all loose splinters. Clean the surface to remove mildew, dirt, and oil prior to application. Patch cracks larger then 1/4” with Anvil Textured Knife Grade Elastomeric Caulking #1214. Level all nail or screw heads. For extremely weather damaged wood prime with Anvil Bonding Primer AquaSeal #235.

A:  I applies this last summer. I power washed, sanded the entire deck with a belt sander and power washed again. Looked fantastic for the summer and fall. The snow has finally melted and I have to say, I'm fairly disappointed with the way this held up. Peeled in numerous places. I'm just going to re apply and live with it!

A:  You should let the new pressure treated deck boards dry for about a week before painting.

A:  Do it. this sucks

A:  Time will depend on environment.

A:  If it dry out 2 to 3 weeks If it is not maybe a month with 3-5 dry days in a row after the waiting time

A:  The key to any deck coating project is the preparation. Wooden Surfaces Replace rotting or unstable decking boards and remove all loose splinters. Clean the surface to remove mildew, dirt, and oil prior to application. Patch cracks larger then 1/4” with Anvil Textured Knife Grade Elastomeric Caulking #1214. Level all nail or screw heads. For extremely weather damaged wood prime with Anvil Bonding Primer AquaSeal #235. Concrete Surfaces Remove all dirt, efflorescence, grease, oil, waxes, silicone products, and other foreign material that would interfere with the adhesion of Deck-A-New. Glossy painted surfaces must be de-glossed to allow for better adhesion. Clean the de-glossing dust from the surface with a damp cloth. Patch and repair concrete surfaces with a high quality patch mix, which is labeled paintable. Un-coated smooth steel-toweled concrete floors (floors with no porosity) must be totally cured, and cleaned with Anvil Clean & Etch #1450. To further insure maximum adhesion and durability of Deck-A-New, concrete should be primed with Anvil GripTite Bonding Primer #1750.

A:  looked great when i put it on. Has not held up through the winter starting to flake up. not even 1 year. not satisfied

A:  Do you have any proof of how long this product last? Don't want to be dissatisfied and spend a lot of money.PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANK YOU

A:  Yes, this product is for both wood decks and concrete.

A:  I didn't see or read a specific or "roundabout" time frame on how long this product should last but Here is the link to this products Data Sheet https://d1fkwa1hd8qd6y.cloudfront.net/FAC7232F-1B5F-434C-BA49-99BE850A5A91/92fe60f8-1dbb-4842-9373-5de8a8b1930f.pdf Anvil Technical Support- 1-800-822-6776 They are very helpful and can answer your specific question the best. Good luck!