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Decking paint- is it like household paint in that cheap paint is a false economy? Any recommendations? Photos of before and after, pretty colours please.  
Decking paint- is it like household paint in that cheap paint is a false economy?

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Dont use paint use a decking oil or stain x
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@araceli I made the mistake it just flakes off looks terrible x
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@comparison1467 mine did peel badly too . It was Cuprinol Anti Slip Decking .  
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As a professional decorator I would never recommend using any kind of paint on Tannalised decking
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Sorry to jump in we were thinking of painting ours then treating with marine varnish is it worth doing?  
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Decking paint, no matter how expensive, looks awful after after a year or so. Decking protector or oil is a better option.  
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