Caring For Your Deck

Flexiteek 3 is designed to be low maintenance, making it simple to keep looking its very best for years to come.

Deck Care Information

We want you to be able to enjoy the many benefits of a Flexiteek deck long into the future, so we have created
this comprehensive care and maintenance guide to help you.

Flexiteek decking has been designed to require minimal maintenance, leaving you more time to enjoy your
boating! With this in mind, we have outlined how simple maintenance can help to prolong the life of your
beautiful new deck.

Step 1 – Use Clean Fresh Water

• Use warm water to clean, following the grain rather than wiping the offending stain around in swirls.
• If it’s a more stubborn stain, we suggest methylated spirit which is pH-neutral or even baby wipes but would
  suggest bio-degradable brands only.
• Rinse and wipe up any excess water.

Step 2 – Use A pH-Neutral Cleaner

Sometimes stains and spills can require a little more effort. Especially things like oil, diesel and petrol.

• Leave the diluted pH-neutral detergent to sink into the affected area of Flexiteek for no more than a few minutes. This works well for more difficult spills like fuel or oil.
• This approach will help to ‘lift out’ the stain.
• Rinse and wipe away any excess water and detergent with a clean cloth.
• In exceptional circumstances, Chemworld ‘Spot Cleaner’ can be used in smaller areas. There are very specific instructions for using this product which must be followed as it is not pH neutral.

Step 3 – Using A Scotch-Brite Pad

• Use water or a clear pH-neutral cleaner diluted with water.
• Using your Scotch-Brite Pad (Scotch-Brite 96 green general purpose pads), scrub along the affected deck area in line with the Flexiteek grain.
• Ensure you are careful when scrubbing along caulking. Do not use a Scotch-Brite Pad on soft caulking areas
  around the edge of the deck.

Step 4 – Use A Pressure Washer

• Most domestic pressure washers can be used. But we recommend a typical working height of around
  20cm. Your pressure washer should be able to provide a pressure of 135 bar.
• Start from the top of the affected area and work along the planks in the direction of the grain for best
  results.
• Ensure you remove any excess or standing water from the deck using a clean cloth, broom or squeegee.

Step 5 – Sand The Affected Area

• Sanding Small Areas – If a stubborn stain persists you can sand a small area using 60 grit sandpaper (available from any hardware store) along the Flexiteek grain. Rinse with fresh water and then wipe up any excess water.
• Restoring Your Deck’s Appearance – As with anything exposed to the elements, your Flexiteek deck may gradually change with time. This can be rectified using 60 grit sandpaper and sanding with the grain
• Professional Sanding – Do not use power sanders on Flexiteek. Sanding larger areas is a specialist job and requires a trained Flexiteek professional to do this. Contact your Flexiteek distributor for further advice.

Ask Your Distributor

For help with maintaining or cleaning a Flexiteek deck, please contact the Flexiteek Distributor who originally fitted it. If you don’t have that information to hand, you can find the details again by clicking below.

Contact Your Distributor