{"id":64604,"date":"2022-05-27T12:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/?p=64604"},"modified":"2024-08-05T11:20:06","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:20:06","slug":"scratch-resistant-composite-decking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/scratch-resistant-composite-decking\/","title":{"rendered":"How Scratch Resistant Is Composite Decking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:-40px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-medium:5%;--awb-padding-left-medium:5%;--awb-padding-right-small:1%;--awb-padding-left-small:1%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Let&#8217;s be honest composite decking is not 100% scratch proof, but it\u2019s very durable. Here\u2019s some tips on treating scratches and scuffs&#8230;<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:25px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:#ff9800;border-color:#ff9800;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae composite decking<\/a> is a man-made product. It is designed to be durable and hard-wearing, resisting staining, scratching, warping and rotting. NeoTimber\u00ae comprises <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/why-neotimber\/features\/eco-composite-decking\/\">wood fibres, as well as plastic elements<\/a> that are designed to offer protection from the elements and from scratching.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><iframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kA5H_zhzTcs?rel=0?&vq=hd1080\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:15px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae composite decking<\/a> looks stunning and resists surface scratches, it is still possible to scratch your decking. There are a few things you need to know to protect your decking from damage. Outdoor flooring has a fair bit to contend with when compared to the indoor stuff and scratching usually occurs when furniture is dragged across the deck, pieces of grit get stuck in shoes or via some other external force, such as overhanging trees and shrubs hitting the deck.\u00a0 We understand that sometimes scratching can be unavoidable and we have therefore created a list of things you can do to treat scratching on your <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae decking<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">How To Best Treat Scratching<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Despite your best efforts, the rough and tumble of life, children and general use may result in a scratched decking. So how do you deal with a scratch if your deck becomes damaged? <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/\">NeoTimber\u00ae decking<\/a> is supplied in <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/\">two types of board<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/traditional-composite-decking\/\">traditional<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/capped-composite-decking\/\">capped<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/capped-composite-decking\/\">traditional composite decking range<\/a> is the first generation of <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/composite-decking\/\">composite decking<\/a> and is a 60\/30 split of wood and plastic with the rest being made up of bonding materials. The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/capped-composite-decking\/\">traditional range<\/a> has a textured finish meaning that minor scratches are more easily disguised. The <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/capped-composite-decking\/\">capped composite decking range<\/a> has a hard plastic shell around the composite materials and care should be taken with treating scratches on its surface.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Treating Scratches On The Traditional Composite Material<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Surface scratches can usually be treated by applying a fine (60-grit) sandpaper to the surface of the product. It is advisable to first test how much pressure is required by using the sandpaper on an off-cut before treating the scratch. Always apply the sandpaper along the length of the deck and never against the grain. Initially, any sanded section will appear lighter. However, be aware that over a period of time, natural weathering will occur after which the lighter area will blend in more naturally and the scratch will appear much less noticeable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:2;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"scratch resistant composite decking\" title=\"Sandpaper Scratch on Decking\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-65311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Sandpaper-Scratch-on-Decking.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:2;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"scratch resistant composite decking\" title=\"Heat Gun on Scratches\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-65312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Heat-Gun-on-Scratches.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:1;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">Treating Scratches On The Capped Composite Material<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/types\/capped-composite-decking\/\">Capped composite decking<\/a> can be treated with an 180-grit fine grit sandpaper to smooth the edges of the scratch. Test with a spare piece first to understand how much pressure should be applied. Again, we recommend applying pressure along the length of the deck board. Deeper scratches can be treated using a heat gun, however, take care not to set the gun too hot or to hold it too close as permanent damage can occur. Using sparingly, set to 450C and hold the heat gun no closer than 3 inches above the surface of the deck moving it slowly back and forth, take care not to focus the heat on just one small section as this can damage your deck. Should the heat cause any bubbling of the material, once hardened, lightly sand the bubbling to smooth out the surface of your deck.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:10px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.3;\">How To Avoid Scratching Your Composite Decking In The First Place<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"scratch resistant composite decking\" title=\"Furniture Leg on Decking\" src=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-65317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking-1200x750.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/05\/Furniture-Leg-on-Decking.jpg 2400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:5px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;\"><p>Far better than treating scratches is to take measures to prevent them from occurring in the first place. When choosing furniture for your deck, try to select static furniture pieces. Modular furniture and modern rattan styles are designed to be left in one place and so would be a good option to minimise damage. Here are some additional measures you can take to prevent damage from occurring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Just as with a laminate floor in your living room, applying Teflon\u00ae or felt sticky pads to the feet of furniture that sits on the deck will prevent chair legs and feet from scratching the composite decking.<\/li>\n<li>Be careful to ensure all debris is cleared from your deck, for instance, if drilling a wall above the deck, clear rubble, brick dust, and grit to prevent loose pieces of debris from damaging the surface of your deck.<\/li>\n<li>If you will be using your deck for access in cold months, avoid using metal tools when clearing ice and snow from decking. Alternatively, buy a plastic snow shovel rather than a metal one and store other metal tools such as forks, spades, rakes and hoes away from your deck.<\/li>\n<li>When <a href=\"https:\/\/neotimber.com\/decking\/advice\/installation\/\">installing composite decking<\/a>, be sure to clear all building debris, soil, stones and rubble from the deck.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263023713 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263023713 BCX0\">Taking these simple steps to protect your deck from surface scratches and treating them as they occur will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263023713 BCX0\">preserve your deck for many years to come<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263023713 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-no-small-visibility\" 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