Adding a beautiful porch or deck to your home is the perfect way to create more living space. If you’re searching for a high-performance decking material that will last for decades, the premier choice is Trex composite decking. Beyond being top in the industry for low maintenance durability, Trex offers an unmatched range of design and color options. In fact, there are more than 20 Trex composite decking colors available to bring your vision to life. Not sure how to choose? We’re here to help you pick the right color for your outdoor living space.
What is Trex Decking?
Trex decking is made of industry-leading composite boards. As the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products, Trex is lauded for perfecting composite decking with its cutting-edge designs and innovation.
The benefits of Trex decking include:
- No splitting, cracking, warping, or fading
- Made from 95% recycled materials
- Repels pests
- Requires minimal maintenance
- Features realistic wood grain patterns
- Guaranteed to last at least 25 years
- 20+ stylish Trex composite decking colors
Trex Composite Decking Colors in Each Collection
Each Trex decking line offers its own unique colors. The most luxurious lines are listed first, followed by more cost-effective options—all of which offer exceptional quality. It can be helpful to determine your budget and before selecting a collection and deck color.
- Trex Signature
- Brown: Ocracoke
- Gray: Whidbey
- Trex Transcend Lineage
- Browns: Jasper, Carmel
- Grays: Island Mist, Biscayne, Rainier
- Trex Transcend
- Browns: Tiki Torch, Havana Gold, Spiced Rum, Rope Swing
- Red: Lava Rock
- Gray: Island Mist
- Trex Select
- Brown: Saddle
- Gray: Pebble Grey
- Trex Enhance
- Browns: Toasted Sand, Coastal Bluff, Beach Dune, Saddle
- Grays: Foggy Wharf, Rocky Harbor, Clam Shell
What’s the Most Popular Trex Deck Color?
Selecting a color for your new deck is a big choice. After all, it’ll affect the look and feel of your home for decades to come. It’s most important to consider your own stylistic preferences when choosing your color. However, it can still be helpful to reference trends and inspiration when making a selection. Being equipped with knowledge of the most popular Trex deck colors can help you make a confident, well-informed decision.
The experts at Zeeland Lumber & Supply often get asked about the single most popular Trex deck color. There’s not one right answer—but there are several colors that rise to the top of our orders. Classic wood colors like Tiki Torch and Spiced Rum continue to be common choices. Homeowners enjoy that they’re timeless, easy to match with outdoor furniture or siding, and closely resemble traditional wood. Another of the most popular Trex deck colors is Biscayne, a cool gray that provides a contemporary and calming look for the modern homeowner.
How to Select Your Trex Composite Decking Color
When you’re deciding which one of the Trex decking colors to go with for your outdoor upgrade, there are many factors to consider. Our experts are here to help you make the right decision.
Tip #1. Complement Your Home’s Color
Your deck should flow with the rest of your house. Otherwise, it can appear like it was an afterthought or add-on. To achieve a unified appearance, make sure to consider the exterior color of your home when choosing your decking.
For example, if your home’s siding has warm undertones (such as warm beige, tan, off-white, or brown), it’s best to choose from the red and brown families of Trex composite decking colors. Consider the following colors:
- Spiced Rum in Transcend
- Lava Rock in Transcend
- Saddle in Select
- Beach Dune in Enhance
If your home’s siding has cool undertones (such as gray, stark white, or blue), going with colors from the gray family of Trex decking would be best. Consider the following colors:
- Rainier in Transcend Lineage
- Biscayne in Transcend Lineage
- Island Mist in Transcend or Transcend Lineage
- Pebble Grey in Select
Tip #2. Align with Your Landscaping and Furniture
The surrounding landscaping and furniture on your deck can help you determine the right color. If you have a mostly green landscape, Trex decking colors in the red family would compliment it best. If your deck is near a garden with lots of different vibrant colors, consider a more neutral color with brown or gray undertones.
The same thought process can apply to your outdoor furniture. Often, homeowners will build their deck and then decorate it with furniture and accessories. But if you already have furniture you’ll be using, use that to help you determine a pleasing color palette. Blue, green, or white furniture can pair nicely with gray decking for a serene atmosphere. Tans or greens complement the earthy tones of brown decking. Creams can balance the bold look of a red deck.
Additionally, most decks connect directly to a home. If this is the case for your deck, you can take inspiration from your indoor flooring color to create a natural flow. Many homeowners choose to match their Trex composite decking colors to their indoor flooring as closely as possible. Others choose a complementary color to avoid a slight mismatch.
Tip #3. Order Samples Before Making a Decision
Looking at Trex composite decking colors on your phone or computer screen isn’t the same as seeing them in person. Once you find a small collection of colors online, we recommend ordering a sample of each and taking a closer look at them in person.
Be sure to view the samples outside in natural light where your deck will be. Take a look at them during different times of the day and with your exterior lights both on and off. Different lighting can drastically change how a color looks.
If you’re just not sure where to start, you’re always welcome to drop by your local Zeeland Lumber & Supply showroom! Our team would be happy to show you the range of Trex decking colors we have in stock. You want to be sure you pick a color you’ll always be happy with.
Tip #4. Forget the Problems of Traditional Wood
Choosing a color for classic wood decks is much different than Trex composite decks. Unlike the traditional wood options, the color of your composite deck doesn’t always determine how dirty or hot it gets. Composite decks are manufactured to be much more durable than wood, and that includes withstanding the elements.
For example, the Transcend Lineage line is engineered to be cooler under the sun. That means you don’t have to avoid dark colors to achieve your desired look if your decking gets a lot of sun. Plus, Trex decking is known for its fade and pest resistance, long-lasting vibrance, and second-to-none durability. In turn, you don’t have to avoid lighter colors for fear they’ll wash out even more over time.
Which of the Trex Composite Decking Colors is Right for You?
Now that you’ve explored them, it’s time to start narrowing which Trex composite decking colors support your vision. The good news? You can’t make a wrong decision. Whichever color of Trex decking you select, you’re sure to be amazed by its various benefits—from minimal maintenance to long-lasting design. Zeeland Lumber & Supply is proud to stock and supply Trex composite decking and accessories. Get in touch with our experts with help choosing a color.
