Interesting Facts: Recycled Plastic Lumber

What is recycled plastic? This is usually used to make shampoo bottles, master bottles, water bottles, and juice bottles. It can also be used to make milk containers. It does not have wood putty and it is because wood putty is usually only letters, blisters, peeling or rot. It consists of around 90 percent used plastic material. It can be created from high-density polyethylene plastic. It usually comes in the form of a solid foam product that has been recycled. Paragraphs below we are going to give you interesting facts about this plastic wood that has been cycled.

The dyes that this wood uses have been stabilized by means of ultraviolet rays. This will not fade, therefore it will last a long time. There will be no need to paint, seal or stain it. Of course if you want special colors this is an option though; it usually comes in the standard colors. Standard colors consist of redwood, green, black, dove gray, white, ivory, and dark gray.

The textures of this plastic wood have been created to look like it has wood grain, this is nice, because it is easy to care for and clean. When wet, it’s as slippery as a painted deck.

There will be an invisible film remain on the surface after you buy it. However, it will burn when hit by direct sunlight for a couple of weeks. If you want it to be non-slip, you will have to request the knurled finish.

Recycled plastic lumber has been tested and has been through harsh weather conditions. As of now, the full lifespan of this wood has yet to be seen. This product has been put on boats and has lasted up to 35 years and still works with no signs of damage.

Many like this product, because you don’t have to put a lot of work into it. As we mentioned earlier, there is no need to paint, seal, or stain it. In general, all you will have to do to care for it is mop it up and wash it down with a garden hose.

If you come across a stain that you’re having a hard time removing, simply make a 1:10 ratio of bleach to water and dab it on the surface. By doing this, you will not harm the reclaimed wood at all. Remember, bleach comes in plastic bottles. If it was harmful, then it wouldn’t come in plastic bottles.