deck paint options
Submitted by pelagicyachts on Fri, 2016-07-29 10:05
howdy
looking to repaint my deck but really only for cosmetic reasons - previous owner painted deck in a dark non skid (despite the deck having diamond non skid fibreglass)- it looks terrible and I have used citr-strip to get most of it off but cant get it all due to getting into the pores of the gel coat
So - looking to repaint in a non skid or similar (white) - have used phoenix paints non skid before and that was ok - like the fact that it is water based - just looking to see if there is anything else out there that anyone has used
Paul N
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Date Joined: 09/11/06
Did my deck a few months back
Have tried a lot of paints in the past but they have not stood the test of time.
This time I used natural flowcoat and tinted it myself .Just need to sand the floor back . Added some grit to it and it has been great . Just use a roller to apply.
I was worried that the flowcoat would be too slippery but it has turned out to be very grippy and tough . Would do it the same again if I had to .
North Coast Marine
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Date Joined: 23/05/16
+1 for flowcoat
I would also recommend flow coat, a light sand will allow it to stick and it will look a lot better than paint if done correctly
ranmar850
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Date Joined: 12/08/12
Second the above
As a commercial user, I tried a few different non-skid surfaces on fibreglass and aluminium. I've used a Pheonix water-based product, certainly non-slip, but difficult to get a nice even finish, and when it wears, you have to get it off. Grinding doesn't really work, as it just clogs the discs then burns.
My latest boat came with original flowcoat speckled deck, owner had always used loose carpet over it. Tried it without carpet, just lethal when wet. And someone dropped a rod over the side when they leaned out and the carpet slid from under their feet. Glue it down? nah, been there, done that, ends up a stinking soggy mess unless you are into it with a wet vac and detergent multiple times a year. And having wet carpet over the deck all the time does nothing for it in the long run.
I've seen some shocking jobs done with grit and flowcoat, but it doesn't take much at all to do it well. I sanded back the deck lightly,then rollered flowcoat over. Sprinkled beach sand evenly all over, no need to make the cover too dense. Brushed off when set to get all the loose stuff off. Then roller another coat of flowcoat over that. Not overly thick,of course,but enough to smooth it a bit. Finished job will never be slippery ,even with mackerel slime all over it,will clean easily with just a wash down, and won't be hard on the feet. Everyone is happy with mine--they tend to wear footwear to start with, then realise they don't need it.
I only use carpet now when we are pulling pots, I use heavy steel bottom pots and need to protect the deck from wear and staining.
Ados
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Date Joined: 28/06/10
Deck paint
After doing boat resprays professionally, i found the best was two pack paint mixed with Hempel Pearls added, rolled on with a foam roller,easy on the feet and very non slip, when i was respaying Rivs and Berties this is what we would use on all non slip areas
http://www.hempel.com/en/products/hempels-anti-slip-pearls-67420
ranmar850
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Date Joined: 12/08/12
I've heard of this before^
Sounds good , as an option. I know I actually looked into it myself, didn't go ahead for some reason. maybe difficulty in obtaining it where I lived, and needed to do it quickly?