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Painting over molded non-skid deck
- Thread starter PeteTheri
- Start date Apr 21, 2021
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I am refurbishing a Cal-21 that has molded non-skid decking in diamond pattern. I’d like to paint over it with Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint. Can I do that? And if so what prep-work should I do? I heard some people have sanded the molded non skid right down. Thanks
Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint recommennds prime using TotalBoat Topside Primer TotalBoat Wet Edge Polyurethane Topside Paint For Boats . Seems that washing, chemical cleaning, sanding, priming prior to paining makes sense. Planning this similar process on a 37 year old motorboat.
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No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then laid 2 coats of Total boat nonskid. Here is result. The diamond pattern won't be as pronounced when painted, however, will have more nonskid properties inherent to the paint. Good luck.
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william24424 said: No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then laid 2 coats of Total boat nonskid. Here is result. The diamond pattern won't be as pronounced when painted, however, will have more nonskid properties inherent to the paint. Good luck. Click to expand
Easy job..although a bit time consuming. I mixed Total Boat nonskid 2 parts white, 1 part sand/beige. Post painting, Woody Wax worked great to prevent nonskid getting dirt ground in, actually good product for any nonskid. Have fun.
I was considering just using the white but I see plenty of people use the off white or beige and I’m just afraid I won’t like the 2-tone effect on the deck
Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint preparation from the manufacturer: 1. Remove all surface contaminants including water, dust, wax, grease, and surface blush. 2. Wipe the surface with a clean, lint-free rag wetted with TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep. 3. Abrade the surface lightly with a Scotch-Brite™ pad, and wipe the surface clean with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100. https://doc.jamestowndistributors.c...lBoat/TotalBoat _TotalTread_TDS_9.25.2018.pdf
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Painting Your Own Deck
Is this diy job biting off more than you can chew.
My wife and I have owned our boat since 1985. We now keep it in the British Virgin Islands, where the Caribbean sun is tough on finished wood and fiberglass.
The reason I am writing you is to get your true feeling about novices handpainting our decks. We want to keep the nonskid and the white border design we currently
have. The decks were Awlgripped by the factory in 1992, but this has turned chalky and shows tremendous wear.
Is it feasible to try such a project? Or should I just pony up the money to have it done? We have time and plenty of elbow grease and a willingness to try.
Paul Jablonski 1979 Alden 44 (No. 9) British Virgin Islands
Amateur do-it-yourself nonskid painting is a very feasible project to undertake, however, the smooth, glossy waterways, vertical cabin sides, cockpit-well sides, and other transition areas are another story.
Its been our experience that an amateur can sand, clean, tape, and roll on a one- or two-part polyurethane nonskid paint and achieve very respectable results. In our last evaluation of nonskid paints (
With glossy vertical surfaces, the DIY challenge rises significantly. Those looking for a finish like that achieved by the pros had best be very proficient at the craft. Spray application is the preferred painting method, and only the most serious DIYer is ready to tackle the health, safety, and technical challenges associated with this job. (See page 30-31.) Deft handling of a sprayed coating is a precarious balance between too little flow resulting in orange peel, and too much flow resulting in sags. Between the two resides a slick, highly reflective surface that gains the awe of every onlooker.
If a less-dazzling finish is acceptable, then theres hope for the brush-and-roller wielding DIYer. First, carefully prepare the surface, and when applying an LPU paint by roller and brush, remember “less is best.”
A slower reducer allows the paint to flow and makes brush and roller marks disappear. Multiple light coats with scuff sanding in between works best.
Your Alden has a certain market value based upon a specific level of fit and finish, a less than first-rate finish wont hurt the vessels seaworthiness, but it could impact its resale value. Add to this the significant investment in time and effort a DIY approach requires, and the myth “all it cost was the price of materials” tends to disappear. We are advocates of the hands-on approach but also recognize the implications of biting off more than you can chew.
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