harrytom 643 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ok time to paint decks,what to use?anyone had any luck with acrylic paints and special roller? want to go to a grey,as beige/deck cream never seems to stay clean.Going over the top of a grp deck that has anti skid patches.thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I use this product.http://www.allwaymatting.com.au/mats/5/specialist-equipment/137/tread-grip-430/It has been on the boat for nearly 14yrs and still looks great. It is easy on the feet, easy to apply, water based and excellent grip.When I recovered the deck over the main saloon, I used Burnsco's product. Wish I hadn't now. It is hard and sharp to walk on. Easy to apply and water based, but goes rock hard.KM sells the stick on Urathane sheets. A limited range of colours and patterns and is expensive compared to paint. Not as good wearing, but it is soft underfoot, and insulates to a point. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wild violet 38 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 just be aware grey can get scorching hot in summer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 643 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 settled on kiwigrip(grey) from burnsco,now need the weather next week to play ball Grr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 just be aware grey can get scorching hot in summer All colours can.The darker the shade, the hotter it gets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pumbaa 9 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 settled on kiwigrip(grey) from burnsco,now need the weather next week to play ball Grr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pumbaa 9 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I used kiwigrip for the first time a couple of years ago. Friend of mine told me to pull the masking tape off soon after painting. I didn't get it off soon enough and it skins up quickly and leaves a ragged ugly edge. If I was doing it again I'd have someone following me around taking the tape off as I finish each area. If you wait for it to dry out is stronger than the tape and you can't get the tape up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armchairadmiral 411 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Yes the kiwitred is a cost effective solution and wears well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Agree on the kiwi grip acrylic deck paint but the light grey that burnsco sells gets really hot underfoot. Because we've got so much cockpit floor area I get a tin of white and a tin of light grey and mix them together to lighten the colour. It still gets quite warm though but looks cleaner than using straight white. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 643 Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 instructions say remove tape then smooth edge,so it could be a 2 person job,damn double the beer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim C 23 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I'd agree with VB on this. The grey is too dark/hot, but the 1:1 mix reduces deck clear enough, and is much cooler. I've had this product on Pulse for 14 years. It has worked fine on the curved side deck, but not so well on the cockpit floor that tends to stay damp. It peels off after a year or two. Possibly there is a good undercoat out there that would help in the areas... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Maybe Tim it's just not impervious to red wine! (Oh and white wine, beer, rum etc etc) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim C 23 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Maybe Tim it's just not impervious to red wine! (Oh and white wine, beer, rum etc etc) No idea what you are talking about! When have you ever seen my cockpit floor looking like a fatted calf has been brutally sacrificed overnight?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 No idea what you are talking about! When have you ever seen my cockpit floor looking like a fatted calf has been brutally sacrificed overnight?? Well there was this one particular time... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 That rubber tube matting works well in cockpit floors , free draining and lets all the dirt fall through, you can walk across the cockpit without getting your socks wet after rain, the grey colour can also get pretty hot in summer if not shaded though.You can find it on Trademe about $80 a metre and seems to last for years , just throw it over the side on a rope when it needs cleaning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 17 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 That rubber tube matting works well in cockpit floors , free draining and lets all the dirt fall through, you can walk across the cockpit without getting your socks wet after rain, the grey colour can also get pretty hot in summer if not shaded though.You can find it on Trademe about $80 a metre and seems to last for years , just throw it over the side on a rope when it needs cleaning. I have found both marine carpet and rubber tubbing trap dirt and mark the cockpit floor which then requires a really good scrub to get it back to original condition which defeats its purpose even though it is nicer under foot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 643 Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 did cockpit floor/seats on saturday,maybe too cold as grey is very light almost off white,will it darken in time?no biggie though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 You had painting weather?You will know if it was too cold and damp. Do a finger test. Apply finger. If finger turns same colour as surface, then paint is still wet. Being waterbased, it does not like a dew. But once the Sun comes out and dew evaporates, the surface will still harden. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 643 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 painted around 10.00am sunday and finished by 12.00 could feel the cold coming,sun bright light wind,find out wednesday i guess Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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