elastomeric roof coating for floors?

[odie]

The boat I'm fixing up has the carpet removed and is just a bare fiberglass floor.<br /><br />I want to apply a non-skid surface to the floor. I was thinking about bed liner kits but they are all in black and are kinda rough too.<br /><br />I have some leftover Cool Seal elastomeric roof coating for RVs. The stuff is white and dries to a slightly rubberized coating. I was wondering if I could mix in some non-skid material or even some fine sand?<br /><br />I could just use deck paint with non-skid mixed in but I don't know if it will be thick enough to really seal in the bare fiberglass floor and smooth out any roughness from the fiberglass. I don't want any chance of fiberglass splinters with bare feet.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: elastomeric roof coating for floors?

I've seen tintable bed liner kits available for about $20 more than the standard black. You buy the tint separate from the kit. Try UAP or NAPA auto stores. If I remember correctly it was available in red green blue and white. That stuff is great if you can get it.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: elastomeric roof coating for floors?

The answer to your question is Yes..you can add nonskid to elasto. ( ive done it on a couple roofing jobs )<br /><br />Is elasto compatible with your fiberglass ? hmm..dunno never tryed it myself. might peel after awhile..might not..<br /><br />I would for sure use the membrane that you would normaly use with elasticote though.<br /><br />YD.

 

[odie]

Re: elastomeric roof coating for floors?

I looked at the floor again, the elastomeric stuff is just not tnick enought to smooth out the bare fiberglass floor and seal any potential fiberglass splinters.<br /><br />Bed liner is the way to go. Either a light colored liner or black and paint it white.<br /><br />Plus, I don't think the elastomeric stuff will hold up to constant foot traffic. It's ok on RV roofs with occasional walking only.

 

[luisjg]

Re: elastomeric roof coating for floors?

use DURABAK 18 this stuff comes in every color.<br />i used it in my boats and believe me it works great.<br /><br />they use it in a lot of boat decks.<br /><br />make sure you use gloves and mask out the places you dont want to paint because its sticks like crazy..<br />i purchased it on ebay for 109 a gallon<br />they also sell the regular durabk , but the 18<br />is the best.<br /><br />good luck

 

[bluewater19]

Re: elastomeric roof coating for floors?

DURABAK is the best.<br />I am going on 2 seasons and it still looks like new. I go barefoot and it is not hard on the feet at all.<br />Good luck