New deck

[noworries79]

Am am excited about restoring some deck-rot in my 1991 16' Stratos. After laminating the deck I want to add some texture to the white paint. Does anyone have some thoughts on what I can use? Is non-skid or additive a good idea? Thank you in advance.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: New deck

I'd go with something like this http://www.nonslipcoating.com/ or this http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro...on-Skid-Coating&aID=601E3&merchID=1009&r=view

 

[drewpster]

Re: New deck

If you choose Durabak just be sure to prep the substrate correctly. There was a poster here who was doing an extensive restoration on a small cabin boat that used it. I do not remember if he followed up. He used Durabak as a coating all over the inside of the boat he was working on. It ended up peeling up and coming off in large sheets. I do not think it was the fault of the product but something that happened during the prep. I'll see if I can find the thread.

 

[JimbC]

Re: New deck

Here is an idea if you are willing to do the work. Second link shows what the patterns look like.
http://www.epoxyworks.com/22/nonskid.html
http://www.pacificboating.org/non-skid.html

 

[drewpster]

Re: New deck

Here is the Durabak thread I was referring to. It is a huge restoration on a Carver. He started having problems with the durabak on page three of the thread.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=183109&highlight=durabak&page=3

I do not see where he followed up.

 

[Azonic]

Re: New deck

I have a special paint we use here at work that is an epoxy with non-skid material in it..

I have also heard of spreading fine sand on the deck on a wet coat of paint, then one more coat...

 

[noworries79]

Re: New deck

Thanks for the links guys. I guess another question is what can I do for the casting deck? It seems solid, but I would like to remove the carpet and hatch doors and glass another mat or two. Is this overkill or do I need to go ahead and paint this area?

I will post photos later.