non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

[spacerust]

carpet was pulled from the deck leaving just the fiberglass underneath. looking to paint it and was thinking non-skid. i've looked and the marine paint seems to run pretty expensive (50 to 75 a gal). went to home depot and saw some outside paint that is used on pool decks, tennis courts, and etc. can i use this and add the non-skid additive? do i need to prime first? degrease? or what can i do?

 

[gcboat]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

I wouldn't go the route you're thinking. First off all of that material is water based ( latex or acrylic ) and it just won't have the holding qualities of a good mineral based paint. Priming, cleaning is always a very important step in proper paint adhesion - if not the most important.
Don't know what kind of boat you've got but a gallon of marine topside paint will go a long way - I could paint the hull of a 30 footer with leftovers ! A quart will be plenty - $26.00 to $30.00 and you're done. Non skid material can be found at any good marine purveyor. Please stick with the real stuff, just don't go digging in the back yard for some sand. If you want something really aggressive crushed walnut shells ( not kidding ) have been used for years. Of course depending on how much you crush em'. Remember the prep, it really is important.

 

[spacerust]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

i have an '18 flats boats. I'll look into doing it the proper way. thanks.

 

[zach103]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

im also looking to do what spacerust is doing... what should be put down first, what kind of primer before the non skid is put down

 

[fdmsiv]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

Basically it is a trade off. You can pay $$$ up front and do it once, or you can spend $ and do it every year. Painting is very time intensive so it just depends on how much you value your time.

 

[spacerust]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

i want to do it the right way so if there are vets out there willing to show me the way ...please post.

 

[zach103]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

im in the same boat as spacerust.. so any help would be great for the both of us

 

[chicknwing]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

Have you thought about using a spray in bed liner? Not the stuff from walmart but from a dealer with professional application? Just food for thought I have not done this.

 

[zach103]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

not for me.. if i did that i would keep thinking that im int he back off a truck or somehting not the boat.. and i like the look of the non skid

 

[gcboat]

Re: non skid paint on bare fiberglass deck

Here's a link for you guys to look through. It will give you their recommendations on products, application guidelines, etc. Interlux is a very decent brand of marine paint and products. There are others but this one is right at my fingertips - excuse the pun. http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa//product_guide/default.asp?ComponentID=6403&SourcePageID=7668#1