anti slip paint for cockpit

[voyager35]

I am repainting the deck of my cat with a two pack Jotun paint and am using a Rust Oleum additive to give a fairly aggressive anti slip finish. Unfortunately if i use this on the cockpit seats it will be to rough on clothing and hands.
What i would like to use is the sort of finish that is already on the seats, which is a very thin layer of paint that is smooth and has a slightly rubbery feel. I have no idea what it, but all the all the marine paints i have seen advertised seem to be fairy thick and rough.
Any suggestions on what type of paint it might be would be appreciated. I assume it was applied about 15 years ago when the boat was last painted.

 

[VicS]

I am repainting the deck of my cat with a two pack Jotun paint and am using a Rust Oleum additive to give a fairly aggressive anti slip finish. Unfortunately if i use this on the cockpit seats it will be to rough on clothing and hands.
What i would like to use is the sort of finish that is already on the seats, which is a very thin layer of paint that is smooth and has a slightly rubbery feel. I have no idea what it, but all the all the marine paints i have seen advertised seem to be fairy thick and rough.
Any suggestions on what type of paint it might be would be appreciated. I assume it was applied about 15 years ago when the boat was last painted.

I have used International "Interdeck". I dont find it too rough on clothing or hands.

 

[differentroads]

Kiwigrip is what I used in my cockpit. Rubbery, wavy texture compared to the harsh sandy finish on my deck (Santex.) Good grip. Expensive but kind to skin, clothes and oilies.

 

[oldgit]

you can buy some outrageously over priced granuals to mix with any paint. a tiny bag is about £5.00.
It seems less sharp than simply adding sand.

 

[Concerto]

It may be TreadMaster, it comes in sheets of rubberised cork.

Personally I would buy the International Non-Slip addative and add it to a normal gloss paint or buy Interdeck ready mixed. I have Interdeck on my boat on the decks and coamings, so I can confirm they are non slip and almost smooth.
International Non Slip Additive 20g

 

[rogerthebodger]

I have seen sugar or salt sprinkled on to wet paint once dry wash the sugar off, leaving a roughish surface. A further coat of paint will seal and take the sharpness from the first coat of paint

 

[pandos]

I use interdeck... It's fine no noticable effect on clothes.. but then I tend to sit on a cushion or seat unless it's raining...

 

[Stemar]

It may be TreadMaster, it comes in sheets of rubberised cork.

Wouldn't want that on seats - I reckon it'd be pretty uncomfortable, especially in shorts.

 

[penberth3]

Wouldn't want that on seats - I reckon it'd be pretty uncomfortable, especially in shorts.

On the other hand, you wouldn't slide off!

I've used fine dry sand before. Well-mixed in to any paint and regular stirring as you work. Is the OP brave enough to experiment?

 

[Concerto]

On the other hand, you wouldn't slide off!

I've used fine dry sand before. Well-mixed in to any paint and regular stirring as you work. Is the OP brave enough to experiment?

From experience of using sand as a grip in paint on deck, all I can say is it was like sandpaper and ruined clothes and oilskins quickly.

 

[Concerto]

Wouldn't want that on seats - I reckon it'd be pretty uncomfortable, especially in shorts.

I think you are thinking of the diamond pattern, not the almost smooth version of TreadMaster.

 

[Concerto]

I have seen sugar or salt sprinkled on to wet paint once dry wash the sugar off, leaving a roughish surface. A further coat of paint will seal and take the sharpness from the first coat of paint

This does work but has the problem of leaving small indents in the paint that collect fine particles of dirt. Not easy to keep clean.

 

[Stemar]

I think you are thinking of the diamond pattern, not the almost smooth version of TreadMaster.

Yes, I am. I've never seen a smooth version apart from the bit on my lazarette lid that I sanded smooth and painted.

 

[Concerto]

This should show you.
The Original Anti Slip Boat Deck Covering | Treadmaster

 

[rogerthebodger]

This does work but has the problem of leaving small indents in the paint that collect fine particles of dirt. Not easy to keep clean.

That's where a second coat fills in the deep indents after the sugar is washed out.

 

[voyager35]

thanks for your replies, what i am looking for is a smooth finished paint that gives a none slip surface

 

[apogee]

thanks for your replies, what i am looking for is a smooth finished paint that gives a none slip surface

Have you looked at Awlgrip's Griptex, or Jotun's Propyltex 50 ?

 

[Hydrozoan]

I've used Epifanes Nonskid Deckcoating (or an earlier version thereof) for about a decade on a small section of cockpit floor (a hatch cover) which does not have moulded antlslip. It is not very rough to the feel, but when used underfoot does require periodic renewal. This product information sheet refers specifically to its being semigloss and to its not being 'too sharp a surface', and says that four colours are available: white, cream and two greys: epifanesnonskidpaint.pdf (flints.co.uk)