Coelan and T and G decks

[JoffMac]

I am in the process of replacing some deck planks - previous owner appears not to have heard of bedding compound - a few outside planks on each side. The boards are 3/4 inch douglas fir tongue and grooved, and were originally canvas covered. Do not want to re-canvas, thinking of using Coelan instead.

Has anyone tried this? Will it work?

All feedback much appreciated,

Joff.

 

[Peterduck]

I have only seen the effect of it when used by others, and that is very bloody good indeed. "Mirelle" will tell you more, as he has used it successfully, and should be on the Coelan payroll as Promotions Manager!
Peter.

 

[BrendanS]

ccscott47, a poster hereabouts, uses Coelan on his boat in the Med, and reports excellent results

 

[Bejasus]

we have also used it in small amounts to see how it would stand up to UK frost. Indeed it has stood up very well, it is now on it's second winter and still good, whereas had it been varnish, we would have had to redo it by now. Having spent quite a lot of time on CCScott's boat in the Med, I can indeed confirm it's resistance to UV as being excellent. We have done a couple of hatch covers and grabrails, whereas Colin has done masts and handrails. Regarding decks, they also do non slip granules to add to the coating.
Remember that Coelans is not a varnish, it is also expensive, but if applied to the correct standard(min 7 coats correctly applied), with the correct thinners, it should last for around 10 years against UV degredation.
If you need a supplier, try here.

 

[Mirelle]

This has been done. I recall and article in the magazine by the owner of "Droleen II" who used Coelan on his T&G deck in just the way you describe. Worth hunting through the back issues.

Mirelle's laid teak deck was painted with Coelan 11 years ago now. My only mistake was not to do the brightwork with Coelan at the same time; I have since corrected that.

No bond failure at all, anywhere.

No sign of significant UV degradation, such as loss of elasticity.

Gradual loss of gloss on brightwork.

You WILL need to use nonslip.

I painted the Coelan with Blakes deck paint with nonslip granules, but you can also use coloured Coelan and their own nonslip material.

Do follow the instructions to the letter.

Do thin it.

Don't use good brushes. Use cheapies and throw them away.

 

[JoffMac]

Thanks for all the advice. Have tried Tim Bennett, (Droleen II) via phone, no luck yet. All feedback on Coelan very positive - will have to give it a go.

Regards,

Joff.