Deck Paint; which one?

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Its time to paint the deck. The existing paint is peeling off and I have to use the pressure jet wash to get rid of loose bits and then sand it down ready for painting. But, which paint should I use?; International Interdeck or Blakes Deck coating or another make?? The boat is old GRP and rather tired, so I was thinking of using a thick/full body paint rather than a thin two part system. Any suggestions please?
 
Exactly ... exterior masonry paint - doesn't have to be Sandtex - B&Q or whatever will do the job.

Take chip of old paint in and they will mix to same colour ... (ok it looks slightly darker when applied as it has new pigment ...)
 
The only place that has worn down to previous coat is on the transom where I step on / off the boat stern moored to my pontoon. I only gave it one quick coat and that has lasted a year before succumbing to the use.
Given the cheapness of the paint, the amount you get for your money, the ease of use ... I think a touch of dabbing here and there spots to refill worn or even a 'flash-coat' to brighten up is not such a big deal.

I scrub mine hard due to the trees I have near ... and elderberry's - apart from that transom top - all fine ... in fact after winter - mine needs a real hard scrub - will try and post piccies when I do it.
 
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There were compliments about Sandtex fine masonry paint.


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I quite liked the idea of using Sandtex [the ridiculous price of the International and Blakes deck paints makes it worthwhile looking for an alternative] but I thought I would ask the manufacturers opinion first. I telephoned their helpline and the woman I spoke to was adamant that Sandtex is quite unsuitable because it lacks the durability needed for a marine environment. After I put the phone down I realised I should have asked her if that meant Sandtex was unsuitable for houses at the seaside.! [To which she might have replied - "Only if you are planning to walk up and down the walls dragging a chain"!]

The cynic in me suggests that they might have a subsidiary producing marine deck paints, and so have a policy of discouraging people from using Sandtex but, anyway, I thought I'd throw this unhelpful information into the discussion.
 
This is start of 3rd season with masonry paint on decks and it's still in good condition apart from a couple of very small patches ... about 3 - 4 cms each. Not the fault of the masonry paint - it's actually the Blakes under that has flaked !!

I shall be giving my decks a quick flash-coat to spruce up and that's it. ( I still have loads left over from original purchase ! ). I'm convinced - it's worked for me and I have all-sorts of people on my boat in various shoes etc.
 
I think the problem on my boat was the fact that coat after coat has been slapped on over the years without proper preparation. This year I got off as much of the loose stuff as I could in the time available between rain showers, filled the craters with car body filler and applied the deck paint. After 3 weeks it doesn't look at all bad!
 
Same problem here ... but filling the craters will be a waste for me I think. The old paint is slowly flaking away - so I accept that my surface will look pitted for years.

But overall - she looks good on the deck paint side ... even with the pits etc. Just have to touch up a few places where flakes have lifted and of course the access point over transom that shoes have worn away.
 
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Can I use Sandtex masonary paint on the hull of my boat which is GRP above the waterline??

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Of course you can dear!.....They do some lovely pastel shades!......

Mmmmmwaaaa! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
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