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Does anyone have a method for removing deck paint? Mine is lifting in patches so must all come off. Unfortunately, some is sticking like the proverbial to a blanket.

I thought I had the answer in the shape of an angle grinder with a wire brush attatchment but after ten minutes the dust and sand got in and it cought fire.

A chisel works but it will take forever and it blunts quickly. Is there a heavy duty scraper or paint remover or something that works on a GRP deck?

Also, I've just seen the price of interational deck paint. £14 a litre for matt paint with sand in! They've got to be kidding. I seem to recall someone said masonary paint works but will it take to GRP?

The non non-slip bits and coach roof will be weathershield gloss. Is there something I could add to make it matt ? Then I could just add sand.
 
the same Removall (google) products that remove antifoul will lift deck paint.

dunno bout how to make gloss paint matt. I've seen special add-in gear for non-slip in a paint shop.
 
You can buy matting agents to add to gloss paint and varnish.This is essentially what is added to gloss varnish in varing degrees to turn it into the semi matt (satin finish) and matt versions.

The agent is a finely ground powder from memory - mixed in as required. Sorry don't know a supply source off hand - but think main paint dealers will be able to source.

Also adding sand to gloss paint will provide a slight degree of matting.
 
Masonary paint works a treat, is non slip, CHEAP, and with a light sand before application sticks great to fibreglass.
 
Sure is, if you saw the size of my decks I'd need a second mortgage if I did them in International deck paint. I've been using masonary paint for over 10 years with no problems at all, I paint every other year not because it's worn or flaking, it's just easier than pressure washing.
 
John. I have the same problem as Duncan and was interested in your reply. Can you recommend a manufacturer of masonry paint?.
 
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Sure is, if you saw the size of my decks I'd need a second mortgage if I did them in International deck paint. I've been using masonary paint for over 10 years with no problems at all, I paint every other year not because it's worn or flaking, it's just easier than pressure washing.

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How does it wear? I have been bemoaning the loss of Blakes Deck paint to all and sundry, but all they make now is that horrible clorinated rubber gunge! I wont buy International, cos it has grit in it, and I believe it is also clorinated rubber gunge.

So ok, masonry paint, what do you use? smooth or textured?
 
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John. I have the same problem as Duncan and was interested in your reply. Can you recommend a manufacturer of masonry paint?.

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Aint it odd? That us cheapskates pop up together? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Given the amount of work involved in painting decks/ superstucture i would never cut corners on the materials..Im not saying that your masonary paint will not work..i just wouldnt take the risk.

I did my deck and superstructure this summer on my 36ft Halberdier and it took about 12 days at 14 hrs a day and that was over a sound surface.

At least if it doesnt stick I know that there was no more I could have done.

BTW I did a couple of posts about it for info on the forum,generally about what I learnt from doing it, if anyone is interested do a search under ..Castaway..

Regards Nick
 
1. Removing deck paint - I have a similar problem, many layers of paint and it's starting to crack up and looks terrible. The GRP deck has a moulded in tread pattern so I have no idea how to get the old paint out of that. Has anyone tried shotblasting it off the deck using the Farrow System, or similar?

2. Making paint "non-slip" - I saw this tip on an American website. Sounds daft but it might work! Paint your deck and while it's still wet, pour sugar over it. When it dries, wash off the sugar and you are left with a surface coverd in tiny craters the size of sugar granules.
 
I can’t remember the name; I’ll have a look when I go down to the boat in the morning. It comes in a large plastic yellow tub has a light house on the front and is Guaranteed on light houses for 15YRS!
 
It doesn’t seem to wear at all, as I said in my previous post I re do it every other year, the non slip areas now are raised, with the thickness of paint, and look and work really well.
 
I too would not waste my time. I know it works, and on the decks of a nearly 20ft beam cat it would be a disaster if it didn’t.
 
One thing I forgot to mention, the paints water soluble untill it dries, so pick the weather carefully, and I find it best to stipple it on with the brush rather than just plain brush. Happy painting
 
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2. Making paint "non-slip" - I saw this tip on an American website. Sounds daft but it might work! Paint your deck and while it's still wet, pour sugar over it. When it dries, wash off the sugar and you are left with a surface coverd in tiny craters the size of sugar granules.

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Salt, sugar or castor sugar give deffent textures... how "non slip" do you want?
 
To make it matt US paints do an additive, which is I believe ground pummice, there is a formula of quantity to add depending how matt you want.
mind you,it is US paints-awlgrip, so you will be spending some money...
 
Struggled for years with deck paints, difficult to apply, constantly lifting for no good reason, and coarse grit non slip, quite uncomfortable to the anatomy for the rare sunbathing day! And expensive!

Tried masonry paint last year, and its as good as new! No lifting anywhere, no fading, mooring chain stains round the samson post cleaned off with little trouble, and looking as good as new! No sign of wear anywhere. Never slipped once on it. And a fraction of the price.

And SWMBO much happier as it is smooth as the babys backside to sit or lie on!

I have to ask what is the matter with moderrn Marine paint manufacturers. Owning a wooden boat, a good sound paint system is essential. Using 'Yacht' paints I had to paint every winter. Expensive, time consuming, and hard work. Now I use Weathershield for the hull and cabin sides, and Masonry Paint for the decks, and apart from minor repairs to make good the inevitable dings I will not need to re-coat this winter.

She used to come out looking tired and sad: but the yard boss's comment when she came out this year - 'You obviously havent been out much this year' says it all.
 
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