Deck paint!!

stevemeakin

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Do people really use textured masonry paint as deck paint? does it not have too much grit in it?

I will be very happy if this is a suitable alternative as I'm just about to do mine
 

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Oh, you sure spluttered a bibful there! Absolutely! Now that my old 'Swallow' and I are parted I can afford all sorts of things that I couldn't afford before. What I find equally incredible is how they find devoted custodians, drain them of all their resources, and then cast them aside when they find a new one. I often wondered who 'owned' whom.
Peter.
 

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Do people really use textured masonry paint as deck paint? does it not have too much grit in it?


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Been doing it for several years now, with far greater success than the 'proper' stuff. It stays put, it has a much finer grit than the sand in deck paint, so is more comfortable for bare feet or the more scantily clad members of Lake sailors crew! It is also much easier to apply, and dries in a fraction of the time, yet it gives a totally non-slip surface when wet, and because the grit is finer, is much easier to keep clean.

Its also a fraction of the price! A 2.5L can of B&Q own brand is cheaper than 750ml of 'proper' deck paint!
 

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Actually if your careful and do it right costs can be kept down.. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
this is one example!
 

Grajan

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A lot of modern yacht deck coatings dont contain sand they use micro spheres so as you dont remove flesh should you fall on it!
A trick I used to use for non slip varnished floorboards was to sprinkle Epsom Salts(or I believe you can use sugar) onto the second last coat which leaves a rough but unnoticeable finish when overcoated
 
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