CalicoJack
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Somebody was recommending the use of a paint other than one specifically designed as a deck paint the other day. Does anybody remember what it was? Sorry the search facility is not working at the moment.
Deck Paint
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mollyoxford
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my pal used stuff designed for concrete floors + some sand. Dunno how it turned out in use though...
pcatterall
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Lots of people recommending exterior house paint ( the ones with sand) going to try it myself.
sarabande
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textured masonry paint. Wins hands down on performance, cost, and availability of wide range of colours.
B&Q
Homebase
Tesco
etc
B&Q
Homebase
Tesco
etc
deisel
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Just Done Mine In Smooth Sandtex Masonary Paint As Reccommended By THe Classic Forum, Looks Superb!!
planteater
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Personally, I could not recommend garage/concrete floor paint. I used some leftovers on the interior of my trailer-sailer and found that it did not adhere well despite careful preparation. I suspect it is designed to bond to a more absorbent surface than grp.
I'd really like to hear from anyone who has experience of using exterior masonry paint as my deck and coach are well overdue for a budget facelift.
I'd really like to hear from anyone who has experience of using exterior masonry paint as my deck and coach are well overdue for a budget facelift.
moody1
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On various other forums many people have successfully used exterior masonry paint. One post I remember was really pleased with the paint being blended to the colour he wanted in the shop, needed no additional non-slip granules, was very easy to use. The final comment was that the brushes all washed out in water. It is also well to consider that pricing is about 1/4 or less the price of "marine-deck paint".
We used Sandtex based after reading all the posts and are very happy with it. We even managed to match it to the original "Marine" paint colour by taking a chip into the shop.
We used Sandtex based after reading all the posts and are very happy with it. We even managed to match it to the original "Marine" paint colour by taking a chip into the shop.
Noddy
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B&Q Masonry paint.
If its good enough for Ellen Macarthur on her round the world trip, then its good enough for me.
If its good enough for Ellen Macarthur on her round the world trip, then its good enough for me.
GrowingLad
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B&Q Masonry paint.
If its good enough for Ellen Macarthur on her round the world trip, then its good enough for me.
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Glad I bumped into this thread as this is a job I've got to do. I shall have to give it a whirl with so many positive comments.
B&Q Masonry paint.
If its good enough for Ellen Macarthur on her round the world trip, then its good enough for me.
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Glad I bumped into this thread as this is a job I've got to do. I shall have to give it a whirl with so many positive comments.
Gordonmc
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Yup.
Sandtex. I previously used International Interdeck at £18 a pop (litre).
Five litres of Sandtex fine textured stuff was roughly the same price. Unfortunately my local B&Q only had five litre tins, the smooth stuff was in 2.5 litres which would have done me.
The colour, stone, was an exact match for the International stuff. Application was easier.
As it happened I needed all five litres. The first application was ruined when a section of the shed's asbestos roof fell 60 feet in a gale. The week after I re-did the deck the owners of a steel tug next to me kindly covered the deck with rust chippings.
Still, it looks good now. Its slightly softer than the International, but is easy to touch up.
Sandtex. I previously used International Interdeck at £18 a pop (litre).
Five litres of Sandtex fine textured stuff was roughly the same price. Unfortunately my local B&Q only had five litre tins, the smooth stuff was in 2.5 litres which would have done me.
The colour, stone, was an exact match for the International stuff. Application was easier.
As it happened I needed all five litres. The first application was ruined when a section of the shed's asbestos roof fell 60 feet in a gale. The week after I re-did the deck the owners of a steel tug next to me kindly covered the deck with rust chippings.
Still, it looks good now. Its slightly softer than the International, but is easy to touch up.
Dave99
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there is a brand new deck paint on the market - it is very easy to apply and has a smooth shiney finish - a tool is then used to add the non-slip. It has only just become available at wholesale level - let me know if you are interested and I will find out more. I have been impressed with the samples I have seen.
Jwoods
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Yes it works! Masonary paint that is. My Falmouth Pilot has a deck made form narrow teak strips about 1/8 thick laid some time ago. I have repair bills from previous owners as the teak lifts, lets in the water and the ply underneath rots away. I repaired the deck in several places as a temporary measure thinking to rip it all off in about two years time,
I still didn't like the job I had done as it all looked definatley patched and the idea of adding caulking to the seams by running up them with a circular saw, was just not feasible. So I sanded the whole deck, filled any large voids and used Granocyl on top of International primer undercoat. It needed two coats to get coverage and I shall add one more, but a great improvement and easy to see if anything opens up too!
I still didn't like the job I had done as it all looked definatley patched and the idea of adding caulking to the seams by running up them with a circular saw, was just not feasible. So I sanded the whole deck, filled any large voids and used Granocyl on top of International primer undercoat. It needed two coats to get coverage and I shall add one more, but a great improvement and easy to see if anything opens up too!
FinesseChris
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Sandtex or similar as others have confirmed.
I have just tried it after being disappointed with Blakes new 'deck coating.' Said as much to local chandler. "Huh, I'll be surprised if it lasts a year" say he. Well, it seems to last 15 years on houses, why not a year or five on a deck?
Will report back in 12 months....
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I have just tried it after being disappointed with Blakes new 'deck coating.' Said as much to local chandler. "Huh, I'll be surprised if it lasts a year" say he. Well, it seems to last 15 years on houses, why not a year or five on a deck?
Will report back in 12 months....
C
