Deck Paint

[dartmoor]

Hi, just wondering whether anyone can recommend a good deck paint (white)? The one I last used has not been good - although I suspect partly me!

What I want is something tough, and which is easy to clean. The textured ones seem to hold the dirt though, and hard to clean the seagull poo off!

 

[Tranona]

Have a look at Kiwigrip

 

[sailorman]

coverage is very poor
[h=2]KiwiGrip 1 litre[/h] Enough for approximately 2 sq m.

 

[Ceirwan]

I've used Interdeck every time in the past, but I find it seems to 'catch' a lot of muck and then hold onto it.

I've heard great things about Kiwigrip, but its pretty expensive.
I was thinking of trying out some Sandtex Masonry paint, a lot of people seem to think its as good if not better as the marine ones.

 

[richardh10]

I used kiwigrip on my 29 footer, and used just under 2 litres. You can put it on as thin or thick as you like.

It is expensive but I have been really pleased with it, and it is a doddle to apply. Another plus is you can patch up bits if needed and it still looks ok.

 

[sarabande]

consider a commercial brand of textured masonry paint from e.g. Dulux, B&Q, Homebase.


In addition a very good price, the paints come in varying thicknesses, and multiple colours.


I had Dulux Weathermaster on my boat decks for 5 years. Excellent adherence, and easy to touch up where the coat was dinged by e.g. spinnaker pole. The grip is also excellent, and the material is not so gritty that you can't use bare feet.

 

[ripvan1]

Sandtex finely textured is OK - or make up your own with exterior paint and tin of international anti slip granules

 

[yachtorion]

consider a commercial brand of textured masonry paint from e.g. Dulux, B&Q, Homebase.


In addition a very good price, the paints come in varying thicknesses, and multiple colours.


I had Dulux Weathermaster on my boat decks for 5 years. Excellent adherence, and easy to touch up where the coat was dinged by e.g. spinnaker pole. The grip is also excellent, and the material is not so gritty that you can't use bare feet.

Why is it on your decks no longer?

 

[Davegriff]

+1 for masonary paint. Tough, cheap and brilliant colour range. Used over the original non slip pattern seems to work ok.

 

[oldharry]

No, not B&Q or Homebase own brand masonry paints. Go to a 'proper' supplier and get decent stuff, the cheapo DIY superstore own brands are just that - cheap and nasty, suffer poor adhesion, and wear through quickly. Dont ask me how I know... Decent brands like Sandtex etc are much better than conventional deck paint, and a fraction of the price. They go on well, stay put, and wear every bit as well as the real thing. Also easier to clean - except the cheapo brands where even moderate scrubbing will go through the paint layer very quickly!

 

[Davegriff]

And you might find white a bit glaring in strong sunlight I would suggest.

 

[oldharry]

And you might find white a bit glaring in strong sunlight I would suggest.

So not much of a problem in UK then...

The standard light grey gelcoat deck of my Trident 24 is actually very much easier on the eye on a bright day than almost any other boat I have owned. Doesnt look bad either, I reckon..

 

[PCUK]

Dulux and kiln dried sand!

 

[dartmoor]

Thanks everyone - this forum is so useful for this sort of thing! As my boat is small (a Voyager 14), I might try the Kiwi one. If I am disappointed, and it doesn't last well, then I'll try the masonry paint - never would have thought of that!

 

[sailorman]

Thanks everyone - this forum is so useful for this sort of thing! As my boat is small (a Voyager 14), I might try the Kiwi one. If I am disappointed, and it doesn't last well, then I'll try the masonry paint - never would have thought of that!

imho having seem masonry paint used, it is a poor substitute for the real thing & it gets dirt engrained. i have international & still good after 6 seasons. Buy why o why do they keep changing colours. They do NOT now have my colour or anything near it :disgust:

 

[concentrik]

Garage floor paint from International. It has some inherent 'grip' but a little fine sand improves the non-slippiness. Coverage is excellent and it's not at all expensive. We used masonry paint before but this is much better, more resistant to wear and a better looking finish IMHO

 

[PuffTheMagicDragon]

I have been using Finetex (by Macpherson) for many years now. The grit size is just enough to provide a non-slip surface without turning it into a large sanding block. I get it from a place called Homemate and they will then, if asked, blend the basic white into whatever colour is preferred. Being in the central Mediterranean I prefer a very light grey to dazzling white. Two coats, well stirred, applied with a good quality short-pile roller.

Strangely enough, I find that the painters' masking tape probably costs me more than the actual paint itself!