Glossy non-gloss

[lumphammer]

I have just finished painting the deck areas with Blakes Deck Coating, which says on the can "non-gloss", but apart from one deck that was done first as a trial run, the rest of the sections have all come out with a gloss finish.

The paint has been well mixed before application, and stirred to make sure there is no pigment at the bottom of the can.

What is causing the gloss finish?

 

[tillergirl]

Been there, had the discussion with the Blake' stand at LIBS. There's gloss, non-gloss, silk and then matt. You will also find (unlike the previous excellent formula) that it is slippy unless you put the granules in. I hated it so much I flatted (sic) it off and used another product instead. Reality was that when I used it it was shinier than their Yacht Enamel! This has been covered in a Product Review in Sailing Today last year which was also pretty uncomplimentary as I recall. I'm afraid the finish you have is normal as far as I am concerned. The expression 'non-gloss' is rubbish.

I'm using International this year or possibly Sandtex.

 

[Chrusty1]

Blakes went to the dogs when it became a "deck coating"......instead of deck paint!

I used to be a confirmed Blakes user, their gloss and anti-fouling is still very good, but these days I tend to stay with International, their "Interdeck" is very good indeed!

I know there are cheaper options, but I feel, why risk it?

 

[lw395]

I've had something similar with interantional.
Wanted light grey, so bought 1 can white, 1 can grey.
Mixed v thoroughly in clean bucket, poured most back into cans, used a bit.
Result: right colour but a bit shiny. So I chucked half a packet of non slip granules into each can before using the rest, which gave a good result.