help with nonslip floor

[lenten]

my dinghys non slip floor has finally worn down to the fibreglass-----i need to recoat ----any suggestions thanks

 

[Bobc]

Buy some anti-slip grit granules (there are various types available). Also buy some SP systems SP320 epoxy.
Mask up the area that you want to be done.
Paint on a coat of SP320 with a brush, then sprinkle the granules on top of the epoxy.
Let the epoxy dry, then sweep up the loose granules and apply another coat of SP320 on top of the granules.
Remove the masking tape, and you now have a new grippy floor.

Non-slip granules

SP320 resin

 

[lenten]

hi bobc----that seems like a good idea ---i presume epoxy is harder than paint-----thanks lenten

 

[lw395]

Epoxy is the wrong thing to use, it degrades in sunlight.
If the GRP is worn through to the glass, a coat of epoxy or flowcoat/gelcoat to seal it.
Then paint with sand in it.
Do the very low point maybe the keel line with no sand in the paint, it makes it easier to clean and dry.
You can use deck paint, gloss paint with the special anti-slip granules, or 'silver sand' or even masonry paint.

 

[johnalison]

As a short term measure you could use some self-adhesive non-slip strips.

 

[seumask]

See PBO article for all the options from paint with sand or Sugar to poshe stuff.

Deck paints on test - Practical Boat Owner

 

[Old Harry]

hi bobc----that seems like a good idea ---i presume epoxy is harder than paint-----thanks lenten

or sprinkle sugar onto the applied coating whilst still wet, when dry & sugar dissolved you will have mini craters

 

[VicS]

my dinghys non slip floor has finally worn down to the fibreglass-----i need to recoat ----any suggestions thanks

If the gel coat is still OK International "Interdeck" non slip deck paint is an easy but effective solution. Alternatively a good quality outdoor gloss paint sprinkled with fine sand is the traditional way, as mentioned above
Hempel also offer a non slip deck paint , but I've not used that personally.

The self adhesive non strip strips mentioned above would also be a quick and easy solution. You should be able to find those in DIY stores

 

[sarabande]

Dulux (or B&Q equivalent) Weathershield Textured Masonry paint.

Lasted me about 5 years on a bigger boat, and easily touched up.


No faffing around with epoxy drying times and acetone for cleanup.

You can even buy it in pink

 

[Bobc]

hi bobc----that seems like a good idea ---i presume epoxy is harder than paint-----thanks lenten

It will last longer, but paint will be fine too, as will varnish.

I suggested SP320 because it does not degrade with UV.

If you want to go the really cheap route, you can use silver sand and varnish.

 

[lenten]

lw395------i will be adding pigment to the epoxy ---would this "sunproof" it?-----boat lives in a barn when not in use

 

[AllanG]

I would consider using KiwiGrip paint....easy to apply, and gives an excellent non-slip surface.

https://www.pyiinc.com/KiwiGrip/aboutkiwigrip.html

 

[lw395]

It will last longer, but paint will be fine too, as will varnish.

I suggested SP320 because it does not degrade with UV.

If you want to go the really cheap route, you can use silver sand and varnish.

SP320 has some UV resistance but SP say it should be overcoated with their ultravar if left unpainted.

 

[lenten]

thanks for all replies------now need some warm weather

 

[rotrax]

I would consider using KiwiGrip paint....easy to apply, and gives an excellent non-slip surface.

KiwiGrip | Non-Skid Coating

Four years on the Kiwigrip panels in our cockpit and around the sidedecks are still in VGC. Steel boat in Wellington, NZ where extremes of weather are common - high UV sunlight plus lots of rain in the winter.

Easy to apply and use the special roller to form the pattern.

Recommended.