Non-slip deck paint options

[Keith-i]

I'm in the process of repairing a hatch cover which was originally covered with some kind of textured finish which has been spruced up over the years with layers of Interdeck deck paint. I would like to recreate the original non-slip finish to match the surrounding deck areas but am struggling to find a suitable product. Interdeck on its own is too smooth whereas Kiwi Grip is too coarse and reminds me of Artex ceilings. Does anyone know of an intermediate product? I realise the coarseness of Kiwi Grip can be adjusted but it still seems to be too rough overall.

 

[oldsaltoz]

I gave up on so called non-slip paint many years ago. Looks crappy after one season because it's almost impossible to clean it properly.

We have been using industrial grade non slip patches. Cheaper by the roll and cut to your own needs.

Lasts a lot longer and is much easier to replace.

It also looks and feels better and has better non slip properties than any paint.

Good luck and fair winds.

 

[ImSteve]

Hi Keith,
Good timing on this subject as I am just about to do the same thing.. Here are some links to anti slip matting and glue that I pulled up last night, As for the quality of these I cant comment, perhaps someone on here could advise..

http://www.technix-rubber.com/flooring-and-matting/leisure-matting?product_id=267

http://www.bridgerubber.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=119

http://www.proboat.co.uk/item.asp?cat_id=39&prod_id=312&dep=1

http://www.bridgerubber.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=87

 

[Bobc]

Use a normal gloss paint and mix some griptex in with it (or silver sand). This gives you grippy paint that you can keep clean. You can also have whatever colout you want by mixing paint colours.

Or...the way I do it on dinghy floors, is to mask-up the area, paint it with the gloss, then shake griptex over the wet paint. Then once it's dry, brush/hoover the loose griptex away and then put another coat of gloss over the top (locks the griptex in and gives a nice shiny finish).

 

[rogerthebodger]

Hi Keith,
Good timing on this subject as I am just about to do the same thing.. Here are some links to anti slip matting and glue that I pulled up last night, As for the quality of these I cant comment, perhaps someone on here could advise..

http://www.technix-rubber.com/flooring-and-matting/leisure-matting?product_id=267

I used the technix-rubber product you post the link for and am very disappointed. I found it tended to melt under our summer sun and as a result the diamond pattern has worn away in only 5 years of use. I need to replace it in the next year or 2 but whit what I still have to decide.

A boat from OZ moored next to me last month painted this deck and sprinkled granulated rubber onto the wet paint, when dry cleaned the remaining loos rubber then overpainted with deck paint and it looked OK how long it would last I don't know.

 

[Tam Lin]

I used the technix-rubber product you post the link for and am very disappointed. I found it tended to melt under our summer sun and as a result the diamond pattern has worn away in only 5 years of use. I need to replace it in the next year or 2 but whit what I still have to decide.

A boat from OZ moored next to me last month painted this deck and sprinkled granulated rubber onto the wet paint, when dry cleaned the remaining loos rubber then overpainted with deck paint and it looked OK how long it would last I don't know.

Well this is a lot cheaper than Treadmaster! Also I don't think we have the sun problem in the U. K. Anyone else used this or something other than Treadmaster? I will be covering Tam Lin's cockpit seats soon and would appreciate any advice.

 

[Javelin]

Kiwi-grip - awesome stuff.

 

[dolphin]

hi, please can you advise the size of griptex granules
thanks

 

[Bobc]

Coarse is best. The extra course is too rough and can take the skin off if you scrape against it.

 

[Keith-i]

Thanks for the thoughts and advice. I'm still undecided how to achieve the finish I want but I suspect I will go down the Griptex route.