Sandtex/Dulux

[eyesec]

Further to my thread `Old paint' did I read in this forum that instead of using International 1 pack gloss, Sandtex Extra Flexi Gloss or Dulux Weather Shield would do exactly the same job? Anyone have experience of using these, and were you happy with the result? If I did not read anything of the sort, please excuse the ramblings of an oldish man.... Thanks.

 

[michael_w]

I've used Sandtex textured masonry paint for the non-skid areas on the coachroof. Well pleased with the result. Only problem being it seems to be only available in 5l tins; so I've got a lot left over.

 

[chinita]

Me too, Sandtex smooth is perfect - used it for the past five years.

Last sumer used Dulux Weathershield. White, but tinted ivory/creamish by B&Q.

Very easy to roll and tip and a about a third of the cost of previous Epiphanes (which only lasted two years anyway).

 

[ianfr]

I have painted 2 boat hulls with Sandtex Extra flex gloss.
The other day I say my old boat, and checked her over, and with a gentle rub of a cloth the hull came up gleaming.....5 Years and counting.

I have also used sandtex masonry paint as a non slip deck paint, and would say it is as effective as some of the more expensive stuff.

It IS more sensitive to wear and tear, but it is really easy to touch up and is VERY cheap in comparison with the "proper" stuff.

Regards

Ian

 

[oldharry]

+1. Its many years now since I bothered with expensive Marine paints: Trade quality Weathershield is much easier to apply, and seems more durable. Dont waste money on the domestic grade sold by e.g. Homebase, go for trade quality, its much better and more durable, and can be mixed to exact shades.

Sme with Sandtex or simialr. excellent non slip paint, much more durable and easier to apply. Again, dont go for the chepo 'own brands'. Although they are almost as durable, they dont adhere so well however careful you are with preparation. Still better than 'deck paint' though!

 

[Whitty]

+1 Sandtex textured masonry paint for the non-skid areas on the coachroof

 

[pcatterall]

Is this one example of where cheap is not necessarily inferior?

 

[alpha100]

I read an article a few years ago where a guy painted his boat decks with garage floor paint, which seems to be an 'old style' polyurethane paint. Knowing my own decks would need painting in the future and having a Flying Fifteen which needed the 'floor' painting, I decided to give it a try.

I bought garage floor paint made by International for around £12 for 5 litres from a trade warehouse, it was on offer at the time. The paint is gloss so I mixed it with 25% matting agent bought from a car paint suppliers. I gave the floor 2 coats of paint, it went on easily and covered well and after 2 years is still in good condition. The floor of a dinghy is a bit of a battleground, permanently wet, covered in sand or grit and filled with fast moving feet. The paint has stood the test very well.

Since International manufacture marine paint (at marine prices) this could well be a paint with far more applications than garage floors, which must be a very limited market.

 

[JIM_TEAL]

Were the boats painted with International or Sandtex gloss Fibreglass or wooden hulled?

 

[ianfr]

Were the boats painted with International or Sandtex gloss Fibreglass or wooden hulled?

Both mine were fiberglass, although the weathershield was on the deck of a wooden Silhouette.

Ian

 

[JimC]

I used Dulux Weathershield gloss on the topsides of an aluminium boat I used to own and found it more durable than either International Toplac or Brightside which I had previously used.

 

[chinita]

Were the boats painted with International or Sandtex gloss Fibreglass or wooden hulled?

I have a wooden boat and a grp boat.

Sandtex as non-slip deck paint works perfectly well on both.

Weathershield gloss works perfectly well on wooden hull. Not tried it on grp - yet!

 

[eyesec]

Thanks everybody, one more question I will be painting over one pack International gloss white using Dulux weathershield or Sadtex extra flex gloss, what undercoat would be suitable? The boat is made of GRP by the way.

 

[Poignard]

Me too, Sandtex smooth is perfect - used it for the past five years.

'Smooth'? Do you add non-slip granules to it?

 

[PWR]

did you get an answer on this one you can share? Also interested to know if there is a cheap alternative to painting over faded (light blue originally) gelcoat in the cockpit, both non-slip area (floor, gelcoat with nonslip moulded in) and backrest areas over benches (original gelcoat). Thanks!

 

[LittleSister]

Since International manufacture marine paint (at marine prices) this could well be a paint with far more applications than garage floors, which must be a very limited market.

I think that 'International' brand domestic paints and 'International' brand yacht paints are actually two differnt companies.

 

[Humblebee]

Slight thread drift but some 8 years ago I painted the inside of my boat's lockers with conventional gloss, Johnstone's, I think, nothing fancy. It lasted well and still looks good, at a fraction of the cost.