threadmaster versus Interdeck

[reginaldvanacker]

Hello, I want to remove worn threadmaster on my decks and replace by a few coats of Internationals Interdeck Non Skid Deck coating, anyone who knows if it is just as good?


<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[jerryat]

Hi!

You are effectively comparing an apple with a banana! Treadmaster is an excellent, very hard wearing and expensive covering, that will last many years without needing other than general cleaning. International's deck paint, which I use myself (where I don't have Treadmaster) is what it says - a paint. It is cholinated rubber based and contains small particles of pumice that provide the non-slip element. It will last, depending on use, for 2-3 seasons, but then loses the majority of it's non-slip capabilities. But then it's an easy job to thoroughly clean the old paint, and paint on a new coat. Much cheaper than Treadmaster too!

I personally prefer the main decks to be painted (I get a nice 'new' looking deck every two years!) because it's much kinder on the feet, and we tend to sail in the warmer areas where bare feet are the norm.

I have never removed Treadmaster, but a friend has, and it was a hell of job! He wanted to switch to deck paint, but it took a huge amount of work to get the old glue etc off and the decks sanded smooth enough to paint.

Unless your Treadmaster is badly worn/damaged, why not think about painting it with Treadmaster's own paint which is specially formulated to adhere to and renovate their product.

Good luck with whichever route you decide.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[milltech]

I'm considering the same problem, treadmaster replacement - in keeping with boat, looks nice, vs. something else like paint - nicer to bare feet.

There's a kind of leisure pattern treadmaster but then that wouldn't look right.


<hr width=100% size=1>John
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.allgadgets.co.uk>http://www.allgadgets.co.uk</A>

 

[freebird1]

There is another (cheaper) tread master type decking called TechTred. Aladdins Cave sell it at about £25 a sheet (same size as Tread Master). Usually advertised in their adverts in PBO.

<hr width=100% size=1>