Deck Resurfacing

[DHooper]

What started out as a port light replacement project has expanded to include resurfacing the deck and possibly painting the free board? I plan to spray the slicks on deck and apply the Kiwi-Grip to the non-skid. My problem is that I am planning to do the work in the yard and not a protected paint booth.

I am interested in ideas of how to create a sealed area on deck with tarps or heavy plastic to protect the surface area when spraying and applying the Kiwi-Grip. Protecting the surface from pollen, weather, leaves, bugs etc., is critical to the finished product and any ideas or past experience is appreciated.

 

[foolproof]

I painted my boat in the great outdoors a couple of years ago, and it still looks awesome! I used Interlux perfection, and rolled & tipped it. Turned out great.

It was summertime when I painted, so I would go down early in the morning when it was cool. I also hosed down the entire area to hold dust down. There was a lot of dust in the air from a gravel/dirt road, so I would pick days when the wind was right to keep the area as clean as possible.

I don't think you need to get too uptight about the dust, pollen, etc. unless you are working in a REALLY dirty area. Just wet as much of the area down as you can, and see how it works out. As I stated, my boat turned out just fine.

 

[DHooper]

Thanks. Did you roll and tip or spray? Part of my concern for the tarp is to control the overspray. I was considering the Perfection but leaning towards the Awlgrip product line.

I painted my boat in the great outdoors a couple of years ago, and it still looks awesome! I used Interlux perfection, and rolled & tipped it. Turned out great.

It was summertime when I painted, so I would go down early in the morning when it was cool. I also hosed down the entire area to hold dust down. There was a lot of dust in the air from a gravel/dirt road, so I would pick days when the wind was right to keep the area as clean as possible.

I don't think you need to get too uptight about the dust, pollen, etc. unless you are working in a REALLY dirty area. Just wet as much of the area down as you can, and see how it works out. As I stated, my boat turned out just fine.

 

[foolproof]

I rolled and tipped. Had to watch the temperature, lest the paint flash off too fast, but never had a problem with it. I really liked the Perfection...very forgiving and easy to work with.

The boat repair place at my lake uses my boat to show how good a roll & tip job can look! No one believes that it is a 1976 boat, either (the new windows help here).

Give it a go using a roller and brush. Start with some of the hatch or lazarette covers at home, and figure out what works, then head to the boat.

Good luck!

 

[jimmcgee]

We rolled Kiwi Grip on a friends boat. The problem wasn't bugs or dirt getting into the Kiwi Grip it was how fast the Kiwi Grip was drying. Take your time on the prep and taping, this will make a big difference.

His boat looks really good with the Kiwi Grip, but I'm kind of luke warm on it. He's scraped his knees pretty good a couple of times on the foredeck in lumpy conditions getting the jib up and down. I think I'd go for the Interlux non-skid or something similar if I was to do mine.

 

[DHooper]

You must be a talented painter. How much did you thin your mix? Are your brush marks visible?

Yes, Kiwi Grip could be brutal on bare skin if not tempered. It is a strong and durable finish that redefines the meaning of "non-skid". I am planning to spray and probably overcomplicating the requirements for protecting the surface but don't want all my prep time going to waste.