Inexpensive Paint Choice

[Prime Time]

I want to paint the inside of my dinghy. I am looking for an inexpensive, durable paint that I can add sand to to make it non-skid. Any cheap options? I recall some chatter about using deck paint. Any brand recommendations or stay away froms?

thanks

 

[sailingdog]

If you're painting the inside of the dinghy one thing you could use is Interprotect 2000E barrier coating. It is a two-part epoxy coating that would work quite well as a paint for the dinghy interior and can survive being immersed for long periods of time. Add a bit of sand or something to the last coat and you have non-skid. I would check with Interlux to see how UV tolerant it is though, as that is my only concern with it.

 

[Ross]

If you are not too picky about the color go to a company paint store and ask for a mis-mix porch and deck enamel. Usually about 5 dollars a gallon.

 

[Joe]

Try Rustoleum..... then add some sand just before last coat. The keyword is "cheap".

 

[sailingdog]

Yes, but if the paint just peels up from water immersion... it isn't cheap, it is a waste of money. I'd rather do a job right for a bit more money than have to do it twice... 95% of a paint job is in the prep work, not the paint...

 

[PeteK]

Interlux make plastic granules for turning regular paint into non-skid. It's a lot easier on your feet and won't wread havoc when time to sand and recoat. If ever needed.

Pete

 

[MrBee]

The local big box stores have been selling Exterior paint for years. If they last for storm conditions on the exterior of buildings, why wouldn't they be a good cheap alternative for a dingy. I plan to use exterior acrylic for the outside of mine but not sure how it would hold up to constant foot traffic on the interior of the boat.

Bee

 

[DannyS]

I made a stitch and glue dingy from marine plywood a number of years ago and the recommendation to me in the stitch and glue forums for an inexpensive paint was porch paint for the whole boat, inside and out. I think I used Behr. They have a non skid packet that you can mix into the paint and it is very effective. This boat sits in the water all season and I've had no problems with this paint. We sail the Graet Lakes however...keep that in mind.

 

[Chuckbear]

Most of the one part polyurethane porch and deck enamels at Lowes and Home Depot are pretty much the same paint as Brightside but at a much reduced price and you can have them tinted to any color. Chuck

 

[Brian M H23]

I used Behr acrylic epoxy garage-floor paint for the bilge of my H23. It's constantly wet and has held up very well. ~ $18/gallon, and it's common practice to put traction grit in it

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Interlux has a paint called Interdeck which comes in about 4 different color choices. It is a non-shiny paint which means it won't be slippery under foot and is designed to be walked on and hold up. It does have a grit in it, (but not something that will tear up your knees) and I think would be a good choice for your project. It is a marine paint and designed for marine purposes.

 

[Chuckbear]

I believe the question was for an inexpensive paint and at around $34.00 per quart, that is not very inexpensive. The reality is that a one part polyurethane is pretty much a one part polyurethane and other than price will be much the same in durability if you buy a quality brand. Taking the shine off does very little to cut down on slippery decks when they are wet. Chuck