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Not sure why your experience was different from mine. Did you thin the paint? I did not. I tried a roller but got much better results with the brush. The roller soaked up all the paint and put it on too lumpy and thin. Then I had to brush it out anyway. There are no visible brush strokes on mine. Your pictures don't show the problem.
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I have found over the years that crushed walnut shells work the best. As far as brush marks go, they will wear off soon enough. Changing the color was brave.
No, I did not thin the paint, and of the 2 quarts, I had to use every last drop to finish.... I will take a close-up tomorrow.
Blaise: I did not think it was a big deal to change the color. The prior(it was painted, not molded nonskid) was worn dangerously smooth so I don't think that old "peaks" will wear through.
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Since the materials are the same, there are two considerations here.
1) Did you use the right brush?
2) Was the surface ready to accept the flow of paint?
Once upon a lifetime I was a professional house painter. I usually came away disappointed whenever I forgot that preparation is always the key to a good finish. (Not preaching ... just confessing)
Has anyone tried the new teflon treated brush?? I saw it at Lowes or HD recently.
Since the materials are the same, there are two considerations here.
1) Did you use the right brush?
2) Was the surface ready to accept the flow of paint?
Once upon a lifetime I was a professional house painter. I usually came away disappointed whenever I forgot that preparation is always the key to a good finish. (Not preaching ... just confessing)
Has anyone tried the new teflon treated brush?? I saw it at Lowes or HD recently.
I am very glad the subject of anti-skid has surfaced again, as I am about ready to paint my boat
The anti-slip particles: did you buy them at West Marine
And the brand of paint was Interdeck non-skid, right?
Where does one buy those white covers for the turnbuckles/shrouds?
Is it like the foam piping one uses to protect plumbing pipes from freezing?Too much to digest, excitment is at a pitch here!
The anti-slip particles: did you buy them at West Marine
And the brand of paint was Interdeck non-skid, right?
Where does one buy those white covers for the turnbuckles/shrouds?
Is it like the foam piping one uses to protect plumbing pipes from freezing?Too much to digest, excitment is at a pitch here!
RichB- The more I think about it, it might have been the brushes or the anti-slip particles I added to the Interdeck.
Jorge- The covers on the shrouds are hard, hollow plastic. Not sure where they are sold... The anti-slip particles I added were from Rust-oleum Marine Coatings. As I understand it, they are to be added to regular paints. I added it to the Interdeck because after I painted the cockpit areas, it seemed like it needed more "grab". I did not mix in the particles as heavily as the instructions directed since I was adding them to a product that already was "nonskid". Ed H
Jorge- The covers on the shrouds are hard, hollow plastic. Not sure where they are sold... The anti-slip particles I added were from Rust-oleum Marine Coatings. As I understand it, they are to be added to regular paints. I added it to the Interdeck because after I painted the cockpit areas, it seemed like it needed more "grab". I did not mix in the particles as heavily as the instructions directed since I was adding them to a product that already was "nonskid". Ed H
We could further reduce the "Ed" confusion by labeling me "Cheap Ed". I doubt that the brush was your problem since I use the $1.00 throwaway brushes. It does seem that the Interdeck is not aggresive enough. But it works well and cleans up easily.
I see that you broke up the deck in sections, probably to make painting easier (eating the elephant one bite at a time). Also see you taped the stripes before painting the non-skid. Did you paint the stripes later? If so, what did you use? I'm in the process of painting our boat, didn't break up the cabin top which I'm currently painting, but intend to break up the deck in sections with a stripe llike yours.
Hi Bill, the two inch stripe down the middle was done when I painted the cabin trunk and deck. I used 2/3 white and 1/3 off-white, Interlux Toplac. If I had a partner, and with my new 2-part experience, I would do it with Perfection. The stripe was done because I knew I would have trouble keeping a wet edge across the top when doing the non-skid. I also isolated the deck around the shrouds with a couple of angled white stripes. I thought this might make it easier to glass the deck back in if I ever replace the coring.
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The 4 colors of Sail La Vie.
A) Original very dark grey. See the difference between the repaired area.
B) Interdeck grey non skid. Repainted the whole deck. I should have changed to a lighter color right away. Gray= 100 deg in the cabin and burning bare feet on the deck.
C) Interdeck Beige which I didn't like the orange tint in it. Was on sale at west marine.
D) Interdeck Sand Beige. The color I had in mind. I managed to talk the store down to the sale price.
A) Original very dark grey. See the difference between the repaired area.
B) Interdeck grey non skid. Repainted the whole deck. I should have changed to a lighter color right away. Gray= 100 deg in the cabin and burning bare feet on the deck.
C) Interdeck Beige which I didn't like the orange tint in it. Was on sale at west marine.
D) Interdeck Sand Beige. The color I had in mind. I managed to talk the store down to the sale price.
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Ed,
Your boat looks great.
It's amazing what a coat of paint does.
I really like the Interdeck Sand Beige. I applied mine with a "texture" roller which is stiff and rough and did the edges with a paint brush. I found that (after all, I did it three times) it goes on much better when the paint is diluted with some brushing liquid (333 I think) from Interlux.
Your boat looks great.
It's amazing what a coat of paint does.
I really like the Interdeck Sand Beige. I applied mine with a "texture" roller which is stiff and rough and did the edges with a paint brush. I found that (after all, I did it three times) it goes on much better when the paint is diluted with some brushing liquid (333 I think) from Interlux.
Ed,
I did keep the seats although it interferes with the outboard engine mount on the port side. I'm debating putting them back on. I may not. What I think of doing is to modify the lazarette cover behind the wheel in a convex shape like someone posted in the owner's modifications.
I also kept the A/C unit that came with the boat when I bought it. It's been sitting in my workshop for three years and don't see using it. I should list it for sale.
I did keep the seats although it interferes with the outboard engine mount on the port side. I'm debating putting them back on. I may not. What I think of doing is to modify the lazarette cover behind the wheel in a convex shape like someone posted in the owner's modifications.
I also kept the A/C unit that came with the boat when I bought it. It's been sitting in my workshop for three years and don't see using it. I should list it for sale.
Similar color as the Kiwi Grip Cream color. Both Kiwi and Interdeck are good products. I added a few shots I took of my Tanzer non-skid job.
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