Non-Slip Paint

[jorgefife]

This Thursday we will have another go to step up my mast, this has been dragging now for months; timing, tides low, high winds
But my question is: what paint to use on the non-slip areas?
It appears there was a grey paint that has faded over the years, and can hardly be noticed; was it a dark or light shade, just for a contrast?
What would be a good quality paint for that area?
And while on the subject, what about the rest of the deck?
I am thinking ahead, when I get that done!
Thanks

 

[Bill1565]

Medium grey will be too hot for bare feet in the summer sun. Trust me, I learned that the hard way. Needs to be just off white or the southern sun will heat it to much. I'm gonna eavesdrop on the paint discussion as we plan to repaint maybe this summer, maybe next.

 

[Nereussailor]

Definitely keep it as light of a color as possible. Bill's got it right with it being hot in the summer sun. I used Interlux Interdeck in beige when I lived in Wisconsin. Now that I live in Florida, I find it's so hot in the summer, that you can't walk on it barefoot in the summer. I should have went with cream or snow white instead.

Dave

 

[Ed Schenck]

Hi Jorge,
Agreed, lighter is better. Lots of guys have gone with the original grey. You can see here what I chose. I think even Off-White would be too bright in the sun. Needs to be a little darker than that.

 

[jorgefife]

I'm so glad I have al;l of you gurus weighing in on this: someone in another marina has a boat just like mine, and he painted it Dark Grey! He assured me it was the original color, but it looked horrible and depressing.
Your suggestion of off white, like Ed's boat, looks great! Or I may go for powder, light blue, to match the sail covers/winches, etc
Does one use a brush or a roller?
And should I do the non-skid first followed by the white edging, or vice-versa?
Did you remove your wooden hand rails to paint the boat, or were they already off?
It looks great!

 

[Nereussailor]

I used a roller, it makes the nonskid even. i had my grab rails on, but my nonskid is about an inch in from te rails. I taped everything else off. I did the nonskid first, but haven't got around to doing the rest of the painting.

Dave

 

[Ed Schenck]

A light blue would be nice. I have seen that done. If you really need to paint the white gelcoat it should be done first. If you do the non-skid first then you will have to tape it to paint the white. Because it is rough the white will bleed under the tape and you will have a terrible edge.

I tried to save the white gelcoat and originally did just the non-skid second year I owned her. Then I replaced all the portlights with bronze. While they were out I did all the white. Nice, no taping, just roll and tip. Well I had to be careful at the toerail. Then taped the white as you saw in the pictures. I used Interlux Interdeck for the non-skid. I just used throwaway brushes. There is not a brush mark or a seam. Rollers soak up too much paint and leave lumps. And about the handrails. I long ago made mine easy to remove.

 

[Manny]

nonskid

Hey Jorge,

Although my original nonskid was white, the texture, neglect, and age gave it a slightly grey appearance. After some repairs I painted the nonskid with West Marine's nonskid paint (i don't remember the name, sea gloss maybe?) and I was really happy with the results. It is a bright white and I really like the way it looks, in comparison it made the regular gelcoat surfaces look crappy :cussing: The prep work was simple and I just used an inexpensive brush to paint it on, it flows real well. Durability has been very good.
Manny

 

[jorgefife]

Good idea, I will do the non-skid only; if I remember correctly, the white gelcoat came up pretty nice with a good clean, so I will do that one day in the future
Great advice I'm getting, thank you all; I wish I could thank you personally, maybe one day I can meet you; let me get my boat sailing first
Thursday is big day (4th. time!) when mast goes up!

 

[SamLust]

My non-skid is the light blue over what appears to be gray primer. The general opinion is that my light blue is "God-awful-ugly". I have every intention of re-painting it any year now. Anyone volunteering to help will be fed Sailor Jerry or Stoli. I keep the Glenfiddich for myself.

 

[jorgefife]

My non-skid is the light blue over what appears to be gray primer. The general opinion is that my light blue is "God-awful-ugly". I have every intention of re-painting it any year now. Anyone volunteering to help will be fed Sailor Jerry or Stoli. I keep the Glenfiddich for myself.

Dear Sam,
It has been decided: blue is a no-no
I will stick with an off white, or egg shell white, but that is the plan
Good taste on the Glenfiddich; I like aguardente (portuguese, not brazilian)
I envy you, you have all the nice portuguese restaurants in NJ; I am no stranger to good food either: once voted top ethnic restaurant in Houston, now I cook for my friends
I hope we meet one day, thanks for your input

 

[fifedog]

I went ahead and tried the new KIWI Grip paint this year. I went with light grey (they have several pastel shades) and have been very pleased with the results. It held up well, and really feels "sure-footed" when hopping across the cabin top.
Advice if using this - 1) work quick. 2)work in small incriments.