I've just recently finished the major projects on my 1973 O'Day 22 (check out the link in my signature for more info). The vinyl hull liner in the cabin was junky so I ripped it out, intending to recover with carpet or a replacement vinyl. I've decided that I am going to paint the walls and see how that looks. Painting will be faster, cheaper, and I can always cover them with vinyl or carpet in the future. My question is this: What type of paint to use? The substrate is well prepared and clean. Searching the archives I find diverse recommendations from "regular paint", oil-based Kilz primer, latex house paint, polyurethane paint and alky enamel. I don't want to spend a lot of money on this particular project so something from the local hardware store is preferred. Also, I know that this question has been asked and answered before, and I found a few of the related threads in the archives. I ask again because the threads that I found had good suggestions, but no follow-ups on how the project actually turned out. Thanks in advance!
Paint Inside the Cabin
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I used Kilz
Hi Josh - I used oil-based Kilz white after ripping out the hull liner on my H23. It went on easy and still looks good 3 years later. My though was that even if I didn't like the result, I could put in a new liner and only be out the cost of less than 1 gallon of paint and a couple of hours work (mostly prep time, the paint itself was very easy and fast to apply).
Hi Josh - I used oil-based Kilz white after ripping out the hull liner on my H23. It went on easy and still looks good 3 years later. My though was that even if I didn't like the result, I could put in a new liner and only be out the cost of less than 1 gallon of paint and a couple of hours work (mostly prep time, the paint itself was very easy and fast to apply).
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Mike: I'm sure that the oil based Kilz would be more durable, but outside of that what benefits would oil based have over latex? Do you have any pictures of your boat? Thanks! Justin: Thanks for your kind words, it's been a long process! I'll update the blog with the most recent pictures. It's all done and cleaned... with the obvious exception of the cabin being painted, but that won't stop me from sailing!
Mike: I'm sure that the oil based Kilz would be more durable, but outside of that what benefits would oil based have over latex? Do you have any pictures of your boat? Thanks! Justin: Thanks for your kind words, it's been a long process! I'll update the blog with the most recent pictures. It's all done and cleaned... with the obvious exception of the cabin being painted, but that won't stop me from sailing!
Brightside polyurethane
is what I have use when I want a nice finish. Use Penetrol additive 5 - 10 percent. Roll it on and tip it with a nice brush. It will look sprayed on if you are careful. If you do not care about finish, I would suggest just about any real polyurethane paint. If it says water based polyurethane, it is not really polyurethane - so be advised. Anything else and you might have a problem later if you want to cover it with something else. Epoxy is good, too if it is something you mix in two parts. The paint companies tend to use terms loosely and you have to find something or someone that you really can trust.
is what I have use when I want a nice finish. Use Penetrol additive 5 - 10 percent. Roll it on and tip it with a nice brush. It will look sprayed on if you are careful. If you do not care about finish, I would suggest just about any real polyurethane paint. If it says water based polyurethane, it is not really polyurethane - so be advised. Anything else and you might have a problem later if you want to cover it with something else. Epoxy is good, too if it is something you mix in two parts. The paint companies tend to use terms loosely and you have to find something or someone that you really can trust.
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Hi. I painted the inside walls of my sailboat with Benjamin Moore Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel (Ironclad Latex). It worked great. It's self priming and latex so water clean up. One coat was all mine took. I stay away from oil with the exception of the exterior hull. However, latex technology is getting so good that it's probably close comparable.
Hi. I painted the inside walls of my sailboat with Benjamin Moore Low Lustre Metal & Wood Enamel (Ironclad Latex). It worked great. It's self priming and latex so water clean up. One coat was all mine took. I stay away from oil with the exception of the exterior hull. However, latex technology is getting so good that it's probably close comparable.
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Jack - yes, it was just Kilz oil based - no primer, nothing else. Josh, I thought the oil based would give a better bond and would be easier to clean than latex and would hold up better in a potentially damp environment. I think it was a semi gloss finish. After pulling out the headliner and scrapping/sanding the remaining adhesive, the surface was certainly not fair. In spite of the roughness, the Kilz looks good to my eye. I'll try to get a picture up if this thread stays alive (although I'm certainly digitally challenged. Today, it has rained basically all day, so a trip to the boat and picture taking was not in the cards. Bottom line was to get rid of the mildew smell. The Admiral has not complained about the smell since I ripped out the liner and covered with Kilz, and she is hyper sensitive regarding mold and mildew. mm
Jack - yes, it was just Kilz oil based - no primer, nothing else. Josh, I thought the oil based would give a better bond and would be easier to clean than latex and would hold up better in a potentially damp environment. I think it was a semi gloss finish. After pulling out the headliner and scrapping/sanding the remaining adhesive, the surface was certainly not fair. In spite of the roughness, the Kilz looks good to my eye. I'll try to get a picture up if this thread stays alive (although I'm certainly digitally challenged. Today, it has rained basically all day, so a trip to the boat and picture taking was not in the cards. Bottom line was to get rid of the mildew smell. The Admiral has not complained about the smell since I ripped out the liner and covered with Kilz, and she is hyper sensitive regarding mold and mildew. mm
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