Painting over molded non-skid deck

[PeteTheri]

I am refurbishing a Cal-21 that has molded non-skid decking in diamond pattern. I’d like to paint over it with Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint. Can I do that? And if so what prep-work should I do? I heard some people have sanded the molded non skid right down. Thanks

 

[sail sfbay]

Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint recommennds prime using TotalBoat Topside Primer TotalBoat Wet Edge Polyurethane Topside Paint For Boats. Seems that washing, chemical cleaning, sanding, priming prior to paining makes sense. Planning this similar process on a 37 year old motorboat.

 

[william24424]

No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then laid 2 coats of Total boat nonskid. Here is result. The diamond pattern won't be as pronounced when painted, however, will have more nonskid properties inherent to the paint. Good luck.

 

[PeteTheri]

No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then laid 2 coats of Total boat nonskid. Here is result. The diamond pattern won't be as pronounced when painted, however, will have more nonskid properties inherent to the paint. Good luck.

Thanks so much looks great. That’s what I was hoping for!

 

[william24424]

Easy job..although a bit time consuming. I mixed Total Boat nonskid 2 parts white, 1 part sand/beige. Post painting, Woody Wax worked great to prevent nonskid getting dirt ground in, actually good product for any nonskid. Have fun.

 

[PeteTheri]

I was considering just using the white but I see plenty of people use the off white or beige and I’m just afraid I won’t like the 2-tone effect on the deck

 

[sail sfbay]

Total Boat Total Tread non-skid paint preparation from the manufacturer:

1. Remove all surface contaminants including water, dust, wax, grease, and surface blush.
2. Wipe the surface with a clean, lint-free rag wetted with TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep.
3. Abrade the surface lightly with a Scotch-Brite™ pad, and wipe the surface clean with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100.

https://doc.jamestowndistributors.c...lBoat/TotalBoat _TotalTread_TDS_9.25.2018.pdf

 

[sail sfbay]

just applied 2 coats of Awlgip color-matched polyester urethane topcoat paint with converter and reducer Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat |Awlgrip Topside Paint (bottompaintstore.com) to 600 sqft of patterned non-skid. For your sailboat might consider adding a flattener to reduce it gloss for potentially improved traction, albeit reduces it durability according to Awlgrip's U.S. technical specialist. Makes the 37-year od boat non-skid look close to new and not slippery, leaves no scuff marks and cleans easily.

 

[zinahewitt]

No need to sand out nonskid diamond pattern. I cleaned nonskid, wiped surface with acetone, then laid 2 coats of Total boat nonskid. Here is result. The diamond pattern won't be as pronounced when painted, however, will have more nonskid properties inherent to the paint. Good luck.

So 3 years later, is it holding up nicely ?

 

[william24424]

Yes, however, I have touched up paint every year. (1-2hrs each year) This has been easier than cleaning old non-skid, and less time. The overall look, I believe is very good, not perfect, not new, yet little to no maintenance and matches the rest of the boat.