Floor coating

   I'm currently mid refurb on my all GRP Solo. The upper parts are currently in undercoat awaiting some weather that is a bit warmer for the top coats. The hull is fine and not being painted but the floor could do with a coat of something. The only question is what?
It is currently an off white/very pale grey colour and has been painted before but some of the paint has peeled away. It is not in non stick but that is an option for me to use.
Ideally I'd like something one coat and durable but if it needs to have an undercoat and a top coat to get something much improved I would consider that.
Recommendations?

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Status Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 10 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote Status Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Floor coating Posted: 15 Feb 09 at 4:53pm
	I'm currently mid refurb on my all GRP Solo. The upper parts are currently in undercoat awaiting some weather that is a bit warmer for the top coats. The hull is fine and not being painted but the floor could do with a coat of something. The only question is what? It is currently an off white/very pale grey colour and has been painted before but some of the paint has peeled away. It is not in non stick but that is an option for me to use. Ideally I'd like something one coat and durable but if it needs to have an undercoat and a top coat to get something much improved I would consider that. Recommendations?
	Solo 2257 - The Joker

Rockhopper Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 16 Nov 07 Location: Eastry Online Status: Offline Posts: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockhopper Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 09 at 5:17pm
	on my fishing boat i use non slip deck paint which i think comes in about three or four colours its made by international.its a one coat paint which has very fine bits of sand in it and is very good.i would recommend it andy
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Neal_g Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 Oct 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 323	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neal_g Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 09 at 5:17pm
	internationals interdeck is probably the best for a floor coating and you can get away without undercoating it first and its non slip which is good
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timeintheboat Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Feb 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 615	Post Options Post Reply Quote timeintheboat Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 09 at 5:52pm
	Did I read that sugar rather than sand is best to mix into the floor paint to give it a non-smooth finish?
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ColPrice2002 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 25 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColPrice2002 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 15 Feb 09 at 5:58pm
	If you use sand, then you'll get an abrasive non-slip coating. If you use sugar, then it will dissove in water, and leave little dimples in the coating... The sugar technique gives less non-slip, but is easier on the sitting-out parts of your body! Colin

Steve H Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 29 Jun 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 48	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve H Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Feb 09 at 1:35pm
	I think the international paint contains pumice. If you want different colours to the 3 or 4 standard ones, your local chandlier should be able to sell you loose powered pumice to mix in with a paint to get a non slip finish.

Status Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 10 Nov 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Post Options Post Reply Quote Status Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Feb 09 at 4:57pm
	Given the recommendations above I have now ordered some Interdeck. Thanks.
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