Nonskid sand for deck

Entourage · #1 01-24-2014, 08:41 PM

Hey guys going to be gelcoating the deck on this tsunami soon and just trying to see what anyone has used for a nice "not too course" finish. I plan on keeping the same line pattern in the floor. I'm looking to see what you used and what you think worked best. Thx

BigLew · #2 01-24-2014, 09:36 PM

Check out YouTube about Awlgrip and non-skid. Some good info.

Old'sCool · #3 01-25-2014, 07:40 AM

Striper56 has it for sale here.

Normagain · #4 01-25-2014, 05:10 PM

I used Duckback Anti Skid additive which is crushed walnut shells. I just mixed it in the gelcoat and rolled it on the deck. I'm pretty sure you could spray with the right tip if that's what your doing. I used sand once on a deck and never again will I use something that can't be sanded down where needed.

Sullivan21 · #5 01-25-2014, 05:12 PM

Im actually In the process of doing the same project with Interlux Perfection, I am going to see how the current non-skid looks after I prime before I add Interlux's grip additive.

Entourage · #6 01-25-2014, 06:51 PM

I was thinking of trying the glass particles for a sand blaster. Looks like a may work well.

Blue_Heron · #7 01-26-2014, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Entourage

I was thinking of trying the glass particles for a sand blaster. Looks like a may work well.

I used 80 grit glass bead with Awlgrip. I rolled on a coat of paint, sprinkled on the blasting media with a salt shaker, rolled again, and then peeled off the masking and sprayed the rest of the paint. It worked well, except that it's hard to clean. I don't know if that's related to the grit, or to the paint.

I tried the same process with gelcoat on a friend's hatch cover with less success. The gelcoat was a lot thicker, so it didn't roll out as well. It might work fine with a spray application.

Mikem8560 · #8 01-26-2014, 08:58 PM

that looks real good heron, has anyone tried this?
http://supermarinepaint.com/marinepa...uct=31#details
it been so cold here I havnt touched my boat in weeks , ive been remodeling in my house after moving 3.5 years ago I was set back healthwise and been focused getting back to work and fishing when I could m but ive got to redo my deck soon its getting all faded out