Thread: durable cheap non slip finish.

Several years ago, I ran across an article written about an old boat builder, who was giving an interview in his declining years. I don't remember the builder, but do recollect his method of making bright surfaces non-skid. He used what he called ground salt. He was specific about this type of salt, for it's granule size and suitability as an anti skid texture. He also washed it off, as mentioned here. He reported learning this early in his career, from another "old timer", who'd likely learned it 50 years prior. I've used this old school method, through the years since. The article was published in a 1907 issue of Rudder Magazine. It would seem the adage of "there's nothing new in yacht design" is more true then it seems and that some of the well worn methods, are just as applicable today as they were then.

Fascinating ideas you guys have to create non slip surfaces. I especially like the sugar method.

You guys may be interested in Kiwi Grip.

Their site is here http://www.pachena.com/

I am thinking of using it for my 25 ft fiberglass center console.

the kiwigrip is a great marketing blurb. If it is a hard surface it will depend entirely on the amount of grip in the grit. So it ends up being the same as every other hard surface with grit.

I'm not saying it is bad by the way.

The Acrylic will make the cleanup easier and cheaper if you dont use disposable applicators.

Best wishes
Michael

From what I read it is a resin that you roll on with a special roller. The roller creates the patterned rough surface and can be adjusted for the degree of grip you need.

I haven't actually tried it myself.

Paving Paint, with the addition of the cork non slip.

Any good paint store should be able to do this for you.

Why not just use non slip deck paint, ?. That is what it is designed for.

Paul

Originally Posted by HOOKED.UP

Why not just use non slip deck paint, ?. That is what it is designed for.

Paul

There's no DIY in ready-made!.

Originally Posted by HOOKED.UP

Why not just use non slip deck paint, ?. That is what it is designed for.

Paul

If I could find any I would. It took me weeks to find good quality urethane paint in the Philippines and then I had to find someone with spraying equipment because it can't be brushed on.

International Paints.

Comes in a can.

Needs stirring.

Apply by bruh or roller.

Paul

Well, I used Jotun Imperite with Jotun non-skid additive on our Folkboat deck. It's great - it looks nice and you get to practice ice skating every time either your feet or the deck are wet. It's extra special fun when you're trying to pole out the jib or remove the pole in rough weather! It also has the added advantage of turning simple tasks like picking up the mooring into an adrenaline hit.

Now, Imperite is durable and it's a two-pack poly paint. I can sand the whole thing off or, preferably, sand it back a bit and cover it with something that (a) I can mix to match the existing colour, and (b) actually works. Any ideas? As I'm not a masochist I won't be using sand. I MIGHT simply rough sand it and cover it with the Imperite with more grit in it, but I'll test it first, of course. Unfortunately, we `custom mixed' the Imperite colour so matching it could be a bit of a drama. Rick