Non-Skid Deck

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My non-skid on the decks, doghouse, and cockpit  is worn to the point that it is very slick wet or dry. I am looking for recommendations for a fix that will hold up and reasonable to apply.

Thanks, 
Marc #175

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Marc97gt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rookie Joined: 27 October 2011 Location: Pasadena, MD Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote Marc97gt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Non-Skid Deck Posted: 02 September 2017 at 1:43am
	My non-skid on the decks, doghouse, and cockpit is worn to the point that it is very slick wet or dry. I am looking for recommendations for a fix that will hold up and reasonable to apply. Thanks, Marc #175

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 September 2017 at 7:17am
	Nothing holds up when it comes to non-skid. Even the best sprayed on Awlgrip jobs need to be re-done after 5 years. Since this is the case, I use Interdeck from interlux because it goes on thin and requires the least amount of sanding and prep work when it comes time to repaint. It works very well and comes pre mixed and is the easiest system to use.

Winner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 07 September 2011 Status: Offline Points: 222	Post Options Post Reply Quote Winner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 September 2017 at 6:02pm
	I repainted my boat with Interdeck this spring. After one season of use, my crew and I have been very happy with the grip it provides while still being easy on clothing and body (i.e. no shredded knees etc). However it is wearing quickly in certain areas and does look dirty in areas like the aft section of the cockpit by the scuppers. I anticipate it will be an "every two seasons" sort of job. The good news is that it is relatively quick to apply (in fact, the taping takes 5x longer than the painting) and for touch ups you need not do all the taping every time. I applied the beige colour and have been happy with it, although I was tempted to use grey which also looked nice and I think would hide dirt better. I wouldn't recommend the white.
	Chris Eclipse #240 Thunder Bay, ON

GIGGITY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 06 June 2014 Status: Offline Points: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote GIGGITY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 September 2017 at 7:02pm
	I would strongly recommend that you do not use grey! Although it looks really good, your bare feet will burn in the summer sun. My deck has the interdeck grey and on sunny summer days you can not walk barefoot on the boat. It got so bad that I wouldn't let my young daughter on the boat for fear she'd burn herself. Maybe if you mix it with some white it won't be as bad.