[Public-List] Deck Painting

[Richard Mair]

Spider cracks will return if just filled. You  need to grind the area
around them  to a taper until the crack no longer shows. Then use
polyeester resin  and matt. Smallest piece of mat down first working to
largest. Should be able to do it in about 4 pieces. Sand and fair. You can
bring  the mat proud and fair without using compound. It is harder sanding
but a stronger job. I had gone the v  grove method and  they always come
back. We use skid no more oj the nonskid and it stays put guite well.
Richard. 609
On 2013-08-21 6:52 PM, "James Allocco" <jamesallocco at gmail.com> wrote:

> Fellow Albergers,
>
> I was reminded by Mike Lehman's restoration project that I have been
> thinking of painting my decks. The decks are solid with no soft spots or
> delamination but there are spider cracks, mostly around the stanchion and
> pulpit bases.
> I had added backup plates under the stanchions but neglected the
> pulpits.The nonskid areas are in good condition but are faded and need
> attention. The white gelcoat between the non skid has worn away and
> shows the fiberglass underneath in some spots.
>
> Having read the testimonials of Kiwigrip my wish is to use it to paint the
> nonskid and use a 2 part paint such as Awlgrip on the rest of the deck.
>
> I have some questions on how to proceed and would greatly appreciate any
> advice you anyone might have.
>
> What is the best way to repair the spider cracks show they don't show
> through?
>
>  I have only worked with epoxy but would polyester fillers be better suited
> for repair?
>
> As the diamond pattern is in reasonably good condition is it necessary to
> sand/grind it smooth before applying the kiwigrip? What other prep might be
> necessary?
>
> What 2part paint do most of you recommend?
>
> Thanks for any information you could provide.
> Jim Allocco
> #565
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