Interior painting

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:30 pm

I'm looking at my interior liner, with all it's filled holes, stains, and general wear and tear, and am wondering what I can paint it with that will hide as much as possible. I've filled all the holes and sanded it, and I'm thinking of a not too glossy paint that will roll on with a bit of texture to look half decent.

Has anyone experience in this area? Any and all input welcome!

Post by **Tim** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 7:45 am

I painted my liner with Brightsides polyurethane. In hindsight, it's a bit glossier than might be ideal, though it doesn't bother me because we toned it down with the addition of wood blinds on the sides.

I used some "regular" marine enamel semi-gloss paint (Interlux) on the beadboard that I used for the overhead in the Daysailor, and I love the look. It has a hint of shine, but is not so glossy as to highlight various undulations and unfairness. I think this would be an excellent choice for a smooth fiberglass liner.

Be sure to thin the paint appropriately to avoid brush marks. You could use this paint with some sort of texture if you wanted--you could probably use a thick roller to apply it and leave the stipple, but I'd think an experiment would be in order first.

Post by **dasein668** » Thu Dec 09, 2004 10:17 am

You can also use the flattening agent with the Brightsides for a semi-gloss look. That's what I did for the beadboard that I applied on the bulkheads in the head area on Dasein.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 2:08 am

Hey ... How did I get "Bottom Sanding Grunt" posted under my name? I finished that part weeks ago ;)

Anyway, the interior is a combination of smooth and textured surfaces. I can handle smooth surface restoration, but where holes have been filled on the textured overhead I'm left with many little smooth patches.

I'm probably being too fussy. When I get launched I'll probably never give it another thought, whatever I end up covering it with.... Probably....

The idea of using a dulled-down paint and a roller appeals to me. I think I'll try some tests. I wonder if it's worth trying an exterior-type house paint that contains a mildew retardent?

Thanks for the ideas, guys.

Post by **Tim** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:22 am

What kind of texture did your existing liner have that you're trying to match? I'm trying to picture it.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:05 pm

Ah ... here is when I have to confess: it's not a Triton ... it's a San Juan 24. It's sort of a low key 'stippled' finish right in the gel coat ... almost like a non-skid deck surface.

It would be quite a lot of work to grind off, and the result would not be too pretty. I don't mind putting in the extra effort when the results are worth it.

I'm leaning more and more toward a low lustre finish, with really nice varnish work on the woodwork to distract the eye :)

Post by **Tim** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:10 pm

Peter wrote:It's sort of a low key 'stippled' finish right in the gel coat ... almost like a non-skid deck surface.

OK. Yup, I can picture it exactly.

Peter wrote:Ah ... here is when I have to confess: it's not a Triton ... it's a San Juan 24.

All boats are welcome here! No confession necessary.

James384 · Post by **James384** » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:36 pm

Since I'm a tight-fisted git I used an oil-base enamel "eggshell finish" type of house paint inside Atom. It's semi-gloss and textured enough to hide minor surface irregularities and did not leave much brush marks. Can't suggest a brand since I put it on in South Africa 8 years ago. Though not a marine paint it held up well and only in the last year or so has it started looking like it needs a recoat, not because its coming off but mainly sooty stains from the kero lamps and stove. I may look for something similar to recoat next year.

I do like the Brightsides and Toplac which I've been using on other boats recently and may try that on Atom's topsides and deck. Atom's only had two-part paints on her exterior in the past 25 years, recoating every 5-8 years, but I'm getting tired of the expense and mostly of the tricky application procedures to get a nice job. Anyone have any good or bad experience with the one-part exterior marine paints recently?

James
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A30_John · Post by **A30_John** » Sat Dec 11, 2004 6:12 pm

Since I'm a tight-fisted git I used an oil-base enamel "eggshell finish" type of house paint inside Atom. It's semi-gloss and textured enough to hide minor surface irregularities and did not leave much brush marks. Can't suggest a brand since I put it on in South Africa 8 years ago.

I've used Benjamin Moore Porch and Floor paint (urethane reinforced alkyd enamel) with good results.

John
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