Painting teak?

[steplift20]

Did anyone paint the teak hatches on the deck, the two teak access panels.

[Destroyer]

Teak is an oily wood. Getting paint to adhere might be difficult. I think most people just let it weather or they stain and seal it every few years.

[Giorgio]

That's what we do, sand, stain and seal it every year with marine varnish.

[steplift20]

Thanks guys, I just wanted some else's opinion cause the teak hatches are weathered and every two years I have to stain them so I was thinking about painting them but as you recommend , stain them and leave them stained, what I will do is make another set out of differant type of wood and paint them.

[phatdaddy]

I redo my teak every 6 years or so, sometimes 10 years. Sand i clean the 2 coats of cetol stain and the 3 coats of cetol clear gloss. Holds up well under the florida sun

I do know people who got tired of staining and refinishing mahogany on a 13 ft whaler so they sanded smooth and painted with awlgrip.
Looked great, but no idea how it held up

I personally like the look of the teak on the V, gives it that nautical flair

[steplift20]

Phat you sold me, when you said it gives the V a nautical look I'm going to stain it, I will make another set just to have them but these are going to be stained,thanks to you.plus destroyer said its a oily and I believe what you guys say . So I'm taking my panels in the garage and sanding and staining .