Using sand to texture decks

[TSP]

Pumice is a natural mineral - volcanic ash formed by the solidification of lava that is permeated with gas bubbles. Pumice powder is used chiefly as an abrasive and is among the softest of all media. Use pumice powder for less aggressive operations where the protection of the surface is of supreme importance. Pumice is the best media choice for tumbling plastics.
(didn't know 'till I looked it up)

Thanks guys... Pumice is the way to go. I checked in a Glidden paint store and the only product they have is sand. I'll be checking tomorrow other paint stores.

I was thinking in relation to the application, how about masking all the areas and using a roller to apply the paint mixed w/the pumice. Later remove the masking and paint everything over w/ the spray gun. What do u think??

[Monkey Butler]

Walnut shells.

Pumice is too abrasive.

[Stillrunning]

I used the stuff you can buy at HD and used their Berh garage floor paint to paint the flooring in my old V20. The garage floor paint held up great for only $25 a gallon. The trick is to mix it in a little at a time and test until you get the desired texture. My first time we mixed in too much stuff and the floor was too rough. We then had to scuff it up some and re paint. Tape off what you want smooth and come back ad paint that with the second non mixed coat.

[garagenc]

Still That's the same stuff I wrote about in my post, it works great when you get it to te texture you want.

[Blue_Runner]

Another benefit of using pumice - provides extra floatation!

[TSP]

The clerk of a paint store wants to convince me that this product contains pumice. It doesn't say it anywhere. Check it out.