Topside paint question (coverage)

[bradford]

I did my 19 skiff with Rustoleum topside and like it. Was more impressed with the paint than I was with the primer, be sure to have the store shake the cans for you. Goes on easy with a 4 inch foam roller and cleans up easy with mineral spirits. The top coat actually gets better with time as it hardens up after a couple weeks, and is super easy to touch up, that and the cheap price tag and ease of use my reasoning for going with that brand. I did the deck with Glidden porch and flooor tinted seafoam green, didnt add any grit to it and it doesnt need it in my opinion. As far as how much to buy, here's how it works for me, if I buy two cans I'll need 2 and a half, if I buy 3 I'll only use 1 and a half. Something I really like about having paint vs gelcoat is the ease of cleaning, doesnt stain, you can almost just wipe it down, no hard scrubbing of black marks etc. I've thought about painting the J12 even though it doesn't need it just to have it match the others. If I ever have any spare time ever again.

[Jeb]

Thanks for the insight on this. Much appreciated.

[Destroyer]

There is one other approach available to you. Not cheap, (but not that expensive either) That would be to use truck bed liner instead of paint. It's inherent "rubberiness" composition and texture make it unsurpassed as a non skid coating, while it's thickness and durability make almost wear out proof. It will last for years and years. Simple clean up too.... just hit it with a hose. I used U-Pol Raptor on my boat, (It's like Rhinoliner) and I love it. Soft on the bare feet also. And it comes in many colors and is tintable to whatever color you wish. You can find it on ebay, and depending on how much you use it will take between two to three kits to do your entire deck. This is what my deck looked like after I did it:

[Jeb]

Destroyer - that looks killer.