Sanitred , Permaflex glass alternative ?

[Mr_Boat]

Hello ,

I have a 1973 Eagle Trawler ,the cabin is polyester glass over ply and is peeling (origional I assume) . The previous owner cut out the rotted wood and I now have bare plywood patchs and the peeling glass (it will be completely removed leaving bare plywood). I wanted to know if anyone has experience with Sanitred,s permaflex ? www.sanitred.com If the cabin has structual integredy could I just coat it with this stuff and not reglass with epoxy ?


Thanks !

[Trent]

You are correct. You would remove any loose material, make sure the wood is clean, and dry. Sani-Tred has a textured slip resistant system for decks called "Heavy Duty Floor". You would use their patching mixture for joints, seams, cracks, holes, etc...

I have used Sani-Tred products for just about every tough DIY project. I have sealed up my basement 1st, then my pool, pool house roof, textured deck arround pool, and wood constructed salt water aquarium.

Their life time warranty is no joke.

[Mr_Boat]

I am glad to hear from someone that has used it .I have a few more questions....How thick did you apply it ? Is it rubbery after it dires ? Did it level itself out ( do brush or roller's leave a trail ? ) I am looking at their smooth white with U.V.
Do you know how it compares to durabak ?

Thanks !

[Trent]

The Heavy Duty Floor system does not leave any tool marks and is approx 1/16" thick. Once completely cured, if you pick at it with your finger nail, you can tell it is rubbery. All other systems use sand for texture, Sani-Tred systems use rubber granules because sand is extremely abraisive and will eventually come out of a product where rubber granules flex and take much more abuse.

I asked about the smooth system before I purchased (smooth is cheaper and uses less product) but for a boat, you usually want slip resistance because anything smooth can be slippery when wet. Smooth rubber/slip and slide : )

www.sanitred.com
Click on "Sani-Tred Applications", click on "Heavy Duty Floor" and that's where all the info is at.