Sanitred , Permaflex glass alternative ?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Mr_Boat, Jun 4, 2004.

  1. Mr_Boat
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    Mr_Boat Junior Member

    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 !
     
    Mr_Boat, Jun 4, 2004
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  2. Trent
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    Trent New Member

    Boat Deck

    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. :D
     
    Trent, Jun 17, 2004
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  3. Mr_Boat
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    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 !
     
    Mr_Boat, Jun 17, 2004
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    Trent New Member

    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.
     
    Trent, Jun 19, 2004
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