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Slingerland
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Initially Posted - 09/21/2010 : 15:32:50

Time for another new boat owner question...

My wife is sewing new cushions for my C-25, and is taking the opportunity to redecorate a bit. One of her compaints is that the interior is white... the exterior is white (see the pattern?

) She would like me to repaint the interior a different color. Neutral color is fine, but something other than white.

So my question... what type of paint should I use for the interior? It needs to be tintable, reasonably priced, etc. Water based? Oil based? Brand?

Also, am I correct in assuming I need to prime the interior? If so, is there a specific primer that is best recommended?

(Painting is something I do a lot... I own several rental houses, and I repaint between tenants. I use Sherwin Williams Superpaint latex... it's a self-priming water based paint. not the cheapest, but I prefer to spend a little extra for a better product.))

Thanks!

Howard Warren
Little Rock, AR
1979 C-25 #1435, "Novia"

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islander
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Response Posted - 09/21/2010 : 15:52:45

Wow really? I think you might be the first with this question. I find the interior to be very attractive as is. Between the cushion covers,Curtains, Teak and some carpet cut to fit the floor from Home Depot it looks nice. I think you need the white to make the boat look more spacious and bright but as far as paint I would use a good topside paint from a boat store ( Interlux Brightside or similar )Definitely save the house paint for the house. Keep in mind this may turn off any future buyers down the line.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 09/21/2010 : 16:12:44

I wish I had $1 (okay, $5) for every time I've recited this - but here goes:

YOU DO NOT WANT TO PAINT GEL COAT - ELSE YOU'LL FIND YOURSELF CHASING SCRATCHES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME YOU OWN THE BOAT. GEL COAT IS FAR MORE DURABLE/HARD THAN PAINT. 

Spend more time sailing and less time touching up paint scratches.

I'd suggest adding color with accents - pillows, curtains, cushions, carpet, and so on. There, I just exposed my femininum side

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/21/2010 : 16:26:08

I did my previous boat with Pettit Easypoxy, another one part polyurethane enamel, and it still looked fine when I sold the boat more than 10 years later. The polyurethanes bond so tightly that you don't need a primer, just thorough cleaning. I used a very light blue and an off-white and the combo appeared to open the space a little. Unfortunately, they aren't tintable. The common and tintable alkalyd enamels are more brittle and prone to chipping, but would otherwise probably hold up for interior use with good preparation.

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Slingerland
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Response Posted - 09/21/2010 : 16:41:03

OJ, sorry I didn't post this previously, but a previous owner has already painted over the gelcoat in the interior. The last owner painted over the previous owner's paint.

Interlux seems to have a lot of colors... I'll check out Pettit too...

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Tomas Kruska
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Response Posted - 09/22/2010 : 02:26:15

I would suggest only polyurethane two parts paints. And yes, they are thinable and good for spraying.
Do use bruch, it looks bad. Use roller or spray.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 09/22/2010 : 05:25:55

So, the key issue now is compatibility.

Do we get a vote on color? How 'bout Victory Red? Will really wake you up in the morning!

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Patrice C25
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Response Posted - 09/22/2010 : 09:32:48

Question ?
What do you want to paint ?
The wood part inside or the whole thing ?
That will determine type of paint.

If it well done, it might start a new trend.
And not shure it would turn off potential buyer. Keep in mind that if you bring your wife to visit your next boat, if she like's it, there is better chance that she will approve the buy
:-)

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jerlim
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Response Posted - 09/23/2010 : 17:03:25

DON'T DO IT....

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Slingerland
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Response Posted - 09/23/2010 : 17:24:10

Well, she is wanting to paint the interior fibreglass... not the wood. The wood looks pretty good, just needs some refinishing. But I think I have her sidetracked on the cushions first... maybe after the cushions I can distract her with curtains...

Thanks, everybody!

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 09/23/2010 : 18:23:28

One Note: Never, NEVER, NEVER spray Two Part Polyuethane paint. According to Don Casey, two part-poly paint when sprayed emits CYANIDE gas, which as many of us know, causes a sudden and quite permanent condition: DEATH

I'd have to agree with all who say don't paint the interior. Not worth the bother, risk or resale value

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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 09/23/2010 : 18:46:16

Folks, he said it is already painted. A quality topside paint will hold up extremely well in the shelter of the interior. As I mentioned, I have done it with very good results and an improved look for the interior. You don't want a mirror finish in your living room or saloon, outside is another issue.

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KiteKraemer
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Response Posted - 09/23/2010 : 20:13:44

I'd like to see an interior paint job. It would be interesting. I agree with OJ that it's prolly not a good idea. However, if you already have the situation of paint inside, you might as well stick with it. Stripping it would cost several years off your life!
Red sounds goood. I have a janitorial carpet that I purchased for my floor. I'll have to post pics, cuz you don't want the floor red!

(Janitorial carpet has rubber on one side and fabric on the other)
I custom ordered a green that cost me $62 bucks for the piece.

I'll post some pics next week. I would go to the janitor supply, pick the carpet color that complements your boat, then pick the paint that matches. Do you get this? Check my interior out:

http://eclipsefilms.com/saloon.jpg

Now I didn't paint the inside, but the green matches the boat.
If you don't have janitors carpet, you need some. It is easy to clean and doesn't move. I know this is a paint thread, but take into account the whole interior when deciding the paint.

Edited by - KiteKraemer on 09/23/2010 20:19:24

Slingerland
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Response Posted - 09/24/2010 : 06:31:13

raemer, that's a gorgeous interior!

Yesterday my wife purchased the fabric to do the cushions, along with new foam. Charcoal gray with some blue threads. I think this will keep her too busy to think about paint for a while... if all else, I'll paint the forward cabin first, then try to talk her out of the rest.

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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 09/24/2010 : 07:26:03

If it's already painted, go ahead and make it a color you like. The first coat was a dubious idea, but what's done is done.

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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 09/28/2010 : 07:31:32

I fully agree with all the comments that painting should never be done on gel coat liner type boats, but as it has been previously done . . . .

If you can afford it (I could not) the best is to have the interior professionally sprayed with a two part finish (Bruce, the pro's have all the gear for lung safety -- and experience -- we all lack) that said, on a beer budget I've painted a few boat interiors in the past -- none with liners. Interlux makes a good paint, not user friendly for brushing but durable with wide color selection. I would go to a boat yard and talk about what you want to do. They will provide advice as to how to proceed, types of paints, etc. Not knowing what is on currently I would tend to go with oil vs. latex. Equally, I would go with a neutral but bright color as any boat can quickly become claustrophobic the "Herreshoff' look evolved not to cut costs but to make the boats interior look bigger and brighter.

Finally, I would put off the painting as long as possible so you get used to the boat before making the time and financial commitment. Enjoy sailing first!

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