Mid grey roof paint please?

[Pot Noodle Adventurer]

Hi

 

Thinking of changing my narrow boat roof from red to a Mid Grey, the original colour. Reds seem to go pinky over time although I do like them.

 

I would be grateful for any suggestions as to which types and brands of paint that will give a durable flat/matt effect in order to avoid any glare on sunny days. The roof is well gritted so no need for any extra grit.

 

Thanks in anticipation of your replies.

 

 

[Richard T]

Be careful with greys as many have a red component in their mix. With time this can fade out and leave the grey looking more like a pale blue. This can then make touching up difficult. We opted to use Craftmaster Bethnal Green as an alternative on Tyto. This seems to be OK after one year.

[Phil Ambrose]

Check out " Black Country Paints" I found them on eBay, good price too at £14-00 a litre.

Phil

[Rojo]

I used Epifanes Multiforte (Mid Grey) on our roof, can't fault it. still looks good after a number of years.

[blackrose]

International Interdeck

 

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/view/3265/international-interdeck-750ml-non-slip-deck-paint

Edited July 30, 2015 by blackrose

[Richard10002]

International Interdeck

 

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/view/3265/international-interdeck-750ml-non-slip-deck-paint

International Interdeck Grey 289 is actually a very pale grey, rather than a mid grey. It is nowhere near as darkness it is in the pics.

 

I have it on my gunwhales, and am using it on the roof. It's too pale for the cruiser stern deck and the cratch area deck.

 

I've bought some Craftmaster Graphite Grey which I hope will be OK for the stern and cratch decks, and might sand them like in the John Barnard videos.

[ChimneyChain]

Go to B&Q and check out there vast range of colours. There is so much more paint out then the limited supply that chandlers stock.

 

Darren

[MtB]

Craftmaster Raddle Grey is semi-matt and designed for the roof and for walking on. A grey version of Raddle Red.

 

Might still be a bit pale for your taste though...

[Traveller]

How about Danboline? Bit pricey though!

[alan_fincher]

I personally would recommend avoiding the use of grey roof/deck paints by Hempel, (formerly Blakes).

 

We were recommended to use this on our last boat, but despite careful preparation back to the steel, and careful application of many coats it proved to be not at all hard wearing, and far too easily damaged.

 

I know a roof is a problem area, but this paint seemed particularly non durable.

[stagedamager]

Look at Dacrylate MIO dark grey. It's about 40 quid for 5 litres and non slip. It is xylene based though so care needs to be taken with the prep. In 20 odd years we don't use anything else.

[Pot Noodle Adventurer]

Thank you for all your advice.

 

Whilst looking on the web I came across military vehicle paints, several shades of grey available in matt finish. Self priming and durable supposedly.

 

Anybody used military paint on their boats and what were the results like?

 

Thanks again

[Neil Smith]

I used ex navy battle ship grey on an old land rover years ago that was used off road and always washed up well with few scratches despite going through trees and bushes.

 

Neil

[John V]

Sabina H spent many years painted with out of date RN Grey but when I needed more, the next batch was RN Tropical Grey and that is a very different colour, a pale bluey grey

[George94]

I put Leyland floor paint on my decks. It's meant for concrete, but I was told it would do fine over some primer, and so it seems.

[Ricco1]

My roof is painted with red outdoor floor paint. It has pinked a little but otherwise it's fine. If you can find a grey version it might be ideal. Good anti slip properties and much cheaper than specialist boat paint, I'd imagine