| Description | These are usually constructed of timber, metal, glassfibre or cement. Boats need to withstand wear and weathering to a greater degree than painted surfaces of a house exterior and in addition are subject to periods of immersion and drying out. The paint or varnish applied to a boat therefore needs to adhere as firmly as possible to the surface and brush application of primers or first coat is advised. Boats which are in poor condition and are intended for repainting or revarnishing should be stripped back to bare surface and treated as for new.
Annual maintenance painting is essential to keep surfaces as resistant as possible.
As specialised coatings are required for painting boats and yachts, owners should consult the Permoglaze Technical Information Service for expert advice. |
