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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 249118" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>Actually, it's worse. As soon as those sharp edges of the diamond plate wear smooth, it no longer serves its purpose for traction, and it's very slick when wet.</p><p></p><p>I have a diamond plate floor in my boat, which was painted. The reason it was painted was because the diamond plate was stained with some corrosion, etc....which, I got a good deal on it because of that.</p><p></p><p> After slipping and busting my butt a couple of times, I had to add some non-skid and re-paint the surfaces. The paint job no longer has the pretty glossy look, but at least it's safe to walk on.</p><p></p><p>And just FYI on thicknesses and gauges...... </p><p></p><p>.0625" = 1/16", or 16 ga </p><p>.093" = 14 ga </p><p>.125" = 1/8", or 11 ga </p><p>.250" = 1/4"</p><p></p><p>The floor in my boat is 1/16" You can use material that thin, as long as you have a good framework underneath.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 249118, member: 6937"] Actually, it's worse. As soon as those sharp edges of the diamond plate wear smooth, it no longer serves its purpose for traction, and it's very slick when wet. I have a diamond plate floor in my boat, which was painted. The reason it was painted was because the diamond plate was stained with some corrosion, etc....which, I got a good deal on it because of that. After slipping and busting my butt a couple of times, I had to add some non-skid and re-paint the surfaces. The paint job no longer has the pretty glossy look, but at least it's safe to walk on. And just FYI on thicknesses and gauges...... .0625" = 1/16", or 16 ga .093" = 14 ga .125" = 1/8", or 11 ga .250" = 1/4" The floor in my boat is 1/16" You can use material that thin, as long as you have a good framework underneath. [/QUOTE]
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