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The Arkansas Traveler project continues, which poses a few more questions. This time in regards to painting the plywood used for the decking.
I have already treated the 5/8" Exterior ply with a very thin coat of Thompson Water Seal. Once dry I sanded good with 120/220 grit so that it is smooth, not "sticky" (in the areas that the sealer went on a little heavier), and ready for paint.
The question becomes - paint the entire piece (top and bottom) along with the sides, or paint the top and sides only and allow the bottom to breathe? With the water sealer on the piece I do not have concerns of the moisture soaking in through the bottom, but I may be mistaken. I will be adding vents to allow the underside of the decking to breathe so any moisture that gets in there will hopefully only be temporary. Also worth noting is the actual floor is at least 1 1/4" off the bottom of the boat so it will never be submerged in water (if it is I have more problems than just paint) and also sits atop insulation board between the support joists so very little (if any) wood is exposed on the bottom. Front and rear decks are raised at least 6" so I don't worry about those as much.
While on the topic, should I prime the wood w/ primer before the final Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel coat(s)?
Thoughts on this fellas?
I have already treated the 5/8" Exterior ply with a very thin coat of Thompson Water Seal. Once dry I sanded good with 120/220 grit so that it is smooth, not "sticky" (in the areas that the sealer went on a little heavier), and ready for paint.
The question becomes - paint the entire piece (top and bottom) along with the sides, or paint the top and sides only and allow the bottom to breathe? With the water sealer on the piece I do not have concerns of the moisture soaking in through the bottom, but I may be mistaken. I will be adding vents to allow the underside of the decking to breathe so any moisture that gets in there will hopefully only be temporary. Also worth noting is the actual floor is at least 1 1/4" off the bottom of the boat so it will never be submerged in water (if it is I have more problems than just paint) and also sits atop insulation board between the support joists so very little (if any) wood is exposed on the bottom. Front and rear decks are raised at least 6" so I don't worry about those as much.
While on the topic, should I prime the wood w/ primer before the final Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel coat(s)?
Thoughts on this fellas?