Kristin Kelly
14.06.2021 10:14:43
Obviously, there are different ways of doing things but I think that is a solid summary of how to go about painting. If in doubt speak to senior crew or jump on Youtube! Good luck with it.
See full version: Painting Skills – how to master roll and tip
Obviously, there are different ways of doing things but I think that is a solid summary of how to go about painting. If in doubt speak to senior crew or jump on Youtube! Good luck with it.
So you’ve prepped the big gaping hole, you’ve filled it with marine filler, you’ve sanded it and applied more filler cause you went mad with the 80grit. Now it’s ready to be cleaned, taped up and other areas protected with plastic or similar, you’ve applied a primer and allowed to dry. Now you’re onto painting the top coat. You’ve got two options… Roll & tip or spray. Both an art in themselves but done right can come out lovely with a great finish. Depending on the size of the project and whether you are able to spray (for example in the yard) roll and tip is always a good option which I’ll cover below:
Another blog for all those deckhands who love a bit of maintenance. Here are some painting skills for you to try out next time the chief officer lets you loose on the new big hole someone’s just made in the side of the tender. The usual response is to blame it on engine or steering failure even though you know you were coming in too hot from the start. I’m sure the lads on deck will bring it up for the rest of time. I know I did ha-ha.
Mix the paint following the correct mixing ratios – for example, Awlgrip guides can be found online and on google quite easily. They are usually 3 parts (paint, converter & reducer). If you mix wrong the paint will not go off and you’ll have to start again. If you reduce too much or too little this will affect the end result also so make sure you have mixed your ratios correctly. Wear a respirator along with gloves when mixing as the converter makes you high as a kite and will most likely result in fewer brain cells and a banging headache.
Gather your roller, brush and paint tray. Depending on the budget most boats use foil to line the paint tray as it makes them last longer. For a decent job, you’ll need a fairly good brush, not your usual 99p throw away one as it often leaves brush stroke marks in the paint. A foam roller for applying usually achieves best results I find.
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Ok you can torture yourself with a roll and tip method if you like. After all we have our opinions. But you can make your life much eaiser using a roll and roll method.
Weather effects the paint.
Re: Roll and Tip Interlux Brightside Paint
The roll & tip method is a non-stop, fast-moving, two-person endeavor where one person applies a thin coat of paint with a roller, and the other person follows immediately behind with a brush to remove the roller stipple (‘orange peel’ texture) and smooth out the surface.
As far as what direction to roll and what direction to tip, the variations include: roll horizontally and tip horizontally, roll vertically and tip fore and aft (most common method for hulls or vertical surfaces), or roll fore and aft and tip vertically. To gain confidence, you might want to practice first on a piece of primer-coated plywood, and use the method that works best for you and your painting partner.
There’s no stopping and no do-overs, so be sure you have the paint mixed properly, and enough paint in the roller tray and paint pot to complete each large section. Also, have the appropriate thinner handy to replace thinner that evaporates.
Rolling & tipping topside paint helps ensure a smooth, beautiful finish. This method requires two people: one applies the paint with a roller, and the other follows right behind with a brush, to smooth out the surface. The purpose is to ensure there's no orange-peel texture (stipple). here