Paint for trailer deck?

[Kevkx125]

I am replacing the plywood decking on my trailer what would you guys use to paint it with?

 

[Jking24]

Somthing oil based like kilz original or rustoleum

 

[Kevkx125]

Somthing oil based like kilz original or rustoleum

Thanks for the info.

 

[BMWBOB]

If enclosed, I'd just use a good primer and paint it with exterior latex. If you have a ramp, salt some sand on the paint before it dries.

I used leftovers to create a beautiful shade of "Walla Walla Silt Loam Tan". In fact, painted the whole inside of my shop with it!

 

[Lassen Forge]

Did ours with brush on rustoleum and dusted the heck out of it with playground sand before it dried...

 

[TheClaw]

Plenty of non skid paint alternatives out there. If you are using sand try and get the washed play sand and mix it in rather than dusting on top.

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[Ilikeike]

I used oil based from Home Depot on my open deck car hauler diamond plate, primed first.
Then some anti slip from Napa where the wheels track.
This Is the only picture I have of it on my phone. It’s held up well 2yrs so far.

 

[rusty1]

...don't paint it, stain it, stain gets into the wood and will never peel like paint does.

 

[Donzi camino]

solid acrylic deck stain

 

[Outlander]

I used some old floor paint I had kicking around

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[tarmy]

I have used a good quality stair paint. Has sand or grit in it...holds up well and makes for a non slippery surface that is durable. Usually lasts about 5-6 years.

 

[jclem40c]

used motor oil.

 

[Kevkx125]

Thanks for the suggestions guys !!

 

[TheClaw]

used motor oil.

 

[mikegt4]

used motor oil.

Used anti freeze works well too. I apply it with an old garden sprayer. Keep pets away until it dries (or cover with a tarp). Even though it sits outside my 20 year old equipment trailer still has it's original deck. Also solves the problem of getting rid of used anti freeze.

 

[AMCguy]

Rustoleum (or Tremclad if you live in Canada).

Thin the first coat so it really penetrates the wood then apply the second coat as usual.

It holds up well. I just did my steel truck deck for the first time since building it twelve years ago.

Glenn

 

[greg13]

Bed liner on steel, but not sure if it would adhere on wood.

 

[Sureshot]

If it's exposed you could also look at fastening from the bottom or gluing it down to prevent the screw openings for water to get in.

 

[nadogail]

How about Marine Deck Paint?

 

[matt_i]

How about pressure treated plywood or marine plywood to start with?

I think you'd have to use peel + stick to cover the metal frame where it touched.