Pettit EZ Decks Non Skid Paint

Stir EZ Decks thoroughly before use, as the non-skid agent in the paint will float to the surface in the container. This paint can be applied by brush or roller; if applying by brush or roller, apply without thinning. If applying in hot weather, 5-10% of Pettit 120 Thinner may be added to maintain a wet edge. For best results on large surfaces, roll out using a short nap or foam roller followed immediately by leveling off with the tip of a brush.

• Application Method: Brush or roller
• Number of Coats: 2 minimum  
• Dry Film Thickness per Coat: 1.5 mils (2.6 wet mils)
• Coverage: 600 sq. ft/gal.
• Application Temp: 50°F Min. / 90°F Max.
• Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner (clean up also)

Application Systems

• Bare Wood
• Sand surface smooth with 80-120 grit sandpaper, then solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove residue.
• Fill all screw heads or small holes with an epoxy fairing compound; sand flush and solvent clean.
• Apply a coat of 2018 Clear Sealer to penetrate and seal the porous grain.
• Follow with one or  two coats of 6149 Easypoxy White Undercoater until an evenly smooth base condition is reached.
• Sand each coat with 80-120 grit sandpaper and solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner.
• Proceed with the first finish coat of EZ Decks.
• Bare Steel
• Surface must be cleaned to a bright finish by sandblasting or grinding. Remove blast residue.
• Immediately apply one coat of 6980 Rustlok Primer. Allow to dry until tacky.
• If surface is rough, apply a coat of 6627 Tie-Coat Primer. Sand well and solvent clean.
• Repeat application as needed until a smooth, uniform base is reached.
• Proceed with the first coat of EZ Decks.
• Bare Aluminum
• Wipe the surface free of oil and grease with Pettit 120 Thinner.
• Remove oxidation and etch the surface with medium grit emery cloth. Remove sanding residue.
• Apply one thin "wet" coat of 6455/044 Metal Primer. Allow to dry at least two hours.
• Proceed with the first coat of EZ Decks.
• 6149 Easypoxy White Undercoater can be used over the 6455/044 Metal Primer for smoothing surfaces if desired.
• Bare Fiberglass
• The entire surface being painted must be thoroughly washed with 120 Thinner or 92 Bio-Blue.
• Sand the gel coat with 80 to 120 grit sandpaper to a dull, frosty appearance. Solvent clean to remove residue.
• If the surface is in excellent condition, proceed with the first finish coat of EZ Decks.
• Painted Surfaces
• Clean painted areas by washing with a solution of two cups household ammonia per gallon of water and rinse well.
• Remove existing mildew with household bleach instead of ammonia.
• If the oil paint is oil-based enamel or polyurethane, and is in good condition, sand it smooth with 150 grit sandpaper. 
• Solvent clean to remove residue, then proceed with first coat of EZ Decks.
• If the old paint contained a non-skid material, scrub the non-skid service with Pettit #92 Bio-Blue using a stiff bristle brush.
• Thoroughly rinse the surface and allow to dry.
• Apply two coats of EZ Decks.
• If old paint is latex or water-based, or is in poor condition, remove it with a paint and varnish remover or by sanding.
• Proceed with instructions for the appropriate bare surface system.