[C320-list] refinishing companionway stairs

[Warren Updike]

My experience is that when any of the old finish is completely gone showing
the original (wood) surface, the only way to get a good new finish is to
completely remove the old, sand and maybe bleach.  Depending on what kind of
a top finish you are using, it may be advisable to use a sealer before the
top coat.  I plan on doing the steps this year and will completely remove
the old finish.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: jim brown [mailto:jbrown5093 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 8:50 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] refinishing companionway stairs

Don't know if others have had this problem but when I sanded my steps for
refinishing I went through the original finish (or very thin layer of veneer
I'm not sure which) in a couple of places with pretty light sanding. When I
varnished them the looked like they had measles-all blotchy and darker in
places. I had to remove all the old finish at that point and re varnish
them. Made an easy project into a real project. They, in the end, look great
but just be careful with the initial sanding. 


Jim Brown



________________________________
 From: Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 7:58 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] refinishing companionway stairs
 
That is correct.  One of my guys talked to a company out of NJ I think that
had bought the rights to manufacture.  Not sure why it has not resurfaced,
it performed well and got great reviews.
Bruce

Bruce Heyman
(949) 289-8400

pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com> wrote:

>Ibelieve Ultimate Sole has been out of business for some time
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> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Sent: Sunday, February 3, 2013 4:44 PM
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] refinishing companionway stairs
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>I can understand that with a polyurethane an anti-skid would be needed.  
>I used a tung oil product from Waterlox (www.waterlox.com) on our cabin 
>sole and it has not only held up very well, but is relatively slip-free 
>when damp.  I've been thinking about doing the ladder and will probably 
>use Waterlox on that too.
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>I've also heard good things about Ultimate Sole for interior spaces; 
>but, haven't heard much lately.  Also, can't recall seeing them at the 
>last Annapolis Boat Show.
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>Warren & Pattie Updike
>1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mike Ott [mailto:wmo48 at yahoo.com]
>Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 11:42 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] refinishing companionway stairs
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>I added Quikrete Anti-Skid floor texture additive to my clear polyurethane.
>The additive turns clear when you mix it into the poly.  Stopped 
>slippage on the companion-way stairs instantly, you feel it but don't 
>see it.  Put it on
>4
>seasons back and it still holding up well.   I got the additive a Lowes 
>for about $5.
>Mike Ott
>'Amanda Lu'
>#508
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>________________________________
>From: Bronwen Young <baeyoung at telus.net>
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Sent: Fri, February 1, 2013 11:19:05 AM
>Subject: [C320-list] refinishing companionway stairs
>
>Does anyone know what product to use on the companion way stairs?  They 
>are in good shape and only need a rough sand and then a finishing of some
kind.
>I have a can of the Catalina interior stain.  That works very well for 
>everything inside the boat.  I am not sure if its rugged enough for the 
>stairs.
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>Bronwen and Eric.  1995 / #198