[C320-list] Teak Steps

[Ron Groves]

Bev it looks like there are two ways to go with the steps; either using Cetol Teak finish or Epifanes High Gloss Finish......am I correct?

Ron

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> On Apr 20, 2015, at 3:02 PM, "Beverly" <bev.wright at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> Our 1993 C320 companionway steps and teak hatch boards had multiple layers
> of high gloss varnish and needed refinishing. The steps and hatch board
> varnish had started to peel in some areas and the steps had embedded
> non-slip grit on the nose ends.  My father refinished the steps and they
> look terrific.  
> 
> He tried using heavy duty Klean Strip paint stripper on the hatch boards
> with almost no effect and ended up stripping them using 80 grit sandpaper
> discs on a random rotary dust-less sander. This took some effort but worked
> well to remove the old varnish. After that, it was a simple matter to fine
> sand them with 150 grit and apply three coats of Cetol Teak finish to attain
> a semi-gloss exterior finish that weathers well.
> He removed the stair treads from the companionway stair frame and took them
> home to strip them with the 80 grit sanding discs and random rotary sander.
> This worked well to remove the old varnish and embedded non-skid grit from
> the stair treads. He then finish-sanded the treads with 150 grit sanding
> discs and wiped them down with a rag dipped in Epifanes brush thinner. He
> then applied multiple coats of Epifanes High Gloss Finish, diluting the
> initial coats with 50% of the Epifanes brush thinner. Subsequent coats were
> applied full strength at 24 hour intervals and sanding between coats was
> then not required. Six coats produced a suitable gloss finish.
> 
> Bev Wright
> s/v Whoosh #15
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Pat Ireland
> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 2:56 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Teak Steps
> 
> If you plan to refresh the companionway steps, check all the welds on the
> brackets that mount the treads.  There may be a issue with the way the
> brackets were tack welded.  The tacks need to be beefed up to prevent
> cracking.  A good welder can quickly resolve the problem if it's there and
> has not been addressed prior.  Pat, 801
> 
>> On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 5:00 AM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Ron,
>> 
>> I'm planning to redo mine sometime this season. What you'll have to do 
>> with yours really depends on their condition.  If the finish is 
>> original they're coated with a Target polymer which is very hard and 
>> won't strip off easily except for possibly using heat which has its 
>> own obvious risks.  Because the teak veneer is not too thick on the 
>> top, you'll have to sand carefully.
>> 
>> I'm still thinking about using the Target coatings product the factory 
>> used, which I find is super easy to work with and cleans up with 
>> water.  I believe that there is a chemical Cross-Linker sold by Target 
>> that can be added to this to make the surface extra tough and maybe 
>> better suited to steps.
>> I've
>> always been a tad concerned about the treads being slippery but don't 
>> like the idea of adding non-skid to it because they're tough on bare 
>> feet and break of eventually, tracking around the rest of the floor.
>> 
>> Generally speaking, bare teak is quite non-skid, gloss finish is more 
>> non-skid than satin but gloss seems wrong on a boat full of satin 
>> finished wood.  Others have put adhesive sandpaper like strips on the 
>> steps.  So, once I get them sanded down, I'll decide what to use when I
> see how they
>> came out.  Options include:  Danish oil or Target coatings.    I've also
>> considered taking a page from Island Packet, by routing the 'V' 
>> grooves into a square channel and inlaying a piece of Ipe (Ironwood), 
>> Holly, Maple or some other very hard contrasting wood that sits just 
>> proud of the surface so that there's something to make steps less 
>> slippery steps.  If I go this direction, I'll make a router jig so 
>> that this process is a snap and donate it to the association toolbox.
>> 
>> -Jeff Hare
>> #809
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On 
>> Behalf Of Ron Groves
>> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 6:15 PM
>> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Teak Steps
>> 
>> Has anyone resurfaced steps leading down into cabin?  Not sure what to 
>> use to strip wood with  (or is it best to sand), or best product to 
>> use to re-seal.  Haven't worked with teak before so any help would be
> appreciated.
>> 
>> Ron Groves
>> #516
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