Cork Sanding Block

Yes, you can paint the bottom of the boat with polyurethane paint due to its high mechanical strength. We recommend this solution when the boat is not launched for a long time and is not exposed to fouling.

Possible causes

• Too thin layer of antifouling paint,
• Choosing the wrong antifouling to type of a boat or yacht
• Thinning of antifouling paint,
• Incorrect surface preparation before antifouling application.

How to prevent

• Apply the right layer thickness of paint indicated by manufacturer,
• Choose antifouling dedicated to type of boat or yacht and suitable for the type of water,
• Do not thin antifouling because of the risk of reducing effectiveness,
• Careful surface preparations (grinding, clearing, degreasing),

How to remove

• Wet grinding, apply new layers of antifouling paint.
• Use C1 shell and fouling remover.

Possible causes

• Inaccurate surface cleaning before paint application,
• Incorrect painting tools preparation (brush and roll),
• Performing work in a place exposed to constant contact with dust.

How to prevent

• Careful surface preparation (grinding, clearing, degreasing),
• Careful painting tools preparation before use,
• Maintain clean work environment

How to remove

• Grind, clean and paint again.