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Where to buy epoxy for use in boat deck replacement?
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:17 am
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:17 am
Does anybody know where I can buy Marine grade Epoxy (for sealing wood prior to carpeting) in a local store? Lowe's and Home Depot seems to just have the stuff for sealing concrete and garage floors. If you want more details, read on.
I just started a do-it-yourself job of replacing the old rotten floor and the front deck in my old Bass Tracker. For my decking, the plan is to use construction grade plywood coated with epoxy, then lay the carpet over it. I've read on iBoats forums that this is the way to go.
I'm now trying to figure out where to buy the epoxy (marine grade preferably). I've read about a product called Gluvit that's supposed to be top-notch, but any marine grade epoxy that's suitable for my purposes would do I suppose. I would like to find it in a store in the Baton Rouge area if possible and avoid purchasing online for shipping because I'm ready to get this moving and don't want any delays.
I just started a do-it-yourself job of replacing the old rotten floor and the front deck in my old Bass Tracker. For my decking, the plan is to use construction grade plywood coated with epoxy, then lay the carpet over it. I've read on iBoats forums that this is the way to go.
I'm now trying to figure out where to buy the epoxy (marine grade preferably). I've read about a product called Gluvit that's supposed to be top-notch, but any marine grade epoxy that's suitable for my purposes would do I suppose. I would like to find it in a store in the Baton Rouge area if possible and avoid purchasing online for shipping because I'm ready to get this moving and don't want any delays.
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Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:19 am to ThaRealBigBen
West Marine. There is a store in Baton Rouge on Florida Blvd near Airline.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:21 am to Boudreaux35
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West Marine. There is a store in Baton Rouge on Florida Blvd near Airline.
It's closed.
What's the application? There are several different options depending on what you're trying to do.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:24 am to Boudreaux35
Google says that place is permanently closed. I had actually already checked West Marine's website for a BR location and the closest was in Metairie. What's funny is that there's a review on the Google Maps page from 9 months ago made by a guy I work with - I'll also go ask him and then maybe try to call the phone number listed to be sure they're actually closed.
Thanks for the help!
Thanks for the help!
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:24 am to ThaRealBigBen
Raka.com best price and epoxy if you decide to order online.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:26 am to Barf
I'm just sealing the plywood for waterproofing prior to gluing carpet, then installing in the boat. I presume I should seal both sides of the plywood? You guys have experience with this?
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:32 am to ThaRealBigBen
What kind of plywood are you using? I'd just order some 105 from amazon, I doubt you would need any thickening agent.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:34 am to ThaRealBigBen
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:35 am to Barf
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What kind of plywood are you using? I'd just order some 105 from amazon, I doubt you would need any thickening agent.
I bought construction grade pine from Lowe's yesterday for like $16 or $17/sheet. What is 105 plywood? I bet it's expensive right?
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:36 am to ThaRealBigBen
Jamestown Distributors. You can find them online. Have anything you can imagine and you can call or email them with technical questions and they are more than willing to help.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:41 am to ThaRealBigBen
The best place I found for epoxy was ebay, believe it or not. Albeit, I had a different application for it.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 10:46 am to ThaRealBigBen
West 105 is epoxy. You can get it from Jamestown or from Amazon. It's about $35/quart or $100/gallon. 205 hardener is probably fine for what you're doing.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 11:00 am to Barf
West system and get the pump ratio pumps.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 11:18 am to ThaRealBigBen
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construction grade plywood
So 3/4"?
Posted on 4/25/16 at 11:34 am to Barf
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West Marine. There is a store in Baton Rouge on Florida Blvd near Airline.
It's closed.
Wow! I drive in front of it every day and it still looks like its open.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 11:38 am to Boudreaux35
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Wow! I drive in front of it every day and it still looks like its open.
Might be time for a visit to the eye doctor.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 12:37 pm to JamalSanders
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So 3/4"?
I'm going with 1/2" plywood - I think that's what was already in it and have read in other forums that it's sufficient? 3/4" would be adding even more weight, so there's also that to consider.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:36 pm to ThaRealBigBen
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quote:
So 3/4"?
I'm going with 1/2" plywood - I think that's what was already in it and have read in other forums that it's sufficient? 3/4" would be adding even more weight, so there's also that to consider.
I was trying to figure out the difference in construction grade and not construction grade plywood.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:42 pm to JamalSanders
Well, It aint finish grade........
Posted on 4/25/16 at 3:07 pm to JamalSanders
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I was trying to figure out the difference in construction grade and not construction grade plywood.
LOL, well maybe I used the wrong terminology there - I don't know if it's actually called CONSTRUCTION grade. I guess what I've seen others call it is EXTERIOR grade like for building construction, but not really the FINISH grade (?) like that last guy just said which would have the smooth side for painting like for soffets?
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