KiwiGrip Non-Skid Coating

Used this on my 21' center console. Take your time with the taping! You will be glad you did. Make sure you sand or scour any surfaces before applying and wipe with Acetone just before you apply.I went with the "white" and had it tinted at the local paint store. Very easy to do and did not disrupt the consistency of the product. The guy in the paint dept had some concerns about how to classify the paint to give it the appropriate tint amount and determined that running it as an exterior deck paint ( similar to a NuDeck product ) would work the best. It did.Be generous with the amount you put on before rolling. The roller is only used to generate the desired texture, not for application. Go too thin and you will see small spots with no product when dried. Make sure when you are done rolling and have reached the desired texture that there are no small air bubbles. They will pop and look funny. I say all this just to be mindful, it is a very forgiving product and doable for a DYIer.

I purchased the 4 liter size pack to restore the deck of a 19 foot ProCraft bass boat. Converting from carpet to non skid deck material.I considered several options on this project. The sand sprinkled in between coats of gel coat method. The paint with added non slip particles pre mixed. This product seemed to have all of the features I was looking for. I read the reviews carefully , watched several videos on the product. I then purchased the 4 liter package of white Kiwi Grip.It comes as four bags with screw on lids in one liter size. This is ingenious in itself for a paint product. Minimizing waste and making it very easy to work with. The bags have a gusset and stand upright themselves.I must mention, this stuff is amazing to work with. Use a simple sponge brush to apply and spread an even coat. Use the roller to bring out the texture. Don't rush, this stuff is very forgiving. Made a mistake? Hit it with the roller again. The end result is the most beautiful DIY non skid deck paint I could ask for. The material itself seems very durable. I have just completed my fresh coats, and they look stunning to me. I recommend two coats for excellent coverage.Some good advice is to work in smaller sections and to not try and roll this stuff out too thin. Apply an even, decently thick layer with your foam brush in the entire section that you want to work. Come back with the roller to bring out the texture, then move on to the next small section and blend together with the roller. There is plenty of time to work with this product given the heat and humidity factors aren't against you. I used this in Florida in the springtime. I am very pleased with how it handled.On the fiberglass deck area, we sanded then pressure washed the surface. The deck lids are constructed of aluminum. I used a paint removal wheel on a grinder to remove old glue and paint to bare metal. Then coated with an acrylic based corrosion resistant primer to seal and promote a healthy bond.I will post a more in depth review regarding how the product wears. I still have a good bit of a one liter pouch left for touch up. hopefully this stuff lasts and cleans up well through some good years of use.

Water wash cleanup, no odors. Easy to apply and get as much or as little texture as you need. Use a fine foam roller to spread it out, and then their included texture roller to get as much texture as you want.Done two areas now, and found something out. You probably want to spread the material out with a v-notched trowel for really uniform results. If you apply a thin layer, and then roll the texture roller over it, you will get a fairly smooth result, i.e. good for bare flesh. If you want a more aggressive finish, you do everything the same way, same texture roller, but you need to start with a much THICKER amount of material. This allows it to get picked up further into the texture roller, and results in the rougher texture. Don't skimp on the v-notch trowel, they're cheap enough and they make for very consistent results in this work.

If you are replacing the carpet in your fishing boat you might want to think about this product. I have a 16 foot Polar Craft with a half console that is twelve years old. I could not measure exactly so took a chance on the smallest container and got the grey color. The color may have a grey tint but looks white when dry. The small can did do the whole floor but I had to squeeze out the last drops to finish and I did not cover as thick as you should. I ended up getting a second can and by accident got black. I decided to use it anyway because the grey looks like primer on this boat. (tan) The black does look better and this time I put a better coat on the floor and textured it with the included roller the way you should. I do have a little left in the can this time so have some for touch up.This product does look like thick paint but has a nice non slip texture when dry. It does dry fairly fast even when you use it in sixty degree temperatures like I did. If you use it when it's hot you better go fast or you won't be able to texture it when dry. The jury is still out on how tough and durable it is. I am writing this to give you guys an idea on how much to get and how to use it. I did sand and seal the wood before I painted this on. I painted it on with an brush and then rolled the texture in. The roller does not take paint like a normal roller. Looks good and should wash down easily. We will see how it lasts. More to come. (I am not Salli. We share the Prime membership. Loren)

Likes:Easy to apply (mayonnaise consistency), coverage equal to or greater than advertised for sailboat aggressiveness, durable, cost effective, easy to obtain consistent texture, easy cleanup, fast drying, good for touch up/reinstatement of previous texture. Adheres well to sanded paint base. Conceals less-than-perfect repairs really well. I like that each Litre comes with its own roller.Things to watch for:Dries very quickly, particularly in summer sun. Keep a wet edge. Apply in very small areas (like 1 or 2 sq. ft) and remove masking tape as soon as desired texture is obtained. Otherwise, masking tape will be trapped by dry edge and tear in tiny strips. A helper is nice, but not required. Planning is essential.Mask areas that you don't want covered....roller splatters a lot. Keep a wet rag close to wipe up spills or splatters.Drys to a flat sheen. The no-gloss is nice for reducing glare but it gets dirty really quickly (white) and is a bit difficult to keep clean; a small price to pay for the benefit.

Used this twice on a sailboard. First time was in the basement which was about 60 F (cool). The surface was rough when I left it, but it smoothed out a lot in the cool. Applied again in the inner half in the garage (about 78 F). Result was much rougher (tool that makes the texture was rough both times but the 2nd time it set that way),.You should practice in a small area before doing your application. It can vary from barely pebbled to sandpaper depending on how you do it. I am happy with the result but I was done two applications before I figured I knew what I was doing.The product was white not clear, and came in a large plastic bag so you could squeeze it out. That is much better than a can, but I don't know how you would tint it.

Queta vernice l'ho già usata in passato per "ringiovanire" l'antiscivolo preesistente. Si applica con una facilità estrema, basta sgrassare, lavare la superficie, lasciare asciugare e infine applicare con il suo rullo. Il grip può essere più omeno pronunciato a seconda della pressione che si esesercita con il rullo. Dopo tre anni è rimasta perfetta forse leggermente ingiallita. Questa l'ho presa per fare qualche ritocco dovuto soprattutto a oggetti pesanti che mi sono caduti accidentalmente creando qualche fossetta o graffi. Il prezzo può sembrare alto (e in effetti lo è) ma il risultato è eccezionale.

So this is the third time I bought Keewee grip and it’s peeled every time this time I bought white and there’s actually less paint in the in the bag then there was in the can it’s a rip off I’m certainly upset over it As well it’s flaked and peeled many times even after sanding horrible product

We have a 20 year old fibreglass deck approx 20X12 it was suggested I use Kiwigrip. I never looked back. It goes on with ease and washes off with water. No strong smell.I usually put a coat on every two years to keep it fresh. Last purchase only needed 1.5 quarts. So will have enough for next time too