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   Hokuto | Mar 28, 2012 07:06am | #1

   How to get around the spam filter? Let me try.

   <p>

       In rebuilding my house&#39;s front stairway (our house has its main entryway on the 2F), I decided to enlarge the 2Fporch as a kind of deck extension. The point of transition between the old porch and the new deck/porch is the problem. I was afraid that one spot in particular would eventually lead to water ingress, I  had a  p l a s t i c s  m a n  c o m e  o u t  and enclose the border u n d e r  a c o a t i n g  o f  F R P.  U n f o r t u n a t e l y , the color - - d e s c r i b e d   a s  t a n   i n   t h e   c a t a l o g - - t  u r n e d   o u t   t o be whiter than ivory (see photo).</p>

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       <img src="http://s27.photobucket.com/albums/c197/Peregrinor/ww/2010_housework/front_stairs/P3288617crw1.jpg&quot; /></p>

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       S o n o w   I   w a n t   t o   p a i n t   t h e   w h i t e   s t r i p   o f   F R P .   M y   q u e s t i o n   i s :   w h a t   k i n d    o f   p a i n t   s h o u l d   I   u s e ?   S i n c e   t h i s   i s   o n   t h e   f l o o r ,   i t & # 3 9 ; s   g o i n g   t o   b e   s t e p p e  d   u  p o n ,   s o   I   w a nt    s o mething tough, if possible. I&#39;ve read that single-component polyurethane or two-component                                                                                                               epoxy paints are  g o o d  w i t h  F R  P, but I&#39;m unsure when the subject is a floor like this. Any suggestions?</p>

    

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   calvin | Mar 28, 2012 07:08am | #3

   Hok

   maybe you can edit out the "stuff" so it's easier to read.

   Have you contacted the manufacturer?

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   Hokuto | Mar 28, 2012 07:21am | #4

   Cal, I originally got the "spam rejection" when I entered the text normally; I assumed that some word had triggered the filter, so I put in spaces between the letters,and the message was accepted. Go figure. Basically, I want to paint the white strip of FRP in the photo, and am wondering what would be best.

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   calvin | Mar 28, 2012 07:37am | #5

   Hok

   I have no idea if this will work, but it has on:

   ceramic tile in a bathroom.

   http://www.ximbonder.com/

   The trick is to get the best bond to the surface with the primer. 

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   DanH | Mar 28, 2012 07:53am | #7

   What is "this"??

   What is "this"??

   this is that>  http://www.ximbonder.com/

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   calvin | Mar 28, 2012 07:06am | #2

   If it's one thing you can say about this forum..........

   is:

   Beats the heck outta me.

   

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   DanH | Mar 28, 2012 07:48am | #6

   I assume that polyester resin was used.  (Cheaper and easier to work with than epoxy.)  IIRC, either epoxy or polyester will adhere to polyester.  Polyester will not adhere to epoxy.

   Of course, it should be scuffed up first.

   Check out boat paints.

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   Hokuto | Mar 28, 2012 07:28pm | #8

   Cal, Dan:

   Thanks for the comments; I've done a bit more googling and I'm going to look for some epoxy or two-part poly paints; the one concern I have is durability; this is going to be stepped on, so I assume I'll be having to do repainting, the only question is how often. The single-component urethane paint I used on the house trim is holding up well, but it doesn't get bothered too much. I don't want a paint that's so brittle it gets chipped off at every glancing blow--assuming such a durable paint is available.

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   calvin | Mar 28, 2012 08:36pm | #9

   Hok

   I'm going to dwell on the primer once again.  The top coat will peal or chip easily if the bond is not real good to the FRP.

   Best of luck.

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   Hokuto | Mar 28, 2012 10:35pm | #10

   I took a look at the Ximbonder page your linked to, and I'll definitely keep the primer in mind, but I doubt that specific product is available here in Japan.