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Old 10 May 2011, 14:59   #1
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Chalking

My son is in his final year of Uni and doing a posh "garen shed" for want of a better description. He is intending to put a finish on the outside similar to teak decking. He has sourced some very good hard word, but is having trouble finding a suitable black chalking for the final finish. If he uses the sort of chalking used for teak decking it's going to cost him £150+, which is just not on.
Does anyone know of a suitable alternative that can be applied and sanded back to give a good finish? It will be displayed outside and therefore get wet, but will not be going into a marine environment.
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Old 10 May 2011, 16:07   #2
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caulking?
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Old 10 May 2011, 19:30   #3
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caulking?
Makes slightly more sense now
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Old 10 May 2011, 19:32   #4
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Oh yis are all very schmart indeed. This on a forum where boats have more "chimes" than the Bow Bells...
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On a more helpful note, you might look at the Tec7 range Linky the 2 K Mix can be sanded...

BTW, I have heard from certain sources that the basic Tec7 is a suitable replacement for Sikka...
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Can he not use a black silicone sealant or similar?
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Old 11 May 2011, 08:07   #7
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caulking?
Yep, guilty as charged! Did it in a hurry before leaving work and I am a Bristolian. Anmy chance someone could change the thread title??
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Old 11 May 2011, 09:41   #8
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SIKAFLEX SEALANT 290 BLACK 310 | Marine Super Store

"For timber decks that are completely watertight and weather resistant, Sika has developed Sikaflex®-290 DC. Extremely easy to use, this one-part polyurethane deck caulking compound can be sanded flush with the deck when cured to give a beautifully neat, clean finish."
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