Deck Canvas - application tips requested
Following the advice from renown forumites, I have decided to treat my 100 year old deck to a ply lid and an epoxy/glass covering to help strengthen her up and keep the deck as waterproof as possible. However, to try and maintain some traditional aspect to the top I have decided to cover the new cabin roof (see picture) with canvas.
I'm interested to hear from any forum members who have undertaken this sort of job before with any hints, tips, advice or pictures.
Questions:
1. Are there any other sources of cotton canvas other than John at Traditional Boat Supplies?
2. Should all gaps etc. between the T&G be filled before covering? - I'm assuming that they do to avoid the voids.
3. Will any type of oil base paint be suitable for bedding the canvas down?
4. I'm intending adding a hardwood trim over the turned and nailed canvas edge. Would sikaflex or similar be sufficient under the screwed trim.
5. Do I use an oil based undercoat over the canvas before painting top coat(s)?
6. Best type of paint to finish?
Thanks in anticipation.
Les
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