How to prepare and paint ferro-cement

Ferro-cement cannot be stripped like conventional hulls, making correct paint selection vital from the start. Download our printable PDF guide for complete preparation and application instructions, including:

• Inside-out protection: Stop bilge water from pushing exterior coatings off by sealing the interior first.
• Substrate preparation: Step-by-step instructions for chiselling out tie-wires, spot-filling, and surface cleaning.
• Epoxy barrier coating: Application specifications for Norglass Shipshape Primer-Undercoat.
• Topcoats and antifouling: Recommendations for single-pack versus two-pack finishes on textured cement surfaces.