{"id":1456,"date":"2016-09-15T16:10:20","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T20:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/?p=1456"},"modified":"2026-02-17T12:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:21:28","slug":"non-antifouling-paint-recommended-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/topside-paint-how-to\/non-antifouling-paint-recommended-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Non-Antifouling Paint is Recommended for Wood?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-updated\"><strong>Last Updated: February 17, 2026<\/strong><!--?php echo get_the_modified_date('F j, Y'); ?--><\/p>\n<p><!-- Quick Recommendation Box: Non-Antifouling Paint for Wood --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bps-quick-reco\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-left: 6px solid #0a6fb5; background: #f8fbff; padding: 16px 18px; margin: 14px 0 22px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0a6fb5; font-weight: bold;\">Quick Recommendation<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.25;\">Which Non-Antifouling Paint Is Recommended for Wood?<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Above the waterline:<\/strong> Use a <strong>marine topside polyurethane or enamel<\/strong> designed for wood for durability and UV resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prime first:<\/strong> Apply a <strong>marine wood primer or epoxy sealer<\/strong> to improve adhesion and protect against moisture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible coatings matter:<\/strong> Wood expands and contracts\u2014choose paints formulated to <strong>handle movement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> The best non-antifouling paint for wood is a <strong>marine-grade topside system applied over proper wood prep and priming<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #555; line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If the wood will remain submerged for extended periods, non-antifouling paint is not appropriate\u2014consider a compatible bottom paint system instead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1471 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sailboat-1149519_640-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"sailboat-1149519_640\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sailboat-1149519_640-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sailboat-1149519_640-22x17.jpg 22w, https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sailboat-1149519_640-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sailboat-1149519_640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Painting a wooden boat on your own can be a daunting task. The amount of information about the correct way to paint a boat is staggering! First-time boat owners may be at a loss when trying to make a plan for their first project. The Bottom Paint Store&#8217;s aim is to make this process as stress-free as possible so you can enjoy working on your boat and ultimately, enjoy the fruits of your labor!<\/p>\n<p>If your boat stays in the water and growth is a concern you&#8217;ll want to use an antifouling paint for below the waterline and follow the manufacturers specs for application to a wood hull. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/images\/File\/Bottom_Paint_Application_Guidelines.pdf\">application instructions<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/boat-bottom-paint-selfpolishingablative-bottom-paint-c-13523_13524.html\">ablative antifouling<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1 \u2013 CLEAN SURFACE<br \/>\nSurface must be clean, dry and free of contaminants.<br \/>\nStep 2 \u2013 SAND &amp; CLEAN<br \/>\nSand to a uniformly frosty, dull looking surface with 80-100 grit (no finer)<br \/>\nsandpaper; remove any residue.<br \/>\nStep 3 \u2013 APPLY ANTIFOULANT<br \/>\nApply two coats of Sea Hawk antifouling by brush, roller or spray.<br \/>\nApply first coat thinned 20% and let dry overnight. Apply two more<br \/>\ncoats of bottom paint allowing 3 to 6 hours between coats and a<br \/>\nminimum overnight dry.*<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Other Paint Products for Single Day Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some other products that are not recommended for long-term submersion but can be applied to wood-hulled boats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/topside-boat-paint-interlux-brightside-polyurethane-c-13630_14068.html\/interlux-brightside-polyurethane-p-28238.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/interlux-brightside-polyurethane-28238-500x539-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"interlux-brightside-polyurethane-28238-500x539\" width=\"140\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/interlux-brightside-polyurethane-28238-500x539-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/interlux-brightside-polyurethane-28238-500x539-20x22.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/interlux-brightside-polyurethane-28238-500x539.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/topside-boat-paint-marine-enamels-c-13630_13646.html\/duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-p-10799.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-10799-500x539-278x300.gif\" alt=\"duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-10799-500x539\" width=\"134\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-10799-500x539-278x300.gif 278w, https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-10799-500x539-20x22.gif 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/topside-boat-paint-marine-enamels-c-13630_13646.html\/duralux-topside-marine-enamel-high-gloss-gallon-p-10799.html\">Duralux Topside Marine Enamel<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/topside-boat-paint-interlux-brightside-polyurethane-c-13630_14068.html\/interlux-prekote-quart-p-33277.html\">Interlux Pre-Kote <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/topside-boat-paint-interlux-brightside-polyurethane-c-13630_14068.html\/interlux-brightside-polyurethane-p-28238.html\">Interlux Brightside<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For other Helpful &#8220;How To&#8221; Articles about Topside Boat Paint, Click one of the links below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/topside-paint-how-to\/how-to-paint-a-boot-stripe\/\">How To Paint a Boot Stripe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/bottom-paint\/choosing-the-right-boat-paint\/\">Choosing the Right Boat Paint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"http:\/\/w.sharethis.com\/widget\/?wp=6.9.7\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Quick Recommendation Which Non-Antifouling Paint Is Recommended for Wood? Above the waterline: Use a marine topside polyurethane or enamel designed for wood for durability and UV resistance. Prime first: Apply a marine wood primer or epoxy sealer to improve adhesion and protect against moisture. 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