Will tape stick to Teak Sealer?

[DBG8492]

Exactly what the title asks.

If we seal the teak before painting, will masking tape stick to it so we can mask it off when we're ready to paint?

I would rather run the risk of messing up the sealer and having to re-apply than messing up new paint trying to tape it off to seal the teak after we paint...

 

[Choices]

Seal the teak with what exactly?

 

[DBG8492]

Seal the teak with what exactly?

Teak sealer - like Starbrite Teak Sealer

My understanding is that there are four ways to deal with teak: Varnish, Oil, Sealer, or leave it alone.

The Admiral doesn't like the "leave it alone" idea. I've done the varnish thing and hate it - would like to try sealer before I try oil.

Note this is NOT decking - it's exterior trim.

 

[Comodave]

We used Semco sealer on the teak on our last boat. Extremely easy to apply.

 

[DBG8492]

We used Semco sealer on the teak on our last boat. Extremely easy to apply.

Will masking tape stick to it once it's dry?

I mean - I suppose I could go ahead and buy it and test a piece of old teak that's laying around the yard. If we're going to use it anyway, the only question is, can we do it before we paint?

Yeah - never mind

 

[Comodave]

Not sure but I think it would. I don’t think I ever tried it.

 

[STB]

We used Semco sealer on the teak on our last boat. Extremely easy to apply.

I am also a big fan of the colored (not clear) Semco. I use Goldtone.

Masking tape works fine on it once fully dry.

 

[kchace]

We used Semco sealer on the teak on our last boat. Extremely easy to apply.

The P.O. used Semco on the aft deck and swim platform on my current boat and I’ve continued the practice. I’ve been very pleased with it.

Ken

 

[fgarriso]

I have tried all of it and none of it works