Protecting inside of canopy and stand

For the inside of my canopy I used a marine 2 part epoxy paint. for the inside of my stand I just used polyurithane paint.

 

Where can you get marine 2 part from?

 

I used Redgard on the inside of my stand. I use it for work all the time. This stuff is great, 100% waterproof.

Custom Building Products RedGard Waterproofing and Crack Prevention Membrane 1 Gallon - LQWAF1-2 at The Home Depot

 

Thanks for the hookup. I will go check it out.

 

I got mine here
Topside Paint

I used the circa 1850 Marine Grade Epoxy enamel.
Circa 1850 Marine Grade Epoxy Enamel

 

Why doesn't anybody use just plain exterior paint?

 

My dad owned a construction company for many years and has been in wood working for many as well and said that in order to really protect the canopy we mad it'd be best to use the 2 part epoxy paint on it, it bonds with the wood and makes a nice hard surface to boot and I may never need to reapply unlike with paint. My first thought was to use exterior grade paint too.

For the stand I built I did use a polyurethane paint since it's far cheaper and isn't quite as likely to be exposed to high humidity and such (open back) plus it's a lot biggoer than a canopy so that much space wouldv'e been expensive to cover.

 

You could just use fiberglass resin if you want it clear or add some tint & they call it gelcoat. It's the same stuff they make boat hulls & showers with, minus the the fiberglass mat itself. It's VERY tough, but READ THE DIRECTION VERY CAREFULLY!!! Adding the hardener depends on amount of resin & the temp it's in. I have seen where too much was added and it hardened so fast it started to smoke & busted into flames. So, I can not stress enough, use caution.

But, great stuff!!!