Canoe Guy BC: How to Paint a Wood-Canvas Canoe

by Mike Elliott, Kettle River Canoes email: artisan@ canoeshop.ca

Once the canoe has been canvassed, the filler has been applied and the keel and stem bands have been installed, it is ready for paint.  Here are five secrets for a professional paint job:

Tip #1 – Paint First, Then Assemble – Fifty years ago, the canoe builders in the factories were in production mode.  To save time and space, they installed the outwales before applying varnish and paint. ...