I have been googling and you tubing this for a while but still haven't been able to determine the best way forward. So thought I would put it to the brains trust
My northerner 28 has diamond pattern non-slip grip. I want to paint the deck.
Should I paint over the non-slip and hope the paint doesn't fill the grooves too much and it still works? Or should I redo the non-slip with kiwi grip? And if so do I first sand down the diamond pattern grip?
Also, anyone have experience using a paint gun for painting the deck of a boat? Thinking of trying one.

Thanks Cabron. You are right. This was the most helpful:
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Sailing/General/What-deck-paint-to-use