Interlux Antifouling Paint

Premium Antifouling Protection for Your Vessel

Antifouling paint is a specialized category of coatings applied to the hull of a ship or boat to slow the growth of and facilitate detachment of subaquatic organisms that attach to the hull and compromise performance. When boats are exposed to organisms like bacteria, algae, mollusks, barnacles, and mussels, these organisms grow and colonize on the bottoms of boats, making hulls rougher, which increases drag, fuel consumption, and reduces speed. Interlux antifouling paint provides a critical defense against these costly problems, helping boat owners maintain peak vessel performance season after season.

Antifouling paints work by delivering a controlled, steady release of biocide (such as copper) from the paint surface into the microscopic layer of water next to the hull, and it is this layer of biocide that stops the fouling from settling. Whether you're maintaining a sailboat, powerboat, or recreational vessel, choosing the right antifouling formula is essential for protecting your investment and reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Understanding Antifouling Paint Types

Marine bottom paints generally fall into two main categories: ablative and hard antifouling formulations. Soft antifoul, also known as self-polishing or self-eroding antifoul, and hard antifoul, often referred to as scrubbable or burnishable antifoul, each release biocides in different ways, with the right paint determined by the waters you sail in and the speed of your vessel. Ablative paints wear away gradually as your boat moves through water, continuously exposing fresh biocide layers. Hard paints create a durable surface that releases biocide without eroding, making them ideal for high-performance applications.

When selecting antifouling paint, consider factors including your vessel type, storage method (wet slip versus dry storage), typical speeds, and water conditions. If your boat is moored in a marina, dock, river, estuary, or kept afloat for weeks or months at a time, antifouling becomes essential, as marine growth begins forming in as little as a few days in warm waters. The investment in quality bottom paint pays dividends through improved fuel efficiency, easier cleaning, and extended intervals between haul-outs.

Why Choose Interlux Antifouling Paint

Interlux Paint has earned its reputation as a marine coating industry leader through decades of innovation and performance. A division of AkzoNobel, Interlux is one of the world's largest manufacturers of high performance boat paint, yacht coatings and marine protection, formed in 1881, giving the brand over 140 years of expertise in protecting vessels worldwide. The company offers an extensive range of antifouling solutions including the Micron series with advanced self-polishing technology, BottomKote with dual-resin formulations, Trilux for aluminum compatibility, and specialized copper-free options for environmentally sensitive applications.

From racing sailboats requiring ultra-smooth finishes to cruising powerboats needing multi-season protection, Interlux provides antifouling paints engineered for every marine application. Their proprietary technologies like Biolux slime-blocking additives and controlled polishing copolymers represent the cutting edge of marine coating science, delivering superior fouling resistance while minimizing environmental impact.