Install Boat Flooring Over Carpet

Once fit is right clamp or weigh carpet down to the left port side only.

Install boat flooring over carpet.

Infinity luxury woven vinyl flooring is a antimicrobial uv and stain resistant boat deck carpet alternative that is maintenance free for your boating lifestyle. Vinyl planks vinyl planks are designed to resemble hardwood and can be found in a number of wood look textures such as hand scraped wirebrushed and distressed. Many old boats developed squishy floors which compromised the entire structure of the deck. Not a fan of carpet.

A rug over carpet. Why should you use snap in carpet. In the 90 s boat manufacturers began replacing the wood floors in boats with fiberglass floors that were molded into the top deck. Sure i d get my security deposit back but i d have to live with a disgusting 8 x 10 cover up in the meantime.

Marine carpet isn t the only option. Regardless if you re looking for boat carpet replacement options or wish to restore the original. When most boats were made carpet was glued down within the boat. Wood laminate flooring directly over the carpet.

The most common type of floors floated over carpet are vinyl and laminate given they are budget friendly and feature a simple interlocking system of installation. We didn t know enough about our future to justify the time and expense. Our business can repaint gel coat and re carpet your boat. This was a natural effect of having carpet which holds water fixed to the floor.

Choose from our selection of vinyl boat flooring or marine grade lumber and plywood or non skid coatings and more. We ve been in business for over 20 years and have been specializing in fiberglass and gel coating since 1994. Lay carpet out unrolled in the sun for several hours on a dry day between 65f 90f. When it comes time to change that carpet most believe they must rip up the old carpet grind away all the old glue from the floors and then have new carpet glued down.

Fold carpet in half lengthwise bow to stern revealing the right side of the floor. We specialize in boat repair from minor fiberglass repairs to major restorations. Custom cut carpet for an exact fit using a very sharp utility knife or carpet knife. Since i treat every job like it s my own and more like a hobby than a job i prefer taking my time and focusing on every detail of your boat or rv.

There are other flooring types available to outfit your boat.