Floor covering project

[Boonejeepin]

This is basically the same stuff I used back in the 90s on the cockpit floor of the carver sedan bridge I owned. Back then you had to get it from janitorial supply houses, it's been used for industrial walk off mats for over 25 years. So if you guys are interested also look at walk off mats. You can get it with or without a rubber backing. I also have a piece in my shower in my home so we don't slip and fall.

How did It hold up over time in the Carver?

[ian ashton]

Looks very nice! Does it hold heat similar to carpet? My only concern would be hot feet.

Man I hate carpet, I really want to do something to get rid of it...

[Boonejeepin]

Looks very nice! Does it hold heat similar to carpet? My only concern would be hot feet.

Man I hate carpet, I really want to do something to get rid of it...

I'll post up when once I have a chance to test it in the sun. Only 70ish today so nothing is getting too warm in the sun.

[Sinjun]

How did It hold up over time in the Carver?

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It was out in the weather 6 months of the year for about five years, structurally it held up fantastic, color wise it seemed to darken over time that no amount of hosing would get out. But like I said earlier it was exposed to the sun and weather for half the year. Using it for the interior most will cover the boat and limit its exposure. With all tha being said it was still in the boat when I sold it.

[Boonejeepin]

Testing the adhesive for the anti slip material. I think the key is to apply adhesive to the anti slip so the back of the miners moss does not get clogged w adhesive.

[paxdad]

What did you use to glue the seams/ cuts together??

[paxdad]

What did you use to glue the seams/ cuts together??

Never mind I see where you have it listed:
Goop marine UV stable adhesive in clear to glue the seams where I would have to piece sections together.

[Boonejeepin]

Quick update.

I decided to pull the carpet after a few trips with the new floor cover. I am very happy with it so far. It has been easy to clean up, keeps feet relatively dry as the water drains through almost immediately, stays in place while trailered, and is comfy on my feet.

Anyone want to guess what the carpet smelled like after years of bare wet feet on it? Yep, smelled like feet. Gross!

I sprayed the center aluminum panels with bedliner and will finish the fiberglass deck with something in the future. Not too concerned with it now since it is covered. I have scraped most of the old adhesive off since these pics were taken.

[trayson]

Sounds encouraging!

[mikenehrkorn]

Did you apply the anti-slip stuff to the bottom or did it stay in place by itself pretty well? Also, what does that scrap that you put in the sun on your deck look like these days??