I ve read about using polyester resin.
Floor resin or epoxy to replace carpet on boat.
Unlike vinyl flooring carpet absorbs moisture which mean if you spill a drink on the floor it will be absorbed into the carpet.
Carpet vs fiberglass i plan on using carpet but if fiberglass wouldn t be.
If the boat is going to be subject to extremes of temperature then an epoxy based paint is definitely the way to go as it will more readily withstand this.
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Newby replacing aluminum boat s floor.
How you install the new flooring will depend on the structure of the hull or floats and what you have torn away.
If you don t scrub your mess the carpet will.
Both will adhere to the materials used in boat floors.
Epoxy flooring step by step is a how to install 3d metallic epoxy flooring like a pro.
Marine plywood is often used to build boat interiors and to replace flooring during boat renovations.
Resin based paints can be used but generally epoxy based paints can do a better job as they ll bond better to the fibreglass.
In this video we will install chilewich floor covering fabric from sailrite in a powerboat.
Here in australia there is a lot of malaysian hardwood marineply being sold.
The main problem with carpeted flooring on a boat is its cleanliness.
And ensuring that no epoxy gets in the boat will help to make it easier to take the new sole out if you or a future owner need to get into.
Chilewich is a beautiful woven flooring with a blend of vinyl mes.
You will learn how epoxy can be marbleized using hand tools with ease.
Be it epoxy vinylester or polyester resin being used.