Eva faux teak for saloon floor

[steve yates]

Anyone used it for this? Was it a good idea or a bad idea?

 

[KevinV]

I have it, and like it - it's cushioning and anti-slip - but it doesn't last well

 

[Refueler]

I've just ordered two rolls of it .. to line my MoBo cockpit and also the cabin floor.

 

[Refueler]

Its far cheaper than alternatives .... so I'm willing to give it a chance.

The fwd half of my cockpit - the fake teak - more like a printed vinyl has been 'tucked under' the ply sheet edges before screwing down ... this has helped stop it from being lifted during use. But I won't be able to do that with the Eva - its much thicker.

Its crossed my mind whether a wood strip can be screwed along edges to keep Eva edges down ??

 

[steve yates]

The other idea I was toying with was cork tiles, tho seems a bit 70’s somehow

 

[Minerva]

The other idea I was toying with was cork tiles, tho seems a bit 70’s somehow

EBay seems to awash with rolls for ~£30. Seems like it would be worth a seasons’ trial for that sort of money. Just make sure all the lines on the numerous floor boards line up best you can.

 

[toothless]

I used it on the cabin sole of an old mobo and was happy with it. The sticky back adhesive was plenty strong. Didn't like any surface contamination during application though.

A friend has done similar on his sailing boat and it's held up for about 4 years now.

For a small area I think it's fine. Id view it as lino vs laminate vs engineered hardwood in a house. It works and looks OK but won't ever be anything it isn't.

 

[Otter]

So far it’s holding up well, costs peanuts and easy to fit. But, if you put a heavy item down with a sharp edge like a bucket of water it seems to leave a compressed indent for a very long time.
Love its cushioned feel and totally non slip and at £30 a roll it’s about 2% of the cost of the fitted tekdek type.

 

[Refueler]

The other idea I was toying with was cork tiles, tho seems a bit 70’s somehow

Pal of mine with a B31 - decided to line his deckhead with cork .... I haven't the heart to tell him it looks terrible !

EBay seems to awash with rolls for ~£30. Seems like it would be worth a seasons’ trial for that sort of money. Just make sure all the lines on the numerous floor boards line up best you can.

Check out TEMU ..... same product but cheaper !

 

[samfieldhouse]

It's complete lack of fire retardancy is my concern. I just have carpet.