Faux Teak Matting

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Draco_Chris

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Hi All,

Do you guys know where i can buy (UK) rolls of self adhesive faux teak matting?
I have just replaced old ply engine covers/rear deck which had some 70's type wood effect veneer.

Faux teak cladding (=< 1.5mm thickness) would also work.
The panels are 2000mm x 900mm (approx)

Anything that isn't painfully expensive.

Cheers
Chris
 
Wow this looks ideal for internal steps I am doing for my Fairline Targa 40 - thread to be posted v soon
If anyone is going to order this material I only need 3 pieces, and possibly offcuts, so I would be prepared to pay in to an order
Am away at moment but from memory would be 600mm wide and @1 400mm deep and @2 300mm deep

Simon
 
Draco_Chris said:
Hi All,

Do you guys know where i can buy (UK) rolls of self adhesive faux teak matting?
I have just replaced old ply engine covers/rear deck which had some 70's type wood effect veneer.

Faux teak cladding (=< 1.5mm thickness) would also work.
The panels are 2000mm x 900mm (approx)

Anything that isn't painfully expensive.

Cheers
Chris
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Chris - what was the result ? How did it wear ?
I had planned to do mine this spring after some changes to design but Covid has hindered.
 
I've just installed this on my cuddy day boat in Sweden. It's made a huge difference for a very low cost (approx 150gbp). It's a nice feel under foot and looks good. Black silicone where the strips met wasn't really necessary, in hindsight I would have cut a single strip off to match the pattern, but no big issue.

The floor dimensions are similar to yours, so 3 rolls did it. Really easy to cut after making a cardboard template and the backing adhesive is very strong. Sand the deck and clean with acetone and you;'re good to go. I would recommend a hard roller to push out the bubbles as you lay it.

EVA Teak

I can't say much about wear and tear, its only been on a month or so but has had a fair bit of use and seems pretty hard wearing. It does dent if you leave hard objects on it though.
 
PalmaTarga said:
I've just installed this on my cuddy day boat in Sweden. It's made a huge difference for a very low cost (approx 150gbp). It's a nice feel under foot and looks good. Black silicone where the strips met wasn't really necessary, in hindsight I would have cut a single strip off to match the pattern, but no big issue.

The floor dimensions are similar to yours, so 3 rolls did it. Really easy to cut after making a cardboard template and the backing adhesive is very strong. Sand the deck and clean with acetone and you;'re good to go. I would recommend a hard roller to push out the bubbles as you lay it.

EVA Teak

I can't say much about wear and tear, its only been on a month or so but has had a fair bit of use and seems pretty hard wearing. It does dent if you leave hard objects on it though.
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Looks great. How did the edges finish. Was it a nice smooth cut?
Cheers
 
It cut really easily and cleanly, I used a lino cutting stanley blade (the hook type). I'll go and get some photo's later for reference.

I chose not to add it to the steps as you can see the depth profile which is about 2.5mm of the black base, but inside the deck it looks and feels great.
 
PalmaTarga said:
It cut really easily and cleanly, I used a lino cutting stanley blade (the hook type). I'll go and get some photo's later for reference.

I chose not to add it to the steps as you can see the depth profile which is about 2.5mm of the black base, but inside the deck it looks and feels great.
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What adhesive did u use?
I need to finish it at step edge. Could try and make a finishing but that is probably at risk of coming away more than adhesive. I can accept some wear!
Cheers
 
it's got an adhesive backing which I had my doubts about but it's very tacky and easily strong enough so no need for any extra glues. Additional glues may react with whats there and make it weaker. Just give the deck a light sand and a wipe with acetone.

Step edges will be fine. Anything that does wear will be easily replaceable and I'm sure you would have enough off-cuts to cover steps as many times as you need. I doubt a finishing edge would work.

If it's only steps you're doing (ie, not a big area) you might want to consider something like Flexiteek as you'll probably get away with only buying a single roll to keep costs down, but you wont be unhappy with this product. It's cheap, easy, looks and feels good.
 

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That's excellent advice for my needs.
This was my beta version of replacement Targa 40 steps from last year which I had planned to redo this year before lockdown.
Its basic ply from B&Q except surface is peeling.
I wasn't sure of best design hence the panels vs. teak design (which I mocked up with paint - this isn't fading) and hadn't ruled out carpet
Also I wasn't of best way to finish at front edges and also whether to have rounded or square edging !
Will look to do one step for this year and assess before redoing properly
Cheers, Simon

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i used some grey with white lines version a few years ago over the top of all the non skid on my boat. Very pleased with it. I very lightly sanded the non skid to take the tops off and stuck the eva on top and it's still stuck fast. Looks much better and feels much nicer underfoot. If i did it again i would probably go with the traditional teak and black colour as the light grey and white get grubby quite quickly. Easy to clean though with scrubber or sponge.

I used baking paper to make templates to cut round. Kept the templates of course so i can easily recut and replace sections if needed.

Definitely one of my best upgrades. £100 worth did all of my 17ft boat with some to spare.
 
those steps will cut perfectly. If you remove them, you'll be able to stick the 'plas-teak' straight on and then cut, so no need to template. You may even get away with rolling it over the edge and tacking/stapling on the underside, it doesn bend quite tightly.

You've given me a good idea too, I might do exactly as you are with our Targa43 in Palma. Those steps can be lethal with a drip of water on them, and this stuff is nice, soft and grippy.
 
Or you could go the full synthetic way.
I am slowly replacing the external wood teak with synthetic.
Using materials from Home | Trakmark - Original PVC Decking
You do need to make the panels by hot welding strips together.
The strips come in two plank widths.
The results are very good.
This is my fore deck and side decks that I finished during the early part of lock down.
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These are the fore deck hatches before they were refitted.

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This synthetic material is a doddle to clean and can even be sanded to bring it back to new if required.
I have been meaning to post a new thread on how to make the stuff - if anyone is interested.

But maybe I can help the OP by welding some panels for him.
Dead easy to cut and is simply stuck down with adhesive,

I still have some techniques to perfect but I have managed to make the diesel covers (the ones missing in the photo above).

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It looks great, I was very envious seeing you build these last month. I looked at the material a while ago, it looks like a fun material to work with (so yes, please post up that thread).

This year I just went for the quick route to get the boat ready for the kids ASAP considering COVID, but certainly don't regret the material I ended up using. It's not often you can transform a boat for not just over 100 quid, and it still look decent.
 
PalmaTarga said:
It looks great, I was very envious seeing you build these last month. I looked at the material a while ago, it looks like a fun material to work with (so yes, please post up that thread).

This year I just went for the quick route to get the boat ready for the kids ASAP considering COVID, but certainly don't regret the material I ended up using. It's not often you can transform a boat for not just over 100 quid, and it still look decent.
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OK but I want to take some time and write a thread that does it justice.
I've go a lot of photos that will help explain the techniques that I am using.

My next mission is to template the flybridge when I can get out to the boat.
The flybridge is going to be quite difficult because all the furniture was fitted in the factory after the old teak had been installed.
 
Hurricane said:
OK but I want to take some time and write a thread that does it justice.
I've go a lot of photos that will help explain the techniques that I am using.

My next mission is to template the flybridge when I can get out to the boat.
The flybridge is going to be quite difficult because all the furniture was fitted in the factory after the old teak had been installed.
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Just now starting to admit to ourselves that we DO need to replace our foredeck - and maybe side decks too. 30 year old teak that hasn't been looked after isn't salvageable. :( Would be great to hear your experience @Hurricane when you get chance :) . Our foredeck is about 10M2 and i would be willing to have a go myself/ourselves.

Colin
 
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