Vinyl headlining

[BigLes]

The foam backed vinyl headlining in our aftercabin has come away from the inside of the deck moulding - a small amount through age but the rest as I had to get acces to a deck fitting. I have the adhesive to fix it - special heat resistant goo to go on the GRP and a spray to go on the foam of the headlining (although there's more vinyl than foam now), however I don't have the time or expertise to do it.

Does anyone know of a good tradesman in the Chichester area who could do this type of work?

Thanks.

 

[Talbot]

once the foam has started to separate, it is because it has become brittle with age. You might get another season by patching or using timber battens to hold the droops up, but you really need to replace. Hawke House marine will supply the foam backed vinyl, and contacts to replace, but when we needed to do it, we cleaned all the old stuff off (monster of a job) and then employed a professional carpet fitting team to replace the vinyl with felt backed carpet from Carpet Right. cost about half that of the vynil and will last much longer, provide better insulation, and looks better.

 

[MacW]

I`m into this as well,right now. Hellish job.Beware of the crumbling foam, its a major health hazard.Wear a good mask and gobble up the foam with a vacuum cleaner with a GOOD filtration system.
The glue is also a health problem, in that it warns of long lasting or permanent effects.Hawk house will also sell you the right grade of mask for the glue.In the confines of a boat interior the fumes build up fast and its a hell-hole in no time flat.Use the mask.

 

[jerryat]

Hi,

The latest foam-backed vinyl headlining material is far better than that fitted by, for example Westerly, many years ago. Hawke House confirmed to me (in writing) that the expected life of the range they sell is 15-20 years. I reckon that's a fair life expectancy and I doubt that carpet, foam-baked or not, would last much longer. The carpet is certainly much more difficult to keep clean judging by that on my friend's Oyster! He's actually changing some of his to vinyl!

Provided you use the PROPER adhesives, i.e. spray type on the foam and HH (High Heat) on the GRP/plywood, you can expect a long life. Both the vinyl and correct adhesives are supplied by Hawke House who, while not cheap, are very experienced and extremely helpful. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Hope this helps

Jerry

 

[BigLes]

I have the HH adhesive from Hawke House, it's just the time and expertise I don't have right now. That's why I'm trying to find someone who can take the jopb on.

 

[FullCircle]

BigLes...
why not phone Hawke House MArine themselves in Fareham. They do offer the service.

 

[aidancoughlan]

Dont know about location, but the following might be near you...

Westerly Headlining Service
Interior refurbishments, cabin linings & carpets. Furnishing and panel work. Cockpit carpets. Roger Nantais 01202 849339 Mobile 07970 440794

Headlining replacement
Has your headlining got the droop? If so you can have it professionally renewed by an ex-Westerly employee. Also crazed & leaking windows refurbished. Contact Bernie Merrett on 023 9264 1413 and 07850 535256

 

[linifer]

what did you use to stick your carpet ?