What is the name of that foam backed wall covering....?

[PEJ]

I have a 2004 Princess and the wall covering is coming off in one of the cabins.

It feels like suede or soft leather and I know the problem is that it is foam backed and the foam is degrading.

I want to source some new stuff but my initial problem is I don't know what the material is called so I can't google it. Anyone know?

Better still do you know where I can buy it from?

 

[jfm]

The faux suede ones are often called alcantara. Though there are more suitable products for walls made specially for the job eg Maharam’s tek-wall series.

Alcantara is a brand name and there are many copies. All buyable online eg eBay except that the need for foam backing will restrict choice.

Boyriven are a very good supplier of these fabrics to Uk boat builders and do foam backing. Nice team there.

 

[jrudge]

I am looking at your boat as I reply.

Buying stuff pre foamed is difficult. We added separate foam - I would not do that again.

Coastal rides sell surplus and you might find a match

 

[jfm]

Boyriven can add foam by machine. They send it to a firm in Accrington that does this for them.

 

[STEVEDUNSTABLE]

Boyriven can add foam by machine. They send it to a firm in Accrington that does this for them.

Blimey jfm, is there ANYTHING you dont know about ??!!!!

 

[luptonj]

https://www.hawkehouse.co.uk
do foam backed vinyl, I used it to redo the sides of my boat, not sure if they have the alcantara but might be worth a call.

 

[PEJ]

I am looking at your boat as I reply.

Buying stuff pre foamed is difficult. We added separate foam - I would not do that again.

Coastal rides sell surplus and you might find a match

Boyriven can add foam by machine. They send it to a firm in Accrington that does this for them.

I am actually not that bothered about the foam nor am I too worried if it does not exactly match the rest of the boat, as long as it about the same colour.

Given that the foam is the problem would you recommend sticking the fabric straight on the fibreglass?

 

[luptonj]

I think you need the foam to cover any imperfections in the fiberglass.
You won't really know until you have removed the existing lining.

 

[PEJ]

https://www.hawkehouse.co.uk
do foam backed vinyl, I used it to redo the sides of my boat, not sure if they have the alcantara but might be worth a call.

Thanks for this. I spoke with them and they don't do the alcantara themselves but he did suggest that I take the foam off the existing stuff and then stick some 1.0m x 0.75 x 5mm thick double adhesive foam panels on the walls and re-use the existing alcantara. Sounds like a good idea particularly since the fabric is already cut to the right shape for all the sections.

 

[PEJ]

I think you need the foam to cover any imperfections in the fiberglass.
You won't really know until you have removed the existing lining.

Yes - that is what the guy at Hawk House said

 

[luptonj]

Thanks for this. I spoke with them and they don't do the alcantara themselves but he did suggest that I take the foam off the existing stuff and then stick some 1.0m x 0.75 double adhesive foam panels on the walls and re-use the existing alcantara. Sounds like a good idea particularly since the fabric is already cut to the right shape for all the sections.

Might be worth a try, I'm not sure how easy it will be to glue back on the lining in exactly the same place.
What I did was cut it oversized, staple it in place at the top and work down, then cut it to size at the edges, it's difficult to get the exact positioning with contact adhesive. I guess it depends if this will be diy or not?

 

[PEJ]

Might be worth a try, I'm not sure how easy it will be to glue back on the lining in exactly the same place.
What I did was cut it oversized, staple it in place at the top and work down, then cut it to size at the edges, it's difficult to get the exact positioning with contact adhesive. I guess it depends if this will be diy or not?

No. I plan to get someone who does boat maintenance for a living but I bet very few of those have done this exact job.

 

[LBRodders]

Try this bunch. The have an eBay shop too. Great stuff, we got some and it is good quality. https://www.iwantfabric.com/specialist-textiles/scrim-foam

 

[luptonj]

No. I plan to get someone who does boat maintenance for a living but I bet very few of those have done this exact job.

We asked the guy who was redoing the upholstery of our cushions, he just laughed and said that would be a labor of love, so had to take it on ourselves with some trepidation
But we did have to replace all the plywood backing and it was in the saloon so a lot more furniture to get behind.

To be honest it wasn't so bad, just slow and a bit stressful.

I think it all depends on how much furniture was built in after the lining was done.

 

[jrudge]

I had a guy on the island do mine. It did not go well ( some was ok ) and we are still in dispute.

It will cost but get it done by a specialist.

 

[kashurst]

http://toomerandhayter.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=20
(they sell the glue too)

 

[Lower Limit 1909]

Do ensure that whatever you get is fire retardant with copy of appropriate certificate and comes from a reputable source. There is a lot of non-FR stuff knocking about which could turn a small manageable situation into a very unmanageable one in a matter of seconds.