Follow These 5 Tips for Optimal Boat Flooring Installation.
Individual boaters and pontoon owners choose G‑Floor® Outdoor & Marine vinyl flooring for its ease of installation and maintenance. Sure… you can hire a professional to do the boat flooring installation, but you don’t need to spend the extra time waiting for someone else and you don’t need to spend the extra money either. G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine was designed with DIY boat installation in mind.
Our lay flat, trim to fit roll out marine flooring makes for easy installation without seams, welds and joints. The advanced spunbound backing helps DIY boat installs go quicker and easier because the welded backer helps grab adhesive tight. To maximize the G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine pontoon boat flooring lifecycle, proper subfloor preparation and installation with compatible products in a suitable environmental range is required. G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine provides best installation practices, but please always consult the manufacturers who supply each separate component of your decking system to ensure compatibility and possible conflicts with installation practices.
Below are 5 tips and tricks surrounding the installation environment that will ensure the best pontoon boat flooring installation outcome.
- When storing G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine vinyl flooring, please keep in a dry environment with temperatures ranging from 60° to 100°
- Before starting your marine vinyl flooring installation, you’ll need to determine a location that is out of direct sunlight and with a lower humidity level. Heat and humidity can affect adhesives and the installation process.
- All products (G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine roll out boat flooring and marine adhesive) must be allowed to acclimate to your chosen site for 24 hours prior to vinyl boat flooring installation.
- We do not recommend unrolling G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine vinyl sheet rolls if the temperature is below 60°
- For optimal pontoon flooring installation, the minimum temperature should be no less than 65 degrees for 24 hours before, during and 24 hours after installation.
What supplies will I need on hand to install G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine vinyl flooring for boats and pontoons?
To install marine grade vinyl flooring on your boat deck, you should have the following:
- G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine vinyl flooring rolls
- The proper adhesive for your particular decking (see below)
- Pencil and paper to make patterns for trimming (if necessary)
- Staple gun and staples for edges
- Utility knife and straight edge for trimming
- Trowel or roller to apply adhesive
- Weighted roller for pressure – 75 lbs.
Better Life Technology’s great warranty covers the proper installation of G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine vinyl flooring in accordance with the specifications and installation instructions available in the support section of this website. The warranty covers the use of marine grade adhesive. This website offers G-Floor Marine and Outdoor Adhesive specifically designed for G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine and for wood substrates. For composite decking, the approved adhesive is Chemlink Fleeceback Adhesive which has undergone rigorous qualifications and testing processes.
The toughest part of this install will be choosing your color and design from over two dozen luxurious faux-woods, simulated-stones and fiber-looks. G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine non-woven boat flooring offers the look of weave without the snag. And its non-porous marine grade top coat resists stains, UV rays and retains its color and image quality far longer than other marine flooring options. You’ll enjoy more time on the water and a whole lot less time on cleaning and maintenance with G‑Floor Outdoor & Marine, the #1 pontoon boat flooring.