Cockpit Carpet on the Cheap

[JediJD]

After a full season in the sun, my Plasti-dip backed carpets didn't stick or flake.

 

[25thmustang]

I stopped by my local Walmart this afternoon as I was really interested in this post.

All I could find was 5'x7' area rugs, and they did not resemble berber. They did have a grey color, but I don't think 7' will work for my application. Did I look in the wrong section?

 

[Hampton]

Okay does anyone have any reports about how well the plasti dip worked? Did any carpets stick to the deck? Did the new backing material still flack off after a period of time?

Thanks

All good.

 

[25thmustang]

Sorry to bump an older thread, but does anyone know if Walmart still carries this type of carpet?

 

[floriduramax1]

I too did the plasti-dip and after that dried I went 1 more step...I used the Fiber-lock on them also! They are holding up very well and absolutely no sticking to the floor. However, I stored the carpets in my enclosed trailer for a few weeks and the Fiber-lock made them stick together probably because of the heat. They peeled apart easy and nothing peeled off. I think I want new ones now just because thes look kinda dingy after I saw new ones.....lol

 

[jerryd5515]

Good post John and the results look great. I have the same problem with the original carpet backing leaving black rubber on the floor, large gaps at seams and carpet snaps that will no longer reach floor screws. I had considered replacing with new snap-on carpets that are custom fitted for the boat, but as everyone has noted...very expensive. Then I looked at products like NuTeak, Flexiteak and again...very expensive. You have given me another alternative to consider. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Hampton]

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