Wood Flooring

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Mar 2, 2010
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Lake Michigan
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340 Sedan Bridge 1985
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454 Mercruiser
I have an '85 340 Sedan and had replaced the salon carpet a couple of years ago. The carpet is already getting frayed around the engine access covers. I am thinking of installing teak flooring in the salon area (Probably 3/8" thick, prefinished). Has anyone done this, and if so, are you happy with the results? Any suggestions on the type of wood flooring, ie, solid or engineered (multi-ply). The plan would be to glue down. The boat is stored outside in Michigan Winters.

Thanks in advance for any replies,
Don :grin:
 
Do a search, a few threads on this.
Any hardwood flooring is fine, I'd stay away from engineered flooring due to moisture problems.

I used Jatoba in the galley area only and am happy with the results. Hardwood throughout wasn't to my taste, but many like it. As they say, whatever floats your boat...
 
Thanks for the suggestion. I am new to this site and was not aware of the search capabilities. Lots of info as you indicated.
 
I did a fair bit of research on this. Laminate flooring will not stand up - it is effectivly pressed cardboard with a finish printed on it and not suitable for the big changes in the environment in a boat. Real solid hardwood is actually quite open pored and thus tends to absorb moisture - not ideal on a boat again. The engineered hardwoods are a ply base with a real wood veneer top. The plywood makes them way more stable with changes in humidity etc. That is why they are recommended for basements and below grade rooms at home. Getting the carpet up is fun - you will need a solid scraper and carpet knife. I ended up cutting the carpet up in about 2" wide strips to rip it up. I don't think Sea Ray intended it to be removed. You will also have to do some work on the floor underneith. At least on ours it was not that smooth - the carpet hides a lot. I did a lot of very messy belt sanding to prep the floor.

Good luck.
 
Thanks for the reply Glen. My neighbor just bought a new motorhome and it has an engineered cherry wood floor. RV's see similar temperature changes as boats, so it agrees with your recommendation.
Don
 
Don,
PM me if you need any info. I'm no expert but I am just getting to end ofthe project. Floor is now down and I have to work on the hatch covers still.
 
For what it's worth, I had good luck in the removal of the old carpet by using a Dremel Multi-max tool with the rigid scraper blade. (There are other similar mfgs, this just happens to be the one I own).

Good luck.
 
Check out Allure at Home Depot. It's a very realistic looking product that is vinyl or rubber. It's perfect for the boat and looks just like a Pergo or similar type floor.
 
As Sundancer said, The Allure product is very realistic, raised grain, color and texture. It is 100% synthetic and about 3/16" thick and relitivaly flexible. Its a floating flooor with self adehesive tounge and groove. I have purchased it for my 300. Have not started the project yet, but cant wait!
 
Glen S said:
I did a fair bit of research on this. Laminate flooring will not stand up - it is effectivly pressed cardboard with a finish printed on it and not suitable for the big changes in the environment in a boat. Real solid hardwood is actually quite open pored and thus tends to absorb moisture - not ideal on a boat again. Good luck.
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Real hardwood does hold up very nicely. We have solid teak and holly 3/4" finished with poly. It gets wet from splashes in the galley and from walking on it coming out of the shower and still looks brand new after 6 years. It depends on how it is installed and finished.
 
NoThanksDad said:
Just for a comparitor, I went with a product called DuraPlank made by Congolium at the reccomendation of a friend (http://www.congoleum.com/res-products.php?product_line=DuraPlank) It's a little more involved to put down however... see the thread on my project (http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29652) I'll post updates as time goes on as to how the product holds up, and I hope some of the Allure users would do the same. Best of luck with your project.
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Hey Guys- I have most of the Allure flooring down and it looks and feels really good. I will try to get some pictures up in the next couple days.

For the money I am very happy. It bent up the transitions pretty well and I love the fact that is is a floating floor.
 
Cant wait to see your pics Taco ! How did you handle your stair bullnose and the dinette edge? I havent had a chance to start my Allure install yet. Too busy trying to get her in the water. Dave
 
Tacco,
Congrats on the install. I look forward to seeing the pics.

tacconelli7 said:
Hey Guys- I have most of the Allure flooring down and it looks and feels really good. I will try to get some pictures up in the next couple days.

For the money I am very happy. It bent up the transitions pretty well and I love the fact that is is a floating floor.
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I've got almost the same boat and I think I want to do almost the same thing. Can't wait to see your pictures. Please post.
 
I took pictures tonight when I was done and they are all blurry. I will take some more tomorrow. It is working out really nice. I am glad I didn't spend the time to float the floor up, the unevenness has disappeared with the new Allure.

88- I am going with the metal stair edge trim like is used for linoleum steps. I have four boys and three dogs that will be running in and out of the boat. It is not the most beautiful, but, it nails down solid and it will be secure and give a good traction edge.
 
We wandered around Home Depot and Lowes' trying to figure out how to finish the stairs and dinette step. I'd like something wood looking, but the metal ones seemed like the easy solution. We'll be doing the Allure, we just want to see Pete's results first! :)
 
Here are a couple of progress pictures that came out ok.

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Sorry guys, all the rest are even worse. I will take some good pics. tomorrow night and post.
 
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