Templating your boat:
Materials Needed:
- Mylar Film, Clear builders plastic or similar transparent and flexible material
- Measuring tape
- Marker or pen
- Scissors or utility knife
Step 1: Prepare the Boat Deck Ensure that the boat deck is clean and free of debris. Remove any existing flooring or coverings that may interfere with the template process.
Step 2: Take the clear plastic and lay it flat over the boat deck and tape down. Use a measuring tape to measure the dimensions of the area where you will be installing the flooring. Be sure to measure accurately and account for any curves or contours in the boat deck and ensure each pad will fit within the sheet size purchased.
Step 4: Draw your desired shape onto the builders plastic using your marker. Using scissors or a utility knife, carefully cut the builders plastic according to the marker drawings, creating a template of the boat deck shape.
Step 5: Transfer the cut builders plastic template onto the U-Dek marine flooring material, aligning it with the edges and corners. Use a marker or pen to trace the template onto marine flooring material and transfer the shape accurately to ensure a precise fit.
Step 6: Cut the Marine Flooring Material Using a sharp utility knife or blade, carefully cut the marine flooring material along the traced lines to match the boat deck template. Take your time and make precise cuts for the best results.
Step 7: Place the cut marine flooring material onto the boat deck to test the fit. Make any necessary adjustments, such as trimming or shaping, to ensure a perfect fit. Take note of any areas that may require additional attention or adjustments.
Installing your pre cut flooring:
STORAGE
Ultralon® Decking should be stored in a cool, dry, indoor location until installed on boat.
INSTALLATION LIMITATIONS
Do NOT install decking in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) or above 38°C (100°F) Do NOT attempt to remove or adjust placement once decking has adhered.
PREPARATION
- Thoroughly clean the surface area where decking will be applied using an alcohol based cleaner, such as Isopropylene.
- Make sure all grease, adhesive, mold-release, wax and other substances are removed before installing the product. The area must be completely dry before applying decking.
INSTALLATION
- Before you peel back the adhesive backing, place the decking on the application surface to check correct fit and spacing and determine the exact location of the decking.
- Turn decking over so that the adhesive backing is face up. With a sharp razor knife carefully cut the adhesive paper backing down the center at the shortest width. Be sure to completely cut through the backing paper WITHOUT cutting the decking.
- Now peel back and fold the four corners of the paper backing.
- Turn the decking back over and position it exactly where you want it installed.
- Using the 25mm/1-inch masking tape, tape one side of the decking in position on the application surface. Taping prevents the decking from moving while installing.
- Then carefully lift up the side that is not taped down and pull up the folded corners to loosen the adhesive backing.
- From the center working towards the outer edges, slowly and carefully peel the rest of the paper backing while applying the decking. Apply even pressure with a roller over the decking to ensure there’s a firm bond between the decking and the surface area. DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH THE DECKING.
- Remove the masking tape from the other side of the decking and repeat step 7.
- The Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) must be firmly rolled and pressed down on all surface areas and edges of the decking to ensure there is uniform adhesion.