I just purchased my teak and holley flooring and will begin the task of replacing my cabin sole. I reviewed everything in the archives and found a lot of suggestions to coat the bottom side of the new floor with epoxy. It makes a lot of since to me to water proof the bottom. What product is being referred to when they speak of "epoxy"? Where is it available.........WM? Robert
Putting down new floor....epoxy?
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A few coats of epoxy is best.
West Systems epoxy is great, as are many other brands. Paint the bottom and all sides of the new sole with epoxy (including any cutouts)and you will be pleased with the results for many years to come. Put 5 to 7 coats of good quality clear varnish on the top and you're good to go.
West Systems epoxy is great, as are many other brands. Paint the bottom and all sides of the new sole with epoxy (including any cutouts)and you will be pleased with the results for many years to come. Put 5 to 7 coats of good quality clear varnish on the top and you're good to go.
apoxy
I'm doing the same thing. I used WM apoxy and acteone 50 50 mix. the acetone will give you much better penetration of the wood..
I'm doing the same thing. I used WM apoxy and acteone 50 50 mix. the acetone will give you much better penetration of the wood..
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out of my Mac's ear, I've considered using bamboo. Sand sailor, are you going to use that bamboo in the cockpit as well? Saw it at Costco. My sister used it in her home suppose to be more durable than oak and environmentally friendly. It does look a lot like teak. Its suppose to be resistant to warping and discoloration. Frank
out of my Mac's ear, I've considered using bamboo. Sand sailor, are you going to use that bamboo in the cockpit as well? Saw it at Costco. My sister used it in her home suppose to be more durable than oak and environmentally friendly. It does look a lot like teak. Its suppose to be resistant to warping and discoloration. Frank
Not a good idea to thin epoxy
Thinning epoxy with acetone can cause problems. It will darken over time a lot more than if it were not thinned. The acetone can also get trapped in the epoxy while it cures and cause cracks later. It is not necessary to thin epoxy to coat cabin soles. Even in a lower viscous state it will not absorb much more than straight epoxy during the cure time. Tim R.
Thinning epoxy with acetone can cause problems. It will darken over time a lot more than if it were not thinned. The acetone can also get trapped in the epoxy while it cures and cause cracks later. It is not necessary to thin epoxy to coat cabin soles. Even in a lower viscous state it will not absorb much more than straight epoxy during the cure time. Tim R.
D'oh! Try this link Sand Sailor
http://www.thebamboofactory.com/ On my floors at home that I refinished (oak) I used a clear water based polyurethane. After talking to a couple to floor re-finishers they said that it is far better than oil based. It supposed to be harder, wears better, won't yellow over time and is easier to apply. So far I've been very happy with it. I think I'll finish a test sample and leave it on the boat exposed to see ow it holds up. Let you know next year. I can use a new bait cutting board. Frank
http://www.thebamboofactory.com/ On my floors at home that I refinished (oak) I used a clear water based polyurethane. After talking to a couple to floor re-finishers they said that it is far better than oil based. It supposed to be harder, wears better, won't yellow over time and is easier to apply. So far I've been very happy with it. I think I'll finish a test sample and leave it on the boat exposed to see ow it holds up. Let you know next year. I can use a new bait cutting board. Frank
You may have problems down the line.
The following is from the manufacturers installation instructions. It would appear that bamboo doesn't like moisture. I. Instruction for using - TBF floorings should not be installed at the high humidity place such as bathrooms or saunas. - It should be used for the second floor and over. The good-looking and durability can be assured in the stable environment. - At the balcony area, TBF flooring should be installed indoor in order to avoid water. The threshold must be 2-3 cm higher than the floor of balcony which has to be equipped with the lean-to and well done drainage to ensure the dry for TBF flooring. - At area bordered the bathroom and toilet; it should be furnitured with the stone threshold or other water-resistance materials to prevent floorings from being permeated. - Chair legs (or wheel chair legs), high heeled shoes and other spiky furniture which are frequently exposed with flooring have to be protected with plastic or felt gaps. - Avoid bringing dirt, water and sand from outside by using a doormat. - Make sure there is a suitable humidity in the room. If necessary, use a humidifier, air-conditioning to stabilize the temperature. - Never use other cleaning product or detergents. For dry maintenance, use a duster of vacuum cleaner. - Never let water, chemical, or other liquid exposing directly to flooring. - Never nail or screw into flooring. - Do not pull sharpand spiky furniture on surface of flooring.
The following is from the manufacturers installation instructions. It would appear that bamboo doesn't like moisture. I. Instruction for using - TBF floorings should not be installed at the high humidity place such as bathrooms or saunas. - It should be used for the second floor and over. The good-looking and durability can be assured in the stable environment. - At the balcony area, TBF flooring should be installed indoor in order to avoid water. The threshold must be 2-3 cm higher than the floor of balcony which has to be equipped with the lean-to and well done drainage to ensure the dry for TBF flooring. - At area bordered the bathroom and toilet; it should be furnitured with the stone threshold or other water-resistance materials to prevent floorings from being permeated. - Chair legs (or wheel chair legs), high heeled shoes and other spiky furniture which are frequently exposed with flooring have to be protected with plastic or felt gaps. - Avoid bringing dirt, water and sand from outside by using a doormat. - Make sure there is a suitable humidity in the room. If necessary, use a humidifier, air-conditioning to stabilize the temperature. - Never use other cleaning product or detergents. For dry maintenance, use a duster of vacuum cleaner. - Never let water, chemical, or other liquid exposing directly to flooring. - Never nail or screw into flooring. - Do not pull sharpand spiky furniture on surface of flooring.
yes frank but
you dont want harder on the under side or in joints. if it cracks moisture gets in and thats a bad thing this way its soft moves with the wood and doesnt crack. as far as the top use teak oil where it shows it will harden in the wood and thats ok cause you can oil that when you want or need to
you dont want harder on the under side or in joints. if it cracks moisture gets in and thats a bad thing this way its soft moves with the wood and doesnt crack. as far as the top use teak oil where it shows it will harden in the wood and thats ok cause you can oil that when you want or need to
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