Vinly Beadboard

[rich26nc]

Has anyone glued vinyl beadboard directly to the hull using construction grade contact cement for all types of materials? Would like to use 1/4" vinyl beadboard planks purchased from Lowes that is a very flexible material. Not sure what problems may be encountered or caused by gluing that to the hull. Any suggestions or experiences? I appreciate your interest and your help.

 

[deltaten]

not many glues stick to vinyl; or EPS for that matter.Regardless, I wouldn't go directly to hull. Epoxy some "nailers"to hull, then hang finish material to those.Will also provide space for insulation and/or ventilation.

 

[centerline]

Are you certain its vinyl?... pvc and polyester "alligator skin" which is used in showers/bathrooms is the most common product sold at lowes and home depot... and it can be glued.

But.... why would you want to glue another layer on the boat... if the paint is peeling, trying to hide it by glueing a laminate over it will just come loose anyway... and expensive trial and error.
Sand the existing paint off and then repaint with a nice colored "texture" paint which will hide any imperfections... it has been used for many years in many brands of boats.

Or, a lot of boats, if they have been maintained and are dry, have an insulation layer of foam backed vinyl glued to the hull, or a special type of "carpet" liner adhered to the hull...

 

[kloudie1]

This stuff, Rich? http://www.lowes.com/pd_304525-1487-7718_0__?productId=3355464&Ntt=
I wouldn't see a problem with gluing that as long as the base is clean and ya use a glue that can handle it. Lowes has this if ya order it: http://www.lowes.com/pd_760424-72643-M90058_0__?productId=1000001594
You'd have to figure out a way to apply pressure to stick the curved surfaces down until the glue cured.. sometimes not easy.. I haven't put my fingers on the bead board, but at 1/4", I'd be afraid it might be too stiff to conform ? The really "correct" way (as stated before) is with "nailers" and the bead board fastened to the nailers. If glued to hull, the only real downside I could see would be to get moisture/water trapped behind the board from a rain leak.. Stuff would take a very long time to dry and even though that beadboard wouldn't show it outside, ya could have a nice mold/mildew colony growing between the board and the hull inner surface.

 

[okawbow]

I used 4x8' textured FRP panels from Menards. It is only about 1/10" thick, and can bend to fit some curvature. I used a waterproof construction adhesive to apply. Cut it with a circular saw. Wear a dust mask!

I held the panels in place with blue tape and adjustable prop boards. Did the whole inside of the hull on a Cheoylee 31.

 

[rich26nc]

Thank you all for your prompt replies. The information is very helpful. We have been looking for a product to replace the old carpet lining in our '84 O'Day. The bead board product available at Lowes is very flexible and in a test fit conforms very well to the hull. The product comes in 8.5" widths. It is manufactured by royalbuildingproducts.com and is most likely a pvc product as that is their specialty. I have given consideration to 'ribs' for attachment and drainage. The product is very thin and will easily slide up behind the overhead shell so that the only water infiltration would be from a leak where the deck is attached and fused with the hull. Thought about applying the glue in vertical beads to facilitate moisture flow. I have a heater for the "engine room" (1GM Yanmar Diesel) and will get one for the main cabin to keep it relatively dry during colder weather. Chatted with a member of our sailing club, Lake Palestine Yacht Club, Texas, and asked him to play devil's advocate. He could not reason a downside to using it or gluing it directly to the hull. After a lengthly discussion neither of us could come up with any significant negatives. I estimate the total installation may add approximately 100lbs to the boat. I have a heater for the "engine room" and will get one for the main cabin to keep it relatively dry during colder weather. I have hauled the 26' monster for maintenance in our drive and will do all the cutting outside. Hopefully my knees will withstand the numerous trips up and down the 8' ladder. Will post finished photos. Again, thanks to all for your valuable information and comments. Fair Winds.

 

[rich26nc]

Additional thought on the 'nailer' suggestion: I also purchased some 1"x1/4" trim in addition to other trim to experiment ways to hide the cut plank ends. It appears that could be glued to the hull for 'ribs'. Thanks for the stimulus.