Nussy
Well-known member
I am getting ready to carpet the deck of my boat. Having never done this before, I'm looking for advice on how to do it right. I will be carpeting the entire length of the boat including the front and rear aluminum decks.
![Wood Deck.JPG Wood Deck.JPG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/tinboats/data/attachments/7/7559-f23175cbd6dbb17d4629f208cfbcc878.jpg)
What I'm wondering is if I should:
1.Pull the wood deck out first and carpet it(wrapping the edges and stapling it down, et). Leaving the Carpet for the Aluminum sections over hang 4 feet front and reach OR
2. Should I do the entire thing from inside the boat, just cutting the carpet flush on the sides of the boat.
Also if I do option 1. Will staples on bottom of each wrapped sides be enough to hold it or should I use contact cement to glue it all down as well. My concern is trying to dry fit the deck in once is carpeted. It fit's with a slight gap now but now sure how much the carpet will add on the edges.
Help!
![Wood Deck.JPG Wood Deck.JPG](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/tinboats/data/attachments/7/7559-f23175cbd6dbb17d4629f208cfbcc878.jpg)
What I'm wondering is if I should:
1.Pull the wood deck out first and carpet it(wrapping the edges and stapling it down, et). Leaving the Carpet for the Aluminum sections over hang 4 feet front and reach OR
2. Should I do the entire thing from inside the boat, just cutting the carpet flush on the sides of the boat.
Also if I do option 1. Will staples on bottom of each wrapped sides be enough to hold it or should I use contact cement to glue it all down as well. My concern is trying to dry fit the deck in once is carpeted. It fit's with a slight gap now but now sure how much the carpet will add on the edges.
Help!