Vinyl Foor 101

I just did a on line search for aluminum T molding and came up with this on the first try

Hey, why not get the 1 &1/4 ribbed ,if that's the only trim that can be found and trim about 1/8 or so off both sides. Wouldn't that work if no 'OE' size can be found?

Keeganino, when I say orginal, I'm thinking 1960's. I don't know what was in the 1970's.

Riley wrote: The 3/4" ribbed is what is original. The 1 1/4" is huge. Unfortunately they only have the 3/4" in the smooth top.

That is a big difference. Can anyone else confirm the 3/4"? I know Tim was guessing.

Riley- I have not actually placed my order yet. I just found the site last night thanks to Tim and Pete. I hope they have the ribbed since that is closer to the original.

What trim did you order? When I ordered mine last year, they only had the smooth and not the ribbed.

Keeganino wrote: I think you guys are confused. Gary's has sent some people samples already and nobody is saying its fake. The incident Marty is talking about happened at a local paint store. I've been there, these guys don't have a clue, but have been around town long enough you would think they could point you in the right direction.

Keegan,
It's quite possible there's confusion. Wouldn't be the first nor the last time with me!! However, the people who are really confused are at the paint store like you mentioned! Going back to the on line sources posted earlier in the thread would be appropriate.

Regarding the "Nautolex", It to me just looks too thin. Maybe someone else bought is making it now and they are making it thinner???

Is Gary's selling vinyl wallpaper as Nautolex? Someone ought to notify Nautolex!

TRBenj wrote: Keeganino wrote: Boy, Id love to see that original sample compared to Nautolex "shark". The Nautolex may have a bit more black in it, but its pretty similar and the texture looks darn close. It might be worth requesting a sample for yourself to see how it compares side by side. http://www.garysupholstery.com/ntomarfloor.html

Marty is near by and has some samples already so I hope to compare for myself soon. These look so close to what I have in the pictures. AWESOME!

Isn't this the place everyone's talking about where to get it?
Gary's Upholstery Products in Tampa,Florida.
Also it's a sample of the Nautolex Marine Flooring.
Hey by the way, I went to my wall covering place here in High Point,NC, Huffman's Paint and Wallcovering, they've been in business since 1948,
Now get this- the guy said-
Vinyl wall covering on the floor of your boat!?
The 3 people looked at each other and gave the snickering and eye movements.They said, that in no certain terms that any wall covering would hold up on the floor of a boat.I told them I would bring them a piece someday and let them tell me what it was then.

Thanks guys I will do that. I would not have known to look for those pieces if I had not found this amazing website! Cool stuff

Keeganino wrote: This angle shows how deep the texture is

Boy, Id love to see that original sample compared to Nautolex "shark". The Nautolex may have a bit more black in it, but its pretty similar and the texture looks darn close. It might be worth requesting a sample for yourself to see how it compares side by side.



http://www.garysupholstery.com/ntomarfloor.html

8122pbrainard wrote: The scraps used may not even be the same material they used on the floor. Just take a look at the pictures in the thread again and then go out and see what's close. I think you'll be able to find a vinyl wall covering damn close and appropriate.

I used the poly brush and this sample cleaned up easily. Since it was entombed in the foam it is very well preserved. It is supple and flexible almost as if it were new. I think I have great evidence that this is the original material covering the floor. I can't imagine that on any wall anywhere that would look good! The late 60's and early 70's were sort of an interior design disaster. I can see why this would be the perfect floor for the boat though. It has a lot of texture and is very heavy duty.

This angle shows how deep the texture is


I am very happy with this sample. Great color!


I started reading this thread before I cut out the floor so I was looking for scraps of vinyl still stuck to the floor underneath the carpet. Thank you CCF again! I think that is a ringer!

Great story Reid- you did not sell the Starflight for that college bizzle did you? You had one!? My wife knows I am crazy and am going to do whatever I dream up anyway so there's not much point trying to stop me. If I want this boat to look like it did in 73 then I am going to be obsessed till it is. I am not letting go of the swim platform though. That is one of my favorite places to be. On the teak!

As for cleaning my idea right now is to get it nice and warm and use a polyester brush to try and remove the foam that is stuck to the finish.

The Godfather wrote: Here are a couple of shots of my floor. Hope this will help. Dave

I found 2 strips of what I believe to be some of the original vinyl flooring based on this picture by The Godfather. They were used to hold the air hoses in place before the foam was poured into the cavity. Any tips on getting the foam off of the surface so when I take it somewhere for a replacement they can see what it looks like?

My wife thinks I am crazy getting all excited over this... What do Ya'll think