Replacing Vinyl in Berths

[ChrisS]

Does anyone have any experience replacing the old vinyl that lines the hull in the berths? I'd like to put new foam-backed vinyl in the quarterberth to start, and I am wondering if anyone has tackled this project and has any adhesive recommendations and/or techniques they could share.

Also, I will remove the cabinet at the head of the quarterberth to do the job. How do I replace the teak screw hole plugs? Put new ones in, and then chisel off the excess?

 

[Tom Metzger]

3M spray adhesive

Merry & Happy to all -

I had good luck using 3M spray adhesive a few years ago when I did it on a previous boat. It's available from any good hardware store.

The worst part of the job was removing the old adhesive and foam. I used acetone and a good respirator.

Your method works well for the plugs. I'd advise against using any adhesive.

 

[Jerry]

In the past

I've used contact cement on headliners, vinyl and other fabrics. Contact cement gives you a lot of open time while you move things around before final attachment. I use wood dowels and wax paper to keep the two surfaces apart while everything is being lined-up. When things are lined-up start at the center and work out towards the edges to prevent air pockets from forming.

As for the teak plugs - I use a dab of glue, trim down to the surface and then sand smooth.

 

[jkm]

Chris

I just used 3m spray-it was very easy to apply.

When I replace plugs I avoid glue. Once you seal it, they shouldn't pop out.

John