Dri-Dek vs DuraGrid

gulfcoast john":29imr573 said:
Deckadence marine carpet!
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Hmmm... I went to their website and tried playing around with several different color/size combinations and it just kept saying 'this combination is not available, try another combination'... it wasn't even nice to say if the color or the size was the problem. Weird. Not gonna play that game all night.

I guess I'll give them a call in the morning.
 
My first choice would be Deckadence. Expensive, but great stuff. When I bought it for Midnight Flyer, I got some stuff on sale that was relatively a great deal. Used it both in the cockpit and cabin. My second choice is American Floor Mat Vinyl loop Pool mat material, that Bob recommended. I just recently purchased some to use inside C-Traveler. If I were to get something for the cockpit, I'd go back to deckadence, but for inside the cabin the Vinyl loop works well. Colby
 
Not sure what the problem you found with the Deckadence site, but the Luna Silver which is popular, seems to be available in the smaller sizes. You probably want something in the 5 x 6 foot size for the cockpit of the 22. Then 7' long for the inside if you want to go with Deckadence over the American Floor mat vinyl loop. There is not a lot of difference between the two. if you have your shoes on. The grey color seems to hide dirt well, and goes with most interior color schemes.
 
garyf":tyevkzpi said:
ssobol":tyevkzpi said:
Ikea floor tiles.
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Interesting! Sure looks nice. I assume it's a faux wood of some sort, or is it actual wood? How hard is it - does it have any sort of cushion or spring to it at all? I'm hoping to find a material that helps deaden the sound a bit in addition to keeping us up above any minor puddling... and of course want something that isn't going to be too slippery.
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The tiles I have are real wood pieces (Acacia or similar) on a plastic lattice. The lattice holds the wood pieces in place and also raises them up a bit (like dry deck tiles). This gives space for water to go between the wood slats and then run under the floor to the bilge.

While the tiles are for outdoor use I did varnish them with polyurethane after cutting the ones that needed trimming. The tile snap together so the floor is on piece. It is floating so it can be removed. The floor also floats if the cockpit foods with water. Ask me how I know.

The floor is not slippery when wet. It does get a little warm in the sun on hot days.

The cost was about $120 for the tiles and $15 for a quart of varnish. The tiles come in a package of nine tiles. I needed 4 packages but have a number left over if needed for replacements.

The tiles are also available in the same style but made of green or get plastic.
 
croakz":3ad601p9 said:
Has anyone looked at the Duragrid Comfort Tile? It's supposed to be rubbery like Dri-Dek, and not a hard tile like the Duragrid Deck Tile. Thanks.

https://www.duragrid.com/product/comfort-tile/
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Interesting, that it is listed as "indoor" but also for pools. It might be worth a question to the company ref UV problems. I have the rigid in some areas like inside cabinets or under the cockpit floor. But I would not use it for places where were I would be walking in bare feet.
 
thataway":1yxmry4u said:
croakz":1yxmry4u said:
Has anyone looked at the Duragrid Comfort Tile? It's supposed to be rubbery like Dri-Dek, and not a hard tile like the Duragrid Deck Tile. Thanks.

https://www.duragrid.com/product/comfort-tile/
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Interesting, that it is listed as "indoor" but also for pools. It might be worth a question to the company ref UV problems. I have the rigid in some areas like inside cabinets or under the cockpit floor. But I would not use it for places where were I would be walking in bare feet.
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Yeah, I ordered some Deck Tile on Black Friday, but going to cancel my order as I wanted it in the cockpit. Thanks for the advice. Gonna see if I can find a sample of the Comfort Tile. They list is in their marine decking area too.

https://www.duragrid.com/product-catego ... e-decking/
 
Also check out "American Floor Mats". They have the DuraGrid. I have purchased vinyl loop matting from them several times..

In the inside of my 25 I have the Drideck with the vinyl loop spaghetti mat over it. Great floor covering! Cockpit I used Deckadence--more expensive, but the only one which had the width necessary.
 
I have Dri-Deck in the cockpit and the cabin hall way. Yes it does get squishy when it gets hot, But, it hardly ever gets hot way up here. Tolerable with bare feet, but I have some foamy, rubberish mats, like for stankding on infront of the sink, from Costco, that I use in the hall. Nothing in the cockpit. makes it really easy to clean -- a hose and a bit of water pressure.

I am thinking of putting Deckadence in the V birth under the mattress pads.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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I am thinking of putting Deckadence in the V birth under the mattress pads.
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Harvey. Get Hypervent Aire, or the vinyl loop floor mat from American Floor Mat. Much cheaper and for most applications as good as Decadence. I keep a sample of both on board to show folks. One feature of the Decadence, is that it has a silicone type of non skid material (like you use under dishes etc) bonded on the under side. The only reason for the Deckadence, is that it comes in 5' widths and the Vinyl floor mat in 4' widths. $200 will get 36 sq feet (3 x 12). Deckadence will run $540 for the same size! Hypervent Aire will cost $120! Even cheaper is a product called "Water Alley" used in construction: 180 sq feet is $120...so if 5 C brats in the same area wanted a piece, going to be about $24 each (plus shipping in all of these).
 
Thanks Bob. I have seen the Decadence and Hypervent. Didn't know about the others. I am not a fan of the Hypervent, to sharp on the top side. I like the Decadence due to it's softer feel. I will look into the vinyl loop floor mat from American Floor Mat. Might be just the thing.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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American Floor Mat has 15% off and free shipping. I believe it ends today. I don't see anything that the Deckadence would add under a mattress. You won't be able to see any "softness" thru the mattress, unless you are sleeping on directly on the Deckadence...Then I would recommend a good psychiatrist! :)
 
I fished a lot out of my boat. While I haven't tied other options, I don't think you can go wrong with dri-dek if fishing is a regular use of your boat. Agree it is tough on bare feet, but that makes it more non-slip and i don't do a lot of barefoot cruising in Alaska. Not sure how squishy it gets went hot (if you get the white version, this may help with this issue). Only drawback for me was cleaning it. I bleed all my fish and there will be a lot of blood and bait pieces under it at the end of the day. Hosing it down from the top does not remove it all. You have to bend it back and hose and brush the underneath to clean it. But that is a small price.
The Duragrid Comfort may be a good compromise if you are not into fishing so much. It looks like it may be easier on the feet but more slippery when fishing. I would be interested in others' experience with it.
Dri-dek was such a vast improvement for a small price that I have always considered it the best investment I made in improving the boat.
 
I have ordered the American Floor Mat without the boarder and backing. It will be for the V Birth and then I also got a section for the hall way. That will go down on the Dri Deck already there, for looks and comfort. Will let you know how it is. Should be here by the weekend. Thanks for the tip Bob. Another gret lead from you.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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I've got that American Floor mat in my cabin. The decadence is a little nicer and heavier, but you pay a lot more for it. The only complaint I have about the American stuff is it's a little harder to vacuum stuff out of it, as it tends to trap stuff in it's weaving. But its so much better than carpet, which starts to stink after getting wet. While I had the decadence in the cockpit of Midnight Flyer, I elected not to put anything in C-Traveler's cockpit to keep it easier for cleaning up. And for hatch access. Some day I may change my mind tho and install the decadence back there. I just have the "pink board" insulation stuff under my V-Berth cushions. Keeps the cushions dry. But doesn't allow for any air circulation. Colby
 
American stuff is it's a little harder to vacuum stuff out of it,
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We don't vacuum it, we wait until we are thru with the voyage, and then pull the mat out and wash it off. Dry Deck under the mat, gives good circulation. Once a year, we vacuum under the Dry Deck, and then wash down the floor and Dri Deck.
 
croakz":1q69auvl said:
ssobol":1q69auvl said:
Ikea floor tiles.

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?...ame=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php
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@ssobol - How have your Ikea wood tiles held up?
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They have held up very well. I did give them a wash and another coat of varnish this spring before the season started.

Originally the Ikea tiles are stained but not varnished. They are supposed to be for outdoor use, but probably not a marine environment. Before I first put them in the boat I gave all the wood bits 3 coats of polyurethane varnish (satin finish).

Like Dri-deck there are gaps between the wood pieces that let stuff (and water) fall through. Once every year or two I take the tiles out and clean the deck underneath.

I would do this same thing again if I got another boat.
 
I did put the American Mat under my V-Birth mattress (and I ran it up the sides to the top of the mattress) and under the port-a-pottie. I like it. Always dry, but not noticeably colder, and still thinking about putting it down on the hallway over the Drydeck. It was easy to put in, cuts with trauma scissors, and gives a choice of smooth or flat surface for the up side.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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