Lake Norman Boat Floors and Flooring: Navigating the Diverse World of Marine Foam Decking.

You might think, with the similarities in both the products and their names, that they are essentially the same thing – like Sprite, 7-Up, and Sierra Mist in the world of marine flooring. But that assumption would be incorrect.

There are two distinct kinds of foam decking: ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene (PE), as well as various blends of the two materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

 

Polyethylene Foam

Polyethylene Foam – Foam Fabrication

Polyethylene foam is a durable, lightweight, resilient, closed-cell material. It is often used for packaging fragile goods due to its excellent vibration dampening and insulation properties. It also offers high resistance to chemicals and moisture.

Polyethylene foam is easy to process and fabricate. It has high load bearing characteristics.

Characteristics:

  • Closed-Cell
  • Very lightweight
  • Non-abrasive
  • Easy to fabricate
  • Non-Dusting
  • Superb strength and tear resistance
  • Excellent shock absorption & vibration dampening properties
  • Flexibility
  • Impervious to mildew, mold, rot, and bacteria
  • Resistant to water, chemicals, solvents & grease
  • CFC free
  • Odorless
  • Excellent buoyancy
  • Very cost-effective
  • Excellent thermal insulation properties

For years after it first hit the market in the U.S. in 2004, SeaDek was to marine foam decking what Q-Tips are to cotton swabs or Frisbees are to flying discs. Now, although SeaDek remains the most recognizable name in foam decking, there’s plenty of competition: MarineMat, OceanGrip, GatorStep, AquaTraction, Hydro-Turf, TopDek, DEKit, Aquamarine Deck and numerous other brand names, along with countless no-name knockoffs sold on Amazon and eBay.

At Lake Norman Boat Floors and Flooring, we understand the importance of reliable and high-quality boat flooring. That’s why we offer the best decking options. Choose the perfect marine foam decking solution for your boat today and experience unmatched durability, flexibility, and insulation properties. Upgrade your boat’s flooring with Lake Norman Boat Floors and Flooring – your trusted source for premium boat decking. Boat Decking | Boat Flooring | Boat Floors.