Rob
If your existing T plywood is in good shape then I think a good sanding is
all that would be required. Mine was delaminating. The hardest part was
gluing it down. As I mentioned before I didn’t do the off gassing and got a
couple of bubbles.
Mike
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Rod Stright
> Date: November 15, 2019 at 6:41:54 PM EST
> Cc: Mike Taylor
> Subject: Re: Stus-List FW: Fwd: Fwd: Cabin Sole resurfacing
>
> Hey Mike looks great. I was thinking about putting it over my existing teak
> and holly which is in reasonable condition but a bit dark. Think that would
> work?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On Nov 15, 2019, at 7:17 PM, Mike Taylor via CnC-List
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>
>> Bruce, Rod, Et Al
>>
>> Here is a link to some pictures of my Lonseal cabin sole install. Cabin Sole
>>
>> Sorry Rod I down race so I can’t answer your questions. My opinion; the
>> product itself is a superior vinyl product and with proper installation
>> there should be no issue. That being said if you drop something the Lonseal
>> will hold up well but the substrate may dent and be visible.
>>
>> Some tips
>> Design substrate (plywood) with as few seams as possible.
>> Router bottom outsides edges with ½” router
>> Apply a minimum of 2 coats of epoxy to all pieces on all sides
>> Roll out the Lonseal on a solid flat surface (living room floor) upside
>> down then lay plywood upside down in the pattern it will be applied. Cut
>> Lonseal at least 1” larger than required on all side. Makes it easier to
>> install and easier to trim after glue is set.
>> Tape joints like you would with drywall. I didn’t.
>> Use j-roller instead of recommended 100 lb. roller. See mod I made to
>> j-roller so I could apply more weight
>> Follow gluing instructions to the letter especially the off gassing. I
>> didn’t and some bubbles occurred that couldn’t be rolled out.
>> Use router with edge trimmer to cut bilge ports.
>>
>> I was lucky that my sole was a bit narrower than the LonSeal. Just ensure
>> the pieces in the v-berth and the small piece in the galley lines all line
>> up. Same thing for the bilge access ports. I had to make a small
>> lengthwise cut around the mast truck to fit around the centreboard tube. It
>> can’t be seen unless you really look for it.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> From: bwhitmore via CnC-List
>> Sent: November 10, 2019 7:11 AM
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: bwhitmore
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Fwd: Cabin Sole resurfacing
>>
>> Hi Mike and group,
>>
>> If anyone has good photos of the installed Lonseal PlasTeak product, I'd
>> like to see them.
>>
>> As much as I am a traditionalist, ease of repair my win out.
>>
>> I'd really like to know if you can notice a distinct difference between this
>> and real teak.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Samsung tablet.
>>
>> Original message
>> From: Mike Taylor via CnC-List
>> Date: 11/9/19 4:42 PM (GMT-05:00)
>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> Cc: Mike Taylor
>> Subject: Stus-List Fwd: Fwd: Cabin Sole resurfacing
>>
>> Hi Rod
>>
>> Here is a link to the product I purchased from Defender. Correction on
>> product name. PlasTeak is the trade name. Lonseal makes them all.
>>
>> https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1%7C2276179%7C2276198%7C2276201=3325405
>>
>> I’m on the east coast now I could provide pics next week when I get home.
>>
>> Mike
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: Rod Stright
>> Date: November 9, 2019 at 5:06:27 PM AST
>> Cc: Mike Taylor
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fwd: Cabin Sole resurfacing
>>
>> Can you send additional info haven’t heard of it here.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Rod
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>
>> On Nov 9, 2019, at 4:46 PM, Mike Taylor via CnC-List
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> I went with PlasTeak a few years ago. New plywood with 2 coats of West
>> system epoxy. Looks real good. Got it at Defender. Can send some tips and
>> pics if you desire.
>>
>> Mike
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: David Knecht via CnC-List
>> Date: November 9, 2019 at 9:22:28 AM AST
>> To: CnC discussion list CnC
>> Cc: David Knecht
>> Subject: Stus-List Cabin Sole resurfacing
>> Reply-To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>>
>> The cabin sole on my boat is not in great shape. There are areas where the
>> holly stripes and are gone or pulling away. I am considering what to do
>> and have a vague recollection of someone using a glue-on faux teak/holley
>> covering over the wood (Nautikflor?) but I can’t find that discussion
>> anywhere in the archives. Has anyone done that? Thanks- Dave
>>
>> S/V Aries
>> 1990 C 34+
>> New London, CT
>>
>>
>>
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