Install guides

How to install EVA foam boat decking

Templating, cutting and sticking down self-adhesive EVA foam decking.

Harborwright sells the part only — we don't install it. These are general steps; your boat and the maker's manual come first. If you're not sure, have a marine shop fit it.

Steps

  1. Clean the deck: remove old mats, wax and grease, wipe with isopropyl alcohol, and let it dry completely.
  2. Make paper or cardboard templates, trace them onto the foam, and cut with a sharp utility knife. The V-grooves help you cut straight.
  3. Dry-fit every piece before peeling any backing.
  4. Peel back a few inches of backing, line the piece up and press it down, then peel the rest gradually while pressing as you go.
  5. Roll the whole piece firmly with a hand roller, especially the edges, and give the adhesive a day before heavy use.
  6. Textured or non-skid surfaces may need an adhesion promoter first.

Follow the maker's manual for your exact model first — it's linked with each part below.

Videos

Videos are by other channels and show similar parts, not always the exact model we sell.

EVA Foam Boat Flooring Complete Application Guide · MVB Outdoors on YouTube
How to install EVA Boat decking. DIY · Light Lines & Good Times on YouTube

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