Suggestions for cabin interior wall covering

Otoro · 12-02-2008, 04:25 PM

Hi, looking at re-finishing the interior of the cabin this winter. Currently there is some pretty nasty wallpaper. I want to remove this and replace..... what are practical DIY suggestions? Vinyl?

alex n · 12-02-2008, 04:54 PM

I refinished the interior of my 36 Jersey cape, the wallpaper was made of vinyl and ugly, I used an automotive interior paint for vinyl and other plastics, it is great stuff, it remains flexible and actually slightly melts into the vinyl becoming a permanent part of it. The stuff I used was made by SEM . Here are some photos, somethings wrong I cant get them to attach, anyway in my case it was easier to paint than cut and glue new wallpaper and is completely undetectable , if you got on my boat and looked at it you would think it's tan wallpaper, not painted over chrome and blue ugly wallpaper.

DRIFTWOOD · 12-02-2008, 06:08 PM

OTORO - A YACHT CLASS INTERIOR IS TEAK. DO IT IN TEAK. IF THAT 38' DAVIS IS YOURS USE TEAK. I HAVE 1/4 TEAK PLYWOOD FOR UNDER $100 BUCKS A SHEET BUT GETTING THEM TO BERMUDA IS A DIFFERENT STORY.

Otoro · 12-02-2008, 06:47 PM

I can get it here without a problem. Send me a PM with pictures and we can discuss!

clt_capt · 12-02-2008, 07:14 PM

You may be able to use teak veneer if it isn't going to be structural.

Teak Veneer is available with a sticky back, so you wouldn't need visible fasteners.

You would need to varnish it though.

fishskipper · 12-02-2008, 08:28 PM

I think the teak veneer would look great.... lot of folks here use indoor/ outdoor carpet.Its cheap and easily replaceable.You could also use as like a chair rail, doing the bottom half with carpet and veneer on top.

gradyfish265 · 12-02-2008, 08:33 PM

Teak veneer can look ugly and great...all depends on the type you buy and the grain pattern. I've seen some that look fake and some that look 100% real. I'll get you info on a company to check out and look into. 3M makes a product that you just spray on both surfaces until tacky and then push togeather and then just iron the teak to get the two surfaces to adhear and get bubbles out. It is a fairly easy job, use a razor to fine tune the edges. They make teak tape also for cabinet or counter edges also. Also, if it gets ruined a few years down the road, use an iron, heat and peel off and redo it. Although the teak ply is tempting for that price mentioned above, depends how much you need and how much additional work it would require to use it.

jason carroll · 12-02-2008, 08:40 PM

Awl-Craft or Awl-Grip, when the surface is clean and fair can make a surface look great. Plus the added benefit of easy cleaning and low maintenance.

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12-02-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
Otoro I just got squirted with ballyhoo poop Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 41 Credits: 1,299.0 Boat: 38' Buddy Davis Home Port: Hamilton	Suggestions for cabin interior wall covering Hi, looking at re-finishing the interior of the cabin this winter. Currently there is some pretty nasty wallpaper. I want to remove this and replace..... what are practical DIY suggestions? Vinyl?

12-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#2
alex n Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 149 Credits: 1,435.1 Boat: Dragonfly 36 Jersey Cape Best Catch: winner 07 Beach Haven White Marlin Invitational	I refinished the interior of my 36 Jersey cape, the wallpaper was made of vinyl and ugly, I used an automotive interior paint for vinyl and other plastics, it is great stuff, it remains flexible and actually slightly melts into the vinyl becoming a permanent part of it. The stuff I used was made by SEM . Here are some photos, somethings wrong I cant get them to attach, anyway in my case it was easier to paint than cut and glue new wallpaper and is completely undetectable , if you got on my boat and looked at it you would think it's tan wallpaper, not painted over chrome and blue ugly wallpaper. Last edited by alex n; 12-02-2008 at 05:02 PM.

12-02-2008, 06:08 PM	#3
DRIFTWOOD I practice safe fishing Join Date: May 2008 Location: BABYLON NY Posts: 72 Credits: 1,452.9 Boat: 26' REGULATOR 2X 250 HPDI'S Home Port: HOUSE OF THE FISH TACO Best Catch: GOT MY BUTT KICKED BY A SWORDFISH Occupation: HARDWOOD LUMBER IMPORT / EXPORT	NATURAL BEAUTY OTORO - A YACHT CLASS INTERIOR IS TEAK. DO IT IN TEAK. IF THAT 38' DAVIS IS YOURS USE TEAK. I HAVE 1/4 TEAK PLYWOOD FOR UNDER $100 BUCKS A SHEET BUT GETTING THEM TO BERMUDA IS A DIFFERENT STORY.

12-02-2008, 07:14 PM	#5
clt_capt I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, MHC Posts: 3,515 Credits: 3,756.5 Boat: Luhrs 36 Home Port: MHC Occupation: Supporting my Tackle habit	You may be able to use teak veneer if it isn't going to be structural. Teak Veneer is available with a sticky back, so you wouldn't need visible fasteners. You would need to varnish it though. __________________ *"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot." --STEVEN WRIGHT*

12-02-2008, 08:28 PM	#6
fishskipper I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kill Devil Hills ,N.C. Posts: 1,225 Credits: 1,880.4 Boat: Custom Carolina Home Port: Oregon Inlet,N.C. Best Catch: Still Looking Occupation: Charter Capt.	I think the teak veneer would look great.... lot of folks here use indoor/ outdoor carpet.Its cheap and easily replaceable.You could also use as like a chair rail, doing the bottom half with carpet and veneer on top. __________________ Capt. Ron NOW BOOKING HALF DAYS..3/4 DAYS AND ALL DAY FISHING TRIPS OUT OF PIRATES COVE, N.C. THE ROCK FISH ARE HERE AND THEY ARE FAT! www.littlejeanniesportfishing.com

12-02-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
Otoro I just got squirted with ballyhoo poop Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bermuda Posts: 41 Credits: 1,299.0 Boat: 38' Buddy Davis Home Port: Hamilton	I can get it here without a problem. Send me a PM with pictures and we can discuss!

12-02-2008, 08:33 PM	#7
gradyfish265 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 322 Credits: 1,414.7 Boat: Grady White 265 Express Home Port: Port Monmouth Occupation: Naval Architect	Teak veneer can look ugly and great...all depends on the type you buy and the grain pattern. I've seen some that look fake and some that look 100% real. I'll get you info on a company to check out and look into. 3M makes a product that you just spray on both surfaces until tacky and then push togeather and then just iron the teak to get the two surfaces to adhear and get bubbles out. It is a fairly easy job, use a razor to fine tune the edges. They make teak tape also for cabinet or counter edges also. Also, if it gets ruined a few years down the road, use an iron, heat and peel off and redo it. Although the teak ply is tempting for that price mentioned above, depends how much you need and how much additional work it would require to use it. __________________ 2002 Grady White 265 Express 1989 Grady White 22 Seafarer FOR SALE!!!

12-02-2008, 08:40 PM	#8
jason carroll Newbie on board Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 Credits: 1,274.1	Interior Wall Covering Awl-Craft or Awl-Grip, when the surface is clean and fair can make a surface look great. Plus the added benefit of easy cleaning and low maintenance. .-

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