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Tech Talk => Interior => Topic started by: sandman on September 14, 2009, 11:33:05 PM

Title: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 14, 2009, 11:33:05 PM
Fellas,

        Hey i've seen some comments on here while looking for options on some carpet for my boat and have seen home depot and lowes mentioned. After checking the local marine shops and there inflated pricing I decided to check the big guys out, lowes was bit of a dissapointment both stores dont have much of a selection as most would guess but lowes would not even offer different colors as a s/o option. Home depot is not much on in house selection either but they do have marine grade carpet available for order in there online format and had I think about 7 different colors to choose from. The best thing about it was the price, their carpet only runs $5.95 a LF! I bought a 6 x 20 roll of carpet for $119.00 bucks everywhere else was gonna be a minimum $250 for the same size remnant!

Now I am not comparing the quality at this point only the price seeing as i have not installed or used the product yet but will keep you guys posted. Just thought i would pass this along in case someone else needs to save a buck in the off season on a recarpet.
(note) the carpet is only available online @ homedepot.com

see ya,
         mike
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: GT Jets on September 14, 2009, 11:41:50 PM
Fellas,

        Hey i've seen some comments on here while looking for options on some carpet for my boat and have seen home depot and lowes mentioned. After checking the local marine shops and there inflated pricing I decided to check the big guys out, lowes was bit of a dissapointment both stores dont have much of a selection as most would guess but lowes would not even offer different colors as a s/o option. Home depot is not much on in house selection either but they do have marine grade carpet available for order in there online format and had I think about 7 different colors to choose from. The best thing about it was the price, their carpet only runs $5.95 a LF! I bought a 6 x 20 roll of carpet for $119.00 bucks everywhere else was gonna be a minimum $250 for the same size remnant!

Now I am not comparing the quality at this point only the price seeing as i have not installed or used the product yet but will keep you guys posted. Just thought i would pass this along in case someone else needs to save a buck in the off season on a recarpet.
(note) the carpet is only available online @ homedepot.com

see ya,
         mike

  :thumbup:

I spent over $400 on the two boats we did recently, seems to be a good way to go........Let us know... ;)

GT
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 14, 2009, 11:52:00 PM
  :thumbup:

I spent over $400 on the two boats we did recently, seems to be a good way to go........Let us know... ;)

GT

Hey GT,

         Ya I will, my material shows up on thursday, gonna install this weekend i will post some pics of carpet before and after install.

mike
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: fast fred on September 16, 2009, 11:38:40 AM
When marine carpet comes in 6 ft rolls it is normally bunk carpet. Marine carpet is normally 8 ft wide and comes in 20oz and 40oz. What is the weight of the carpet you got from home depot. Just curious. BTW bunk carpet is made so you dont have to glue it down and marine carpet will disinagrate quickly if it not glued down. Matt
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 16, 2009, 09:28:03 PM
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Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 16, 2009, 09:36:07 PM
When marine carpet comes in 6 ft rolls it is normally bunk carpet. Marine carpet is normally 8 ft wide and comes in 20oz and 40oz. What is the weight of the carpet you got from home depot. Just curious. BTW bunk carpet is made so you dont have to glue it down and marine carpet will disinagrate quickly if it not glued down. Matt

Matt,
   Well the carpet just showed up today looks great. It is also available in 8.5 width I just got the 6 because thats all I needed. It's 20oz w/marine no slip backing I will post picks soon
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 16, 2009, 10:13:48 PM
Pics
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: CenCalCruiser on September 17, 2009, 12:39:42 PM
Theres a TON of hispanic dudes who do upholstery/interior in my town who work out of their garage. I've had a ton of vehicles/boats done by a particular guy who's out by my work. I had a 1970 blazer completely redone which included all new foam, black upholstery, boxed sides in rear, dash pad, door panels, sound deadener and all marine grade carpet for $650 out the door! The guy does a great job and he is seriously dirt cheap! My dad just got his ocean-cruiser completely redone in all marine grade material for $450...It was ALOT of material! Here's a decent pic of my blazer after interior...
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: CenCalCruiser on September 17, 2009, 12:42:02 PM
Also....that was the first vehicle I ever did paint and body on.  ;D
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 17, 2009, 08:14:02 PM
Theres a TON of hispanic dudes who do upholstery/interior in my town who work out of their garage. I've had a ton of vehicles/boats done by a particular guy who's out by my work. I had a 1970 blazer completely redone which included all new foam, black upholstery, boxed sides in rear, dash pad, door panels, sound deadener and all marine grade carpet for $650 out the door! The guy does a great job and he is seriously dirt cheap! My dad just got his ocean-cruiser completely redone in all marine grade material for $450...It was ALOT of material! Here's a decent pic of my blazer after interior...

Wow that is an awsome price if you were closer might be worth the drive
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 23, 2009, 12:11:47 AM
Fellas new carpet is in the boat! here are some pics.
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sturat 514 on September 23, 2009, 06:34:47 AM
Looking good keep up the work.  :thumbup:
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on September 23, 2009, 11:12:08 PM
more pics
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: bills79southwind on October 26, 2009, 06:14:03 PM
Looks pretty sweet.. Are you happy with the quality so far?
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: electrowoman on October 27, 2009, 03:33:44 PM
I put in the good stuff from overtons.  Got it on sale and it's held up great all summer. 
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on October 27, 2009, 08:10:16 PM
Looks pretty sweet.. Are you happy with the quality so far?

Ya! you know what it is holding up terrific and the carpet feels really plush, Matter of fact I decided to cover the new engine cover with it untill I build the new seats and get it reupholstered and its working out great there too, Anyone who is interested I say go for it!
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: GT Jets on October 27, 2009, 08:40:38 PM
I put in the good stuff from overtons.  Got it on sale and it's held up great all summer. 

Carpet snob  ::) ::) ::)   ;D

Carpet looks good sandman  :thumbup:

GT
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: Danger731 on October 28, 2009, 02:31:11 AM
Theres a TON of hispanic dudes who do upholstery/interior in my town who work out of their garage. I've had a ton of vehicles/boats done by a particular guy who's out by my work. I had a 1970 blazer completely redone which included all new foam, black upholstery, boxed sides in rear, dash pad, door panels, sound deadener and all marine grade carpet for $650 out the door! The guy does a great job and he is seriously dirt cheap! My dad just got his ocean-cruiser completely redone in all marine grade material for $450...It was ALOT of material! Here's a decent pic of my blazer after interior...

I want to get the my chairs redone on my sleekcraft, what is the zip code these guys are at ?
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: jet boat performance on October 28, 2009, 09:01:12 AM
Since the demise of one of our Old wholsale Marine suppliers we have hooked up some really good deals with some of those who survived the recent "Economic cut" One in particular has a enormous selection and inventory and amoungst that is Marine Carpet We just ordered enough to do a boat were currently restoring and were pleasantly surpried with the quality price and selection Will post up some pics later this week Tom
Title: Re: marine grade carpet
Post by: sandman on October 29, 2009, 03:35:10 PM
Carpet snob  ::) ::) ::)   ;D

Carpet looks good sandman  :thumbup:

GT

Thanks GT im really pleased with how it worked out
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