Glue Information

BCCGAL1- Carpet Glue

• For best results use this boat carpet glue at temperatures above 60 degrees.
• First unroll your flooring over the area you wish to carpet to inspect for defects as well as checking to make sure you have enough.
• Roll the flooring back up evenly and start applying the glue to the first 1/3 of the area.
• Apply by pouring about 1/2 of the pale on to the area and spread using a medium nap paint roller on a broom stick. Let glue set up for about 3-5 minutes before applying carpet. A one gallon pale should cover a 8'ft x 10'ft area.
• Roll your flooring over the glued area and smooth out using your arm or 2x4 to reach. We use a heavy pvc pipe to iron it out. A heavy carpet roller is not necessary. 
• Repeat this process over the reaming 2/3's of your area. Gluing smaller areas as you go is often easier.
• Depending on conditions it may take up to 24hrs for glue to fully dry. This glue is water based so the humidity in the air will factor into drying time. Allow glue to fully dry before replacing any seats, furniture or any other items that will be placed on top of new carpeting.
• If you are replacing your carpet outdoors make sure that while you are letting the glue dry to fully cover the newly carpeted area to keep it from getting wet if it happens to rain. If your newly installed carpet happens to get wet before the glue is fully dried the water will stop the glue from curing and you may have to start over and replace your carpeting.
• This carpet glue is not to be used on pressure treated plywood.

Vinyl Flooring Glue for Plywood

• One gallon will cover an 8' x 10' section, or 80 square feet.  If you have a 20' pontoon boat, two gallons of glue will be enough glue to cover the entire floor of your boat. 
• Please make sure you have enough glue for your project, as too little glue will cause your flooring to bubble, wrinkle or will not create the bond you need.
• It is VERY IMPORTANT that this glue does NOT FREEZE (neither before you use it, nor during the curing/drying process.) 
• Please allow 24-48Hrs for this glue to set up and dry before walking or setting pontoon furniture back on the boat.
• The ideal temperature for using this glue during your vinyl flooring installation is 60-90 degrees F.  If it is too cold, the glue will not dry properly.
• First unroll your flooring over the area you wish to cover to inspect for defects as well as checking to make sure you have enough.
• Roll the flooring back up evenly and start applying the glue to the first 1/3 of the area.
• Apply by pouring about 1/2 of the pale on to the area and spread using a medium nap paint roller on a broom stick. Let glue set up for about 3-5 minutes before applying flooring. A one gallon pale should cover a 8'ft x 10'ft area.
• Roll your flooring over the glued area and smooth out using your arm or 2x4 to reach. We use a heavy pvc pipe to iron it out. A heavy carpet roller is not necessary.
• Repeat this process over the remaining 2/3's of your area. Gluing smaller areas as you go is often easier.
• Depending on conditions it may take up to 24hrs for glue to fully dry. This glue is water based so the humidity in the air will factor into drying time. Allow glue to fully dry before replacing any seats, furniture or any other items that will be placed on top of new flooring.
• If you are replacing your flooring outdoors make sure that while you are letting the glue dry to fully cover the newly floored area to keep it from getting wet if it happens to rain. If your newly installed flooring happens to get wet before the glue is fully dried the water will stop the glue from curing and you may have to start over and replace your flooring.

Vinyl Flooring Glue for Metal and Fiberglass

• Prior to applying the MariDeck® vinyl, inspect the surface of the boat to be covered to make sure all debris, dust, screws, or any foreign objects have been removed. Use a leaf blower or broom at this time to ensure the surface is completely clean.
• Fiberglass surfaces will likely require that the surface be etched using a coarse grade of sandpaper. This will allow for better adhesion. Remove all fiberglass dust prior to applying adhesive 
• Follow the package removal instructions as listed above.
• In most cases, applications over aluminum or fiberglass require pre-cutting the vinyl into the appropriate shapes and sizes required for the specific area of the boat. Carefully measure the shapes and sizes allowing for appropriate coverage. If a larger surface is to be covered, utilize the same installation method described above using the appropriate adhesive and procedures outlined below.
• MD-102 is very flammable. Keep all adhesives away from children and do not use this product near an open flame or high heat. MD-102 should be installed in a well-ventilated area.
• Once the sizes are cut, apply MD-102 solvent adhesive to the non-woven polyester backside of the vinyl using a paint roller (smaller areas may require the use of a 3” roller). Be careful not to get adhesive on the topside of the vinyl. Removing spilled or excess adhesive is extremely difficult. Then apply a coat of MD-102 adhesive onto the surface to receive the vinyl piece. Again, be careful in the application. Only apply enough adhesive to be covered by the vinyl.
• Allow the adhesive to set for 10-15 minutes.
• The adhesive is ready for application when you can touch the adhesive on the aluminum with your finger, and feel only a slight tackiness. If "legs” or "strings” appear between your finger and the adhesive, allow another 5 minutes to dry and retest. Do not wait longer than 15 minutes to apply the glued vinyl to the glued surface.
• Carefully apply the glued piece of vinyl without wrinkles or air bubbles.
• MD-102 is a solvent-based contact adhesive and will require quick installation. Make certain the vinyl pieces are positioned correctly before applying. After the piece of vinyl is applied, use your hand to smooth out any air bubbles or wrinkles while ensuring uniform contact.
• Follow the same instructions for subsequent pieces of the vinyl.
• MD-102 adhesive dries very quickly. Allow a minimum 1-hour drying time before installing seating and equipment

Suggested Tools List

• Measuring Tape 
• Scissors 
• Utility Knife
• 9" Medium Nap Paint Roller with 4' Extension
• Push Broom
• Linoleum Roller
• Throw Away Rags 

Surface Preparation 

• Ideally, it is best to remove any objects that are attached to the floor of your pontoon boat. Also remove any plastic or metal trim pieces. These will be reused to secure the edges of the vinyl flooring after application. The removal of all pontoon seats, pontoon tables, and or pontoon accessories, will allow for an easier and better application of the MariDeck® product.

• Any existing marine carpet or vinyl will also need to be completely removed in addition to any adhesive residue left on the surface to be covered. 

• MariDeck® recommends ¾” Marine Grade CCA treated plywood screwed to the structure.  Install new wood securely with high quality moisture resistant screws. Plywood sheets should be butted against each other leaving no more than a 1/32” space. If your pontoon boat requires new plywood you can find it here.

Wood Surface Application

• Prior to applying the MariDeck vinyl, inspect the surface of the boat to be covered to make sure all debris, saw dust, screws, or any foreign objects have been removed. Use a leaf blower or broom at this time to ensure the surface is completely clean.

• Be extremely careful when unwrapping the roll. Sharp objects can damage the MariDeck® vinyl. Take caution in removing the packaging to avoid damage to the product.

• After the packaging has been removed, unroll the vinyl over the surface to be covered. Take this time to determine that the roll is of sufficient length to cover the surface required. Center the vinyl on the surface and adjust for appropriate overhang requirements on all four sides. Pull out any wrinkles or folds in the vinyl if they exist.

• Once the vinyl is adjusted to the ideal position, install a couple weighted objects (i.e., toolbox, adhesive pail, brick) on the membrane at one end of the boat. The weighted objects should be within 24” from the edge of the boat. Starting at the opposite end of the boat, roll the membrane loosely back to the weighted objects. As you roll the vinyl, try to maintain a straight and consistent roll. 

• Wood surface applications require the use of RPVFG adhesive. Prior to opening, shake the glue container slightly for 60 seconds. Coverage rates for this pontoon boat vinyl adhesive is approximately 80/SF per gallon or 8' x 10' . Depending on the ambient temperature, the adhesive will begin to dry relatively fast after application. If you are working alone, do not try to install more than 15 linear feet at a time. The vinyl needs to be applied when the adhesive is wet. Open the container and pour the adhesive in a serpentine pattern onto the wood deck in front of the roll. The serpentine ribbons of adhesive should be approximately 1.5” wide. Cover an area that extends the width of the roll and out form the roll 15’.

•  Using the medium nap paint roller, roll over the adhesive blending it together and completely covering the wood surface. The consistency and coverage of the adhesive should represent a heavy coat of paint. Do not leave puddles of adhesive or dry spots on the wood surface. Finish the area of adhesive application in a relatively straight line across the width of the boat. 

• Standing on the vinyl near the weighted objects, slowly and careful begin to unroll the vinyl over the freshly applied adhesive. Make sure that the roll is unrolled straight and wrinkle free. If a wrinkle does appear, lift the roll of vinyl off the adhesive slightly and straighten to remove wrinkle. Continue to unroll the vinyl to cover all of the adhesive. 

• Take a clean stiff bristle push broom and sweep over the surface installed using medium pressure. The process will help distribute the adhesive under the vinyl evenly and help provide for consistent contact between the adhesive and vinyl. Make sure any air pockets are pressed out if they exist. 

• Return to the beginning of the roll and remove the weighted objects. Fold the vinyl back exposing the un-adhered wood surface. Apply adhesive as described above and follow same vinyl application procedure. The remaining vinyl (or next 15’) can now be adhered to the wood surface. Make sure the new application of adhesive slightly overlaps the previous to eliminate voids in the coverage. It is acceptable to separate the adhered vinyl from the initial adhesive to 3 ensure 100% coverage as long as the vinyl has not dried. Complete the application as described above. 

Drying Time

• You can walk on the vinyl immediately after installation. However, excessive walking and foot traffic could put small wrinkles in the vinyl. Take caution in walking on the surface and always inspect the area after contact.
  
• In dry weather conditions and temps 60 – 90 degrees F. the glue will be dry in 2-3 hours. It is recommended that the glue be allowed 24 - 48 Hrs to dry completely over night before installing seating and equipment. Please make sure your cover the pontoon boat if there is a chance of rain as if this application gets wet it could stop the curing process