carpets

**powerskipper** · 18-05-06, 19:14

any one know any one who does carpets for boats in Solent area.

**jcmmarine** · 18-05-06, 20:15

After ridiculus estimates years ago I have since allways done mine myself. I have also found flotex to be about the best, very easy to fit and idealy suited to boats.
John

**powerskipper** · 18-05-06, 20:19

thanks , I can see that happening. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

**Epirb23** · 18-05-06, 21:32

It might be worth chatting to these peeps in Bournemouth-
http://www.toomerandhayter.co.uk
They were reccomended by another Forumite recently although I haven't had need for them (yet!)

**tico** · 19-05-06, 11:27

No1 guy to speak to is Ed Engel 07860 192119. Prompt service and excellent value!

**Malcb** · 19-05-06, 11:32

Hawke House do some. Limited range but made for boats.
http://www.hawkehouse.com/index.html

**Talbot** · 19-05-06, 14:54

I have felt based carpet from Carpet right. I created a template then cut out the carpet at home. SWMBO then organised the edge to be oversewn. happy with the finish.!

**KevB** · 19-05-06, 16:19

B&Q bathroom carpet

**discovery2** · 20-05-06, 10:46

Flotex for inside and a weather/waterproof hard wearing carpet (can't remember it's name) for the cockpit. All fitted by a domestic carpet fitter.

It is a good idea though to lift the flotex carpet periodically (say, once a month) to prevent the backing sticking to the cabin sole.

**Hurricane** · 21-05-06, 12:17

Hi Julie

We are at Mercury and had all new carpets fitted at the marina last year.
The guy who did it did a good job at a good price.
Let me know if you want his name - I'll have to dig it out.

One thing to remember - if it is a Sealine that is to have new carpets - the factory uses a very sticky adhesive when the boat is first built - takes ages to strip the old ones out - thus expensive if you get a carpet fitter to do it.