How to care for your synthetic decking
How to care for your synthetic decking
EVO Decking marine decking and flooring can be fitted to almost any surface. The boat decking material characteristics allows it to be shaped or contoured with ease. It has a roughened surface that looks like natural grain and this makes it an exceptional non slip boat marine flooring, even when wet. It also incorporates sound insulating benefits. Once fitted, EVO Decking will enhance the appearance and value of any craft whether it be a motor cruiser, power boat, sports RIB, sailing yacht or dinghy.
One of the many advantages of choosing a EVO Decking synthetic teak deck is that it is easy to maintain. EVO Decking is made using Ultra Violet stabilised, outdoor grade PVC. Unlike real teak it will not fade, crack, warp or need a rigorous maintenance regime to keep it looking good season after season.
Low maintenance decking
No need for regular hard scrubbing or expensive cleaning and sealing systems. Wash your synthetic teak flooring with soap and water. The perfect time to do this is after cruising when you are washing the boat anyway. Your normal boat wash detergent will be fine or a small drop of washing up liquid in the water will do the job equally as well. Should you spill any nasties on the deck such as diesel, acetone, concentrated bleach or paint, wash these off immediately. For greasy marks such as sun cream or food stains, hot soapy water does the trick.
For more ingrained dirt, pressure washing the surface can be very effective. You can also scrub the deck surface in the direction of the grain, using a scouring pad and hot soapy water.
Sanding synthetic teak decking
Not for general maintenance but for bad scuffs or small burns such as those caused by a cigarette, or a stubborn stain that has been left to dry, the deck can be lightly sanded by hand with 40 grit sandpaper. This is also effective treatment when an area has worn smooth. Please make sure that when sanding your synthetic teak deck you follow the direction of the grain using short strokes. In some cases, sanding may make the area appear lighter in colour but exposure to sunlight or use of a heat gun on the area will blend the tone. Only sand by hand as using a power sander will warp the grain. Call your local EVO Decking distributor if you need more support.
Benefits of Joining EVO Decking
Benefits of Joining EVO Decking
A quality synthetic marine decking product range
No franchise or management fees
No quotas or minimum orders to meet
On-going support from head office with updates on new product developments
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