How to Install Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl™ Flooring on a Pontoon

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In the spring of 2017, Sailrite® had the opportunity to collaborate with several other local businesses and donors to refurbish an old pontoon boat for a local summer camp, Camp Whitley. Our tasks included installing new woven vinyl flooring, upholstering the helm console, and making and installing a new bimini frame, top and bimini boot. As we worked for this great cause, we made how-to videos to share with you!

Video Chapters:

  • Prepping Surface – 0:37 min.
  • Applying Glue – 1:35 min.
  • Smoothing & Adhering Flooring – 2:34 min.
  • Trimming & Stapling Edges – 4:53 min.
  • Installing Hardware – 5:56 min.
  • Materials List – 6:46 min.

Materials List:

  • Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl™ Flooring Seagrass Sandstone 8'6" – #120223
  • AAT 390 Marine & Exterior Adhesive (Gallon) – #121096
  • 21 Gauge 1/2" (12mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Stainless Steel) – #8012SS
  • 3M™ Specialty Adhesive Remover 32 oz. (Quart) – #108984
  • Exterior Spackling Paste

Tools List:

  • Gingher® 8" Scissors Right Handed – #19104
  • Sailrite® Poly Cutting Board 12" x 12" – #123964
  • Sailrite® Upholstery Staple Gun – Short Nose #121410 or Long Nose #121411
  • Putty Knife, Sandpaper, 1/8" V-Notch Trowel, Razor Blade Knife
How to Install Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl Flooring on a Pontoon 2

The first step in our pontoon makeover was to install new flooring. One of our local partners, Morsches Builders Mart, installed a new marine plywood deck, and we chose to install Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl™ Flooring on top. This is a great, modern flooring option for a pontoon refit. The woven top is soft underfoot and antimicrobial, preventing the growth of mold and mildew. Woven vinyl flooring is also UV stable and won’t get waterlogged like carpet. Plus, this material can be cleaned easily with a hose or vacuum, making it perfect for a busy camp atmosphere.

How to Install Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl Flooring on a Pontoon 3

Infinity vinyl flooring can be installed as a snap-in mat or glued in place. For a pontoon like this, a glue-down application is best. The process is very straightforward and can easily be accomplished by a DIYer. Infinity Woven Vinyl is 8 feet, 6 inches wide, making it wide enough to cover most pontoon decks without seaming. Using a solvent-free, marine exterior adhesive, like AAT 390 Marine & Exterior Adhesive, you can affix the flooring to the deck in one continuous sheet.

Watch the video to see the step-by-step instructions for installing your own Infinity Woven Vinyl Flooring to a pontoon deck.

The flooring we installed in the video is for the boat we revamped for a local summer camp in Indiana, Camp Whitley. We teamed up with several other local businesses in the area to refurbish an old pontoon boat. If you're interested in other marine flooring DIYs, check out this link here.