DIY Boat Flooring: How to Make a No-Sew Vinyl Floor Mat

This is a great way to install a comfortable, protective mat on your boat that is custom fit to your exact flooring dimensions. Don't settle for mass-produced flooring mats that don't fit right when it's so easy to make your own. Let's get started.

We’ve chosen Infinity Luxury Woven Vinyl™ flooring material for our floor mat. Infinity flooring is a 100% woven vinyl with a 100% frothed vinyl memory backing. It creates a soft, cool foundation for your feet and allows for added traction. Its unique frothed vinyl backing does not soak up as much water as other foam flooring, making it a great choice for powerboats, pontoons, sailboats and more. It dries quickly, stands up to heavy traffic and can be cut with scissors without needing a binding to finish the edges.

In our video, we'll show you how to measure your space and how to pattern and cut the flooring material. Our galley has a curved section at the step that we needed to accommodate. We’ll show you a great trick for patterning around curved areas using a simple kitchen supply you already have. In fact, other than the vinyl flooring material, you probably already have most of the supplies needed to make this easy, no-sew flooring project.

Not only is this a great flooring option for your boat, but you can also use these same techniques to create a no-sew mat for your RV, sunroom, kitchen or anywhere you need a cushioned and supportive floor mat. Save any leftover Infinity vinyl flooring for other projects. It can also be used for RV treads, swim platforms, placemats, coasters and more.

Thanks for watching our how-to video! Post photos of your floor mats on social media using #Sailrite so we can see what you're making. Do you have any ideas for future marine projects? Let us know in the comments below!