In the field of ship interior renovation, the use of EVA flexible floor mat for cabin paving is becoming a new trend. This ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer material is widely used in the deck transformation of yachts, fishing boats and other ships due to its excellent buffering performance (can absorb more than 70% of the impact energy), sound insulation effect (reduce low-frequency noise 15-20 dB) and waterproof characteristics.
The foundation surface treatment before construction is very important. First of all, it is necessary to use a high-pressure water gun with a special Marine cleaner to completely remove the bilge oil, and it is recommended to use 320 mesh sandpaper for light polishing of the FRP hull to enhance the adhesion. If rust is found on the metal deck, it should be treated to St3 standard with electric rust removal tools and applied with two epoxy primers for anti-corrosion treatment. In particular, it should be noted that the ambient temperature during construction in the northern region should be kept above 15 ° C to avoid poor solidification of adhesives.
In Marine Sheet cutting process, it is recommended to use laser mapper for 3D modeling, and generate accurate cutting templates with AutoCAD software. For special-shaped areas, "progressive cutting method" can be used, reserving a 3-5cm margin for test laying, and then fine-tuning according to the actual fit situation. The professional construction team will usually pre-coat the pressure-sensitive rubber layer on the back of Eva Yacht Flooring, and then pave with pneumatic roller to ensure that the thickness of the rubber layer is evenly controlled between 0.3-0.5mm.
The final stage can be sealed with a thermoplastic elastomer edge strip, which can hide the raw cutting edge and form a waterproof barrier. The measured data of a yacht club show that after 72 hours of continuous immersion, the peel strength of the professionally paved EVA deck remains above 12N/cm. To improve the anti-slip performance, it is recommended to insert a 3mm thick anti-slip sand layer 30cm apart from the channel area, and the friction coefficient can reach more than 0.8 μ.
With the rise of the Marine personalized modification market, the application of Eva Boat Flooring is extending from the traditional bilge to the bulwark lining, equipment base cushioning and other fields. The emergence of new antibacterial modified EVA products has solved the problem of mildew in humid environments and extended the maintenance cycle of ship interiors to more than 5 years. This combination of functional and decorative materials is pushing the Marine interior industry into a new era of lightweight, modular.
