Things You'll Need:
- Scraper
- Drill with Stripper Wheel
- Vacuum
- Wet Cloth
- Utility Knife
- Marine Glue
- Trowel
- Screwdriver
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Step 1
Determine whether your boat carpet glues in place or snaps in place. You need to have this information when ordering a new one.
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Step 2
Choose the color and style of carpet. It is usually available in a multitone, heavy-duty loop texture, or a thick, cut pile texture.
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Step 3
Use your original snap-on carpet dimensions to cut the new one. Boating accessory companies will use those dimensions or a paper pattern to cut it to shape, then add an edge of binding and snaps.
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Step 4
Obtain exact dimensions of glue-down boat carpet. This is designed to stay in place for years, so when you rip it up you may tear it, making it difficult to use as a template.
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Step 5
Remove old carpeting. Use a scraper to get all the glue off the surface. If it's still not as clean as possible, use a drill with the stripping wheel and go over problem areas.
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Step 6
Vacuum the boat floor and wipe it clean.
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Step 7
Trim the new glue-in carpet to size with a utility knife. Trowel marine glue onto the floor. Press the carpet in place.
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Step 8
Create a dent around the edge of the glue-in carpet with a screwdriver. This will act as a line when trimming the edges. Follow the line with a utility knife at a 45 degree angle for a perfect fit.
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Step 9
Line up the fasteners for snap-on boat carpets. You can use the same snaps that are already attached to the boat.
