Selecting a mat or mats for your boat, yacht or superyacht can be tricky. While decorating a house can be quite troublesome, doing it on a boat presents its own unique challenges.
At sea there are more considerations to take into account, namely where and how the mat will be used, what exposure it will have to the elements, the limitations of the mat’s environment and what can and cannot be done to change it. Shape and size requirements can also be difficult, as the required dimensions can often be unusual or impossible for a precast floor covering.
The mats used on the deck should be waterproof or machine washable as they have to deal with salt water and spray. This can be quite limiting and narrows your selection to polypropylene outdoor rugs and rugs, as well as cotton or synthetic rugs that can be washed regularly. These really should have a rubber backing, built-in anti-slip, or some type of anti-slip used for safety.
Internally, below the deck, the options when it comes to design, materials and quality become much more varied. However, the size limitations inherent in all ships from small can become problematic. Boats and yachts, regardless of whether they are small or have super yacht status, can have awkward spaces, the salon, hallways, bedrooms and other social areas can have tight spaces or fixed furniture that creates the need for any covering flooring is done in a specific way. Size. Custom made rugs are perfect for a yacht as they can be made to size and shape, as well as match the existing or planned interior, both in terms of color and pattern. Custom rugs can also be made for the full size of the room, allowing living spaces to be carpeted with custom borders and patterns that flow with the interior of the boat rather than in pieces.
While not as important as on deck and depends on the surface area you cover, mats made or purchased for use under deck would benefit from a safe non-slip backing. Injuries at sea are more dangerous than on land, so health and safety is an important element of any interior design project.
A rug is a great source of color and a unique way to add additional depth to a yacht’s interior design. Creating a rug in your own design can provide additional style and individual taste and personality to what can often be a homogeneous interior.