Ten ideas for making your deck the way you want it

There are now numerous options for decking and siding, ranging from synthetic to eco-friendly materials. Alternatives to teak are becoming increasingly common, each with unique characteristics. We have selected offerings from ten companies that offer suitable solutions for boat deck decking to help you find the option that best suits your needs. Whether you are looking for durability, ease of maintenance, a natural look, or customization options, here you will find the most attractive choices for renovating your boat’s deck.

Synteak Group – Lightweight

Synteak Group is recognized as the exclusive distributor in Europe of the synthetic teak brand PlasDeck. This product, made in the United States, offers several decking solutions that combine aesthetics and functionality, in a wide range of colors and shapes. The highlight is the Performance 3.5 variant, which is the lightest synthetic teak in the world, weighing only 3.5 kg/sqm. Another product distributed by the company is Evercor, the world’s first nautical composite cork, which combines the durability of rubber with the sustainability of cork.

synteak.com – evercor.com

Refit Style – Triple Choice

Refit Style has accumulated over 25 years of experience in boat refitting, offering customized services to renovate and enhance the covers of existing and under construction boats. With a team of experienced craftsmen, the company handles every step of the process from design to fabrication, ensuring high standards of quality and design. Materials used and offered to clients include EVA, PVC and resin, each with specific characteristics in terms of weight, strength and color rendering.

refitstyle.com

RCR Marine – Made in USA

In Italy, RCR Marine is synonymous with SeaDek. This U.S. brand is well-known not only in the marine industry and offers a full range of options for creating custom EVA surfaces. From design to installation, the company provides tailored solutions that ensure safety and comfort, serving as a viable alternative to traditional non-slip coatings. The textured surface is available in a variety of finishes and is UV resistant, does not absorb liquids, and offers excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions.

rcrmarine.co.uk

MarineCork – 100% natural

MarineCork is an all-natural alternative to traditional teak, made exclusively from cork. This material is not only environmentally friendly but also offers excellent non-slip and heat-insulating properties. MarineCork is ideal for those seeking a sustainable choice without compromising quality. It is easy to install and maintain; if any part of the deck is damaged, it will be a simple matter to replace only the affected area with little invasive work.

marinecork.com

Deck – Kiwigrip – Paint

Kiwigrip offers an innovative solution to make your deck slip-resistant: a coating! Easy to apply and available in a variety of finishes, Kiwigrip creates an anti-slip coating that provides a high-traction, wear-resistant surface. This water-based paint is non-toxic, free of volatile solvents and is easy to clean with soap and water. It can be applied directly to various surfaces: wood, fiberglass, metal and resin.

indemar.com

Isoteak – Order it online

Isoteak is distinguished by the simplicity of its offerings; the company’s motto is “Just glue it.” Its product is composed of PVC that is weather-resistant and easy to clean. Available in a variety of sizes and colors, Isoteak’s synthetic can be ordered online (from Slovenia) for as low as €150/sqm. If you are handy, online tutorials are available to guide you through installation.

isoteak.com

Adriateak – At Home

Adriateak specializes in providing synthetic teak that looks exactly like natural teak. Available in six different color variants, simply request a quote online to start the installation process; they handle everything else. After an inspection (they travel to your boat anywhere in Italy), they take measurements and create custom templates to be transferred to the technical laboratories to come up with different designs. Once the design is approved, they remove the old covering and install the new one!

adriateak.com

Deck – RubberDeck – Tailored

GommaDeck offers PE/EVA adhesive coating for nautical decking. The company’s strength lies in the total customization of the product: it can be created according to specific customer requirements. In addition to reproducing the “slatted” effect of traditional teak, custom logos or designs can be inserted. Some customers have even requested fish gauges on board (very useful during fishing competitions).

gommadeck.com

Teaknotek – Flexiteek

Teaknotek is the official distributor of the Flexiteek brand in Italy, known as one of the most popular synthetic teaks on the market. This product is easy to install and requires little maintenance; it is ideal for those who want to reduce the weight of their current deck covering (up to 25 percent less) and make it less heat sensitive (up to 30 percent cooler). Non-slip and fully recyclable, it can be installed in six different colors with many options for sealing joints.

teaknotek.com

Cer-Deck – Interior and Exterior

Cer-Deck is a synthetic foam rubber mat developed by the Italian company Ceredi, designed specifically for marine applications but versatile in other contexts as well. This non-toxic material is ideal for covering interior and exterior surfaces of boats, jet-skis or SUPs; it easily adapts even to curved or irregular surfaces and is easy to install thanks to the double-sided adhesive provided by the manufacturer.

cer-deck.it