The Deck Armor blog.
Guides on rubber marine flooring, boat care, and Tampa Bay boating.
How Often You Actually Need to Reseal or Refinish Rubber Marine Flooring
No, you do not need to reseal or refinish rubber marine flooring, ever. There is no sealant coat sitting on top of it to wear off. What you're…
Read more →Why Deck Armor Flooring Weighs About 1 Lb Per Square Foot, and Why It Matters
Deck Armor's hand-troweled rubber flooring adds roughly 1 lb per square foot once it's fully cured. That's the number we work from when we're talking…
Read more →Can You Trowel a Logo Into Marine Rubber Flooring? What's Actually Possible
Yes, we can trowel your logo, boat name, or registration numbers directly into the floor. It's not a sticker, not a printed panel, and not a decal…
Read more →How Deck Armor Blends 3 or More Colors Into One Custom Deck
A true custom color blend from Deck Armor is a minimum of three colors worked together in a single hand-troweled surface. Not two. Three is the floor…
Read more →Protecting Your Deck Armor Floor Before a Florida Hurricane
The single most useful thing you can do for your Deck Armor floor before a hurricane is rinse it clean and get your boat out of the water. That is…
Read more →Getting Fish Blood, Sunscreen, and Scuff Marks Out of Rubber Marine Flooring
Fish blood, sunscreen, bait slime, and scuff marks come out of hand-troweled rubber marine flooring with soap, water, and a stiff brush. No special…
Read more →What a Pontoon Boat Reflooring Actually Looks Like: Before, During, and After
Pontoon decks take more abuse than almost any other boat we work on. Flat, wide open, exposed to full sun all day on Tampa Bay or Boca Ciega Bay, and…
Read more →Best Offshore Fishing Tournaments Departing from Tampa Bay (and Why Your Deck Setup Matters)
Tampa Bay and the surrounding Gulf beaches host a full calendar of offshore fishing tournaments every year, and most of them stage out of the same…
Read more →Rubber Marine Flooring on a Charter Boat: What the Lifetime vs. Commercial Warranty Actually Means
Deck Armor covers recreational boats with a lifetime warranty and captain or commercial vessels with a 10 year warranty. The floor itself is the same…
Read more →How the Deck Armor Install Process Works: From Drop-Off to Launch Day
The Deck Armor install process runs on a simple timeline: 1 to 2 days to hand-trowel the floor, about 3 days to cure, and your boat goes back in the…
Read more →How to Prep Your Boat for a Flooring Install: A Pre-Appointment Checklist
Call it done when the boat is empty, the fuel and batteries are handled, and you know your drop-off day. That's the whole job. Owners overthink this…
Read more →Marine Rubber Flooring vs Teak: Cost, Maintenance, and Resale on Florida Boats
If money and maintenance time didn't matter, we'd tell every Grady-White and Boston Whaler owner in Tampa Bay to run real teak. It looks incredible,…
Read more →Does Marine Rubber Flooring Get Too Hot to Stand On Barefoot in Florida?
Yes, it warms up in direct Florida sun, just like gel coat, EVA foam, marine carpet, and every other deck surface on the water. Anyone who tells you…
Read more →Do I Need to Remove My Old Flooring Before a Rubber Decking Install?
Most boats that reach our Tampa shop already have carpet, EVA foam, SeaDek, or vinyl down. Here is what has to come off first.
Read more →Hydro-Turf vs Deck Armor: Which Holds Up Better on Center Consoles?
Hydro-Turf is a legitimate rubber product and a step above EVA foam, but on a hard-running center console it has real limits.
Read more →Best Marinas in Tampa for Liveaboards and Long-Term Slips
Most marina guides are outdated or funded by the facilities. Here is our honest look at the best Tampa marinas for liveaboards and long-term slips.
Read more →How Long Does Marine Rubber Flooring Last in Florida Conditions?
Installed correctly, marine rubber flooring holds up 8 to 10 years and often longer in Florida conditions. A year-by-year look at what to expect and how to protect it.
Read more →Marine Rubber Flooring vs EVA Foam: Which Survives Florida Sun Longer?
Marine rubber outlasts EVA foam under the Florida sun by roughly double, holding its color, grip, and adhesion for 8 to 10 years.
Read more →Best Flats and Bay Boats for Skinny Water Fishing in Tampa Bay
Fishing the skinny water around Tampa Bay takes the right hull. Here are four flats and bay boats that actually earn their keep.
Read more →What Does Marine Rubber Flooring Cost in Florida? A Real Breakdown by Boat Size
Marine rubber flooring in Florida runs from about $1,200 on a small skiff to $6,500-plus on a big center console, broken down by boat size.
Read more →Anatomy of a Custom Marine Flooring Install: What to Expect
From drop-off to back in the water, a Deck Armor install runs about a week, with roughly one to two days of hands-on work.
Read more →Choosing the Right Marine Flooring Color: A Color and Visibility Guide
Fishing the flats or running offshore points you toward virgin black. Weekend cruisers have other options. Here is how to choose.
Read more →Why Marine Carpet Fails (and What to Replace It With)
Marine carpet was built for freshwater lakes and mild summers, not Florida salt, UV, humidity, and relentless sun. Here is why it fails.
Read more →How to Clean Rubber Marine Flooring: A Florida Owner’s Guide
Most rubber flooring failures are not from age or UV, but from the wrong cleaner or brush. Here is how to clean it right.
Read more →5 Best Boat Ramps in St. Petersburg for Trailerable Boats
St. Pete has more than a dozen public boat ramps, but only five are worth your time when you are towing a real trailerable boat.
Read more →Deck Armor vs SeaDek: A 10-Year Comparison for Florida Boaters
For Florida boats living in year-round sun, marine rubber flooring outlasts SeaDek by roughly double, 8 to 10 years versus 3 to 6 years.
Read more →How Long Does Marine Rubber Flooring Actually Last? A Florida Owner’s Guide
Marine-grade rubber flooring, properly installed, lasts 8 to 10 years in Florida. Here is an honest breakdown of what kills marine floors.
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