They are two different companies
Deck Armor and SafeFloor are both hand-troweled rubber floors, so they can look similar on the surface. That is why owners ask.
What is the same
Both are applied by hand rather than laid down in sheets. SafeFloor's own site says its flooring is "installed solely by careful hand application".
Deck Armor carries a lifetime warranty on recreational vessels and ten years on captain or commercial vessels.
What is different
The rubber
Deck Armor is hand-troweled virgin playground rubber that bonds permanently. Deck Armor uses untouched, never-recycled rubber.
SafeFloor's own site describes its product as "a recycled granulated rubber flooring that is bonded to your boat deck".
The finish
Deck Armor is a fully filled floor, with smooth edges and clean beveling around the hatches and hardware.
Deck Armor cures as one continuous piece, with no seams and nothing to peel up.
What you get from Deck Armor
- Deck Armor is slip resistant wet, dry, or fully submerged.
- Deck Armor is soft enough to walk on barefoot. The light cushion takes the fatigue out of a long day.
- Deck Armor is a hand blend of three or more of our 24 colors. You pick them.
- Deck Armor is hand-troweled in by certified installers.
- Deck Armor has installers in Florida, Georgia, Washington and Puerto Rico. Find the nearest one on the locations page.
Deck Armor and SafeFloor are two different companies with two different products. If you are weighing the two, the rubber and the finish are where to look.
Common questions
Is Deck Armor the same as SafeFloor?
Deck Armor and SafeFloor are two different companies with two different products. Both are hand-troweled rubber floors, so a finished deck can look similar on the surface.
What is the difference between Deck Armor and SafeFloor?
Deck Armor is hand-troweled virgin playground rubber that bonds permanently. SafeFloor's own site describes its product as "a recycled granulated rubber flooring that is bonded to your boat deck". Deck Armor is a fully filled floor, with smooth edges and clean beveling around the hatches and hardware.
What is Deck Armor flooring made of?
Deck Armor is hand-troweled virgin playground rubber that bonds permanently. It is blended by hand and laid into the boat.
Is Deck Armor flooring slippery when wet?
Deck Armor is slip resistant wet, dry, or fully submerged.
What warranty does Deck Armor come with?
Deck Armor carries a lifetime warranty on recreational vessels and ten years on captain or commercial vessels.
Can you walk on Deck Armor barefoot?
Deck Armor is soft enough to walk on barefoot. The light cushion takes the fatigue out of a long day.
What colors does Deck Armor come in?
Deck Armor is a hand blend of three or more of our 24 colors. You pick them.
Where does Deck Armor install boat flooring?
Deck Armor has installers in Florida, Georgia, Washington and Puerto Rico. Find the nearest one on the locations page.
Is Deck Armor a peel and stick foam like SeaDek?
Deck Armor is hand-troweled rubber that bonds permanently, so there is no sheet and no adhesive backing. Deck Armor bonds into the deck surface. It is blended by hand and laid into the boat.
Who makes Deck Armor boat flooring?
Deck Armor boat flooring is made and installed by Deck Armor Inc. of Tampa, Florida. It is not related to ArmorPoxy, ArmorGarage or any epoxy garage coating brand.
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