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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-07-2011, 05:44

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

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Posted By MarkJ

Re: Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Did you put a varnish over them? 9 months isnt long.

Ummmmmmm, Geoffrey, why ask that question!

Ummmmmmm, ummmmmmm ummmmmmmmmmmm I haven't actually, if the truth be known, ummmmmmmmm...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

09-11-2009, 15:38

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Yes, its a simple slice of cork. I can see...

Yes, its a simple slice of cork.

I can see a bit of 'value adding' in the manufactured one!

Usually its bought in cork tiles about 1 ft square. We were lucky to get it in the roll. Only doner...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

08-11-2009, 15:53

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Thanks everyone for your advice! :) I only...

Thanks everyone for your advice! :)

I only expect it to last a few years on stairs. Its the most high traffic spot on the boat. And if its shorter that really OK because its not all that...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-11-2009, 21:28

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Very good. But I paid $20 for enough for about 3...

Very good. But I paid $20 for enough for about 3 sets of steps!

Its for the internal companionway as in iinside the cabin.

It beats the bathroom floral faux fur that someone else on this boat...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-11-2009, 19:58

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Yeah, thats a point! Those European mob are a bit...

Yeah, thats a point! Those European mob are a bit slow!!!!!!!!!

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-11-2009, 18:24

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Hmmmmm. Yeah, I wondered about that. Would...

Hmmmmm. Yeah, I wondered about that.
Would sealing every edge and even the bottom help?

It would have a much shorter life than the industrial treading we have now, but it would also look much...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-11-2009, 16:51

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Thanks Chris :) Yes the slipperiness is a...

Thanks Chris :)

Yes the slipperiness is a main concern. I'm testing that too.

We had it in our family houses in kitchens and it was fine, but this is a definite non slip area.

Would a...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-11-2009, 15:59

Replies: 34

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Views: 5,997

Posted By MarkJ

Cork Steps - or Barking Up the Wrong Tree?

Hi Folks :)

I am replacing the stair treads on the companionway with cork.

I have tested a little of it with a polyurethane coating but its really sponged the stuff up!
I'm on coat 5 to give...

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