Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

[KewlBird]

Hi, I am in a process of getting materials needed to redo the interior of my newly acquired boat. I found the seats and vinyl I want in it. I will need to replace wood on the bow seats, which I plan on using treated plywood (any better ideas?). Now, the question is what kind of foam I need to use for the seats/backrests? I went to Jo-Ann fabrics and they had some foam that is green, will this do?

The second issue I have is the snap cap screw covers. Can I get ones covered with vinyl like factory or are plastic ones the only ones available? Is there ones that I can make with same vinyl I have? I've seen all kinds of plastic ones but none like original ones. Thanks.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

i use 2" foam just the regular off white stuff. pressure treated eats metal fasteners. use exterior and paint first.

 

[KewlBird]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

i use 2" foam just the regular off white stuff. pressure treated eats metal fasteners. use exterior and paint first.

That's good news I need a few 1/4" thick pieces for the backrests so I don't have to buy a 4x8 sheet . What kind of paint would you recommend? Would any kind of exterior wood paint work?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

just something like oil base rustoleum, if you have some exterior oil base house paint left over use it.

i did these a couple of weeks ago
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=235247

 

[KewlBird]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

Thanks Tashasdaddy you always have an answer , you should set up an 1-800 number for technical support .

 

[erikgreen]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

Nah, he'd have to charge for that


Just my 2 cents worth, Jo-Ann fabrics does have a type of foam meant for patio furniture that would probably work very well for boats. Expensive, though.

Erik

 

[Robj]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

When I redid my seats, the upholsterer just re-used the old foam. The wood was rotten, but he just steamed the old foam and it was OK. Foam gets expensive and if you can re-use the old stuff go for it.

Have a great day,

Rob.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

yes, i have reused foam also. check out this site, super fast service, had my order in 3 days. also was the cheapest if found. clik shop on line. http://www.buyfoam.com/

 

[KewlBird]

Re: Seat foam selection and snap caps question....

I have to get new foam, most of it is horrible....
As for the snap caps, I found the same ones that were used on my boat. The problem is you have to have a tool to assemble them. Here's the caps if anyone is interested http://www.rochfordsupply.com/product_listing.asp_Q_CatID_E_410_A_SubCatID_E_441_A_ProdID_E_3061