ShopTalk Exterior Lake Shore Boat Top Co. completely restored the exterior upholstery and flooring of this 30-foot pontoon in the summer of 2018. Knowledge is power in flooring By Rob Kotowski We depend on our staff to help provide new ideas to make every boat truly a work of art. We treat our flooring the same way. A t Lake Shore Boat Top Co. in St. Clair Shores, Mich., we fabricate custom marine canvas year-round. Our customers come to us for high-quality marine fabrication, and we depend on our staff to help provide new ideas to make every boat truly a work of art. We treat our flooring the same way. This article will provide flooring application tips and information about the pros and cons of different types of flooring to help customers make decisions about which products will work best for them. Narrowing the options Finding the right ϐlooring for your customers means helping them choose from among the different options. Here are some critical questions to consider: 42 Marine Fabricator | Jan/Feb 2020 * What do your customers want to accomplish? * What type of ϐlooring do they currently have? * What suggestions or improvements can you provide to help your customers select a proper ϐloor covering for their boat? * Will the customers' choice work well for their application? * Are your customers educated about the options? * What can you suggest that will make a lasting impression? Tips and recommendations Surface Prep -The most important process of any ϐlooring job is preparing the surface properly. Patterning with craft paper, Canvex® or digital tools can all get you the same results. Just be sure to label and identify the pattern