Customizing boat nameplate mats with lightweight, non-slip, corrosion-resistant EVA foam not only shows off your boat's personality, but also improves deck safety! Below is a full process guide for the EVA material:
Why Choose EVA Foam?
Lightweight: 60% lighter than metal, no increase in hull burden.
Anti-skid performance: the surface can be customized with anti-skid texture (e.g. diamond shape, imitation wood grain), wet friction coefficient ≥ 0.8.
Corrosion resistance: resistant to seawater, oil, ultraviolet rays, with a long life of 3-5+ years.
Shock absorption and noise reduction: cushioning footing and reducing deck noise.
Size and Shape:
Measure the size according to the installation position (e.g. helm position, gangway entrance).
EVA can be freely cut to fit curved or shaped areas.
Hjdeck supports the provision of custom sized boat nameplate mats.
How to Make Your EVA Nameplate Mat Both Functional and Aesthetic?
Basic Design Elements:
1. Engraving process:
CNC Engraving: precision etching of boat names, logos or nautical designs with smooth edges.
Embossed Textures: Combines anti-slip patterns (e.g., diamond, hexagon) with raised lettering/patterns for both grip and visual depth.
2. Color Schemes:
Classic black/gray with bright-colored text (e.g., white, blue) for high visibility.
Support custom camouflage patterns to match your boat’s theme.
EVA Foam Exclusive Process
Choose Reliable Suppliers:
Prioritize marine-grade EVA franchise brands (such as Hjdeck) to ensure that the material density ≥180kg/m³, through the EU REACH environmental certification.
Provide CAD drawings or physical templates, support 1:1 accurate cutting.
DIY Installation Steps:
Clean the surface: wipe the deck with acetone to remove oil.
Tear off the film and paste: Tear off the backing after aligning the position, press to eliminate air bubbles.
Edge treatment: soften the EVA edges with a hot air gun to fit the surface.
Acceptance Criteria:
No warping, no glue marks, clear and wear-resistant engraved text.
Splash water to test the drainage, step on it to check the anti-slip. Please note: not too much water, so as not to affect the adhesion of the backing. (Normal installation 1-2 days before touching water)
Maintenance and Upgrade
Daily cleaning: Fresh water rinse, soft brush gently sweeps the stains, prohibit strong acid cleaner.
Secondary upgrades: add glow-in-the-dark coating or reflective strips to enhance nighttime safety.
Why Choose Professional EVA Customization Service?
Hjdeck customization advantage:
Free rendering preview, support small batch trial production.
Free replacement of lossy parts within 1 year (limited to non-human damage).
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Take action now:
Send your design to eric@hjdeck.com to get a free layout plan!
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