H2O Flooring Products Care
We’ve gathered essential information to help you care for your EVA Flooring and keep it in like-new condition for years to come. From proper storage and covering to protection against light amplification and effective cleaning, these guidelines are key to preserving the quality and longevity of your H2O Flooring, especially in harsh marine environments.
H2O Flooring Storage Before Installation (DIY Projects)
Upon receiving your H2O Flooring, unpack carefully. Short-term folding or rolling during delivery is fine, but for longer storage, lay items flat to prevent creasing or curling. If curling occurs, place large, flat objects (e.g., books) on curled areas to smooth them without risk of damage. Store flat in a dry, indoor location at 15°C–37°C (60°F–100°F). To prevent fading or color mismatches, store unused items in a dark, dry place away from sunlight, as humidity can affect the adhesive backing over time.
Extend Your Flooring’s Life with Proper Covering
Once installed, covering your H2O Flooring when not in use will help protect it and extend its life. For installations in boats, keep the boat under cover whenever possible, using a boat cover, garage, carport, or boat shed to shield it from the elements and preserve its quality.
Preventing Damage from Light Amplification
Light amplification happens when light passes through, reflects off, or is magnified by another surface. This can affect your H2O Flooring, as sunlight reflecting off gel-coat surfaces may damage your new EVA Flooring. For certain applications and under certain conditions, decking applied in the cockpit and other areas with vertical surfaces and/or reflecting off hardware/stainless can expose your EVA Flooring to temperatures above 70°C.
Best practices to avoid EVA flooring deterioration due to light amplification:
- Avoid long-term storage of items like inflatable pool toys, tools, or water bottles on the decking.
- Keep the decking away from reflective surfaces or glass, as these can intensify sunlight and potentially damage the material.
- Consider applying tinted films to the boat’s windscreen.
- Consider covering parts of vertical white fiberglass surfaces with non-reflective materials.
- Protect all parts of the EVA flooring from the elements when the boat is not in use.
Effective Cleaning Methods for Your H2O Flooring
To clean dirt, footprints, or other light-mud stains: Use an all-purpose cleaner, warm water, and a medium bristled deck brush. Mix the cleaning product with warm water, dunk the brush, and scrub the decking. Rinse with fresh water and repeat as needed.
To remove suntan lotion or oily substances: Use an all-purpose cleaner with a medium bristled deck brush. Apply a small amount of cleaner, scrub, and rinse with water. Repeat as required.
To remove fish blood: Use 1 cup bleach to 3.75 liters of warm water and a soft brush. Scrub, rinse, and repeat as needed.
Do Not Use:
- Mineral Spirits and/or Turpentine
- Grunt Cleaner as a general cleaner (only for rust and stubborn stains)
- Undiluted Bleach (dilute at minimum 1:1 with water)
For best results: Clean spills immediately to reduce the chance of staining from mustard, rust, fish blood, or bird droppings.
H2O Flooring Warranty
Get a Better Understanding Of The H2O Flooring Warranty
If you encounter any issues with your flooring, H2O Flooring will carefully review your case. While we strive for customer satisfaction and may sometimes repair or replace a product even if all warranty conditions are not strictly met, this flexibility is at our discretion and does not alter any warranty terms. Since EVA flooring is used in challenging marine environments, where exposure to saltwater and daily care directly impact its lifespan, we want to ensure that warranty terms are clear to help customers get the best results from their flooring.
- H2O Flooring products are covered by a manufacturer warranty for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
- The warranty begins on the date shown on the receipt, which serves as the official start date.
- To maintain your warranty, follow the care guidelines on this page, including proper storage, covering, light protection, and approved cleaning methods. Visible signs of not following these guidelines may void the warranty.
- Only the original buyer of an H2O Flooring product is covered by this warranty. Coverage does not apply to later owners.
- The warranty applies to material and workmanship of H2O flooring products itself only. Installation of H2O Flooring products on any surface, as well as their adhesion to boats or other applied surfaces, is not covered under warranty.
- Some fading or discoloration may occur over time; only excessive fading from defective materials is covered.
- The warranty excludes damage due to exposure above 70°C from amplified sunlight (e.g., reflections from windshields or other surfaces). H2O Flooring is not liable for any damage resulting from temperatures exceeding 70°C.
- H2O Flooring’s responsibility under this warranty is limited to the product’s replacement value, with no liability for indirect damages.
