Question: I have just had DEK-KING® fitted to my cockpit. What products should I use clean it ?

Answer: DEK-KING® is a maintenance free decking product. Marks can be cleaned off using hot soapy water or by a high pressure washer. Scratches can be removed by light sanding with 40 grit sandpaper.

Question: Does the caulking come in different colours? 

Answer: Our DEK-KING® caulking comes in either white or black. 

Question: Do the panels tolerate ice, snow and strong heat over the years? 

Answer: Yes, our product tolerates ice, snow or strong heat and will not be damaged if exposed to these conditions.

Question: Is your synthetic teak slippery when wet?

Answer: NO, DEK-KING® offers superb traction, much better than non-skid patterns molded into the fiberglass. It actually offers a little more traction when it is wet than when it is dry. Many of our customers have purchased DEK-KING® simply for it’s non-slip properties, especially on swim platforms.

Question: Does DEK-KING® get hot in the sun?

Answer: DEK-KING® will get warmer than a white fiberglass deck due to its darker color. Temperatures compare to that of a real teak 

wood deck. As most boaters who are used to southern summers already know, spraying a teak deck with water will cool it down without fear of making it slippery. The same technique works great with DEK-KING®.

Question: What is DEK-KING® made of ? Do you combine natural wood with the material ? 

Answer:There is no wood content in our product. DEK-KING® It is made of High Grade P.V.C and contains quality pigments and U.V. stabilizers, ensuring it keeps its appearance for decades. 

Question: Can I install DEK-KING® myself?

Answer: YES, DEK-KING® comes in various extrusions that make it simple for the average handyman to lay a deck. See our online installation guide for more information.

Question: How is DEK-KING® attached to the deck?

Answer: DEK-KING® is installed using a single part adhesive specially formulated for marine use. The adhesive is troweled on to the deck using a notched spreader and the DEK-KING® material is bed in place using a flooring roller.

Question: What do I need to do to my decks before installation?

Answer: The decks need to be clean and free of any dirt, grease or wax. A good cleaning with Acetone or Denatured alcohol usually does the trick.

Question: How hard is it to make a usable template of my boat?

Answer: It is not hard at all. You just need some patience. We prefer to use a clear Mylar or Polyester film to trace the edges with a permanent marker. Then just roll it up and contact us for instructions to send it to us.

Question: What is the most cost effective of installing DEK-KING®?

Answer: The most economical way is to purchse the required material and install it yourself. The second option is to send us templates of the areas you want and we will make a pre-made kit at our factory together with the adhesives for you to make the final installation, and then have them delivered to you.

Teak Decks on boats are a luxury these days. Composite teak decking has become a symbol of a good quality boat, not a form of construction. If you like the look and feel of real teak decking, then you may want to look at DEK-KING Synthetic teak decking has become much more prevalent, appearing on mega yachts, cruise liners and production boats World-Wide.

Dek-King is fully UV Stabilised and it does not fade, crack or rot like real teak does. Red wine and fish blood rinse off easily without staining.  It has non slip qualities even when wet and is lighter and cheaper than real teak wood. The product is now also available as a DIY kit as no special welding tools are required to join the profiles together.

Specifications of Dek-king panels:

Color: Real  Teak appearance 

Thickness:  5mm 

Thermal:   Gets warm like real wood teak 

Finish: No finish required 

Care:  Only Soap and water 

Cutting: Razor knife or Stanley knife 

Staining: Stains can be removed by sanding 

Dek-King Teak has a lighter color in its original form, than other PVC materials. PVC synthetic materials darken with age. Dek-King decided to produce a lighter color material, so that in its aged condition the final product is closer to a natural teak. It has been a criticism of the first PVC decking materials that they got too dark, which is the opposite to teak, which actually gets lighter with age.

The  tongue & groove profiles of our dek-king decking material is designed for ease of alignment which makes for easy application. Taking two profiles and pushing them together the tongue & groove will come together very easily and no forcing is required. As Dek-King is easy to join and easy to handle it makes sense that installation is easy. A sharp knife is all that is required to cut and no heavy lumber machinery is needed. Dek-king comes in various plank sizes, The most commonly used, The 2" (50mm) planks come with Black or White caulking strips. The tongue and groove system provides easy installation that makes an average handyman look like a professional craftsman. 

Dek-king is made of specially formulated flexible PVC. This durable material contains non-migrating plasticizers, the highest UV protection, and anti-fungal agents to ensure that your decking installation will look great for a very long time. Our decking material  has no wood or cork content which would deteriorate over time. 

How is Dek-king attached to my boat deck? We supply  a very effective one-part adhesive. This glue is applied to the deck and spread with a  spatula which we will supply . Then the decking material  is laid in place and smoothed out with a roller