Carpet runner boards

[khart]

Guys, what's the best way to layout and carpet cover trailer bunk boards? And whats the best carpet and weight for them?

Thanks


Modified by khart at 7:08 PM 12/27/2011

[Jim285pro]

Normal boat carpet is fine. No glue needed. Use stainless staples or galvanized steel ones. Leave a gap about 1" minimum on the bottom showing the wood so they will dry out properly. Use your staples on the bottom side only.

[khart]

what grade (oz) carpet the best for bunks

[Jim285pro]

20 oz is prob the best middle of the road

[khart]

thanks jim

[burnsy42hydra]

dumb question probably but- you can leave the boards ON and just work/cut/staple around the hardware,correct?? and thx for mentioning to leave a gap for drying out the wood.-would have thought of that... doing mine soon

[burnsy42hydra]

(should have read) WOULDNT have thought of that

[Northeast Bassin]

Glue the tops! Staple the bottoms.