Dri-Dek? Bamboo floor mat? What for shower floor?

[cpaharley2008]

I have used the teak mat method in all 3 of my Escapes, there are clear rubber feet on the bottom which elevates the mat off the floor, no marring, no scratches. Remove the mat and wipe up any dirt or just flush down the drain. The mat is not cold on your feet in the middle of winter and it gives a finished look to the floor.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

I have used the teak mat method in all 3 of my Escapes, there are clear rubber feet on the bottom which elevates the mat off the floor, no marring, no scratches. Remove the mat and wipe up any dirt or just flush down the drain. The mat is not cold on your feet in the middle of winter and it gives a finished look to the floor.

Well put. Ours doesn't touch the gelcoat anywhere, because of the little rubber feet on the bottom rails.

[MyronL]

That teak looks great. I may have to do that. Meanwhile, found this, at Home Depot, I think, and went low-rent. Cut it to fit. Feels good, especially on cold mornings. Helps us keep our bare-footing in there.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by MyronL

That teak looks great. I may have to do that. Meanwhile, found this, at Home Depot, I think, and went low-rent. Cut it to fit. Feels good, especially on cold mornings. Helps us keep our bare-footing in there.

Nothing wrong with that solution Myron. The Microban in the rubber means it won't mildew either. I would keep an eye on the floor underneath though, for any discoloration caused by the matt. Keep a good coat of wax on the floor maybe.

[War Eagle]

Has anyone tried custom-cutting a piece of this Rug Pad rug underlay stuff? Comes in several colors (white, black, beige if they stock it) in rolls of various widths and lengths (if they stock it) - relatively inexpensive. Just curious. It sticks down well and stays in place on dry gel coat. Not sure if it will stick or slide on wet gel coat like on a shower floor.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Style-Selec...ug-Pad/3915293

[cpaharley2008]

The nice thing about the teak floor is it allows dirt to fall below, some of these mats mentioned appear to have too small openings thus trapping more than allowing to escape below. Just my $.02 worth observation.

[War Eagle]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

The nice thing about the teak floor is it allows dirt to fall below, some of these mats mentioned appear to have too small openings thus trapping more than allowing to escape below. Just my $.02 worth observation.

Is that $.02 CAD or $.02 USD?

[bouterse]

$.02 USD = $.03 CAD. But since we no longer have pennies, it would round up to a nickel.

[War Eagle]

With the Rug Pad product, I was thinking more about non-slip and warmth to bare feet when using the bathroom at night. We try to not track too much chunky dirt into the camper that would end up on the bathroom floor. We let an outside shoe scraper step handle that chore as best as possible, or just leave really dirty outside shoes outside and change to slip-on mocks for inside. I'm sure we're not alone in that....

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by War Eagle

With the Rug Pad product, I was thinking more about non-slip and warmth to bare feet when using the bathroom at night. We try to not track too much chunky dirt into the camper that would end up on the bathroom floor. We let an outside shoe scraper step handle that chore as best as possible, or just leave really dirty outside shoes outside and change to slip-on mocks for inside. I'm sure we're not alone in that....

If you don't clean the teak mat and reoil it will get ugly white spots on the wood from the water . The Dri-Dek has never damaged the floor of shower . The holes are large enough for water and small dirt debris to pass through . Comes in several colors . Never slippery . Doesn't hurt our feet and we are 70 . A lot cheaper to purchase then teak . 20 to do bottom of shower . Have a teak shelf in shower but don't stand on it with my dirty shoes . You also wouldn't at home if you had mat . Ours has been in shower 3 years . Also have a wood cabinet but the Dri-Dek is what we use for floor . Pat