Making Shaped Panels

You will require the following items to hand in order to lay your new Permateek decking:

1. A pencil,
2. A sharp Stanley type craft knife,
3. A sanding block with 60 and 40 grit paper,
4. A metal straight edge or ruler,
5. Weights and/or masking tape

Preparation

Place oversize rectangular Permateek mat on a flat cutting surface, place on top pattern or template and weigh or tape down as necessary.

Method

Draw a pencil line carefully around pattern or template. Fig.1
Cut all straight edges using Stanley knife with standard blade. Fig.2
Cut out curves using Stanley knife with a hooked blade. Fig.3 and 4
Sand all around edges with 40-60 grade abrasive paper on block to give even finish. Fig.5
Lay in place on boat to check for size. Fig. 6
Glue down in place (see glueing instructions).

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  Fig.6