Marine Flooring Systems
Certified marine flooring systems for shipyards, newbuild and refit — named deck build-ups from A‑60 insulating floating floors and lightweight mineral screeds to resin deck coatings and IMO/MED vinyl, LVT, linoleum and carpet finishes, supplied across the EU with full classification documentation.
A marine floor is a system, not a single product: the steel deck, insulation, screed, levelling and finish are engineered together for fire integrity, acoustic performance and weight. This page sets out the build-ups we supply and how to get one specified for your vessel.
Anatomy of a Certified Deck Build-Up
A compliant marine floor is a layered system tested as a whole under the IMO FTP Code. Each layer does a defined job — and the certification covers the build-up, not just the visible covering.
Steel deck & primer
The bare steel deck is prepared and primed for adhesion. The primer choice sets up the bond for everything above and is the first item a surveyor checks in a system spec.
Insulation & A‑60 core
Mineral insulation provides the fire integrity that earns the A‑60 or B‑15 rating between accommodation and machinery or fuel spaces — the heart of a fire-rated build-up.
Pumpable mineral screed
A lightweight, fast-curing mineral screed levels the deck and carries the load. From 15 mm thickness it cuts dead load versus traditional sand-cement screeds and is walkable within hours.
Levelling & damping
Levelling compounds and visco-elastic damping layers fine-tune flatness and impact-sound reduction before the finish goes down — critical for cabins and public areas.
IMO/MED finish covering
The walked-on layer — vinyl, marine LVT, linoleum, carpet or synthetic teak — carrying the IMO FTP Part 2 surface-flammability approval and the MED wheelmark.
Tested as one system
Fire class (A‑60 / B‑15), Part 5 primary-deck approval and acoustic performance apply to the complete stack. Mixing uncertified layers can invalidate the rating at Class review.
Marine Flooring Systems We Supply
Each system is a named build-up matched to a job on board. Tell us the zone and the fire requirement and we specify the full stack — substrate to finish — with the matching certification.
A‑60 Insulating Floating Floor
- Where: between accommodation and machinery / fuel spaces, decks requiring 60-minute fire integrity
- Build-up: mineral insulation core + pumpable screed + certified finish, tested under IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 5
- Earns: A‑60 fire rating, impact-sound reduction, level walkable surface
Lightweight Mineral Deck Screed
- Where: levelling and load-spreading across decks, newbuild and refit
- Build-up: pumpable, fast-curing mineral screed from 15 mm, primed to the steel deck
- Earns: reduced dead load vs sand-cement, walkable in hours, ready-to-cover surface
Resin Deck Coating (Epoxy / PU)
- Where: wet rooms, sanitary spaces, galleys, engine rooms and technical areas
- Build-up: primer + seamless epoxy or polyurethane coating, optionally with slip-resistant broadcast
- Earns: seamless, washable, chemical- and water-resistant deck with coved upstands
Acoustic / Impact-Sound Floor
- Where: cabins, accommodation and public areas with noise limits
- Build-up: visco-elastic damping layer + floating screed + finish covering
- Earns: measured impact-sound reduction without losing fire class
IMO Vinyl, LVT & Linoleum Finishes
- Where: corridors, cabins, public areas, hospitals and galleys
- Build-up: certified sheet vinyl, marine LVT or marine linoleum over a prepared screed
- Earns: IMO FTP Part 2 + MED wheelmark, slip resistance and design choice
Marine Carpet & Synthetic Teak
- Where: interior public/cabin areas (carpet) and exterior decks & terraces (synthetic teak)
- Build-up: certified marine carpet / carpet tiles, or weather-stable synthetic teak decking
- Earns: IMO-certified interiors and a low-maintenance teak look outside, no oiling
Specify a System with Trivaro
A short brief is enough to get a complete proposal. No public price list — every project is quoted on the build-up it actually needs.
Share the project
Vessel type, the deck zones involved, the required fire rating (A‑60 / B‑15) and your classification society. A general arrangement or area take-off helps but is not required to start.
We propose the build-up
A recommended system per zone — substrate to finish — with the matching certified products, fire class and the certification documents your surveyor will want to see.
Tailored calculation & quote
Quantities per zone, lead times from our EU warehouse and a B2B quotation — with the wheelmark certificates and Declaration of Conformity packaged for Class review.
Related Reading
The certification background and the certified product ranges that feed these systems.
Marine Flooring Systems — Frequently Asked Questions
What specifiers and procurement teams ask when scoping a certified marine deck build-up.
01 What is a marine flooring system?
A marine flooring system is the complete certified build-up between the steel deck and the walked-on surface — not just the visible finish. It typically combines a bonded primer, an insulating or levelling layer, a deck screed or floating-floor construction, and an IMO/MED-certified finish (vinyl, LVT, linoleum, carpet or synthetic teak). The whole stack is engineered together for fire integrity (A‑60 / B‑15), acoustic performance, weight and the IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 2 and Part 5 requirements.
02 What is an A‑60 floating floor construction?
An A‑60 floating floor is a deck build-up that maintains structural fire integrity and limits heat transfer for 60 minutes in a standard IMO fire test. It is required between accommodation areas and machinery or fuel spaces on passenger vessels. The construction usually combines mineral insulation, a pumpable screed and a certified finish, tested as a complete system under IMO FTP Code 2010 Part 5.
03 Do you supply the complete deck build-up or only the finish covering?
Both. Trivaro supplies complete marine deck systems — insulating layers, lightweight pumpable mineral screeds, levelling compounds, resin deck coatings and the IMO/MED-certified finish — or just the finish covering if you already have a subfloor specified. The subfloor systems are compatible with standard marine flooring, so they work alongside another supplier’s finish if needed.
04 Which finishes can sit on top of a marine deck system?
IMO/MED-certified vinyl and marine LVT, homogeneous and heterogeneous sheet vinyl, marine linoleum, marine carpet and carpet tiles, and synthetic teak for exterior decks. Wet areas and engine rooms typically take a resin (epoxy/PU) deck coating instead of a laid finish. The right finish depends on the zone, the required fire class and slip resistance, and the classification society’s documentation requirements.
05 How do I get a marine deck system specified for a project?
Send the vessel type, the deck zones involved (decks, wet rooms, cabins, corridors, engine rooms, public areas), the required fire rating and the classification society. Trivaro returns a proposed build-up for each zone with the matching certified products, a tailored quantity calculation and the certification documentation (IMO FTP test reports, MED wheelmark certificates, EU Declaration of Conformity) ready for Class review.
06 Are the systems suitable for both newbuild and refit?
Yes. The pumpable, fast-curing screeds are designed for newbuild yards and refit programmes alike — rapid curing allows areas to be walked on within hours, minimising downtime. Lightweight screeds from 15 mm reduce dead load compared to traditional sand-cement screeds, which matters on refits with weight constraints.
Need a Marine Deck System Specified?
Trivaro specifies and supplies complete marine flooring systems across the EU — A‑60 floating floors, mineral screeds, resin deck coatings and IMO/MED-certified finishes, with full wheelmark documentation for classification review.
Send your vessel type, deck zones, fire rating and classification society — we will respond with a proposed build-up per zone, a tailored calculation and a B2B quotation.
