Yacht Teak & Marine Wood Flooring
The teak look has defined yacht interiors and decks for generations — but standard architectural wood is not ship-ready. This guide covers IMO/MED certified marine wood flooring, bespoke parquet, the synthetic teak alternative for decks, and the maritime compliance that real teak skips.
Written for superyacht teams, shipyards, naval architects and interior designers. Trivaro supplies IMO/MED certified custom wood and synthetic teak deck systems across Europe with full classification documentation.
Interior Marine Wood vs Yacht Teak Decking
They solve different problems: fire compliance and appearance inside the vessel, weathering and slip outside on the deck. Most projects specify both, in different places.
Interior Marine Wood (certified)
- What: IMO/MED certified engineered wood and bespoke parquet.
- Where: cabins, owner suites, VIP lounges, feature corridors, decorative deck zones.
- Why: the timber look with maritime fire compliance built in.
- Made: to project drawings — species, finish and pattern to spec.
Yacht Teak Decking (exterior)
- What: traditional solid teak or a synthetic teak alternative.
- Where: open sun decks, pool surrounds, cockpits, side decks.
- Why: engineered for UV, salt water and wet-deck slip resistance.
- Trend: synthetic teak for low maintenance and sustainability — via marine deck coverings.
Where Marine Wood Goes On Board
Certified wood and teak are specified zone by zone. Here is where each typically lands on a superyacht or passenger vessel.
Owner suites & VIP
Bespoke certified parquet and engineered wood — herringbone, chevron and feature inlays to drawings.
Passenger cabins
IMO/MED certified engineered wood for warm, durable cabin interiors with acoustic underlay.
Feature corridors & lounges
Decorative wood and parquet floors where the timber look leads in public spaces.
Open sun decks
Synthetic teak decking — UV-stable, slip-resistant, low maintenance.
Pool & wet decks
Synthetic teak and resin systems for slip and water resistance around pools and cockpits.
Decorative deck zones
Certified wood-look feature areas bridging interior and exterior aesthetics.
How to Specify Marine Wood
From design intent to certified delivery — four steps that keep a bespoke marine wood floor on the right side of classification review.
Separate interior from deck
Decide which zones are certified interior wood (cabins, suites, lounges) and which are exterior teak decking (sun decks, pool surrounds) — they take different products and different specs.
Fix the design
For interior wood, set species, grade, finish and laying pattern — herringbone, chevron or bespoke inlay — to project drawings, working with the naval architect and interior designer.
Confirm the certification
Require MED Module B+D and IMO FTP Code certification, proven by a Type Examination Certificate number verifiable in the Notified Body register. See the wheelmark verification guide.
Assemble the documentation
Require IMO/MED certificates, test reports and the DoP for every line, prepared for classification society review. Trivaro provides this with each order, with design and sign-off support.
Related Reading
Continue with the marine segment, the custom wood range and the certification guides.
Marine flooring
Marine Flooring Solutions — the full IMO/MED certified range, vessel zone map and classification documentation.
Custom wood
Custom Wood Flooring — bespoke engineered wood and parquet made to drawings, including marine projects.
Marine deck coverings
Marine Deck Coverings — synthetic teak, resin coatings and A-60 deck systems for exterior decks.
Yacht Teak & Marine Wood — FAQ
The questions superyacht teams, shipyards and naval architects ask about certified marine wood and yacht teak. See also the marine flooring segment and custom wood range.
01 Can real teak and wood flooring be used on a yacht or passenger vessel?
Yes, but it must carry maritime fire certification to be specified in a certified interior — standard architectural wood is not ship-ready. For passenger vessels under SOLAS, interior wood must meet the IMO FTP Code, and EU-flagged vessels require MED Module B+D conformity with the wheelmark. Trivaro supplies IMO/MED certified custom wood and engineered parquet made to drawings — the bespoke look of timber without the compliance gap.
02 What is the difference between yacht teak decking and interior marine wood flooring?
Yacht teak decking is the exterior deck surface — traditionally solid teak, increasingly a synthetic teak alternative — engineered for sun, salt water and slip on open decks. Interior marine wood flooring is the IMO/MED certified engineered wood and parquet used inside for cabins, suites and feature spaces. They solve different problems: weathering and slip outside, fire compliance and appearance inside. Synthetic teak is covered through our marine deck coverings range.
03 Is synthetic teak better than real teak for a yacht?
It depends on the deck. Synthetic teak (PVC or composite) is lighter, needs far less maintenance, does not silver or splinter, and avoids the sustainability concerns of tropical hardwood — which is why many modern yachts specify it for exterior decks. Real teak retains the traditional look some owners prefer. For certified interior zones, the choice is usually engineered or bespoke wood with maritime fire certification rather than solid teak.
04 What certification does wood flooring need on a passenger vessel?
Interior wood on a passenger vessel must meet the IMO FTP Code 2010 — Part 2 (surface flammability) and, as a primary deck covering, Part 5. EU-flagged vessels also require MED (2014/90/EU) Module B+D conformity, shown by the wheelmark and proven by a Type Examination Certificate number. Our Italian manufacturing partners produce custom wood and parquet with valid MED Module B+D certification and full test reports. See the wheelmark verification guide.
05 Can you make bespoke marine wood flooring to a design?
Yes. Our custom wood programme produces engineered wood and parquet to project drawings — bespoke dimensions, species, finishes and laying patterns including herringbone and chevron — for superyacht owner suites, VIP lounges, cruise feature corridors and decorative deck zones. Every bespoke run carries IMO/MED certification, so the design freedom does not cost maritime compliance. We work directly with naval architects and interior designers from samples to certification sign-off.
06 Do you supply marine wood flooring for refits and newbuilds?
Yes. Trivaro supplies IMO/MED certified marine wood, engineered parquet and synthetic teak deck systems for both newbuild outfitting and refit programmes on superyachts, cruise ships and passenger ferries. We coordinate lead times with the shipyard or dry-dock schedule and provide the classification documentation — IMO/MED certificates, test reports and DoP — with every order.
Specifying Marine Wood for a Vessel?
Trivaro is a B2B supplier of IMO/MED certified marine wood, bespoke parquet and synthetic teak deck systems across Europe — for superyacht teams, shipyards, naval architects and interior designers. Full classification documentation included as standard.
Send us your vessel type, the interior and deck zones and a design brief. We will respond with certified product recommendations, samples and a B2B quotation.
