Leather Flooring Installation in Main Salon & Spiral Staircases
Our client requested the installation of new leather flooring in the main salon and on two spiral staircases of their yacht. This project required precision, detailed planning, and high levels of craftsmanship to ensure the new flooring complemented the existing interior seamlessly.
Client Requirements
The client’s priorities for the project were:
Aesthetic integration: The new flooring needed to match the existing interior design as closely as possible.
Luxurious finish: The leather tiles had to deliver a premium, soft underfoot feel while maintaining durability.
Planning & Procurement
To achieve the best possible match, we sourced a leather finish that was approved by the client. We then calculated material requirements and procured the necessary hides. Working with a specialist company, we produced custom templates to create uniform 300 x 300 mm tiles from the hides.
Subfloor Preparation
Removing the original tiles required a delicate approach to prevent damage to the subfloor. Each tile was cut into strips before being carefully uplifted by hand. The subfloor was then:
Thoroughly scraped to remove adhesive residues
Treated with a smoothing compound to create a clean, level surface
This provided the perfect base for the installation of the new leather tiles.
Installation
Main Salon
With the subfloor prepared, we installed the new leather tiles, taking great care to avoid damage to the soft leather surface. The result was a refined, luxurious finish that enhanced the atmosphere of the salon.
Spiral Staircases
The staircases presented additional technical challenges due to their curves and varying angles. As with the salon, the old flooring was uplifted and the subfloor prepared.
We then:
Created pressed templates for each step
Cut the leather precisely to size
Installed each piece carefully to achieve a flawless finish
Working with Crew
Throughout the project, we coordinated closely with the yacht’s captain to ensure that all works were carried out without disrupting onboard operations.
Outcome
The project was completed successfully, delivering a luxurious, bespoke leather flooring solution that seamlessly blended with the existing interior. The client was highly satisfied, and following this installation, we remain in ongoing discussions about further works.
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