Vertical kicks/ riser I used the same material in the solid. I think it was cherry that was the closest color match to MS walls. I forget exactly but seem to recall the top of the step to the galley had a L shaped molding and I left that and slid the riser matl behind it. I was afraid of the inside corner pulling apart and finally decided to simply heat and bend a continuous piece. So the inside corner is actually a small radius. I did put some extra adhesive in the corner for support.
I guess I never considered that but as an after thought it would likely be a problem around the hatch. MS rolled the carpet down inside the opening and outside the hatch itself. It worked fine with the carpet and filled the gap wellnand hatch sort of disappeared. After stripping carpet I made the template to the larger hatch opening so there was no overhang of the vinyl. I then made a new plywood hatch cover the exact size of the vinyl piece that was cut very close to the opening size. Worked out well and is a tight fit. I was able to taper / angle the edge slightly so there is clearance inserting the hatch in the opening and the gap closes as it reaches the final level.
This is Andrew from North Country Boatworks (we did BACKINBLUE's Mainship Permateek project). We're located in Connecticut but the convenience of Permateek is that our network of authorized distributors are nationwide/worldwide. Same goes with most synthetic teak companies for that matter. It all comes down to a client's personal preference towards the product, pricing, and relationship with the fabricator/installer.
