EVA foam side profile
This means that there are many design options but the floor has grooves in it, so the more lines you have the more difficult your deck is to clean. With Nuteak, no matter the design, the surface is always flush with no grooves that collect dirt. The average lifespan of an EVA deck is less than 1 third that of a Nuteak deck. EVA foam is one of the lowest temperature marine flooring options available due to its aeration.
Nuteak side profile
The average temperature however is only 2.5 degrees cooler than Nuteak, not a difference that you can easily detect with your feet. The aeration of the foam also means that stains are very difficult to remove and the product cannot be spot sanded but only replaced.