DMF Fakes – AKA Knock Offs! Can you tell the difference in these two products?
It never ceases to amaze me, they are "knocking off" every Brand Name you can think of watches, accessories, clothing, electronics just to name a few and the chances are if it's in demand… China or another country is producing an illegal copy of it.
It’s always cheaper, no warranty, and inferior in quality but that doesn’t stop them from producing it… and us from buying it.
Look at some of the popular "knock-off" watches, the diamonds aren't real, the components rust, they're not weather resistant, but they sure look like the real thing… and if you impress your friends for a mere $50 bucks then that's a good deal!
While compromising the integrity of the product in the interest of saving money may be aesthetically and superficially acceptable for some things, when it comes to Marine Flooring… it's not going to cut it.
Just imagine for a moment what would happen if you took a "knock-off" Rolex dive watch… on a real ocean dive! I think we all agree that the results would be disastrous! Knock-offs are produced only look like the real deal but not perform like them.
Like most "knock-offs" the fake DMF is only superficially similar. The knock-offs carry no enforceable warranty, have no UV stabilizes and because their PVC is mixed with a combination of cheap ingredients like limestone composite (saving even more money) it breaks down rapidly, radiates a foul smell, and falls apart when exposed to the elements.
If you suspect that a similar looking product is being represented as DMF or just as good as DMF do the following;
Ask the salesperson the origin of the product
Ask if they are an authorized dealer for DECKadence Marine Flooring
Inquire about the warranty
Contact us to verify their affiliation
Smell the product, the fake radiates a funky smell like must or mold and gets worse when exposed to water
Finally, pull on the strands of the surface loops, if the strands start to turn white when stressed it's a good indication of limestone
In closing, most consumers don't realize that many of the knock-offs being produced are not without a price to pay. Child labor is often utilized; the revenues are often moved off shore, representation is deceitful, and the hard work that legitimate companies invest years in protecting the Brand Name is compromised. Don’t believe that the knock-offs are just as good as DMF, be a smart consumer not a duped consumer!
