I m a bit stuck π©
Added 2020-05-19 19:00:12 +0000 UTCGood evening my heros, I need your help!
So I put some hard foam panels on the walls, realised the ceiling needs either different thickness panels or insulation sheets.. then I looked around and got so overwhelmed with the job that needs to be done as the walls are curved, and some parts need to be left uncovered or easy to remove (for example, backlights can only be accessed from the inside of the van and has 6 bolts that need to be undone if lightbulb needs changing)
Also, it's gonna make things harder as I don't have any tools left such as jigsaw, sander, maxita, etc as well as a place out of rain where to do all this work.
All this and more has made me to rethink the design and make it easier, simpler and faster. Instead of stright chipboard walls (which would need supporting poles at the back) I m now thinking either press cardboard or veneer so that it can bend and follow the shape of the van's original curved walls. Can you let me know if these materials could be considered? (I will not want to screw anything on these walls) Also for the ceiling. If so then after I can either paint them over with a paint or glue on some other material to make it look presentable..
I just came back from yet another building store in one of the neighbor towns, have taken notes, measured stuff, checked the prices.. but I just need to come up with the most effective solution fast! Any suggestions welcome, guys! More heads are better than one πͺπ
PS My apologies for planning to answer all your today's comments, messages (including WhatsApp) tomorrow, I am falling of my feet π₯Ί
Have a great evening and thank you for all your help in advance.
Yours, completely knackered NT ππ
Comments
Hm, interesting. What's the exact name of that material, of that board? Thank you John xx
Leila
2020-05-20 07:05:02 +0000 UTCYes you are right, thank you for the explanation and advice. I will try to speak with one buddy to see if he can give me a hand xx
Leila
2020-05-20 07:04:17 +0000 UTCHm, interesting. I think I actually seen them in that building store yesterday xx
Leila
2020-05-20 07:03:05 +0000 UTCThank you Vern x
Leila
2020-05-20 07:02:21 +0000 UTCAwesome detailed advice, thank you so much Edward xx
Leila
2020-05-20 07:02:07 +0000 UTCHi - you are in a bit of a pickle there. But you have a start and every journey has a first step. I am sure you have done tons of online research and there are lots of good posts about panelling the inside (floor wall and ceiling) of vans. It is a bit hard to tell from the photo if the steel wall channels are proud of the insulation? So, I do not see anyway to avoid installing poles as you called them - or rather stringers following the curves of the van walls and ceiling to which you can fix the finish material.(see mojoandfriends on line) In North America we have a product know as door skins which is like very thin plywood which will bend easily to the shape you want. You can also use foil backed insulation for the cavities in the doors etc which are hard to fill with the foam. I am sure you will get lots of ideas and advice - hope this helps - good luck and keep us posted!!
Edward L.
2020-05-20 01:29:25 +0000 UTCUpdate: John and Tordβs ideas are both great. Didnβt see Tordβs yet when I was typing my response. Their methods would be way more durable than my suggestion.πβοΈ
2020-05-19 20:58:36 +0000 UTCJohnβs idea is good. You could also look into corri-board. Itβs like corrugated cardboard, but itβs made entirely of plastic, and quite flexible and lightweight. Cuts easily with a utility knife. Itβs around 1/8β thick. Also, what a cute picture! πππ Youβre so awesome, Leila!!β€οΈβ€οΈβοΈβοΈ
2020-05-19 20:46:40 +0000 UTCMore than just an extra head or two, you're in dire need of an extra pair of hands π₯ It pains me not to be able to come and help you π Cardboard and veneer won't work, I'm afraid. They will soak up all moisture in the air and get ruined really fast, especially when it's colder outside than inside the van, due to condensation. You need to find 6,5 mm thick outdoor plywood or masonite, that's thinner but not as sturdy, and I'm afraid you'll have to use screws to mount them to the walls. If you buy smaller dimensions of board you can cut them inside the van using hand tools such as a fine toothed pull saw. It's a lot of work, but feasible. I can see you're in a fix, and you want to be on your way fast, but not doing it properly will just be a waste of time and money in the end. You've probably seen this, but here might be some tips: https://youtu.be/KVLwUqYuRhI
Tord Malmberg
2020-05-19 20:39:16 +0000 UTCYou can use hard bord it's about 3m thick and is more flexible than the wood you have you could attach with selftapping screws or that glue you have and if you could get the roof curtain out of a minibus of the same make as yours in a scrap yard that dose Van's look it up it would make things more easy for you β€β€πππ
John kerr
2020-05-19 20:09:53 +0000 UTC
