So many DIY van converters end up using wood almost exclusively in their van build. T & G ceilings, plywood cabinets and wood floors are very common on the van build scene. The upper end camper van conversions will use more exotic species like fine cedar, oak or even teak. But wood is a very hard product. Sounds bounce off, heat and cold are transferred through, van cabinet corners can be sharp and there are limited options for finishes. But at the end of the day - we just didn’t want to feel like we were driving inside a barrel. It’s possible to have too much wood. Adding vinyl to the inside of the van gave us the ability to brighten and soften the space while picking up the colours that compliments the other finishes. Installing the vinyl in the van turned out to be much easier than we ever expected. We installed our vinyl over plywood panels that filled spaces under windows. And over the sliding door. We also installed vinyl in the panels of the back doors and over the plywood materess / basement framing. In areas where we wanted a softer finish we first glued foam to the plywood panel and then the vinyl to the foam. We did this at each end of the bed making for a softer place for our heads and feet will camping or boondocking in the van.
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