SISTER HELPS WITH VAN BUILD | Painting the Ceiling & Repairs - No Experience Van Build
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Today's van build video I get some help from my sister as we white wash paint the cladded ceiling and also I fix a few other things on the van that were on my to do list.
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@itseskay 2 жыл бұрын
Your sister is right when stuff is in there the white is the way to go!
@markpeto4211 2 жыл бұрын
Will , to sort your uneven flooring ply , carefully measure where the joint is and mark , drill & screw from underneath the van . Make sure the screws aren't to long & get someone to stand on the flooring while you're doing it , no visible scew heads in the flooring
@H2Dwoat 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, definitely worth a try 👍. Remember to treat any drill holes, plug the holes with sealant before inserting a fixing, a decent sized washer and perhaps a hex head screw to enable you to get a good bite on the plywood.
@henrietta9206 2 жыл бұрын
"yay" to both Lucy and whitewash❤
@terry362 2 жыл бұрын
Your sister is the best. 💛🇬🇧💛
@rajgopee1245 2 жыл бұрын
The homemade whitewash looks so much better. definitely keep it. Once you finish and you decide you're still not happy its an easy change. Personally its nice seeing something different as everyone's van builds turn out pretty much the same
@Richby31 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah... Color is good 👍🏻👍🏻 she is super nice too
@michaelhay8712 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, you should get your Sister in more of your videos,.
@philipbutcher1971 2 жыл бұрын
When your sister was stood outside the van at the back at timing point 15.48 and had the camera pointing upwards towards the ceiling the ceiling whit the thinned white paint on it looks good.
@delararesadv9140 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your sister, the white looks great. Plus when the other bits are in it won't look so bright!
@jackieclitheroe2733 2 жыл бұрын
Ceiling looks 👌🏼👌🏼 trust your sister 👍🏻
@Ouroboros_-sc5dv 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great will, also more Lucy on the van build she's a natural in front of the camera👍
@MrMrJasonhill 2 жыл бұрын
You mean she’s fit😂
@MooniiplaitsCrochet 2 жыл бұрын
Think the white will keep it fresh and light. On gloomy days you'll be pleased and you can bring colour in low level.
@MGEE8572 2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling didn't look to bad . Why not try a scap yard for a cable protector for the rear door.
@target844 2 жыл бұрын
Another option is some generic spring wire conduit so it resists bending and move into the door. It might be possible to just put some spring inside the cable protector that is used now. There is cheap flexible drain cleaner and similar tools with spring that should work. Perhaps even a steel wire likely makes it stiff enough but still flexible. No, when I think about it something plastic like a couple of large cable ties in the cable protector likely works fine and reduces the risk of it damaging the wires over time.
@oneyearoutproductions 2 жыл бұрын
Keep the white, it looks good & will be brighter night 👍
@adamcummings4679 2 жыл бұрын
I know it’s personal opinion but I loved the natural look. Made it feel very warm. Handy mostly in the UK
@geemoya4500 2 жыл бұрын
I love it...and she right...its still drying....go home and have a smoke..come back the next day and then u will see that sis is right 💥💯
@russellhiggs7835 2 жыл бұрын
The color looks spot on
@triverp1573 2 жыл бұрын
Keep it. Lucy is right it looks good!
@therealDonMac 2 жыл бұрын
Yay. I like the whitewashed look.
@suzybeetravels 2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling actually looks really good 👍 Your sister is brilliant, more vlogs with her please 😁
@happydays9613 2 жыл бұрын
I think the white looks good, it looks bright and opens up the Van.
@Gaz69erwilson 2 жыл бұрын
Having your sister in the video really added a nice touch! Seems like fun too👍🏽 p.s I like the colour
@relaxwithjack4153 2 жыл бұрын
For the lip in the vinyl, Cut some small squares out, slightly larger than the screw heads, then once the screws are in, stick the cut out bits back.
@pas7272 2 жыл бұрын
Its got to be the slowest van build ever, and its a yes !
@davidhunter5184 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with your sister, think it looks good.
@LeeLeesAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
YAaaYY it looks good when your cupboards are in and its finished it will look great just go with it,
@72bbgirl 2 жыл бұрын
Great colour, light.
@JulesTravels-On 2 жыл бұрын
Yay. Your sister is correct. Will look great once other finishes and textures in. Also with solid white surfaces can look grubby quickly and with your OCD tendencies think that not good idea. Why didn't you use clear sealant on flooring edges?😎
@mattk4530 2 жыл бұрын
Drill a hole from under the van larger than a screw, then screw from underneath with weight on the board inside the van to pull the floor down. Just make sure the screws are not too long and poke through the top
@dannyfree1120 2 жыл бұрын
This guys knows
@frankpicaro7300 2 жыл бұрын
more sister video appearances, please. She's super!!!
@imcg110 2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Worst case scenario you get a free undercote on the rest of the van. (Nay - defo doing ALL the future painting yourself!) . I do quite like it too.
@campervibe 2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling looks good 👍
@jonclassical2024 2 жыл бұрын
I like the white wash ceiling!!!
@mark_graham 2 жыл бұрын
Defo yay. Once furniture and furnishings are in, you will be glad of the lighter coloured ceiling.
@vantabulouslife5704 2 жыл бұрын
Dont worry about the floor Will. Once you start adding furniture it will pull down, especially if the unit overlaps that join and you screw the furniture to the floor. For future reference always tape joints in plywood to stop it chaffing your flooring. Looking good mate, keep going
@pontiuspilates 2 жыл бұрын
By the way, that white wash looks kinda cool. Leave it like that, that natural texture feels much more natural.
@labergsy 2 жыл бұрын
totally agree with the sister BIG time she knows what she's talking about so KEEP IT !!!!!!
@headbanger4170 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one of these type of vans , those back door wires are a ball ache. Even with the guides the wires break , I re wired mine with a more flexible wire . The ceiling looks fab , stop overthinking it . Loving the videos … it looks be great when it’s done 👍🏻🤘🏻👍🏻
@nickycox1293 2 жыл бұрын
The colour looks good.
@rosalindcampanella3643 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I love the color, you should have your sister help out more often 😁😁😁😁
@simonbirley4421 2 жыл бұрын
Ceiling looks great!
@TheDigitalblue 2 жыл бұрын
YAY to the colour !!
@Wheres_wanda_wandering 2 жыл бұрын
Will thank your sister it looks amazing! Take care Gill
@wozmayor218 2 жыл бұрын
Yay bro. must listen to your sis on this one
@TheAudd 2 жыл бұрын
White wash yay!! As I would say to my brother, listen to your sister!! hahaha
@malcolmandtheboy-getonwith3050 2 жыл бұрын
It will look good with the contrast colors. Without them you just have white. Get it all done then decide. 🌞
@mike817fw 2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling looks amazing white keep it
@alexandrastevens8892 2 жыл бұрын
Your sister is lovely and how great she's willing to guide you, the ceiling looks OK, you will have to decide when you finally get some other colours in the build.
@darrenc2721 2 жыл бұрын
Think the vans lack of color is essentially the problem. Its all white, you need some color in there. You have nothing to compare it with except the walls which are "tin"white.
@mrshaneyt4356 2 жыл бұрын
I think the ceiling looks good 👍
@jlily8909 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the white, as you said, it can get dark in there, you need lots of light colours, you should do white units also, and IKEA butcher block counters, get the colour from textiles etc. It's really coming on though Will!!
@jonwarb 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Will. The conduit you used for the back door wiring is fine. If you insert a a wooden bbq skewer (or something similar) to keep it rigid, that should keep it straight to push inside the door as it closes? Try it. You could try a bit of wire or something. All simple & cheap to do. 👍🏼
@londonladxxx 2 жыл бұрын
Yay much better it’s the silver space rocket walls that are what’s distracting now but it’s coming along lovely mate 👍🏻
@keiphillips7648 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see your sis in the vids. Great job guys 🕺🏼💃🏼
@Aureas2 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the ceiling. 👍🏼
@SiGr10614 2 жыл бұрын
yay! lucy you did a great job.
@lordroyden2377 2 жыл бұрын
Yes ! Colour looks fine! We'll done Lucy! 😁 👍
@jean405 2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling is great after the whitewash. Well done Lucy🌸🖖 YEA
@Adam-ox6zy 2 жыл бұрын
The paint colour on the roof is good. It softens things a lot, and you can still see the wood grain. It's subtle, not overstated. Go with it for a bit and see if it grows on you.
@tanaarcher3258 2 жыл бұрын
Looks far better than the sauna colour it was before so its a yay from me. Well done Lucy.
@Th3OmegaPoint 2 жыл бұрын
I like the ceiling, looks better than the sauna!
@welshcam6295 2 жыл бұрын
Looking good Will, great to have Lucy helping you, especially as your hung over! It's coming together nicely 👌
@kst357 2 жыл бұрын
Here's a pro tip that will make your caulking seams look their best... Get a 3/4" steel ball bearing or comparable metric size & glue a small wooden stick or metal rod to it using a small amount of epoxy putty or strong adhesive. I do my own welding so I welded a 1/4" steel rod to mine. Once you lay down the bead of caulk you take the ball bearing & drag it along the seam of caulk from one end to the other. This smooths the caulk evenly & gives it a nice clean curved shape. When done you just wipe off any excess caulk off the tool you made & repeat on the next seam. The 3/4" ball bearing works good for most caulking jobs but if you have to caulk a really thin bead of caulk like in a cabinet you make another tool but use a much smaller ball bearing. It works quick & easy and gives your caulk lines a more professional look. I don't know if they sell tools like this but I saw a DIY one and decided to make my own & it works great. I reapplied some caulk along my bathtub where it meets the wall using this tool and boy did it improve the look.
@bradders7656 2 жыл бұрын
Have a look at a scrap yard for the cable sleeve
@WonderingWomble 2 жыл бұрын
Hi ya Bud.. When you screw the units down to the floor will hold the two floor levels together and stop that floor covering unlevel
@robertstevenson3126 2 жыл бұрын
Your sister is a star she needs a medal she has the chest to pin it on mom
@samandbencollies7829 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you bought your sister dinner. She did a cracking job of that ceiling . I love it
@OntheFarmAus 2 жыл бұрын
White is the way to go. Add colours with pics on walls and cushions
@kinross24 2 жыл бұрын
The more you compact the insulation the less effective it is. I needs the air gaps and voids within the work effectively. When using sealant for edging etc then cut the nozzle at 45’ to get a better seal and look.
@CrustyBiker 2 жыл бұрын
I think I also said that to him in a previous video,lol
@ashogmhn2302 2 жыл бұрын
Yay the ceiling looks good mate n will look even better once u have fitted kutchen units ect
@KingstonHomeMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Will I've just subscribed, I've seen you in a few other vanlifers vlogs. The comedic value in your videos is priceless. Can I give you a tip from a builder? In future so when you do kitchen, when using sealant have cleansing wipes at hand, the wetness and soap in them allow you to smooth off sealant really easily, take a wipe, wrap over your finger, one swipe and uts perfect, can't wait til Neil gets there. Take care bud.
@alxgu198 2 жыл бұрын
The ceiling looks great. All the character of the timber but helping to keep it lighter inside.
@DarkClouds-wr7op 2 жыл бұрын
Scarpyard should have cable covers so check a few of them and see why other models will fit your van incase they don’t have a fiat one but let’s say have a Ford one which will fit. Also the paint job ain’t bad you could get like grey or black furniture to contrast
@MegaGordyboy 2 жыл бұрын
looks good,well done sis.
@williecollins5833 2 жыл бұрын
A yay for the ceiling,white will give it a spacious feel when all your counters and fittings are in,the floor could be a tricky one to fix,best of luck.
@charliesmith353 2 жыл бұрын
Looks alright. You could leave white until you’ve got everything in and then see if you want to change it. No rush white goes with anything.
@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын
This is the plan I reckon
@nguyendang3463 2 жыл бұрын
I really like that color she did for you bro keep it she work hard on the van hope you paying her for the time she help you out
@ralphsharp4913 2 жыл бұрын
I think it looks ok and will look better the sides are done and everything else is done
@stevencave5440 2 жыл бұрын
Yay it looks excellent
@jamesbosslet994 2 жыл бұрын
I like the white wash ceiling, leave it, the van looks amazing will!!
@martinhickman9012 2 жыл бұрын
When you silicone stuff mate before you finger it off spray it with window cleaner makes it a lot neater job 👌
@r5gtturbo197 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a floor layer and my suggestion would be to take the vinyl up slowly so you don’t rip it , (if it will pull up as you did use a lot of glue) drill down the ply that’s sticking up so it’s level then gluing vinyl back down then re sealing it
@sunitasiwakoti5348 2 жыл бұрын
i like the color. your sister is nice to help you.
@brimat 2 жыл бұрын
Will. You can get something similar to the "Guides" for clipping cable together. It is split down one side to allow to fit over existing cable. I think I got some in a DIY store maybe B & Q? Try around the wiring section.
@VickersCreations 2 жыл бұрын
I love the colour!
@michaelamarieslade2785 2 жыл бұрын
looks great ..wait til kit is in
@kevinwilliams7760 2 жыл бұрын
I think it looks fine. Well done. X
@Alivefrom45 2 жыл бұрын
LOL, I think you need your sis for the rest of the build, can she use your saw bench? clam to see you remembered how to take the fan cover off, you did double check the clips all came out before you put it back on, if you remember last time a few came out. keep the white ceiling for wait to see how it looks once you have more of the build in place, plus you sister spent a load of time on it for you.
@lynngodney4472 2 жыл бұрын
Listen to Lucy she knows :) I hope we see more of her helping you 😊 leave it a little while it might grow on you then decide. I can't wait to see how it progresses. I might even copy you like we did the bed 😂😂.
@JJ-fromDK 2 жыл бұрын
Yay - for more of your sis in the videos
@popeye8843 2 жыл бұрын
Put a few coats on the ceiling til you get your desired whitish color allowing dry time inbet. Hi luv (Lucy)!
@yvonnemerchant3916 2 жыл бұрын
To make the van look bigger you should have light walls and a darker ceiling. Love all the videy, you are doing brilliantly ❤️❤️
@JULIA-vm4rb 2 жыл бұрын
Love the color👍
@smithywick 2 жыл бұрын
A definite Yay mate makes it look roomier top job that 👊😎🚐👊
@thevideogamercade 2 жыл бұрын
Yay. Looking good
@dannyghilotti2610 2 жыл бұрын
Will… that floor…. DON’T PUT SCREWS THROUGH IT!!! You just finished sealing it to prevent moisture getting in!! You just said you’d put the screws “under where the units are going to go” so use the weight of the units to hold the floor down flat. If you standing on it pushes it flush then a unit full of stuff will deffo do the trick…. Sometimes doing nothing is the best solution. Just keep building and that crease will disappear all by itself 😃👍
@danbaumiller5242 2 жыл бұрын
Yes looks good more videos with your sister she’s funny
@whitevanadventures4116 2 жыл бұрын
Lucy’s right, the ceiling looks good!
@mrlangdon2379 2 жыл бұрын
With the plywood joints use biscuits to ensure they meet flush ( biscuits are flat wood pieces that are used to keep flooring flush, available on eBay for a few pounds and all you do is router out the grove and the biscuits just slot in
@Abhi-jg5mb 2 жыл бұрын
The paint looks nice maan👍. Yai
@royboy4638 2 жыл бұрын
Listen to your sister defo yay
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