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Carpet Interiors

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:03 pm
by BigAl
Hi Folks, I am thinking of fitting the inside of my trailer walls/ceiling with white carpet. I was going to put vinyl on the floor.

On the 'for' side it seems to be quick to apply, cheap, have a good finish, heat and sound insulating and comfortable.

On the 'against' side it might be a moisture trap.

Is there anybody out there with relevant experience that can advise me?

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:10 pm
by Juneaudave
I used marine hull liner opn the inside roof oof my trailer. I'm not sure there are any downsides that I have noticed, and this stuff doesn't really seem like a moisture trap...Dave

Headliner

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:39 pm
by eamarquardt
Years ago I used carpet as a headliner in a VW van I owned. Worked fine and had no problems.

Cheers,

Gus

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 12:47 pm
by planovet
Juneaudave wrote:I used marine hull liner opn the inside roof oof my trailer. I'm not sure there are any downsides that I have noticed, and this stuff doesn't really seem like a moisture trap...Dave


Same here only I used it on my walls. Very satisfied. :thumbsup:

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Re: Carpet Interiors

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:12 pm
by Classic Finn
BigAl wrote:Hi Folks, I am thinking of fitting the inside of my trailer walls/ceiling with white carpet. I was going to put vinyl on the floor.

On the 'for' side it seems to be quick to apply, cheap, have a good finish, heat and sound insulating and comfortable.

On the 'against' side it might be a moisture trap.

Is there anybody out there with relevant experience that can advise me?


Al as the folks suggested use Marine Hul liner or Marine Carpet. Just because its cheap and quick dont fall for that in my opinion, due to the possibility of moisture being trapped under causing mold and mildew.
The Hulliner is what I also recommend for the usage. You wont be sorry.

;)

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:35 pm
by BigAl
Hi guys, I am glad that I asked. I found a supplier in the UK but it's pricey at $65 sq.yard.

PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 8:34 pm
by bohemian
If you gentlemen don't mind could you tell me what you used for glue to attach the carpet to the walls. And how would that stuff you used work for direct contact with Aluminum? Wayne

PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:27 am
by planovet
You can use either of these products: Image Image

I used a light web covering buildup (on both sides). You have to be careful to not overdo it to prevent over saturating the material and having bleed it through. I put mine down over wood but it should stick to aluminum also.

PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 7:53 pm
by greekspeedoman
I used carpet in the Jpod headliner for the exact same reasons. here are a few pics of my process. More info on my website.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 8:06 pm
by Classic Finn
planovet wrote:You can use either of these products: Image Image

I used a light web covering buildup (on both sides). You have to be careful to not overdo it to prevent over saturating the material and having bleed it through. I put mine down over wood but it should stick to aluminum also.


I used basically the same 3M Glue as above. And yes it does stick to aluminum. ;)