This page will go over some options for installing wall and ceiling paneling in conversion vans.
This page (which is done 🙂 covers in detail how we did the paneling in our van…
This page will go over some options for installing wall and ceiling paneling in conversion vans.
This page (which is done 🙂 covers in detail how we did the paneling in our van…
Gary- When we bought some vinyl flooring, I wondered if a similar vinyl material would work for the walls and ceiling. Your thoughts?
Hi Jon,
I guess I don’t know why not if you can find something that is aesthetically pleasing to you.
But, it might be worthwhile to talk to someone at a Vinyl flooring shop and see if they know of any problems.
You would have to put up something like plywood to apply the Vinyl to, so its likely to be a bit more work than just putting up plywood or hardboard with a finish that you like?
Gary
What materials are you using for walls and ceiling?
Hi Jon,
This is rather a brief page 🙂
There is quite a bit more in the section that covers our conversion: https://www.buildagreenrv.com/our-conversion/our-conversion-paneling/
The paneling material for both walls and ceilings is 1/8 hardboard. The ceiling ones are plain white and I think I just got them off the rack at Home Depot. The wall ones are patterned hardboard — one of our local lumber stores has a whole book of patterns you can get applied to the 1/8 hardboard. We picked one we liked and ordered enough panels to do the walls.
If I had this to do over again I might try to work more wood in in place of the hardboard in places — not that the hardboard looks bad, but wood is bit warmer.
I’d also put a little more thought into how the final trim pieces would fit in — there are still places I need to add trip to cover edges and fasteners.
If you come up with some better ideas on paneling, please send them in.
Gary
Can you tell me the product names of the ceiling and wall panels that you used?
Hi Steve,
I should have written down the brand of paneling, but did not think to do and I don’t remember anymore.
When we get back home, I’ll check and see if I still have the receipt and if it shows anything useful.
Gary
I was looking at your old website and was wondering what kind of screws you used to attach the wall and ceiling paneling? Also, size and length?
Thanks!
Lance
hi Lance,
I used mostly half or 3/4 inch self tapping sheet metal screws — similar to these:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/8-x-1-2-in-Phillips-Zinc-Plated-Steel-Truss-Head-Drill-Point-Lath-Screws-260-Pack-21520/100164313
In some places, had to use longer screws — just be careful not to go through the roof sheet metal 🙂
Gary