Glue for new ceiling

[kara m kosier]

We are using a leather look vinyl with a cloth backing for the
ceiling redo. In trying to decide which type of glue to use,
we have found several different opinions. We are very
interested in hearing from you who have done this about what
worked or didn't work. Also, did you reuse the original
panels (after cleaning them off) or did you replace them
with something?

Thanks,
Gary and Kara Kosier

 

[waldo love]

> I replaced all the panels with 1/8" tempered masonite.

Emery,

Were your plastic trim strips for the metal bows OK? If not what did you use for
replacements?

Golby sells a new bow with trim for $15.00 ea. They're not original but
something they use in refurbishing GMCs.

Waldo

 

[wayne newland]

Kara

If your old panels are in good shape, go ahead and re-use. If any sag,
replace. I used 1/8 inch ABS plastic with a small leather grain. I
really didn't want to bother with glues and the ABS wipes clean. What I
don't know is how it will fade - or how soon. I can always paint it or
cover it later. I'm just finishing up a long drawn-out ceiling
replacement now.

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach

> We are using a leather look vinyl with a cloth backing for the
> ceiling redo. In trying to decide which type of glue to use,
> we have found several different opinions. We are very
> interested in hearing from you who have done this about what
> worked or didn't work. Also, did you reuse the original
> panels (after cleaning them off) or did you replace them
> with something?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary and Kara Kosier

 

[ken & virginia fitzgerald]

Gary & Kara
We recovered our ceiling recently, we used 1/8"
luan plywood for the ceiling panels, as our old ones were not in good
enough shape to reuse, then
attached thin carpet type material (like in the newer motorhomes), we
used spray-on high-temp contact cement which can be purchased at most
places that redo car headliners and vinyl tops, it comes in waterbase
and solvent base, to attach the material to the plywood, Ken used his
spray gun to apply ours, but it can also be purchased in aerosol cans.
It is holding up beautifully even in this hot weather. We also covered
the same plywood with the same material for the lower walls, and bottom
section of the door, the material is off white. We are very pleased with
the results.
Ken & Virginia Fitzgerald
75GB OKLA


>
> We are using a leather look vinyl with a cloth backing for the
> ceiling redo. In trying to decide which type of glue to use,
> we have found several different opinions. We are very
> interested in hearing from you who have done this about what
> worked or didn't work. Also, did you reuse the original
> panels (after cleaning them off) or did you replace them
> with something?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary and Kara Kosier

 

[waldo love]

> Waldo -- my cover strips for the seams were aluminum painted a beige color
> that snapped over a steel base.

Emery,

Interesting. I assume you speak of the original installation.

My strips are aluminum with plastic snap-on strips. All of my plastic interior
trim is deteriorating. Usually self destructs if disturbed (read removed).

Since my ceiling panels are sagging and side panels separating/shrinking, I've
got to figure something out.

Thanks,

Waldo
76 Palm Beach

 

[bright walter]

Hi Waldo; I had the same problem with the side panels. Between shrinkage
and holding the scares of 23 years of use they detracted from the interior
greatly. They are very easy to replace, especially if you have the soft
rubber inside window trim. I used 1/8" masonite from the H. Depot Use the
old pieces as a template. I used white tile pattern in the galley and polar
white elsewhere. You don't even have to glue it. I didn't and have had no
problems. If you have the bunk bed up front, its a good time to repaint the
metal hardware. Masonite is so cheap and easy to work with that you can do
it as a temporary thing and redo it later if your not happy with the look.
I currently am working on a scheme to replace the headliner and hopefully
all the metal and plastic trim as well, but am still pondering this one
myself. I would like to figure out a way to do it myself and still have a
top notch professional look that normally takes lots of special
sewing/fastening equipment to achieve. Good luck, walter bright. 76 GB
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From: Waldo Love [mailto:waldo]

Since my ceiling panels are sagging and side panels separating/shrinking,
I've
got to figure something out.

Thanks,

Waldo
76 Palm Beach