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SoFloScott
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Location: Florida
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 Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2021 6:29 am Post subject: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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Hi all,
We're just removed the interior and ended up throwing out the floor and side panels as they were well past their Best Before date. So now looking for options for something tidy, affordable, and attractive.
For the side panels I've seen there are kits we can buy and that is our fallback. But from the photos they seem pricey and a little flimsy. Any alternatives out there for someone not exactly gifted in the carpentry skill set?
Definitely need help on floor. Want something that holds up better to spills and water soaked boots than the untreated plywood and vinyl tyle that we just removed. Any suggestions, tips gratefully received!
Thanks,
Scott
Ps, Current state of interior:
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sgellis
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galexander
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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Great suggestion on the 1/8" baltic birch for sure.
On my rear floor, I put down a plastic vapor barrier and then used Pergo laminate flooring left over from when I did the floors in my house. It has been in Jerry the Bus now for 15 years! Holding up well!
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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If you want to add to the value get Baltic Birch and have it cut after measuring.
For the floor Westfalia used plywood with linoleum, I think someone reproduces something very similar to the original.
The original stuff held up for a scant what 50 some odd years? I’d stick with it.
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SoFloScott
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| Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:33 am Post subject: Re: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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Thanks guys. sgellis - simply amazing.
I'm also reaching out to Clara here who provides panels if I opt to be lazy. |
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zuggbug
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:49 am Post subject: Re: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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has anyone been able to source 1/8" Baltic Birch in a 4'x8' piece for the long panel?
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Stocknazi
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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| has anyone been able to source 1/8" Baltic Birch in a 4'x8' piece for the long panel? |
Wurth Wood group in Charlotte, NC had some 4'x8' birch about 15 years ago. However, it was not Baltic Birch, and had a darker colored, almost luan/mahogany type color and grain so I passed on buying any. I never could find any that matched the light/tight grain Baltic Birch.
I have not been able to find ANY 1/8" 4'x8' birch since. Luan door skin, which is actually a type of mahogany, is the only product that seems to be available.
I ended up splicing the 5'x5' Baltic Birch in the rear seat armrest area, so it hides the seam for the most part.
Only other option I can think of is a veneer, but you are still stuck with the indoor grade luan material.
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nlorntson
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:02 pm Post subject: Re: Interior - Replace side panels & floor |
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| zuggbug wrote: |
| has anyone been able to source 1/8" Baltic Birch in a 4'x8' piece for the long panel? |
Check your local lumber supplier. Ones that deal in exotic wood should have 5'x5' 1/8" sheets which are about what you need for the floor, etc.
Around here it goes for around $57 a sheet |
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mdege
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