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Adding vinyl to your van conversion or van build can make all the difference in the world. Marine vinyl (sometimes call Heavy Marine Vinyl) can add such a wonderful dimension to your build and raise the quality of the finished product. Vinyl makes things look professional and adds texture and colour that would otherwise not be available. Vinyl wall panels are easy to keep clean, if installed over foam can be a soft place to rest your body and create a van that is fun to show off. When marine vinyl is added to the ceiling it opens so many colour and texture choices suddenly the van designer can create a more open and airy feeling. While marine vinyl has almost limitless possibilities there is really only one way to install it. And that method is proving to have some issues when applied in van conversions. Sprayed on Contact cement is really the only glue that will work (www.lepage.ca/... or www.dap.com/pr...) are 2 products that one may choose.
There are several important things to consider when planning on installing marine vinyl wall or ceiling panels in your van. One is the material you will b gluing the vinyl to. For best results use a clean dry plywood. A clean dry hard surface is the best possible place to glue vinyl. And while it would create a beautiful panel it would be hard and possibly uncomfortable. For that reason, for many adding a layer of foam between the plywood panel and the vinyl is the way to go. Using foam (rochfordsupply...) will add texture and comfort to your van build. But then you are relying on the foam to hold the vinyl in place. This can be a challenge because all contact cement is activated by heat. When coupled with the potentially high temps of the van interior it’s possible for the glue to become soft and release the heavy marine vinyl from the wall and ceiling panels and create a saggy appearance.

[@VanityBitty]

Wow. Just from what I learned watching you do the corner on that first piece alone was worth the watch. The entire video very helpful, thank you!

[@VanOfAction]

Hi VanityBitty. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. The vinyl really makes for a professional look when completed. Send me some pics when you’re done. [e-mail] ………. Be well Dave

[@webfitz51]

I'm glad I found your channel. I'm currently in Brighton. Today I'm driving to Waterloo in hopes that the van I have my eye on isn't a piece of ####.
If it's okay, I'm off on my adventure. 🇨🇦

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Webfitz51. You’re gonna drive right past me. At the moment I’m in Cobourg. Be well and let me know how you make out. ….. Dave

[@glenntritt4364]

What kind of vinyl did you use ? And where did you purchase.. thank you!

[@VanOfAction]

Hi Glenn, Thanks for visiting and asking ....... I'm in Canada and the vinyl I used was purchased at a sewing supply store called Fabricland. It's not a wholesale outlet, but a store that caters to people (mostly ladies) who like to sew or do almost anything with fabric. If you don't have access to a store like that try asking an upholster shop that does boats and motorcycle seats ................ hope you'll stop back and join the community .... Dave