Attach a line on the exterior and pull it tight to the other end to assure alignment.
How to use fabric inside van siding.
You screw the furring strip to the van s ribs instead of the main shell because you don t want your screws puncturing through to the outside of the van.
For our van we decided to go with 1 4 birch plywood because it s flexible easy to work with and has a nice grain pattern.
Your van will be fully lined in one or two hours at the most.
Once you have the top front and left panels attached turn the fabric inside out again and press out all the seams.
Benefits of van liners for your sprinter van.
Hopefully this helps anyone trying to build out their van or any vehicle.
This means there was only one material we wanted to use for the walls and ceiling of the van.
Use a carpenter s level to ensure all studs are straight.
As with every part of the van build process there are many different options to choose from for walling material.
All our floor panels and interior liners come cut to size and predrilled ready for installation it only takes a few self tapping screws and rivets and a couple of hours and the job is done.
Replace damaged or warped studs as required.
This week i take on the challenges of tracing out the panels for my walls.
This is our most comprehensive.
Continue with the top front right corner using the same technique as above.
After fully insulating our van and installing laminate flooring the next step was to put up the walls.
Although we ve mentioned a few of the benefits of using wall liners on your sprinter van as the owner of a commercial business such as a plumbing heating or electrical repair company the result could be more money saved and less money spent.
We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior.
Then you just have to add your bottom panel and sew its corresponding corners to complete your 5 sided cushion cover.
Maintaining the van s interior.
Secure wall panels to the van.
If your van doesn t have any sort of ribs a wood wall and ceiling will not be a good option.
Cedar paneling for van interior.
Follow the adhesive manufacturer s instruction for preparing the surface area.
We love the feel of rustic cabins.
First you ll be installing the wood paneling by using a furring strip.
We love mountain life.
Starting from the most square portion of the van which was the partition right behind the driver s seat we worked our way back in four foot sections securing the panels to the furring strips with 3 4 lath screws we secured the wall panels to the van with the lath screws in 1 foot sections at the top middle and bottom of the panel where we had.
We love the smell of cedar.
