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John, you could paint your paneling.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx




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I've been contemplating the dark paneling in the Big Napper. It's in
pretty nice shape, but I think it would be a lot nicer if it was
lightened up. I have been considering wall papering over the
paneling. I've had a little bit of reluctance to do this fearing I
might not be happy with the results. Any suggestions would be
appreciated and of course opinions pro and con.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC

The early BBs seem to have a plastic laminate (Formica) wall
covering, if I'm not mistaken. Some wall papers may not stick to this
very well -- and some adhesives might also not work too well. A self-
stick (pre adhesive coated) wall covering might work best. I also
note that one of the canned spray paint companies is advertising a
product that claims to stick to plastic without any special
preparation (other than thorough cleaning). -- So, repainting with
such a paint might be an alternative.

The wall paper in my coach (past the era of all Formica) was looking
rather tired, so I covered it with 1/8 inch thick cork -- leaving the
cork in a natural color. It looks sort of like a bulletin board. The
cork can be painted, if desired, but that would cut the sound
absorption quality that it has.

I note that the cabinetry in my coach is finished in plastic laminate
(Formica) that's an off-white color that makes the interior seem much
brighter than coaches with natural wood finishes. (One of the
attractions of the coach to me.)

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Lockhart Texas



On Nov 27, 2007, at 1:26 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:

> I've been contemplating the dark paneling in the Big Napper. It's in
> pretty nice shape, but I think it would be a lot nicer if it was
> lightened up. I have been considering wall papering over the
> paneling. I've had a little bit of reluctance to do this fearing I
> might not be happy with the results. Any suggestions would be
> appreciated and of course opinions pro and con.
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC

Bleach, then clear coat.
MH
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From: bubblerboy64
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Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1:26 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need advice on interior Paneling


I've been contemplating the dark paneling in the Big Napper. It's in
pretty nice shape, but I think it would be a lot nicer if it was
lightened up. I have been considering wall papering over the
paneling. I've had a little bit of reluctance to do this fearing I
might not be happy with the results. Any suggestions would be
appreciated and of course opinions pro and con.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC





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Ernie, I've also considered that. I am looking for what has worked
for others. I just don't want to take a big step backwards on this
because the paneling is not looking bad its just that it would
brighten up the interior. I am concerned about the paper sticking.
Unless some one comes up with a better suggestion I'll paint it
first and then maybe try to paper over that. I think that is
usually what is suggested as the way to handle covering paneling
anyways.

My cabinet maker stopped today and got the door fronts for the
kitchen his is going to redo them in a white formica to match the
sink tops and upper cabinets. That will finish the kitchen. Little
by little.

I didn't get the idea of bleaching and clear coat. It's formica I
don't think you could bleach that but I am all ears if its been
done.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC
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> John, you could paint your paneling.
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> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Weatherford, Tx
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Mike:
Bleach - like just scrub it with bleach, have you seen what the results would
be? Interesting concept, as we were thinking of either wallpaper or painting,
but leaning toward the painting.

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada


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Bleach, then clear coat.

MH

----- Original Message -----

From: bubblerboy64

To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com

Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 1:26 PM

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Need advice on interior Paneling



I've been contemplating the dark paneling in the Big Napper. It's in

pretty nice shape, but I think it would be a lot nicer if it was

lightened up. I have been considering wall papering over the

paneling. I've had a little bit of reluctance to do this fearing I

might not be happy with the results. Any suggestions would be

appreciated and of course opinions pro and con.

John Heckman

central Pa

1973 FC



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Having nothing better to do over the weekend I decided to "give her a
go". I am pleased with what I was able to accomplish. I painted the
Formica with a latex primer and then applied the wall paper. It was
the prepasted stuff but not trusting that I also applied additional
pre-mixed paste. It seems to be sticking well, no particular
problems. I also tackled one of my other issues which was a
mismatched captains chair. I figured that I would have to have it
recovered but I thought since it was a "cheap fix" I decided to try
the duplicolor paint for vinyl and fabric. I was really impressed
with that material. Drying very quickly and seems to be very flexible
and should do the job. Time will tell of course, I think it may very
well save me from a rather expensive recover on a seat that is rarely
used.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC








>
> I've been contemplating the dark paneling in the Big Napper. It's
in
> pretty nice shape, but I think it would be a lot nicer if it was
> lightened up. I have been considering wall papering over the
> paneling. I've had a little bit of reluctance to do this fearing I
> might not be happy with the results. Any suggestions would be
> appreciated and of course opinions pro and con.
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>