Changing the lino

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Darthbarnold
Darthbarnold Forum Participant Posts: 14
edited April 2018 in Caravans #1

We have decide to restyle our caravan and I'm considering replacing the dated beige flooring.

The layout is regular seating at the front, the kitchen leading to 2 single beds either side facing front to back and the a small WC. 

If I replaced the flooring with lino it would be expensive as I would large amounts of waste under the beds.

I would like to stick modern wood effect sticky strips on to of the current lino where viable.

Would this cause an issue? Obviously I would need to consider the extra weight. 

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  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Club Member Posts: 10,224
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    edited April 2018 #2

    ... and height. The thickness may cause some doors/lockers to jam.

  • Darthbarnold
    Darthbarnold Forum Participant Posts: 14
    edited April 2018 #3

    Thankfully we only have overhead lockers, should be an issue.

    Should I cut out the old lino or just place it on top£

    What is under the lino wood, fibreglass or something else??? 

  • ocsid
    ocsid Club Member Posts: 1,395
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    edited April 2018 #4

    With ours the vinyl flooring skins the whole floor and all the furniture is planted down onto this; absolutely in no way would I be peeling that off or taking down the furniture and main bulkhead divider to resurface the floor. The substrate is a plywood facing forming the upper surface of a sandwich constructed floor. 

    The only viable option I can envisage is to face over the visible sections of the floor with a covering of choice. I did make some "Flotex" drop-in covers to effectively loose carpet the floor on one trailer tent. This Flotex carpet makes an excellent flooring cover very easily cleaned, if it has patterns that appeal to you.

  • johnathome
    johnathome Forum Participant Posts: 101 Participant
    edited April 2018 #5

    As oscid says above, no way would I attempt to remove the glued down Lino. It would have to be in a very bad state to even think about removal.

    Our van has carpet fitted to all visible area's, and that's what I would recommend if you wish to update, providing of course that you have clearance for cupboards or doors in particular the fridge door.

    Good luck with your change of decor.

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