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Subject Topic: Caravan carpet re-fit Post Reply Post New Topic
Personphatkat
27/10/2010 at 12:15pm
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I have a problem with de-lamination of the floor of my 92 Elddis, I know that the repair of this is well covered on this forum and I intend using that advice during the repair. My problem is, the carpet is original and is going to have to be cut out, what should I do to re-fit the carpet? would it be best to stick it down with double sided tape or should I edge the carpet somehow and leave it removeable... help please!!

Graeme


Personphatkat
27/10/2010 at 12:16pm
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Forgot to mention im on a tight budget..!


PersonBill Terry
27/10/2010 at 2:44pm
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I think it be best to cut the carpet out of your van and use it as a templet, Put the new carpet in the van, and use carpet spray adhesive, If your budget can stretch bead the carpet.

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Personcrazyguider
27/10/2010 at 3:11pm
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we're using the spare carpet and underlay left over from the 'insurance job' when the radiator leaked all over my sons bedroom!

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Personphatkat
27/10/2010 at 3:17pm
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The carpet itself aint the problem guys... its the fitting, stick it down or edge carpet and leave loose...


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Personmisterg
27/10/2010 at 3:20pm
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I think a better job is to have loose carpet-far easirer to keep clean. You may find a local dealer with off cut and a machine that can bind the edges once you have shaped them.

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Personmikecarter1969
27/10/2010 at 3:22pm
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Use tape, not spray adhesive, spray adhesive gets the hole floow so if you cock it up it is going to be a right swine to remove and replace, also the fumes (when working in a caravan) will accumulate and give you a vary nasty headache.

Go round all the edges with the tape, remove the backing and then put carpet down, work from edge under window and work back along towards the rear of the van. Use heavy weights such as filled water containers to keep pressure on so it does not move,

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Personmatrpa
27/10/2010 at 3:52pm
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Used very small staples on mine they can be pulled out when and if you need to.

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I had the same problem with my old Abbey Somerset. I cut  the carpet out, to use as a template. The old carpet was foam backed and it had perished. Repaired floor and just laid new carpet down, it never moved and could be taken up if required (but never was) just Hoovered. However it was felt backed not foam rubber.


Personpatching123
28/10/2010 at 3:33am
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Hi

My O/H used to be a floor layer he said tape will be fine just trim any loose threads with a pair of scissors . Lay it in place first then roll back half carpet and stick then same with outher end. Hope this helps


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Personphatkat
28/10/2010 at 10:46am
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Thanks for all the help folks, I'll let you know how I get on when I do the job before the start of next season.

G...


Personmikecarter1969
28/10/2010 at 11:10am
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Note, you may want to put a waterproof membrane down, stops water seeping up through the bits where the floor panels join up and soaking the carpet during transit, then you should buy a staple gun and staple the membrane down, then the carpet can be taped onto the membrane or stapled again. The membrane is cheap enough, just get the plastic that goes under laminate floors, thats what we used!

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PersonLawrenceR
28/10/2010 at 4:43pm
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Hi Graeme,
Had a go at replacing some carpet, I decided to make it so that the units (mostly front seating) held it in place and all that was needed was the odd staple. Have a look to see how it turned out. It is a satisfying job to do as it transforms the interior.

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