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Hello,

Has any one got any advice about changing the carpet in our van. At the moment it is fixed carpet and we would like to get rid (colour is horrid) and fit lino with loose removable carpet. Where can we get these to fit our van and can you order them for a specific layout.

Thanks

I think getting the new carpet is probably the easy bit! The trouble with fixed carpets in caravans is that they usually extend under bunks and and other fittings so can be difficult to remove. As to a new carpet I suppose you have two choices. Firstly contact Bailey to see if they sell a set of loose fit carpets for your model or and perhaps a cheaper option would be to go to a local carpet specialist. You would need to make a template in paper/cardboard first. They will then cut and bind the edges of the carpet for you. We have a company here in MK that does that sort of thing but I don't think they do mail order although I am sure someone has posted a company that might.

David

I have replaced carpet with vynyl cushionfloor type stuff (don't think you can actually get "lino" anymore) and it's a bit fiddly but easy enough.

I am sure you local independent carpet shop & fitter would be able to sort you out and any rugs that fit the space will do.

I must say that I think this type of floor is much more appropriate for a caravan anyway.

Local 'Carpetright' store did a set for a neighbours van, he carefully cut away the old carpet tight upto the edges with a stanly knife to use as a template, chose a new piece in store and their fitter cut it to size and they had it bound for him with that strong oversewing stuff similar to what you find around carpet samples, it was a couple of years ago now but i think they charged him around a pound a foot for the binding. They also do some nice vinyls that look like laminate flooring, beware of the really thick stuff though as its easily punctured by sharp gravel, ponty shoe heels and the corners of any dropped objects.

Julia  

Quote: Originally posted by millermicm on 14/2/2010

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I have replaced carpet with vynyl cushionfloor type stuff (don't think you can actually get "lino" anymore) and it's a bit fiddly but easy enough.

I am sure you local independent carpet shop & fitter would be able to sort you out and any rugs that fit the space will do.

I must say that I think this type of floor is much more appropriate for a caravan anyway.

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Fitting Lino Flooring

For Steve Millermicm

Could you give me any info about fitting my van floor with Lino as you have done. I have had a carpet fitter to see it and he was'nt sure how it could be done (or was'nt interested} It seems the best way is to try and fit lino under units but would this be difficult or would it be ok to cut carpet out and use as a template. Any help would be appreciated   regards

Ann

Fitting cushion floor in my van

Hi all you diy lads. Still trying to get advice on fitting vinyl flooring in my van to replace carpets. Anyone done this themselves, if you did was it a success. I dont know whether to cut carpet for template or try to loosen units and slide vinyl underneath. Can anyone help. Carpet fitters in my area are not interested.

Goint to Spain in June and would like it done before then

regards to you all

Ann & Bob

Don't believe anyone who says fitting vinyl in a caravan is easy,its awkward and time consuming which is why your local fitters won't do it.

Its a shame you are not nearer to me as i am a fitter and have done lots of vans including my own and ours has the spare wheel hatch in the floor making it more awkward.

I use hooked blades in the knife to fit vinyl but be careful not to scratch the woodwork and if the flooring has a floor board design make sure it is straight.

Trod on the dogs water loads of times last week and it just mopped up otherwise we would have had wet feet.

We just have a rubberised backed carpet runner i had left over from a commercial job down the centre and just roll it up in the summer for a nice cool floor.

When you have got the flooring opened up and straight cut most of the waste off leaving around an inch of spare and cut down to all the extremities such as corners of the units and make sure it is flat then push the vinyl into the corner and with one hand and cut with the other,you may have to trim some bits with scissors.

If you have any bad cuts you can either cover with beading or a small amount of good quality clear silicon.

Don't buy the very soft vinyl as this is much more difficult to fit.

Good luck and don't shake your fingers if you cut one as the blood goes everywhere 

Andy

Hi thanks to everyone who has given me any advice on replacing my caravan carpets with vinyl flooring. I wish you lived nearer to me Andy and Lynda but thanks again for your reply. Still got the roll of vinyl in our garage, but will need to get it fitted, as we go to Spain soon with the family and the carpet will be a lot worse than it is now by the time we come back.

Ann and Bob