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Hi there..

My partner and I are currently in the process of re-vamping his old caravan that for the last few years has stayed in his Nans garden. He is doing all the technical and grafting work. I, on the other hand, am planning on surprising him and spending this weekend (whilst he is away on a stag weekend) re-upholstering the sofas, cushions, curtains etc. These bits I feel confident in doing, however, I was playing with the idea of revamping the interior with some adhesive vinyl???? ..I was just wondering if anyone had given this a go before? How long it takes?? How tricky it is?? How affective it is?? etc.

Many thanks in advance for your time and advice!


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The vinyl is very tricky to get right and looks bad if you don't. Good luck with all your sewing. I did it 2 years ago, that in itself is worth it.


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03/4/2014 at 5:48pm
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I have used it before, and find it a doddle.

The key is to take your time and only unpeal it as your going, not rip the back of then try and stop it from sticking to itself

don't try and cut it to exact size, instead give yourself a little extra and cut the overhang with a craft knife, these are more like surgeons scalpels rather than a stanley knife.

As i move along I use a sofy microfibre cloth and a really do take my time, I'm a perfectionist but the results if you do it properly are brilliant.

I've done wardrobes, drawer fronts anda coffee table and they are all going strong. Always over buy, that way if you ever damage some and need to replace, you have plenty of spare.

If you are turning corners, then heating gently with a hairdryer helps.

Keep us updated, I love rest projects

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Thank you for all your advice guys!! I think I have the patience for it.. I'm just thinking so as not to give myself too big a task, maybe i'll just do the cupboard doors for now. We are off on our first adventure in only two weeks for my partners sons birthday, soooo don't want to rush it and make a mess! Baby steps!! Thanks again


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Just another quick question paulyk74 ...What kind of time frame would you say for a drawer front? Cheers


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03/4/2014 at 7:47pm
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I did my friends small chest of drawers (3) in about 30 mins. I could prob best advise if you could include a photo?

another tip, if you are removing knobs and covering then putting knobs back on, do not over tighten as this will twist the vinyl and pull it out of shape.

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Quote: Originally posted by paulyk74 on 03/4/2014
I have used it before, and find it a doddle.

The key is to take your time and only unpeal it as your going, not rip the back of then try and stop it from sticking to itself

don't try and cut it to exact size, instead give yourself a little extra and cut the overhang with a craft knife, these are more like surgeons scalpels rather than a stanley knife.

As i move along I use a sofy microfibre cloth and a really do take my time,




I revamped the washroom in my old caravan using pretty much the same method, took a lot of time and patience but the result was certainly well worth it.



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03/4/2014 at 9:29pm
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I revamped my cupboard doors using vinyl and I am really pleased with the results. Plus it was very quick and easy to do.

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03/4/2014 at 9:33pm
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Is this what Valerie Singleton, John Noakes and Peter Perves used to call 'sticky backed plastic' on Blue Peter many years ago?

David


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If you spray a mist of water onto the surface first, this will allow the vinyl to move and shrink back to size before final trimming. It  is also easy to peel back if needed and to press out air bubbles. When water drys it will stick as it should.

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You can get in a right mess with that stuff well,at least i did

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Quote: Originally posted by babygrumplin on 04/4/2014
If you spray a mist of water onto the surface first, this will allow the vinyl to move and shrink back to size before final trimming. It  is also easy to peel back if needed and to press out air bubbles. When water drys it will stick as it should.



Spot of washing up liquid helps even more this was how bT used to put their sticky back van signage on


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Best stuff to use for graphics is meths in a spray bottle makes the graphic stick like hell.

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If you get air bubbles that are stubborn,Prick them with a pin and gently press the air out.
Good luck


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Hi,

Just wanted to show you what's achievable with £5.00, 30 minutes, and some patience if you haven't already.

Its easy to change if your taste change, or any panel gets damaged, if you wanted to add extra protection, then clear stick back plastic over the top.

Here is the wardrobe from our FC...










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i have no advice BUT ...will you marry me ? partner away on a stag week end and you are doing all this ,what a lucky man !!

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