On to the installation.
Installing vinyl floor in rv with slideout.
It has carpet and linoleum in it from the factory.
I have read quite a few threads on replacing floors but have not found specific discussions regarding how to hand the transitions from slide to main floor when the slide is flush versus raised.
Most rv s you can t replace carpet because the slide out rides on it and would scratch anything except carpet.
We were parked in phoenix so this didn t take long at all.
I actually work on them day in and day out.
Using vinyl for rv flooring is a great option.
Installing vinyl flooring is not too difficult but when you are doing it in a small space you need to be careful about how you cut it.
How to install vinyl plank flooring in an rv.
Hi all we purchased a new fifth wheel that doesnt have carpeting in the living room.
After the flooring is already cut to size use the spacers along the edges to leave room for expansion and contraction.
I m a rv technician.
Roll out the flooring and let it set for a bit to release the wrinkles.
I ve replaced many slide out floors to.
You only need one.
Diy rv reflooring with a flush slide out reflooring our rv.
With the carpet and padding out of the rv the subfloor needs to prepped and repaired to make the install of the new vinyl lay out smoothly with no imperfections.
When it comes to replacing flooring in rv with slide you want everything to be in perfect harmony from color to position.
Carpet padding is usually stapled down to the wood subfloor with staples and sometimes the factory worker installing it uses a lot of staples which was our case.
Below we put some easy steps to help you replacing the carpet in your rv with vinyl.
Remove the old carpet.
For proper steps follow these instructions.
Choose a warm day to install.
We are replacing flooring in the coach and wife has decided on vinyl plank flooring.
There is a good chance that you could see a wee bit of white here and there which contrast the surrounding color.
If you cut too much it will be a mess and there should also be no bumps.
We have a 2005 drv mobiles suites.
But i am noticing scratch lines in the tile floor where the slide out rolls over the tile.
It is so much easier to keep clean.
Working in the dust rock is not ideal but we that was our reality.
Im sure there must be others without carpet that dont have this trouble.
Paint the slide out underside.