Trailer Reno

The Floor

Now that the ceiling is finally completed we can move on to more fun parts.

Putting in the floor!

We used a vinyl floor from Home Depot. Vinyl Sheet flooring It was easy to install, very durable, water proof, and light weight. It went in with no hiccups unlike the ceiling and roof.

THEN...

The walls

we put up the walls using Vinyl Reversible Panel.

Sean-Paul put up the paneling with a little glue and some staples depending on where the paneling was placed.

THEN...

The Benches 

Next, onto the benches. We had to rebuild them. They were just to old, didn't feel sturdy and the wood smelled like smoke. Sean-Paul had a creative idea to add more sleeping space, since we have four kids. He took the long bench, attached hinges and legs. Cushions had Velcro sewn on to keep them together while sleeping. It is a prefect size for a kid! Our one regret is we should of made two long cushions instead of one long, a short, and medium. 

The reason we made the cushions like that is we were completely and naively following the old footprint. We had our cushions made at the very beginning. If I could go back the cushions would be made after the benches were installed to insure better measurement and size to fit. As we were rebuilding the benches we decided to build one long lid instead of a short and long, as shown in the picture. Now the cushions are made for the footprint of the old bench. It still works so we are not re-making the cushions but in hindsight can see what would of been a better order of operation.

After we finished the paneling we brought the cushions out for the test.

Works great! I am not happy with the unfinished look where the cushion meets the paneling. We ended up painting the lids and some of the wood inside the benches which helped a lot. Again, in hindsight, I would of painted all the wood white first and then built the benches, then installed. Live and learn, right! Now we need to find another creative solution to finish the top edge so that it's pleasing to the eye.