Why I HATED my VINYL FLOOR | Van Conversion Floor
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2020
- The vinyl peel & stick just wasn't cuttin' it. Luckily I found a new floor for $15, and I am loving it! Also in this video are details about Akela's little den built in right under my bed.
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Floor was purchased from the ReStore!
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Small Vacuum: amzn.to/2ZXreNE
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We are Linnea and Akela. In May, 2020 I purchased our 2016 Ram ProMaster, Togo, to become our full-time home! With this van build, I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan BY THEMSELVES and ON A BUDGET, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
Our goal here is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams. To break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire. And, to GET OUTSIDE!
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As a daughter dad my heart aches a little watching you struggle with some parts of your build. But you persevered, learned as you went, owned your mistakes, and didn’t feel sorry for yourself. So even though I don’t know you, I’m really proud of you.
Linnea - What I love most about your story is how happy and enthused you are despite things not working out how you originally thought. I think your optimism and enthusiasm makes everyone else feel like they can totally do these things and have joy and success. Keep it up!
Thank you Tom, I really appreciate this!
As someone who's converting an ambulance alone I truly get your struggle. " use your head " that's so true.
Brings a tear to my eye the way you put your fur child first! I have 3 and everything travel wise is about their comfort!! Kudos!! ❤❤❤
I love the new floor its 100% better, the kennel is great also, I look forward to watching all your videos
Thanks so much!!
Awesome job. Keep up the good work!!
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You put so much effort and enthusiasm to the build as well as the explanations, I can tell it’s totally worth it. I love it! 💜
I love how indipendent you are and how creative you are you are rhe best
Thank you so much!!
I wondered about your vinyl floor when you said it wasn’t doing well in the heat - glad you swapped it out lol - I’m so invested in your van being awesome!
Totally... I am so happy switched too! Thank you so much for your support and love, I appreciate you!
I used Pergo Defense+ years ago.. It still looks new..And it has rained on it...
Ok my warning on Lino was right on and so I hope this time I am wrong. I love dark wood the problem is the dusty dog prints MIGHT show. My dog was easy to find I just followed her prints. The test I used when replacing floors was to step on them ended up with a lighter version absolutely love the darker on. I am starting to be an intrusive gma and need to get offline. I just can’t help living vicariously thru you young people. You do a Awesome job by the way. You actually know what you are doing. I hope to get my Van by next week. I might go no build mini as at my age all I need is a nice bed n a/c. Since my colon burst in June and I almost died I have no need for a potty BUT I truly can not sit in my recliner hooked on Van shows for the rest of my life. I am going to get out there. I would rather die in AZ desert looking for meteors than sitting on my duff. I just ask the Lord for 6 months with no new anything going wrong. You would have to know my medical to understand all that has happened in a year. Actually A year would be great to kick around. I am in Oregon and want to make Louisiana and see the tons of dragonflies. TMI sorry…. But at my age I get to do and say what I want. So far no one has shot me. God bless
You are an inspiration to young independent ladies everywhere!! Keep doing your thing! I love watching all your updates. I love that you aren't afraid of trial and error...and that you look at things that didn't quite turn out the way you expected as learning opportunities!! Keep it up!!
Thank you so much!!
Hi. I'm New to 'Your Build'. Been watching All Day. NICE, Good Show. For almost Four Months Now, I've watched 3-4 Different 'Builds', be it Van or Cargo Trailer. Have Been Learning So Much Thanks to people like you who are Loaded with Energy & Great Ideas. THX A BUNCH. (Me, I ordered a 7 x 12 x 7 tall Cargo Trailer. It takes 16 Weeks to be Delivered) Once Built Out for my needs, I will be able to go places that I Cannot go with my Reg. Trailer. Extreme Off-Road. Thanks to You & Other Clever 21st. Century Gypsy's, the World is Looking Good. I Also Live/Love & Travel with Bruzetta. My 170lbs. English Mastiff. I will give you 'Credit' for the Help I'm learning from you once my New Show is Up & Running on 'You Tube'. 👍🤗 Remain Safe.
I like the new floor and great idea on using the resale store to get the flooring.Super Idea on having a floating floor. I looking forward to the solar charge system. Great job !
Thank you John! The solar has been super fun, and frustrating, but I have been learning a lot!
The new floor Rocks !
I love how your video show the human aspect of building the van and not everything works out as intended. Believe it or not I'm learning some do's and don'ts from you, excellent video Linnea keep them coming.
Thank you so much! That is exactly what I am tryin to capture, it isn't always as easy and flawless and people make it look. Thank you for your support :)
" Just gotta use the noggen" got me LOLZ
THANK YOU!! I was just ready to buy the vinyl stick tile you just pulled out!! Whew! Dodged that bullet!
Your doing amazing & i love watching every step. Wise choice with the floor & it looks lovely...keep up the good work, sending love all the way from ENGLAND UK 🇬🇧 xxx
Thank you for the support!!
Looks awesome! I love how much you love Akela.
Great job.
Thank you!
legit crying at Akela inside her new cute den!!
haha she really loves it!
Linnea you are the best, only like 58.000 people know it's there (transition) 😂, but no-one else will see it. Kudos 👍
I have been watching all of your videos and I love seeing the process and everything slowly coming together! This van is going to look amazing, you got this!🤗🤩
Designing and constructing is about creative solutions to problems. Great use of the two woods to save money!
I love that you went with what was available-and the different colored flooring differentiates the spaces!
I’m converting a 2017 Promaster and using the ReStore as a prime resource too! Your tutorials have been immensely welcome to someone that’s never wielded a hammer in her life
I am impressed watching you work I had my own cabinet shop business for 30 years the years general contractor in California for the same amount of time and watching you work is very impressive good job
That dog is so lucky to have you God bless you and her
I've binge watched all your videos and you make vanlife look so damn easy, exciting and stress free. 🤩
Watxhing your videos makes me so excited for the challenge of converting my van ~~~
I really like the editing transitions 👍👍 thanks for these videos too! They are the best I've seen💕
Hehe Puppy van life 🐕 . What a lovely little dogie home ❤
Thank you! She sure does love it
Akela's den is AWESOME! You knocked that one out of the park!
i love the different floors for main/garage! I love how intuitive you are in coming up with solutions ❤️ also you’re the only channel i have notifications on for, that’s how much i love following this build! keep it up Linnea!
Thank you so much!! Wow, I feel so special! haha
Linnea & Akela as you should queen!
It looks so great I can’t want to the it all finished
My wife and I are really enjoying your build series. We're just starting our PM 136 build and we're learning a lot from you. We especially enjoy your lighthearted spirt, love of woofers, and your willingness to learn from your mistakes. We are probably going to go with a marine-grade linoleum for our flooring, but thus far our build ideas match yours completely. BIG thanks for this build series!
Just found you, first love the music and next you do the build alone! Then you find improvements and make them. I will learn much and save them for later.
Yay!! Floors look amazing!
Thank you! I love them!
I love that you built a little kennel for your dog!! It’s so cute ☺️ I’m building out a short bus right now and planning on doing something similar under my bed
Just keep on pushing I’m am here to support you
As I’ve been watching your videos I can tell you are growing in your editing and sound mixing skills good job love the vids
so glad i found these vids while im doing a van build.Thank you.
Of course, glad to help :)
Omg I saw you on tik tok and said “I bet she has a ty☺️☺️☺️“ IM SO GLAD I LOOKED YOU UPP!!! this is really interesting I’m livening this🤍🩹🩹🤍
Thank you so much!!
I'm changing out my van floor next week from the original 26 year old blue plush, to click together vinyl plank too! I've been watching your build really closely as I'm about to start the remodel. You've actually made me excited rather than dreading it. Thank you!💖🚙🇨🇦
amazing! cant wait to see how you install the solar panels!
Thank you!!
This videos are super helpful they motivated me to build my own van
I'm a little late, but I can't stop watching your videos ! I juste discovered your channel. Wow, Akela is a lucky dog, you take such good care of her needs and she has such a good life with you (I watched a few videos of your adventures). What you do is very inspiring. I'm a little older than you (58 actually 😂), but wow, do I wish I can build my own van soon ! Watching you make me feel young again. I'm in Canada, (in Quebec actually), but I hope I can visit USA national parks not so far from now. Thanks for the videos, very informative and funny to watch.
Your so amazing. The coolest chick🤙
I love watching and learning from your videos. Thanks 🙏😘
Awesome little dog cave for Akela!
Great build! Well done.
I love what your doing. I'm homeless and live with my sister. This is definitely something I'm interested in doing on a budget...just for being independent again... ant that's something important for someone that relies on someone else to stay alive....
Ohshit, happy that I see this video now. Looking around into converting my own van and always thought vinyl would be cheaper and less of a hassle over laminate. Hearing you talk about how it held up and looking at the space inbetween the laminate I have now jotted down that laminate would be better. Thanks!
So glad to help! I think that the vinyl sheet flooring is a great option too - just not the peel and stick!
bruh this is the cutest video lol your video which the electric set up made me cry and this one got my eyes watery 😂i love dogs and love when one has a great mom
Love your new floors ❤️😍❤️😍❤️
Thank you!! Me too!
Love your videos, thank you thank you.
I love this channle
Thank you!
YESSSS I WAS WAITING FIR ANOTHER VID
haha you rock, thank you!
Anything else you add to your garage area you should put on a slide out thing (idk the proper name) from me watching other van conversions the slide out feature really seems to help when it comes to getting/finding stuff in your garage because of the limited space and you not being able to just look through all your items you will have in the garage easily.
Beauty,Braun,and Brains, your awesome keep goin.
We bought a similar floor for our kitchen and took pictures of the bubbling. The manufacture gave us our money back.
Loved this video!!!
Thanks. You just saved me making another mistake!!!
Hey Linnea & Akela!!! Too bad you had to pull all that vinyl up but you got better floors now. And the space for Akela looks great also. Thank you for sharing. 😎
Yes, the flooring was quite the hassle but I am so grateful I made the change!
🤔 The best yt channel
Thank you so much :)
Once again..you’re a badass! I put that type of floor in my salon (with some assistance because I’m not quite as handy as you!) and I freaking love it. I have 2 50-60lb dogs and between them and everything else that goes on in my salon I can tell you, you’ll love that floor. It doesn’t scratch, no water damage..nothing, it’s so durable. Great choice!!!
Ps. Luckiest dog ever ❤️ her kennel is perfect. Nice work!! 💪🏼👊🏼
Thank you! That is so great to hear, I am really excited about it as well! And yes.. Akela is quite a lucky pup! You rock, thanks so much for your positivity and support!
I teared up when Akela walked right in and got cozy! Sweet pup ❤️
Thanks for sharing your journey! Me and my pups love watching 😊 🐾t
Hello, I really love watching your videos! They are so helpful as we are currently doing our van build. Where did you get your aluminum edge trim? Thanks!
Sweet girl got rt in & laid down. She loves it!
Renting places has gotten impossible where I live. I guess maybe set up someplace under the van to stay while building.
I have been considering wood vs vinyl for my van build. Wood it is! Thanks for the vid update.
Absolutely! Great choice👍🏼
OMG YOU WORE YOUR MASK ABOVE YOUR NOSE!
New viewer here, enjoying the content! Excited to start my van build for me and my Beagle Louie
Welcome! Congrats on doing your own build, that is very exciting!
You are DOPE! Great job 👏
New floor looks great! Both sides. Sorry for destroyed solar panel... Fortunately those aren't as expensive as other parts of the electrical system
Thank you! Yes, what a bummer about the solar panel. But you are right. I would rather replace that than almost anything else!
Geewizzers mzz pilgrims ..im so glad ya ripped that stuff up .. hooray and a whole bunch of shy rocketts n stuff ..😁pip pips
We all love you
aww thank you!
I had a vinyl in my first vehicle home and yeah I wish I went with like a sheet vinyl or even like a finished plywood. I’m getting a van soon hopefully and I’m gonna do a finished ply / coin mat
Nice!
Hi Linnea,
Thank you for recording your journey. It’s inspirational as another solo female. I’ve also just started a van build. Where do you get all the tools from? Is it your own, borrowed or rented etc...?
Hi i love you channel you are the best
Thank you!
I start watching your videos and really like your buildings!! But at 10:25 i totally see myself when i'm alone and try to have "6 hands" for helping me!! Keep going on!! And good idea to change your floor!!
I need your playlist.
yay
*You are so smart! Where did you find the fabric pouch for the pup bed?*
What hit the top solar panel that cracked it that bad? That’s unusual with the exception of hail.
I wish there was a ♥ button next to the Thumbs Up...
I follow you on tiktok. Love the vids!
Nice
Thank you :)
It is never a wasted space if it's for a doggy 😊
So true!
So a question...for all who know, please! If you put in a floating floor first, how do you attach cabinets and other shelving later? Does is screw into that beautiful floor?
As Akela got in. You can see she needs the full height. No Drawers Unless 3" deep or less...
Hi how has the floor been now you have had it a while! Love your channel!!❤️
Who sings that song "I don't know about that"?? I love it!
2:15 transition was pretty lit...as is your channel!
Thank you so much!
Hi
IM OBSESSED WITH THIS CHANNEL, sorry i didnt come to this channel earlier otherwise i could of told you about the peel and stick, i knew about it and i could of helped and saved you money :/ also the ads every 3 minutes are kinda annoying.
Otherwise best of luck to you and Akela!! xx
Yes I am still trying to figure out how to change those damn ads!! On my list for the week :) thank you for the feedback my friend!
Where do you stay while you are building like where do you sleep
I am still renting a place until I am done with the build!
Linnea & Akela wheee dose your dog go
Awesome job! Where can I buy the rubber trim you screwed in on the floor edges & what is the size?
That’s what I want to know!
Is this underlayer needed if i would put one big vinyl sheet as floor?
That transition at 2:13 tho
Great job! What was that material you used for the edge termination in the garage and on the sliding door?
Just aluminum edging from Home Depot! I primed it and painted it black.
I love the videos
Thank you!
Omg you replied thank you so much.
nice