How to Paint Your RV Walls and Remove the Window Treatments | RV Renovations | Becoming Nomads
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2024
- The minute we got our travel trailer for full-time RV living, I knew I would want to paint the interior walls and remove the window treatments that were factory installed. This week I walk you through how to prep and paint the interior of your RV including how to remove the blinds on the windows.
Step 1: Remove the window treatments (1:10)
Step 2: Fill holes (3:28)
Step 3: Clean the walls (5:10)
Step 4: Tape (7:26)
Step 5: Cut-in (9:17)
Step 6: Paint (9:29)
See between scenes and end scenes for additional notes and tips for best results.
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Paint: Simply White by Benjamin Moore
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Brush: amzn.to/2NYWUL4
Fuel: Jameson Irish Whiskey (found at local liquor store)
Let us know how this project turned out for you. Send us a DM in Instagram of your before and after. I’d love to compare!!
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"It's sandpaper. You know what it looks like. It's, it's sandpaper. If you don't know, google it."
Lol. You have a new subscriber.
Haha! Thanks for following! I'm never sure how much I need to explain in tutorials.
Haha! I said the same thing!
K Gibbons yes, haha that got me too.
Just bought my first RV and I can't wait to cover that "classic" wallpaper. Thanks for sharing your remodel experience. It looks amazing!
Why is it always the ugliest wallpaper?! It's a little project that will make a BIG difference.
Same here, I just bought my first RV and one of the first things I want to do it paint the inside, looking forward to it.
We're picking up our 25 year old motorhome on Monday to prep it for full-time living in 3 weeks. This tutorial was super helpful... thanks!!
So exciting! I'm jealous you are starting so soon! I can't wait to see your before/afters! I hope you share them on your channel.
haha 😂 Look who's comment I found! I've been researching for my interior facelift/remodel and I noticed you commented on this video 3 years ago! Love you guys -Carolyn
You are so adorable!! I've watched others and that's silicon caulking, paint will NOT stick to it! I've watched others that cut it out.
GREAT JOB!!
Oh guuurrrllll…… that is gorgeous wallpaper compared to mine!!!
Using gripper paint before painting can work wonders!
It took me almost two weeks to paint my whole trailer! I also have a very busy life so no shame, girl! Looks great!!
Thank you for doing this. It has been very helpful because I had no idea how to even begin.
I’m so glad it’s helpful! It was a cheap project that made a big difference!!
that is such a big job, you are doing great
Thank you so much for the informative video. We just moved into our brand new RV and I can't wait to get rid of the "grandma's basement" look.
I am beginning painting mine monday thanks so much new sub!
Perfect. We live in ours. I am walking backwards and will attempt to paint while we live in it. Will have to do a tint section at a time.
Girl those valances are a pain in the behind.
I don’t hate that wallpaper. Wish mine looked like that lol
Looks great! I would live with the wood cabinets for a while. I think they look nice and a great contrast. The dark stain color is definitely current and not outdated like so many others that we see around that need painting for sure.
This is awesome!
Great Job on Video. After a week in Farragut State Park in Idaho. I realized how dark our Rockwood Mini Light was on interior.. Thanks for info
I like a lot, that will be my next project thanks 👍
Exclusive nooks and crannies 🤣🤣 best description ever. I'm painting my cabinets now and then will start on walls.
Let me know how the cabinets go! I really wanted to do it, but passed on this rig. Take those before and afters! It’s so fun to see!
you go girl!
Those window coverings are not even bad compared to the ones in my trailer. Wish I could post a photo so everyone could share in the horror.
Very helpful vid. Thank you!!
No fear!!! Take on any project.. nice job.
Thanks for always being so encouraging!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤I almost missed the end😍😍
Very helpful. Thank you!
Great job. I wonder if there is a wallpaper Primer Four coats would take forever. We have a 2017 30:ft fifth wheel Camper with that same wall paper. It will be painted this summer. We probably will roll it on. Not sure. I know your rig will be awesome when you are finished. Blessings.
There’s got to be! We just rolled with what we found right away. We are excited for all of the other improvements on the list! Good luck painting your rig later - let us know if you find any tricks or other fun ideas. Thanks for watching and leaving us a comment!
You are gorgeous!!! 👀
And you look like Martina McBride!
Thank you, definitely makes me want to paint my RV! :)
Awww thank you!
You should paint it and share before/after. We love see those!
Thank you this is a great help.
Glad it helped! Let us know if you want to see anything else!
New subscriber! We just bought our trailer for full time live in and we’re in the process of renovation. Do you think painting it would have been easier with going around after cleaning it and sanding it down before painting?
Great video!!! Currently starting the same project! Did you sand the wallpaper? I thought you mentioned it in the video but didn't see you do it.
We have been researching and have decided to sand and then use Gliddean's Gripper primer. Apparently, a lot of RV bloggers/vloggers have had to repaint their entire rig after their previous job peeled right off that hulk RV wallpaper over time. They all recommend sanding and using Gripper before painting.
My question is whether you've had to caulk along edges and corners after removing wallpaper wrapped wooden trims that are stapled in along the corners and ceiling. I'm trying to decide whether to just remove it all and caulk those gaps. Or to paint over it. What would you recommend??
I didn't sand the wallpaper (just the holes I filled after taking out the screws). I used the spray which cleaned and roughed up the wallpaper. SO much easier than sanding it.
I just bought a 1992 Tiffin motor home. This thing is 95 percent original. That's why I bought it. I could see it was taken care of. I've seen plenty of hacked coaches, don't want them.
Original is great if it looks nice, which I why we made changes. Nice work finding something you like without making mods
Hi, Thank you so much...I'm planing on painting mine this week and you really helped me! I wonder how you will do the curtains? I will look to see if you did a video on that. Happy New Year!
Hi Brian! We did curtain rods and I sewed down blackout curtains to fit the windows. It looked really nice! I was pleased. You can see that in this video m.th-cam.com/video/4rcAmi1nSDY/w-d-xo.html
Spring 2019: how's the paint holding up? Anything you'd do differently?
The paint is holding up GREAT! I would definitely do this process again. I'm very happy with it.
Kids are so cute great video
@raisingbrave you are a delight! Question- why would you have preferred to use wood filler on the holes, rather than traditional spackle? Is wood filler more flexible or does it dry faster? New subscriber!
Yes! In hindsight I think wood filler would have left a better finish and been much easier to work with. Either works fine, but wood filler probably would have made for an easier project.
Thanks for the tips!! Did you end up using the same satin paint for the cabinets as you used for the walls?
So I ended up NOT painting the cabinets because they are not real wood and I didn’t want to deal with chipping and peeling. I don’t plan to paint them in this camper but if I did, I think I would use the Valspar Furniture paint from Lowe’s. I’ve used it on other projects and it has been a dream because it doesn’t require sanding or priming and holds up well. It’s a little expensive, but goes a long way so it’s worth it.
What kind of camper is that? I have a 2018 Starcraft Launch Outfitter that is the exact layout that I’m in the middle of a remodel like yours. We decided we wanted to paint and do a few upgrades.
We have a keystone bullet 243BHS! There are a lot of campers with this same layout. It's been great! Good luck with the upgrades! We have some other videos that show our organization and other upgrades which may be helpful to you. It's been fun making it our own!
How has the paint held up for you?
Thank you for this video. My wife and I are looking to paint our RV walls as well, we have the same wallpapered panels as you. I've seen RV videos where they sand the papered textured look all the way down before paint, And that looks like a lot of work. Do you see any of the wallpaper texture through the paint? I'd rather use the same process you did. This video helps us a lot. Thank you
I did not sand them down and was pleasantly surprised to see that the texture did not show through. It was a flat finish.
Love the white, it made such a difference! I just started on my cabinets this weekend and hoped that painting those I’d be ok with the walls since they are neutral colored but no, I hate them lol we just have a tiny Coleman though.
Do you think white cabinets AND white walls will be too washed out?
@@Jmamelia no, it will probably make the space look way bigger
Seriously, all the older RV’s that has the sink right next to the bed 🥲😟. Only saying that because we bought a fifth wheel and everything is dated. For a 2002, it’s in great condition. It was even garage kept
So you didn’t have to sand? How is the paint holding up ?
So is it wallpaper or the wall board?
March 2020 - Hello! How is your paint doing? And also how many gallons of paint did you buy? 🧐I’m going through and doing pretty much doing the same as what you’re doing 🙌
I bought 2 gallons but didn’t come close to using all of the second! It’s holding up great! No chipping or anything. I honestly thought they might get dirty with the kids’ grimy hands and muddy feet but they’ve been easy to wipe down and keep clean with just a mr. clean magic sponge.
I've been watching a lot of these RV remodels and also Tiny Homes(but they use different material since they're stationary).
How easy/hard is it to change the shower? (Not the plumbing, just a different pre-formed interior/shape)
I like the stainless steel look on RV fridges but a lot of them are either black or the matching wood front (which my fiancee doesn't like) so I'm interested to know how easy/hard it is to change the front of the fridge (if I need to).
Cindy Gates Hi, just saw your note. I found some great heavy duty “Stainless” contact paper on Amazon. It comes in 36” wide so no risk of any seams. I haven’t tried it yet, but it plan to! Here is one option. Go to the main shopping page and you will see a lot more finishes. Cheers!
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Rustoeum makes a spray designed for plastic. Which makes me think they may make it in the can.
I checked out your final RV remodel photo on Instagram and it looks really great! It was probably a good decision to skip painting the cabinets which I"m in the middle of thinking about (My Class B is really old - that golden oak era, and like you much of it isn't real wood). I also have to paint the walls which are fabric-covered, but it's looking more "hairy" after I did some test paints, so I'm not sure about that one either! This was a helpful video and honest!
I’ve been thinking about those “hairy walls” because we want to downsize into a scamp and their walls are fabric/carpet/who knows. I’ll let you know if we go that route and what I figure out
We just got our first RV class A 32 ft., 2005. I want to paint the ugly wallpaper especially in the bedroom. Question? Wouldn't it be better to start with a primer first?
And what can I do about the ugly window valances & shades in the bedroom? They only bother me in the bedroom. :-(
The valances can be removed, which I show how to do in the video. A primer would definitely make the project go better especially if you are just planning to go over it with white paint. I did the paint/primer mix and it took several coats. The fact that it's textured made it take a little longer.
Normally you would use a primer before doing only two coats of top coat/ colour. Costs less and it's quicker, than doing straight four coats of expensive paint. Plain white makes things look bigger but too clinically stark againts the old brown cushions etc.
Loved ur videos, your super cute and bubbly
Hi! It is September 2020. How is the paint job holding up? I have those slightly fabric walls, also. Thanks!
Like a dream! Well, honestly, we sold the camper to downsize midsummer, but it was great then
White color are you thinking of doing the cabinets?
So, we PLANNED on doing the upper cabinets white and the lower cabinets green. However we have decided to leave them. A friend of mine who is fulltiming right now has been on the road for 5 weeks and she said her cabinets are chipping like crazy already. I ultimately decided that the chipping would bother me way too much. So I decided to keep the original cabinets for now.
Did you paint right over the faux leather pieces around the bunks, and on the dinette? I had only seen pics, and I was trying my best to figure out how you got fabric around that dinette backing. 😂
Hi Allison, I removed the faux leather pieces on the dinette and bunk and refastened them once the paint was dry. I actually ended up reupholstering the dinette so I also reupholstered those parts too, so I've removed and replaced them more times than I'd like 😂
Simply White was your mistake. During my college years, I painted 1800 apartments and houses and learned that better quality paint with at least a little pigment in it was vastly better than pure white. Just go one shade in ANY direction for an off-white and two coats are plenty.
This is a really good tip! Like a little tan or grey to it would have made it a lot easier and still would have provided a bright open feel. I’m definitely going to keep that in mind for future projects. Thanks for sharing! I hope others watching see this comment!
I'm not following why the tint is needed? What's wrong with the paint chosen? Thank you.
@@Jmamelia I'm a furniture painter and I can tell you that painting something white requires several coats. The trick is to paint a primer coat of grey, then use the white. It builds a color layer that is easier to cover.
We found that silicone around our shower did not adhere the paint. Even when we cleaned, sanded and painted. The wallpaper they use in RVs is vinyl and paint is difficult to adhere to it unless you sand down all the walls. Any suggestions?
We had silicone in a couple spots too and it was a bit tricky at first, but what I found worked was getting a rustolium spray paint primer (the ones that say they stick to anything) and spraying the heck out of it. It took 2 coats of the primer spray to get it all, but once I did that and let it dry fully , the paint held. For the wallpaper, I found that using liquid sandpaper or a chemical stripper (as mentioned in the video) worked to be a good base before priming. You definitely need to prime before painting though. Hope this helps!
We just got a camper and are making some of these upgrades! Any special tips on painting the wood finish that framed the top & sides of the slide-out area? I noticed in the afters that is all painted white also but I didn't hear any special comments about differences in painting that section. I'm guessing you had to do a lot more sanding and prep to get the paint to adhere. Thanks for any tips! We feel like we have so much in common with your family... bought an Armada a couple of weeks ago and then came across this channel while Googling "Towing an RV with Armada". Just bought our Keystone RV Passport and are excited!
Hi Jessie, that part was definitely more of a challenge and was what made us decide NOT to paint the cabinets. I did not do much different other than sanding it a lot more. We’ve gotten a couple scratches on that part which have been easy to touch up. If I did it again I would sand it a ton, apply the spray cleaner and then use a spray paint primer because I feel that adheres to plastic type stuff much better. I didn’t do that because I was too lazy to lay down tons of drop cloths, but I would do it next time.
I also forgot to mention that my mom came over with white caulk and caulked the cracks because it drove her nuts, and it did look a lot better after caulking the cracks.
@@RaisingBrave Thanks for all of the information! Shortly after posting my question it occurred to me that I might be able to do this whole project more easily with peel and stick paper instead of paint. I'm over halfway there after starting on that last night with some pretty paper I found that looks like whitewashed boards... think I might only do the slide extension area. It's looking great! Pretty sure I'm just going to leave the framed part alone - sounds like a pain - but thanks for your information on that :-)
You’ve inspired me to a Reno on our 2017 Keystone Passport. We were thinking of doing cloud white since it’s not a stark white. Would you recommend doing the ceiling the same color? Did you do walls and ceiling the same?
hi Dawn - I did not bother with the ceiling. I definitely like the idea of doing a slightly off white. In such a small space the stark white could be a lot. Good luck!!
Great👍 Thank you😊
How is it all holding up?! Can’t wait to paint our hybrid!
Excellently! Good luck with it!
Did you pull the wallpaper that was already on there off or did you just paint over the existing wallpaper
I just painted over the existing wallpaper. The wallpaper had a look that made it look textured, but it was just flat so after prepping it properly, it was just as easy to paint over it. There is a noticeable seam behind the stove but I planned to do the sticker tile backsplash which covered it up. To be honest I have no idea what the walls are like in an RV under the wallpaper, and I didn’t want to get into a project out of my skill set. So yes, I just painted over it! Hope this helps
@@RaisingBrave thank you so very much mine's the same it's just peeling in a couple little corners but the rest of it looks like it would be a bear to tear off again thank you for your input and you have a nice day
@@RaisingBrave I'm needing your review of using sticker tile backsplash? Good? or no?
Did you remove the strips that cover the seams?
I just painted over them
Any tips with warped wall paper? How do you smooth out the crease?
😬 sorry, not sure how to help on that one other than redoing it
@@RaisingBrave Sorry, meant to say the old manufacturer wall paper before painting over it.
How much did this cost to paint everything?
We didn’t add everything up, but it was pretty standard for painting a living room sized space
This is an awesome video! Thanks for sharing! What camera & lighting are you using?
Hi Michelle, the lighting is the natural lighting in the camper (it's surprisingly amazing) and I use a Panosonic Lumix G7 with 4K for my vlogging camera amzn.to/2EH5tan
i wish we had Home Depots in Australia.
I don’t know what I would do without an easily accessible Home Depot!
I'm not yet a believer in two in one paints. Sometimes it is faster and more economical to use tinted primer first :)
I would 💯 do that next time.
That rubber seal is caulking. It's waterproofing. Scrap it off then reapply after you are done painting
That’s a good suggestion! Priming the heck out of it worked and I didn’t need to compromise the seal, but it might have been a good idea to go back with white caulking instead.
You should be wearing gloves while using that Krud kutter, right? I mean if you have to have good air circulation it can’t be good for your skin. Just a thought.
RV is looking good guys! I didn't even think about decorating/renovating when looking into buying RVs. Are you going to keep the bunk mattress covers the same?
Thanks! I am going to keep them on there because they are perfectly fit to the weird shaped mattresses. I think I'll get a coverlet or something to tuck over it so you don't actually see it. They are pretty ugly, but super soft! My kids usually sleep on top of their main blanket (or kick them off the bed) and just use their special blankie to keep warm. So, basically I'll do something to make it look better, but I will not get rid of them. Does that make sense? I'll make sure I cover it in a future video.
What kind of paint? Latex etc?
Just regular wall paint... latex
Patricia Baldwin use eggshell
Why would you prime next time instead of using a two in one?
I did use a 2-in-1 this time and it still took 4 coats. I think if I used a straight primer it would have given a heavier first coat and then I could have gone over it with the 2-in-1 and it would have saved me some time extra coats.
im working on this , this weekend , its over 100 and the unit is not plugged in for AC - im DYING - lol
holy crap, and i am wearing the nasa shirt in grey, lol
Hope it went well and you’re not dead! How does it look?!
so far so good, i have a mid 90s class c damon, and i hate the carpet celing, i think i might be stuck with it. the painting is almost done, its starting to feel like a home. thanks for the videos
I honestly think you would have gotten a brighter feel if the cabinetry were painted white instead. The wallpaper seemed to have a gray undertone it didn't seem bad. But the dark brown is the problem, the cushions, the cabinetry it was overwhelming and dark. As long as you are happy with the end results that's all that matter.
I 💯 agree that painting the cabinets would have brightened it up a lot. The problem is that the cabinets aren't "real" wood so it would get scratched up so easily and look terrible after being used even a little bit. A year later I am so so happy we didn't paint the cabinets. I did reupholster the cushions in a lighter fabric though and that helped SO much!
@@RaisingBrave omg all that is not real wood. Wow.
Where is the finish product
Winging it - ummm
You should have used a paint called Kilz sanded and then painted
I’ve never heard it. I wasn’t interested in sanding, so I’m pleased with the route we took. I’ll look into that though. Thanks!
@@RaisingBrave my father is a contractor here in Tennessee I have over 17 years of experience in the construction business
I have a 1982 g2500 Vandura Class B camper fan low top done by Skyline as soon as I save up the money I will be looking for a Skyline travel trailer I am going to paint the travel trailer just like the van and I'm going with a tropical interior for the camper
Oh my gosh! That sounds amazing. Keep us posted on that because I want to see what you do when you do it.
Ur voice is giving me Miley Cyrus vibes
So you painted the walls on a new RV?
We did! I know it seems crazy, but it brightened up the place tremendously. I'm so glad we did it.
With all the respect you are absolutely beautiful.
Thank you for your kind words. That is very sweet of you to say
@@RaisingBrave You are welcome, i found this video. Because i was searching for tips to redo some things on my fifth wheel.
I'm sorry, her voice makes me want to jam ice picks in my ears into my brain.
Please contact my agent for booking voiceover work. Thanks!
@@RaisingBrave Only if you do all your voiceover work on Al Jazeera, we'll win the war on terrorism in minutes flat!
Lolol! Good plan!
Why not just use a paint sprayer instead of a roller, wouldnt that be faster and easier
I would have had to tarp EVERYTHING and would have taken a lot of time in prep work that I just hate doing. It all depends on your preference for how you like to spend your time. It would be a good option for sure though
Thinking you should have gloves & a mask!!
That could have been a good idea. I had all the windows open and a fan going so I wasn’t concerned about circulation and I feel gloves would have gotten in the way. This video was also filmed in 2018, so there were no concerns of the virus (plus I was by myself in my own camper). Thanks for the suggestion though! I recommend people do what makes them feel comfortable and safe while doing their projects.
It’s sandpaper. Google it. 🤣
Haha! Glad you appreciated that one, Teri! I wasn't quite sure how to explain it to someone if they hadn't heard of it. Thank goodness for google!
She should not be doing anything without supervision. First person I have watched that was soooo clueless.
You’re right, it got really out of hand 🙄 Glad we could provide you with expert content 🙄
Lose the unshaven guy and you can paint my camper.
What a fucking go getter!! Why is this so rare in women?.. all this feminism and none of the actual independence, and badassery.
Thank you for your encouraging words! This was a project that anyone could tackle if you can set the time aside to get it done.
Raising Brave absolutely! It’s the tenacity and confidence that is a breath of fresh air, I’ll be looking forward to seeing more.
Wack Job 👎
Lol - good feedback. She’s fun to be married to though