Vlog 14: Fitting vinyl flooring to my campervan and trying to make wooden cabinets
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2018
- Despite a slight cold (incidentally, this vlog was filmed in mid-April; I'm much better now) I cut the vinyl floor for the campervan and then began working on the wooden structures for the internal furniture. The flooring went well, the furniture did not.
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I need a shirt like that "It'll only take a half an hour"'. I love that. The shirt I'm wearing right now says "I used to be a people person then people ruined it."
Lino - lino! I love down to earth folks like you David. Lesser mortals would say 'vinyl' x
When you leaned back against the carpet, I was half expecting to see you adhered to the wall for the rest of the video. 😄
Don’t be too hard on yourself, you’re doing a great job.
I always knew I wasn't the only one who believe wood stretches! Excellent show, please keep them coming. 😀
After all that preamble about the box, I was expecting some monstrosity that would cause women to weep and children to scream in terror... and then you showed it and I thought, 'Well, that doesn't look that bad at all!'
At any rate, kudos to you for bravely soldiering on despite being under the weather!
I do love your vlogs! I laughed so much at your honesty, humanity and misfortune? Sorry! It's good to watch realistic struggles rather than a perfect professional you can never emulate. Enjoy your gin and tonic and I do hope you're much better now.
Much better, thanks!
Don’t put yourself down David, I think you are doing a great job!
Some hack ikea cabinets for installation in vans. But I am sure you are well underway by now. Great job. Enjoying narrowboat vlogs as well. Hi from California
coming along rather nicely. Floor looks great!
Nicely done! Good job you walked away from the elasticated wood as it needed time to pull itself together 😃
The linoleum went in so well that it just 'floored' me. And, keeping the humor theme, the marine term for your cassette is 'head' so I think the decision to put the 'head' at the foot of the bed was wise as well as a fortuitous fit. After all, that keeps your nose at some distance and feet don't smell.
You're a tonic, I absolutely love watching your progress, not only is it helpful but it's also highly amusing, thanks for that lad.
I’ve cut this damn thing 3 times and it’s still too short!
Take care of yourself . You look full of the cold . Good job on the flooring
Solid ply will be very heavy. Tea, another cup of tea and a walk in what looks to be nice weather to clear your head. Once, g and t’d followed by sleep and it is a new day.
Be careful of screwing into the end grain of the baton as it will be a very weak joint. In the states there is a jig that positions the drill hole and screw in to the side which is much stronger, (will try to find the name for you) it will help with later boxes.
I knew if I searched for long enough Id find someone equally adapt at woodwork as me. This is brilliant viewing.
I needed you in my life to keep me laughing at me 😆 it’s not perfect but it’s my build ! May we meet in the DIY lot at a van gathering- those are my people.
**seeing where my mood takes me today***
hope you feel better now 😊
i think put the loo at the back for easy access
"Stretchy wood", I've bought plenty of that in my time, I feel your pain David. Remember the old saying " a little bit of filler and a little bit of paint makes a joiner what he aint.
Fist time I've heard it but I love that saying!!
Good job with the lino. If you start getting angry about the task, just take a break and do something else. Then return to it later. It works for me.
Take a break - and a G&T? Probably best not to return to the chop saw after that mind you... ;-)
Love that shirt, being a mechanic, I know how fatal those words can be!
Hi David, you made the cutting of the vinyl around the wheel arches look very easy indeed. My roll has just been delivered only its 5m long. A time lapse of the cutting was a great way to film it, I may borrow that if its ok. Hope you're feeling much better soon.
Borrow away! Second outing for your t-shirt, as promised ;-) Have fun fitting your floor!
Thank you for the airtime, it really does suit you 😀
I've added a link in the description to your channel as I've had a couple of queries (although a lot of people also recognise it immediately as yours!)
Thank you so much for doing that. I will return the favour 😀
Hang in there, David, you're doing fine! Hope you get to feeling better soon!
Don't beat yourself up! The lino looks fantastic, nice job and a nice colour etc too the unit frame work didn't look bad at all!! You've obviously got it right with the measuring and use your "being particular" to select the best and straightest bits of timber and then it will be hey Presto! Best bit really is good on you for giving it a go!!
Thank you :-)
A few years ago, I fitted out a folding caravan for living in. Now all my panels such as around the toilet, stove and kitchen sink had to be demountable so I didn't want heavyweight stuff and constructed them from a slender frame of pine strips about ½" thick and faced them with Formica filling the void with spray foam - result= nice, rigid, wipe-clean panels that were light enough to move easily. My shower base was fixed in one corner with a cover that could be stood upon to facilitate using a fold-down basin with mirror over for washing and shaving. The whole was enclosed in a shower curtain hung from a demountable rail which provided privacy and led the shower water into the tray. The toilet had a demountable panel (as above) with a door (to enclose the toilet when not in use) and as the door was opened it pulled a shower curtain round across the front of the toilet to provide privacy.
I installed a gas water heater to feed the shower and basin with pipes round to the kitchen area and sink. There was also a gas fired radiator to provide heating. At the end of the caravan was a 4ft wide bed that converted to provide seating and a dining table. All this was in a folding caravan measuring just 4m by 2.1m with an interior headroom of 2.2m (opened up) or a height of just 1.2m folded . I lived in it quite comfortably for several months.
Sounds amazing! I particularly like the panels construction. Neat.
All the best with your wood working 👍
Oh thank you for being human (and making me laugh myself silly). It's all good at the end of the day
Brilliant great job. If I ever need any linoleum laying I will be in touch .
The wood was stretchy!
Now I have to clean off my computer! Remind me to not be eating the next time I watch your wonderful vlog!
Oops!
I just can t resist adding 1 thing, if you use too heavy plywood under your bedding it will be too hard and uncomfortable, a little give in the plywood is softer.( Insert smile here)
I'm so so impressed with how well this is coming along!
Thank you
By now your bed is probably done. Some 40 years ago I made a bed for our youngest, then a young teen. It had drawers and wheels, all carefully planned out. NOTHING quite fit together right but paint an a large duvet covered the worst of it. It ended up weighing a TON and the heavy duty wheels soon broke, which added to the cockeyed-ness. So glad we moved couple of years later and it was too heavy to ship. Bought her next bed.
I love that story!! Hahaha
after the devastation at finishing cruising the cut to remembering youd done this vlog was brilliant, enjoying them so much, superb thank you.
You're multi talented. I can appreciate your sense of perfectionism.
Bless your heart! I do fell your pain. I to can not cut a straight line. In matter of fact I can't read a tape measure to save my life. I have to count thoughts little lines & it's not getting any better as time goes bye. As eye sight gets worst as you age... lol...
I do like the way your floor did come out. A lot of van people leave the potty out in between the middle of the seats for guests to set on when in the van. They just throw a cushion & blanket over them so people can't see it or smell it. Just a thought for you, but it's your van like I always tell you, you do you & forget what others say. But I think your doing a fine job. Keep it up & I do hope your gin & tonic was great after you was done for the day.
Looking forward to seeing the next step of the van build.
Chris
Now we really want to see you doing the woodwork pleeeaasse .
As a working paramedic I can strongly advise and brufen.. 👍😂 with the likely diagnosis of Manbola which is much worse than manful !!! Hot toddy and Big sleeps to compliment your fresh air is my recommendation🧐😂 oh original reason for writing .. another fab Vlog .. wonderfully informative and entertaining as ever!
Apologies would have made more sense if my big sausage fingers had not deleted some words ...should have read “tubi grip and brufen” damn these readers 🤓
Despite your frustration, the results of your work look good from where I’m sitting.
Happy Camping
If you ever do this again, try googling using builder's paper (butcher's paper, rosin paper, or whatever they call it in the UK) to make a template of the floor. You make all the mistakes on inexpensive paper, rather than sweating over the actual flooring. I did this when redoing my bath and kitchen. Took the template to the store where I bought the flooring and they even cut it out for me at the store for no cost. Brought it home, rolled it out, and it fit perfectly.
Don't worry too much David. It will all come together in the end. Once you get the sides onto the cabinet you will have achieved 'Nirvana', or probably more commonly known in carpentry circles as 'structural integrity'. I've just started my van build and its daunting. Keep up the good work.
I'll let you into a secret - this was recorded some weeks ago and by now the cabinets etc are looking much better! :-)
The floor looks great! I love the “stretchy wood”!
Well done on the flooring, especially considering your limbo state of mind!
Cheers
Hi I think sometimes doubt yourself but you have done your van and boat to a very high standard great DIY
Thank you
You're not alone. I recently made a rack to hold three 5 gallon water containers. Every leg was different lengths but I sawed them all together. I assembled it and it was wobbling like a baby Giraffe. I basically had to take it all apart and rescrew and assemble it while it was on the ground.
David, Enjoyed the blog very much. You are doing a good job considering you are not a professional and have little experience. Don't give up! Mistakes are the way we learn the most valuable lessons and get the most experience. The lino job was well done as all of your small miss cuts are under cabinetry or trim. Carry on and hope you feel much better. mk
That came out very good. Great color choice.
Your videos are fantastic. Always make me chuckle especially the self deprecating remarks. Love the presentation always very professional and so well elocuted.
You are always good for a laugh or two (laughing with you, not at you).
Zycam works every time. Hope you get well soon, praying for ya! God bless and cheers
Hope your feeling better. Nothing like being under the weather and trying to do your DIY.
Don’t give up David, we all have days like that. If lived nearby I’d come and give you a hand.
Bloody good job 👍
epic, thus far!
I hope you are feeling better. Nicely done with your edits, time-lapses, and commentary!
Aw.... get well soon ! 😷 My hubby is a carpet fitter and he said you made a damn good job of the vinyl (Lino as you call it). Fab video. Cannot wait for the next episode ! Thank you 😊
Thanks - this was some weeks back so all good now! It is vinyl really, I just can't shake off an old habit of referring to it as lino. Cheers
great vid I have had a good laugh with you keep up the great work mate it will all be fine whatever way it turns out look forward to your next one
you are the "lino man", bang on David
Great work - You always start with a general theory of things - As Leonardo says - could can only every truly learn through experimentation. Just think about all the valuable advice you will be able to provide once you have finished
I could charge a consultancy fee!
Hope you enjoyed your G&T, you earned it!
Nice t shirt great man Greg. Well done very well presented as always
Another great upload ...
Hope you are feeling better. The lino looks great.
your doing a great job enjoy watching your blogs
Another great vlog.
Love the liner you put down. That would look great in my kitchen. Lol
Keep up the good work !!!
You are making good progress.
👍 thanks again ! Good job !
David time for a day off and rest up sounds like a stiff G & T is called for..It is highly recommended when watching your videos. I am doing it now
"Sleeping with my head over the poo tank" Ah the joy of the day van !!
Fabulous series David, loving it! Got an idea for that flooring tube. A couple of nice false tail pipes sticking out the back, nicely sprayed up in shiny chrome plating. No one will come within a mile of you when you get out on the open roads!
Haha, it's been donated to a local guinea pig rescue centre :-)
You did a very nice job on the flooring. Yes you look unwell so don t make any serious decisions now maybe. I just went thru a similar process myself while feeling a little unwell and made a mess of it. Had to scrap the whole thing! I m enjoying your video, thanks for filming it.
Disaster!! Glad you like the video. Cheers
I am glad you said that this was filmed in April because I had thought you might have had too good of a time in London as shown on Cursing the Cut. You, the Boat girl and friends were being a bit naughty. Just kidding. You were having fun. Good work on the floor. I agree with putting the port-a-potty in the rear. It will be easy to empty there as well.
Your not alone David, I, like you have yet to plan my layout, I have downloaded software to help me plan a plan in 3D but I've not even got round to even trying to use it, way over my head. I'm in the process of buying pretty much everything I want in my VW Crafter LWB, and know what I want, solar, full toilet, and shower, fixed double bed, and a fold away single bed, but I'm only now just about ready for stripping the van out then sound deadening and insulation. We get cold winters here of -35, so insulation will be heavy duty.
More insulation than van at that temperature, I reckon! Good luck :-)
Get well soon.
Thanks - this was some weeks back so all good now
I was trying to come up with a joke involving "head and feet above the poo tank" but i just didn't have the heart in me for some reason. Anyway it's looking good. Now go and enjoy that Gin and Tonic, have one for me as well sir. I hope you got to feeling better after this video was made... cheers.
Nice job, I like the key word, hidden! lol.
Feel better soon!
Thanks - this was some weeks back so all good now
If this is you with your brain switched off I am highly impressed. By the end of the video you could have walked into a casting for "The Walking Dead" and be hired for sure. Why apply makeup when you can have the real thing?
The flooring looks very nice and goes well with the carpet.
Cabinetmaking is very difficult, especially if one is such a tidy person as you are. If I were you I`d assemble a frame from 3x5 cm battens and clad it with plywood. Don`t try to make the doors fit flush, make them on top, that works far better.
There is also a possibility to take funiture from IKEA or similar and apply the saw to the bottom and the back side to make them fit.
Are you sure you weren't a handyman in a previous life? Another wonderful video!
🤣bless you , don't think I could do it but will try on a small one for practise!
If you keep progressing at this rate it won't be long until you can take the van on its first ride, as you suggested in an earlier episode. And I agree, the experience will be useful in finding out if there are "snags" that should be dealt with before the whole van is "set in stone". Much easier to modify a plan than a finished camper-van!
Ah ... I must confess the van is now much further forward and I still haven't done a test run in it but it's looking pretty neat if I say so myself (as you'll see in vlogs 15 & 16)
It's a learning curve David, for some of us, it's more of an arch lets say........crack on!.....it'll be alright in the end.
Verry Nice job
It looks good and you sould see if you can get the sriken warp for the etc which are good as I have used them love it nigel
You need more G&Ts. A preventative measure you see, keep the canal's malarial mosquitos at bay you know.
I bet that G&T went down well! It’s looking good, David!
A G&T *always* goes down well!!
The Frankenstein bit was quite poetic.
Don't feel too disheartened, your box looks awesome! If we had actually vlogged our conversion instead of doing a timelapse, you'd have seen MANY tantrums, swearing sessions and lots of temporary falling out haha!
Ha! As long as it's only temporary!
Hello young man
I was sorry to see you were under par health ways, and then see you struggling with the framing, it all looked like it was getting you down. I think your troubles started with the flooring, I was very surprised to see you using Lino, I was expecting something far more interesting than Lino! I was expecting parquet flooring and have been waiting for the vlog about what wood should be used oak, maple, Christmas tree, something on those lines not Lino. Very interesting video as normal keep up the good work and enjoy yourself.
You look stunning with Greg's design on 😂
You did a bloody good job of that floor! I have 2 floors to do soon, rather nervous about it.
I was really relieved with how the floor went; so pleased with myself! Good luck with yours :-)
Oh and I had a great idea for the toilet, cut a hole in the passenger seat and make a comode, it would be nice and comfy with a view too!
I’m wondering if the self adhesive vinyl squares or “planks” would work and if they would be easier or just present their own challenges. Nice choice in flooring, regardless.
Another entertaining video, thank you.
I do wish you'd filmed the framing debacle though :)
I'm currently converting a Nissan NV200, which is tiny in comparison to your van, imagine the frustration I'm going through trying to find space to fit the loo.
I wanted an NV200 originally but couldn't find one with the right spec for my budget.
Well I'm 70% through the conversion and things are looking pretty tight, especially as there will be two of us in there.
But I must keep in mind the original criteria, an everyday commute to work, be able to park anywhere and be economical.
Time will tell if I have made the correct choice. But even though I've sworn many many times during this undertaking I've loved every painful minute really :).
Looking forward to the your next installment. Cheers.
I'll send you a half decent bottle of gin if you make the 'stretchy wood' footage public knowledge.
Also thanks for the bloody good laugh I really needed that!
awesome job you did flooring. but carpenting is not easy.
i think you get it right some how.
greetings,, Kitty.
I think you’re doing a fantastic job! Mads on Sail Life makes woodwork look so easy doesn’t he? The floor looks brilliant!
Maybe my problem is not enough sanding?!! ;-)
Vandemonium Glorious glorious sanding! :-)
Pretty dang spiffy :-)
Bless you. Anyone who has embarked on these projects knows how you feel. Thinking about the trunking over the side doors. How about painting them black and fitting 12v LED stips to them. You may not need the extra light so they could have there own light switch, but you could lay in your bed and look at them an think what wonderfull bespoke and unique entry light fittings you have, as aposed to a bit more carpet.
That's a great idea but alas now too late :-(
Oh yes. I forgot we are a bit behind you. Keep up the good work.
T shirt courtesy of Mr V I see. He's not posted a new episode for a while. I hope he's out enjoying the weather on his motorbikes, I certainly am.
Nice job! On the toilet, that is.
worth a look at the van tourist you tube site....Simply brought Ikea cabinets look briliant.
Hi, yes I watch him. I like what he did. Too late for me now, I've made them ;-)