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06-17-2007, 10:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
1961 26' Overlander
Harmony
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 312
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Show your stuff!
I am currently deciding how I want to finish the interior of my AS. Floors, wall, ect. I did a search and know that there are scattered discussions about finishing but how about a central post of your decorating designs with pictures?
I'd love to see some shots of everyone interiors!
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06-17-2007, 12:34 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,954
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I did oak pergo floors
I replace ugly carpet with oak pergo, replaced the folding table with an oak veneer one I made myself, replaced the counter and put in a nicer faucet set complete with sprayer and soap dispenser.
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06-17-2007, 12:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
Chandler
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,770
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Progress on the Argosy.
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06-17-2007, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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This is the floor we put in our 75 Argosy, it is an Armstrong floor imported from Spain. It is on sale now at Lowes.
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Marvin & Annie
Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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06-17-2007, 02:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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runner
Juel, that floor runner is a nice touch!
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"Let's look Death in the face and say, 'Whatever man.'"
~ Hurley
ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-17-2007, 04:49 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Menu Please
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06-17-2007, 05:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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We're into maintaining vintage but wanted rid of carpet in a trailer. Just finished last weekend.
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06-17-2007, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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Forgot this one - this went in this weekend. For the longest time I couldn't figure out why there was a plant hook in the ceiling. Then the light went off (pun intended) a swag lamp from the 70's. Looks like a home remodeling gaudy reject to the camper to me.
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06-17-2007, 06:16 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Juel,
Lovely and rich colors you used for your interior. Puts my trailer to shame!
Steve
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06-17-2007, 07:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,094
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That's a beautiful floor, Marvin and Annie! Is it ceramic tile or linoleum-type stuff?
Susan
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1984 310 Limited Motor Home "The Rockin' A"
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06-17-2007, 08:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 30' Argosy
Havelock
, where we park it
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,652
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Hello Susan... No it is a laminate click flooring.. we left a piece outside for 2 years and it looks as good as the day we left it there... we like this flooring so well we are using it again in this Argosy... ... It is made by Armstrong and called Tuscany canyon..
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Marvin & Annie
Niki (fur baby)
1979 Argosy 30 (Costalotta)
WBCCI 10103
"Happiness is a warm Puppy" Charles Schulz
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06-17-2007, 09:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 127
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Ok how about this one???
I loved decorating around the original cabinets and hallway down the bath...
I am a devote 50's fan, so that is what I picked to do... will miss this camper.. I never got to use it...
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06-18-2007, 06:50 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
1961 26' Overlander
Harmony
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 312
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Being an antique dealer by trade I have to love the retro themes.
Juel - I really like the "juel" - tones that you used. They are so rich looking.
marvin and Annie - I will have to go check that flooring at Lowe's...
Has anyone used cork? And if so, where did you get yours?
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06-18-2007, 08:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wannaroam
Has anyone used cork? And if so, where did you get yours?
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If you type cork floor into the search feature, a lot of information comes up. It's been discussed frequently and I think I recall several people have installed it. I specify cork frequently in my residential projects, but prefer cork tile or sheet goods vs. the cork laminate. Laminates are most often glued to a MDF backing. MDF does not fare well with moisture. Once wet it swells and distorts at the joints. If you live in a dry climate, or are super careful about wet shoes and clothes in the trailer, it may not be an issue for you. But here on the Canadian West coast, with two Labrador Retrievers, I'm afraid that laminates won't last a season.
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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06-18-2007, 08:52 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
1961 26' Overlander
Harmony
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 312
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Cameron
Wouldn't that be the same with any laminate?
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06-18-2007, 09:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wannaroam
Cameron
Wouldn't that be the same with any laminate?
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Yes. I'm not a fan of them in my climate. If you read the fine print of laminate warranties, they usually say something about moisture. The previous owner of my house put laminate on the floor of the back door/kitchen area and after 4 years, it is in horrible shape. The seems are clearly distorted from moisture ingress. I'm no slob, but with the dogs and my gardening, we're in and out of there a lot with wet feet. Even being dilligent with the mop to wipe up excess water right away, hasn't really helped. I'm not really worried about it because I'm tearing this house down and rebuilding. However, if I had installed this product and saw it's short life span, I'd be a bit miffed.
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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06-27-2007, 08:30 PM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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As a result of the discussions here (and some info elsewhere) my wife and I are having cork floors installed (commerical tiles, gluedown, with urethane coating). We are dealing with a wholesaler known to us here in Dallas, but otherwise would have gone through iFloor to purchase APC tiles of the same grade. The cost difference was not great per square foot, but the knowledgeability of the sales staff and installers is not comparable.
We will be living and working from this trailer the next few years.
Institutional-quality cork is not inexpensive, nor is the floor prep necessary, so I recommend reading the installation guidelines most all distributors give via PDF on their websites. Essentially, excellent leveling (from 1/8" per 10' to 1/8" per 6' depending on the site.) and the use of ARDEX [I]Feather Finish[I]. Curiously, some funny contradictions on how to acclimate the cork at the worksite among the different sites. Our installer said not to worry over it, a trailer is not a climate-controlled site. The actual installation is straightforward.
We especially like the fact that some 75 and 100 year old floors are in use today; churches, libraries and hospitals. Anti-microbial properties, as well as resistant to fire and pests.
Between moisture introduced via skin leaks or via "accidents" we are rolling the dice that the gluedown will work best for us in our 34' 1983 [I]Silver Streak[I]. The trailer is due to go into a shop for assorted repairs here shortly, and the removal of the current [ugh] carpeting will hopefully reveal no real problems evident besides that already known. I'm curious to see what thickness the plywood sub-floor is after reading of some differences on the various AS years.
We're glad to be working with a high-end installer used to unusual installations and I'll try to figure out how to post photo's for those interested.
As to "theme", the outside of our trailer features the usual SS gold trim. Only, in contrast to the earlier 60's and 70's trailers, the windows are black-tinted and there are several narrow, though prominently featured, black trim bands. That, along with the medium-dark wood trim of the interior is our guideline for new furniture, fixtures and soft-goods. A dark-brown leather Italian sofa awaits disassembly, and I have been researching higher-end marine 12V lighting fixtures in both gold/brass finish as well as brushed chrome (which the kitchen has a bit of). Once the floor is in we'll begin to investigate curtain and bedding materials, and possibly new countertops. This trailer is truly in excellent condition, cosmetically and mechanically, so we'll give things time to gel. We want consistency inside and out (new awning material is on the list; black/gold if I can find it, we've already seen another trailer with it), and the continuation of browns, with black/gold accents inside with highlights given by rugs, etc.
If I had an Airstream, I might consider the use of different exterior accent colors (than stock) to achieve the same effect. But, then, I really love those late '70's red/white/blue (Bicentennial?) Airstreams I've seen. Met a man in Corpus Christi (John) from Carlsbad, NM as he was polishing out the tanks on his 1978 model. Still original down to the (now replaced) carpet. A beautiful AS!
This site has been a big help with this orphan trailer, thanks!!!
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12-28-2007, 04:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
Red Oak
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 74
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bump
My New Year's resolution is to upgrade our interior and I've been revisiting these threads.
Please add your interior pictures. I'm going to take some of my existing interior to get ideas of how to incorporate those items that were improved by the previous owner.
Thanks for assisting with my resolution.
Sharon
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12-28-2007, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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I used laminate. My take is that it's likely good for 3 to 5 years (I'm just coming into my 5th year). It still looks not bad, but my thought was that by the end of the 5th year I'd need a change anyways just to feel like I was doing something with the interior that had a visual impact. If I had to do it in the first two years I'd of been disappointed but not surprised, so getting this much time out of it is a bonus.
I'd never consider using it in my home. I've seen some beautiful installations and some of them are several years old now and get heavy by careful use and still look good. But in a home I'm a big fan of real hardwood flooring.
I'll probably go with laminate again, just a different color and wood grain pattern for a different look.
Barry
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Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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12-28-2007, 08:35 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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We also used laminate. It was fairly easy to install, or so it looked while John was laying it . It is scratch resistant and cleans up in a breeze! Here are a few picture. We still have to add the molding, or whatever that stuff is called that goes around the edge, . Good luck on your restore!
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