Last Updated on September 8, 2022 by Douglas
RV paneling can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to find the panels you need for your RV.
You can buy panels from a hardware store or home improvement store, but these stores may not have the exact paneling you need for your RV. You can also buy online with sites like Amazon and eBay, but buying online may not be as cost-effective as buying in person.
What kind of paneling do you use in a camper?
Vinyl. Vinyl is the most common paneling material you will see in RVs today. Vinyl has been around for a long time and is quite durable. You can purchase it from most hardware or home improvement stores in sheets or rolls that measure from 15 mils (thick) to 1 inch (thinnest).[1]
What can I use for RV interior walls?
RV interior walls and ceilings are typically outfitted in one or more of a variety of materials, including plywood, MDF (medium-density fibreboard), wood paneling, and plastic laminate paneling.[2]
What kind of wood is used in RV?
Recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturers use APA trademarked plywood and OSB (oriented strand board) structural panels in motor homes and mini-homes, in travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers and tent trailers, in vans, pickup campers and all kinds of special-order, custom-made and converted units.[3]
Can you wallpaper an RV?
Most RV walls are safe to wallpaper, but avoid highly textured walls, aluminum walls (commonly found in Airstreams), shower walls, or walls made of fiberglass or acrylic, without testing beforehand. Unfortunately, wallpapering may not be an option for wet baths that have a combined shower and toilet area.[4]
What thickness is RV paneling?
RV paneling is thinner than home paneling, usually measuring only 1/8 inch thick. Like most paneling, it is a three-ply plywood product, consisting of a thicker core, with two veneer faces.[5]
How thick are RV wall panels?
Most RV walls are around 2-21/2 inches thick. RV interior walls are very thin paneling, usually made from one of the above materials.[6]
Do you have to sand RV walls before painting?
Sand the walls – you don’t have to go crazy, but scuffing up the walls a bit will help the primer adhere. A sanding sponge would be easiest. Clean the walls – My recommendation for this would be TSP. It is a cleaner and degreaser made to use before painting, does an amazing job, and is dirt cheap.[7]
What are RV walls framed with?
Laminated Fiberglass. Laminated walls are the darling of the modern RV industry. Unlike a stick n’ tin wall, where siding and paneling are fastened to a wooden frame, laminated walls are a multi-layered sandwich.[8]
How do you replace rotted wood in an RV?
Discover the full extent of the damage. Remove the areas that are badly damaged. Dry out the wood framing. Apply a product that kills mold. Seal the wood with diluted epoxy resin. Add or replace the wood frame and flooring.[9]
How thick is the plywood on an RV roof?
1/2″ CDX/shop plywood. 3.[10]
Can I put peel and stick wallpaper on RV walls?
Can you use Peel and Stick wallpaper in an RV? Absolutely, YES! We used a shiplap peel and stick wallpaper in our RV Bathroom. Now, the wallpaper we used was white, so we decided to paint the wall ‘white’ before adding the wallpaper.[11]
Is peel and stick wallpaper good for RV?
Peel and stick wallpaper is easier and quicker to apply than paint, and if you choose removable wallpaper, you won’t have to worry about a cheap vinyl finish or toxic chemicals inside your RV. Without further ado, let’s check out some stunning ways to use peel and stick wallpaper for RV decorating projects.[12]