Ceiling

mikke60 · August 25, 2015, 06:30:52 AM

Getting ready to do ceiling in my 5a
Looking for pros and cons of hard surface such as cherry veneer vs softer material such as padded vinyl. Doing walls in grass wallpaper.
Thanks, mike

lvmci · August 25, 2015, 09:07:05 AM

Hi Mike, I was going to put aluminum sheets across from beam to beam, B&B in LV did that on an airstream, with bent wood to cover the seams, easy to install, easily cleanable reflects light, shinny or matt side, just a thought, lvmci...

eagle19952 · August 25, 2015, 09:33:45 AM

mine is vinyl/Naugahyde in the bath/shower area, and a nice burlap in the living areas, both padded.

pabusnut · August 25, 2015, 11:20:13 AM

I am using stamped tin ceiling tile circa turn of the century(1900 for the youngsters!) I sprayed a clearcoat over them and fastened them with button head stainless steel screws to the 3/8 plywood. No trim yet, but will be using wood to transition to the curved sides on my 4905. Basically covering the middle 4 ft.

Steve Toomey
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grantgoold · August 25, 2015, 01:32:56 PM

I too used the 24x24 square stamped tin. I like the look and it was easy to do. You will need a 36 inch paper cutter to do the job right. I got my tiles from American Tin.

Scott & Heather · August 25, 2015, 02:25:59 PM

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Darkspeed · August 25, 2015, 03:00:29 PM

Scott, where did you get those panels?

LowTide · August 25, 2015, 03:19:14 PM

I just sheered a pile of stainless that I will be installing for our ceiling. I also lined the ceiling with reflex then glued in 1" high density foam and another layer of reflex. I then used foam in the can to seal any places where the foam had a gap. I was trying to insure that no heat or cold got around the insulation. The roof was done with Bus Kote to help with the insulation process.

In the beginning Aluminum did come to mind, but over time aluminum will need some sort of polishing to keep the shine, you really have to clean aluminum well (meaning get all the oils off both surfaces). To really get all oils off you will need to strip the aluminum with an acid etch chemical which will leave the aluminum spotted, streaked...etc. I would imagine you would need to polish it after that.
Aluminum is much more reasonable in price VS stainless.

Good luck on your project!

Mike

kyle4501 · August 25, 2015, 05:35:14 PM

Hard surfaces reflect sound
soft surfaces absorb sound

How loud is it now ?

Our Airstream had hard interior surfaces on the walls & ceiling, but had lots of curtains. We didn't ride in it, so no way of knowing how bad the road noise was.
Our Newell has textured wall paper over plywood and a padded vinyl ceiling. Road noise is not a problem.

luvrbus · August 25, 2015, 06:01:17 PM

I am going use smooth padded ultra leather made in 2 ft wide pop in panels with black Plexiglass mirrors treated with a chemical to stop scratches we will see how that works

trimmed in wood.

I have to much stuff in the ceiling not to use pop in panels wish I could use a solid covering

Scott & Heather · August 26, 2015, 10:07:17 AM

Todd, they are backsplash for an SS rv. Bought them at bontragers in michigan.

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LowTide · August 26, 2015, 02:28:24 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on August 25, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
I am going use smooth padded ultra leather made in 2 ft wide pop in panels with black Plexiglass mirrors treated with a chemical to stop scratches we will see how that works trimmed in wood.

I have to much stuff in the ceiling not to use pop in panels wish I could use a solid covering

I can't wait to see what you did. I plan to be up your way once it cools down

Lori said to say hello to your DW.

Mike

kevhal · August 26, 2015, 06:24:35 PM

I also am working on the ceiling. Pictures would be cool. I was thinking about some kind of wood or maybe naugahyde with a foam backing.

Seangie · August 27, 2015, 06:21:10 AM

Take a look at Vans ceiling on FB.
https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=712684018877448&id=100004075700288&set=rpd.100004075700288&source=49
Mine is similar. Its a nice finish if you have a rounded ceiling. I get compliments on mine all the time (thanks Tommy!)

-Sean

Cary and Don · August 27, 2015, 11:13:37 AM

We have had both soft surface ceiling in the 4107 and hard surface ceiling in the Eagle. The soft surface does kill that tin bucket sound and gives you just a little more R factor. It gets dusty though. The laminate ceiling in the Eagle doubles as the lighting source. Up lights in the tops of the valances bounce off the ceiling for really good lights. There isn't that much difference in the sound in the Eagle, but our floors are carpet, the bottom half of the walls are upholstered, the shades are day/night, and the furniture is leather. If the walls and floor are going to be hard surface, then maybe the soft ceiling would be better.

Don and Cary