First time carpeting.

[willythepooh]

In the heat of Tuesday, I finally grabbed the adhesive and carpet and went for it.
2 stone lighter at the end of the day, but a result.
I then did the other side with the sliding door on Thursday.
I found that side more difficult, but it’s not that hard folks - have a go !

 

[Butcher8109]

Post some pics mate! Did you insulate etc also?

 

[willythepooh]

Yeah, I sound deadened the back panels, tailgate and floor, wheel arches ( outside ) and sliding door. Insulated with Dodomat everywhere.

 

[Butcher8109]

That looks really good mate! Building up the confidence to do mine, maybe next year ...
bulk head needs to come out first

 

[willythepooh]

Yeah, I sound deadened the back panels, tailgate and floor, wheel arches ( outside ) and sliding door. Insulated with Dodomat everywhere.

 

[willythepooh]

I seem to be repeating myself !

 

[willythepooh]

Here’s a few more photos. The carpet is from Harrison trim supplies. ( smoke )
Can you see the join ?

 

[willythepooh]

At the top.

 

[willythepooh]

And a few more. Just contemplating what to do about the ceiling.

 

[Butcher8109]

That’s a really good job mate! Say it was a first attempt?
can’t see that join at the back at all

 

[willythepooh]

I ran the carpet the whole length of the van first, both sides, the put a piece across the top.
I finished it by overlaying the top piece over the side bits and used a scalpel blade to cut through both. The edges then match up.
I was glad it worked !

 

[flo.flowers]

That’s a great effort Willy, congratulations.
Do you have a picture of the top right behind the passenger seat?
I’d like to make a start on the near side sliding door side but not sure where to fit the carpet on that bit of frame that sticks out.
Regards,
flo

 

[willythepooh]

As a bit of advice, I’d start from the back of the van when doing the near side, not from the frame that sticks out.

 

[willythepooh]

I’ll go get you a picture ......

 

[flo.flowers]

ahh, thanks for that Willy, but how did you finish that bit off?

 

[willythepooh]

This bit ?

 

[flo.flowers]

Perfect, cheers.
One last question please Willy, did you cut the carpet up to the glass on the sliding windows or were you able to tuck the liner under the glass around the edges? If tucked, can you remember what tool you used please.
regards,
flo

 

[willythepooh]

Cut up to the glass and you use upholstery plastic tools (eBay) to tuck it in. I intend to fit blinds eventually, so any rough edges ( and there aren’t many ) would be hidden.

 

[flo.flowers]

Cheers Willy.
Regards,
flo

 

[willythepooh]

If you have a dark colour paint and dark carpet it won’t be obvious anyway.
Mine is white !