Panel Van Ceilings. Anyone done anything interesting ?

[General-Monty]

I don’t particularly want to carpet the ceiling, so I’m think of what else I can do. I’ve seen suede on the ceiling panels, defo not for me. I’ve seen the wood clad strips, bit too busy I think. I’m wondering if anyone’s done anything else, unique, outside the box, and what materials have been used. Want to gather ideas, before formulating a plan. What ya got ? Pics would be great.

 

[roadtripper]

I always fancied a star ceiling and someone did one to a van if you want d something really unusual

"How to" fibre optic star look roof lining

My son has severe cerabral palsy and as the van is primarily for his use. I wanted to make travelling a sensory experience for him. I remember seeing a rolls Royce on Top Gear that used fibre optics and decided that's what I wanted for him. After watching various YouTube videos I decided to...

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[AeonMach]

I don’t particularly want to carpet the ceiling, so I’m think of what else I can do. I’ve seen suede on the ceiling panels, defo not for me. I’ve seen the wood clad strips, bit too busy I think. I’m wondering if anyone’s done anything else, unique, outside the box, and what materials have been used. Want to gather ideas, before formulating a plan. What ya got ? Pics would be great.

Well it’s not unique given it’s a commercial firm (The Ply Guys) but it’s a bit out of the ordinary: mine’s birch ply inspired by a map’s contour lines:

 

[t6blo]

In my old Caddy I did this with a roll of wallpaper…

 

[johnboyy]

Not done it, but thinking about using some of these. Acoustic Slat Wall Panel 2.4m x 0.6m Grey | DIY at B&Q

Could look really good if fitted well

 

[AKG]

In my old Caddy I did this with a roll of wallpaper…

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Do you still own that bike, what is it please?

 

[t6blo]

Do you still own that bike, what is it please?

No, I sold it some time ago. It is a Ruff Cycles Hard Time frame. I assembled the bike from parts.

 

[jimc91]

On my old T2 I used pages from a tin tin book, looked pretty good,

 

[AKG]

No, I sold it some time ago. It is a Ruff Cycles Hard Time frame. I assembled the bike from parts.

Great looking bike.