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Post by Scoota on Jan 15, 2006 11:25:46 GMT 10
Hi all. Need some help on this one. Inside the van where the walls meet the rounded ceiling I need to put some moulding. What sort of moulding can I buy that will flex in an arc around the walls? Thanks Scoot
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Post by trodler on Jan 15, 2006 13:59:05 GMT 10
Hi Scoota.
When you line the inside , line the walls first , then the ceiling. So that the ceiling sheet covers any gaps around the cut curve of the wall.
If you can get a neat fit I would give the walls a coat of undercoat then squeeze into the corner some no-more-gaps then wipe over with a damp rag.
But if there are gaps that would be too big for no-more-gaps , you could use maple 1/4 " Quad mould. ( quarter of a circle moulding ) which should bend around the curves OK.
Cheers Trodler.
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Post by scootmann on Jan 15, 2006 14:59:54 GMT 10
Ok thanks Trodler, oh and BUGGER. I already put the ceiling up before the walls. and yes the gaps are a bit too big. Im neither good nor experienced with the tools of the trade but am getting there, so moulding it will have to be.
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Post by Jim on Jan 15, 2006 15:16:01 GMT 10
Scoot As Trodler says it depends on how it’s been fitted up. If it’s the way he suggests his idea are as good as any I know but maybe the cabinet makers on here have better ideas. If you’ve done it roof first (which seems to be the case) it might help to have a look at Camec’s website and scan through the.. “Building Materials”.. link on the site. The catalogue might give you clues as to what’s available and what might suit your particular situation. www.camec.com.auWithout knowing exactly what your situation is, it would seem that the best moulding is probably a cap moulding, but it’s best fitted before you fit up the sheets. If all the sheets are in place you might be able to fit a flexible piping moulding if there’s a gap along the edge of the sheet that’s sufficient to take the leg on the piping. It would certainly help if you still have access to the back of the internal sheets Another alternative is wander around Bunnings and see what mouldings they have. They might have an angle moulding in either plastic or aluminium that’s flexible enough to fit around the curve with a leg that can fit over the top of the sheets.
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Post by retro1 on Jan 16, 2006 22:19:34 GMT 10
This photo is of my Castle caravan in which I used the exact same way as the original which is a piece of 20mm x 4mm ply that works great. When bending timber moulding it better to go smaller than bigger but the method used in the pic works well, doesn't stand out too much. Trodler was correct, do the waal first then the ceiling. The detail in the pic is not the best but if you look just above the curtain in the corner that is where the 20 x 4 mm ply is and any tiny gaps can be corked with No-more gap filler.
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Post by scoota on Jan 17, 2006 0:32:02 GMT 10
Thanks retro, thats the pic Ive been scouring through members pics looking for. Thanks for that. AT least I know where and what I have to do now. Sometimes it pays for me to think then act. Or ask then act, or just not act at all? Im getting there. Scootman
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2006 6:20:21 GMT 10
Hi Scoot.
Nick down to the hardware store and buy some 20mm or 25mm timber quad. It can be bought in varying lengths my guess is you will need at least 3.6 metre lengths .You will have no trouble bending it to shape. measure the exact length of the radius/arc and try and do it one piece. Just bow it up as you feed it in through the door and manuver it into place. Secure it with liquid nails and 2" panel pins. Dont forget to finish them where your seats or bed base starts. its better to cut them off before you fit the bed/seat frames. you will get a neater finish.
If you intend painting inside the van later make sure you give the quads a good sanding and a coat of primer before you nail 'em in place.
Remember - wise old reddo saying " if at first you dont succeed ... head for the fridge"
Reddo - Old Arc builder from way back.
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