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Explorer

Apr 28, 2017

Styrofoam on Floor

We have removed the carpet from our motor home and will be installing sheet vinyl in its place.

I was thinking this morning, not a good thing for me, that maybe I should put a 1/4 inch Styrofoam on the floor before installing the sheet vinyl. I would nail it so it would not move, then just lay the sheet vinyl over it with some type of fastener at the edges.

Would that make it quieter in the motor home? Would it provide any better insulation? Can you see any drawbacks to that idea?

JaxDad
Explorer III
Apr 28, 2017
Not to ruin a perfectly good bad idea, buuuuuut.

1/4" thick engineered wood or padded vinyl will probably give about as much insulation and sound deadening but without all the other issues.
Pepperoni
Explorer
Apr 28, 2017
Rigid foam and high density foam are available. styrofoam may compress and split under load
nbking
Explorer
Apr 28, 2017
A little too expensive for my 2004 motor home.

I would also wonder if they would fly around when making a hard stop or if in an accident.

But, I will look at them when I am at Lowe's.

Thanks.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Apr 28, 2017
As promised, here's the photos. Of course we picked the colors for a specific look. But if you selected a different color, ... well .... who knows? Anyway... enjoy!!! if nothing else: