New headliner

I understand exactly what is happing to the liner. I have no experience with replacement costs but this seems expensive to me. BUt,no RV interior business is going to be cheap. I would look around for a good mobile or independent tech with some of this kind of experience.

Head down to TJ to get-r-done....that's what I'd do....Dennis

I did my own. Here is a link to some pictures of mine before, during , and after replacing the ceiling. Ceiling replacement

I'm having this same issue. I've tried a couple different solutions in different areas, and I think I've settled on the "best" solution. Of course best is based on what's best for you.

I've found that if I carefully cut the material along the walls and take it down in very large pieces, I can use a stiff broom to get rid of all the old foam off both the ceiling and the material. It's messy, but works. Then after it's cleaned off as good as I can get it, I use a few tacks to temporarily put the material back onto the ceiling. This is just to make sure you get it lined up correctly. Then I use some adhesive that I purchase in the carpet section at Lowes called stick and stay. I let 1/2 of the material droop from the ceiling with the other 1/2 held up with tacks and apply the adhesive to the ceiling as lightly as I can get it while still covering the area. After I get it put on the ceiling, I then carefully put the material back up beginning at the center, working my ways towards the ceiling strips. That seems to work the best and keeps the material looking original. I do have to use Laquer Thinner to clean up any mess, but it works. I also may put 1/4-round on the edges as some places I can't get it close enough to the walls. Don't use any spray adhesive, as even the best 3M stuff didn't hold mine. I think the material is just too heavy for it. And be sure to put plastic down on the floor because some adhesive will drip off of whatever you're using to put it up. It's not a fun job, but then again, I have to work for the man a long time for 6 grand.

Tom

Rip it out and put some light, wood flooring up there.

Like this.

A few months ago, I finished replacing the ceiling in our motorhome.

The foam between the ceiling luan and the vinyl deteriorates over time and the vinyl sags down. There appears to be three repair methods: total remove and replace, remove vinyl and foam and overlay with new material, or use thumb tacks to push the vinyl back into place.

I opted for total removal reusing the existing vinyl and replacing the foam and luan underlayment. I used laminate floor padding for the foam which will not deteriorate.

Project was time consuming, however, not very expensive or difficult.

Jon
92 Ultrastar 339TB
5.9 Cummins, MC16-FD Oshkosh

Berjmobile wrote:
My Pace Arrow is 20 years old. The headliner is not damaged at all (no tears, stains, etc.)It is slowly, however, separating from the ceiling. A local RV interior specialist advised that there is no fix for this problem as the age is the prime reason and the separation and it is simply going to get worse. The solution is to have it removed and replace it with a new liner. The estimated cost for this is in the area of $6,000!! I can replace the liner in vinyl as is the original or use a fabric material. The coach is a side aisle floorplan and so the hall and bath will be individually done. The specialist advised that the material costs are minimal. The labor is extensive and is the reason for the very high costs. Any comments from members who had to deal with this issue? Thanks.

Jon, What type of adhesive did you use?

I like the idea of using the laminate floor padding. I may try that method on my next section.

I used DAP contact cement; luan to pad, pad to vinyl.

Jon

Dachristianman wrote:
Jon, What type of adhesive did you use?

I like the idea of using the laminate floor padding. I may try that method on my next section.

Very nice job Jon. I have a 2002 Itasca 32V with an intact headliner so far, but I like to see what other people have done, tuck the info away for later. Again, very nice job.

Joe.