replacing inside panels and ceiling
I have a 2009 rockwood TT and the person I bought it from did not keep up the caulk above the slide and it seems water came in and now has water damage in a small interior panel and a little on the ce...
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Removal is simply the reverse of installation.... :W I think you will find that re & re will be a straightforward systematic process.
It's aluminum framing? Is the exterior fiberglass wall damaged too?
There isn't wallpaper on luan plywood. The finish surface is bonded to the luan plywood. I would just go ahead and take that entire long piece off.
Installing the new panelling will be easy. The harder part will be removing cabinetry, but it's not really that difficult. You will find that cabinets are typically held in place by screws into framing or the luan plywood. A cabinet assembly itself is held together with small gauge staples into 1x1 and 1x2. Pretty much everything is stapled or screwed. Luan plywood on ceilings and interior walls comes off easily, except if it's water damaged, you may have to take it off in small pieces. If a sandwich exterior wall construction, it's bonded to the framing. Not sure what glue should be used for this.
I've never looked into it, but I would get an air nailer that will use the same staples. I would suggest getting some screws that are the type used in RV construction. Not sure if the correct term is pocket hole screws. You may find that you want to improve on the fastening of cabinetry.
I would try and salvage all the moldings you can. The vinyl edge trim should be re-usable unless it gets damaged. You will need the tape stuff they use over seems on ceilings and walls, if you haven't got it yet. With molding, if possible, pull nails or staples out from the back to avoid damaging the face.
Try not to damage each sheet of luan so you can use them as a template. You may also find that things aren't square. You can use a sharp utility knife to cut through luan. It also cuts well on a table saw or chop saw. When you pull luan sheets off, be careful of all the sharp staples sticking out.
This could be an opportunity to make some improvements. For example, if replacing ceiling panelling, you could install LED puck lights instead of re-installing the pancake ones. Or it's possible you may find that the original insulation job in the ceiling isn't the greatest and you can add more.
Please post progress reports with photos. Have fun!
It's aluminum framing? Is the exterior fiberglass wall damaged too?
There isn't wallpaper on luan plywood. The finish surface is bonded to the luan plywood. I would just go ahead and take that entire long piece off.
Installing the new panelling will be easy. The harder part will be removing cabinetry, but it's not really that difficult. You will find that cabinets are typically held in place by screws into framing or the luan plywood. A cabinet assembly itself is held together with small gauge staples into 1x1 and 1x2. Pretty much everything is stapled or screwed. Luan plywood on ceilings and interior walls comes off easily, except if it's water damaged, you may have to take it off in small pieces. If a sandwich exterior wall construction, it's bonded to the framing. Not sure what glue should be used for this.
I've never looked into it, but I would get an air nailer that will use the same staples. I would suggest getting some screws that are the type used in RV construction. Not sure if the correct term is pocket hole screws. You may find that you want to improve on the fastening of cabinetry.
I would try and salvage all the moldings you can. The vinyl edge trim should be re-usable unless it gets damaged. You will need the tape stuff they use over seems on ceilings and walls, if you haven't got it yet. With molding, if possible, pull nails or staples out from the back to avoid damaging the face.
Try not to damage each sheet of luan so you can use them as a template. You may also find that things aren't square. You can use a sharp utility knife to cut through luan. It also cuts well on a table saw or chop saw. When you pull luan sheets off, be careful of all the sharp staples sticking out.
This could be an opportunity to make some improvements. For example, if replacing ceiling panelling, you could install LED puck lights instead of re-installing the pancake ones. Or it's possible you may find that the original insulation job in the ceiling isn't the greatest and you can add more.
Please post progress reports with photos. Have fun!
