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bukhrn's avatar
bukhrn
Explorer III
Nov 19, 2016

Ceiling Replacement

I have a Forester with the Soft Touch Ceiling, due to leak damage,(the roof has been repaired) I need to replace the ceiling in a couple areas, when I pulled the soft ceiling down, some came off pretty easily, other big areas, the vinyl fabric came off, leaving the foam backing firmly in place.
I've tried scraping it with a wide putty knife, and a razor type scraper, both to no avail, is there a chemical that will dissolve this foam, or at least make it easier to remove, this is Not the same type of foam used as carpet backing.
Has anyone ever tried to replace a Soft Touch ceiling?
Class C
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jun 29, 2017
    Turned out pretty well, (for a non carpenter type).
    It works for the only 2 people that matters, DW & Me, if no one else likes it, they don't have to look at it. ;)
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Jun 26, 2017
    It is always a joy to hear back from an OP about the conclusion of a project or the resolution of a problem.

    There are better "Multi-Function/Oscillating" tools than that cheap HF I have, but gotta say, the more expensive ones don't accomplish any more. HF's blades aren't the best though...

    BUT!!! How did the Ceiling Project itself, turn out?
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Jun 26, 2017
    j-d wrote:
    Quote: "Use a vibrating saw takes it off like butter"

    Newman, you mean like this?



    This pic is from HF, but the major brands all have "oscillating" or "multi tool" versions. The "blades" usually work across brands.

    Anyhow, I have the HF tool pictured above, and it's never disappointed me.
    I realize this is quite late, but just want to say thank you to Newman & j-d, got the exact same one as j-d's, and it was awesome best tool I've ever owned, don't think I could have done the job without it. Thanks
  • swuebbels's avatar
    swuebbels
    Explorer II
    Nov 26, 2016
    No, you actually didn't post in the Forester specific sub forum. It will be seen by owners of the Foresters, that have soft ceilings if you would post there.
  • bukhrn's avatar
    bukhrn
    Explorer III
    Nov 24, 2016
    swuebbels wrote:
    I haven't seen you post this in the forester subforum at the Forest River site. You would probably have more luck

    here
    Stan
    Actually, I did post it there, under ( General Tech & Repair), it has 85 views & 0 replies.
  • swuebbels's avatar
    swuebbels
    Explorer II
    Nov 23, 2016
    I haven't seen you post this in the forester subforum at the Forest River site. You would probably have more luck

    here
    Stan
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Nov 20, 2016
    Quote: "Use a vibrating saw takes it off like butter"

    Newman, you mean like this?



    This pic is from HF, but the major brands all have "oscillating" or "multi tool" versions. The "blades" usually work across brands.

    Anyhow, I have the HF tool pictured above, and it's never disappointed me.

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