Wallpaper vs RV

[evy]

Hi everyone,

I'm working on my very first DIY camper conversion, using a 2010 extended Ford E250.





Today I have a question regarding wallpaper, I've noticed that some RVs have them on the outside walls.

My question is, can I simply buy "standard" wallpaper with glue on the back or do I have to buy the ones you have to add glue to the back and maybe use a certain kind of glue?

After googling it I found that some were talking about factory installed heat/bonded to the plywood or commercial glue and some say residential wall paper is ok.
With the heat/cold/humidity extremes and all I just don't want to see it start peeling after a couple of months 😕

I plan on installing some on the outside walls and ceiling, but as you can see in the pictures I won't have a lot of square footage.

Thanks for any info!

[evy]

jjrbus wrote:
My 2 peso's worth. Plywood can cause some adhesion issues with various adhesives. I always coat plywood with a shellac based primer sealer before I do anything else! Zinsser Bin is a good choice. Jim

I think I may have a gallon of this thing also:

[evy]

westend wrote:
If you prime the surface and then "size" it correctly, the paper should stick really well. You may want to look at wall paper that has a vinyl or other material as an outer layer as that might be more durable.

When you say "prime the surface" you mean painting the walls/ceiling with a basic water based latex primer? before installing the wallpaper.

[jjrbus]

I'm envious of your project! I am redoing the inside of a 94 Toyota motorhome and know nothing about wallpaper.

I got lucky and found a guy on the net who is a retired wallpaper hanger and RV'er. He had no issue wallpapering an RV. He suggested using Romans 935 primer, it is used to wall paper over glass and tile and other difficult surfaces. He said he would use a high clay content paste, but was up to me, i opted for pre pasted.

In hindsight I would look for some wider wallpaper, the 21" makes too many seams.

My 2 peso's worth. Plywood can cause some adhesion issues with various adhesives. I always coat plywood with a shellac based primer sealer before I do anything else! Zinsser Bin is a good choice. Jim

[westend]

If you prime the surface and then "size" it correctly, the paper should stick really well. You may want to look at wall paper that has a vinyl or other material as an outer layer as that might be more durable.