Carpet on ceilings.....

[covered_wagon]

Does anyone have any ideas what to do about the carpet on my old Northern Lite camper? I do not like breathing the fibers that are starting to break down causing dust inside. Aside from always vacuuming the headliner each trip I would like to coat it or cover it. Just don't want to ruin it as it's still a nice 03 camper I bought new and upgraded. Thanks in advance.

[cooldavidt]

Just be careful here. This is not really carpet like you have on the floor of your house with a backing and fibres woven into it. Tis is a spray on fibre bonded to the outer side of a foam panel.. It is not 'fabric glued to the roof', nor 'removing popcorn ceiling' nor can you 'rip it down', nor is contact cement used. 'Carpet' is a misnomer to describe this finish.

[Tom_M1]

My Born Free has a carpet like fabric glued to the ceiling. About the only redeeming value is Velcro sticks to it.

[time2roll]

Carpet on the ceiling? I would rip it down and paint the surface.

[covered_wagon]

cooldavidt wrote:
at the factory the 'carpet' is sprayed on like paint

I'm fairly sure they spray on a water base contact cement to hold the carpet.

At any rate I think I could do a new headliner going over it. It would be nice if it had some insulated backing if anyone knows about something.

[cooldavidt]

at the factory the 'carpet' is sprayed on like paint

[covered_wagon]

cooldavidt wrote:
good question. I live in BC so am not having the problem yet. I imagine you live in a hotter place?
David

Yeah it's hot here in NW Oregon for a few weeks. I had to throw out a rug we paid 750 for because after 21 years near the patio door it was turning into very fine powder. I think it better to get natural fibers, perhaps your body can handle those.

Is there a good way to glue a nice fabric headliner to the carpet that's in there? Seems tough to do at any rate... what type glue I wonder.

Any suggestions are thankfully accepted. 🙂

[cooldavidt]

good question. I live in BC so am not having the problem yet. I imagine you live in a hotter place?
David