DIY Camper and RV Reno
Restoring and Designing Vintage, Retro, and Classic Trailers and RVs with Nailgun Nelly

By (author) Janelle Payne

ISBN13: 9780760392409

Imprint: Cool Springs Press

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 16/01/2025

Availability: Available

Description
Choose and restore a classic RV or camper with expert guidance every step of the way—then hit the road in style! Join popular creator Janelle Payne (a.k.a. Nailgun Nelly) for a journey through everything camper and RV. Whether you’re considering a truly vintage home on wheels or a more contemporary (but not new) ride, this book’s buying guide helps with the pros and cons of different options and goes over all the red flags to look for. You’ll learn about the major systems and how to handle everything from simple repairs to electrical issues, plumbing, propane, and even water damage or roof resealing. However, the real fun starts as you find your style and explore the techniques and projects to make that camper or RV yours:    Flooring (and ceilings): Learn how to use LVP to create a luxurious but durable wood-look floor and install faux beams Paint: Tackle interior painting with step-by-step guides for painting walls and cabinets; learn all about primers and the best sheens for specific applications; and master exterior painting, including deoxidizing and waxing fiberglass and how to prep aluminum Wall design: Learn creative paint designs and wallpaper, board and batten, shiplap; create texture with microcement; create arches; and use wood accents on the exterior   Tile: Do it all with guides for peel-and-stick tile, real tile, wallpaper, vinyl sheeting, tiling small countertops, and practical considerations for larger spaces like showers Countertops and surfaces: Install butcher block or laminate counters, create large cutting boards to cover sinks and create extra counter space, and find how-to's for honed epoxy, installing cabinet hardware, and open shelving and dish display Faucets, fixtures, and hardware: Install beautiful bathroom and kitchen faucets, learn how to paint shower pans and bathtubs, install sinks, and other considerations for cabinets (magnetic closing, latches, etc.) Seating and sleeping: Explore your options with couches and pullout beds, cushions, lightweight headboard options, and convertible/flexible spaces Plus, find a special section on considerations unique to RVs and campers, including framing and wall types, how to keep decor in place while traveling, and built-in lighting. With Janelle coaching you every step of the way, and with hundreds of inspirational and step photos throughout, this book is your insider’s guide for taking that old camper and remaking it completely to your taste.
Introduction  1 FINDING THE PERFECT TRAVEL TRAILER  Figuring Out Your Needs  Where Do You Look, and How Do You Approach the Purchase?  2 GOING THROUGH SYSTEMS  Electrical, Plumbing, Propane, Water Damage  3 FINDING YOUR STYLE  Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian, Farmhouse, Industrial  Mediterranean, Traditional, Coastal, Southwestern, Creating a Mood Board  4 FLOORING AND CEILINGS  Flooring, Ceilings  5 PAINT  Painting RV Walls, Painting Camper Cabinets, Exterior Painting  6 WALL DESIGN  Painting, Board and Batten, Shiplap, Microcement, Arches  7 BACKSPLASHES AND SHOWERS  Backsplashes, Showers  8 COUNTERTOPS AND KITCHEN ACCESSORIES  Countertops, Kitchen Accessories  9 FAUCETS, FIXTURES, AND HARDWARE  Faucets, Sinks, Cabinet Hardware, Light Fixtures  10 SEATING AND SLEEPING  Couches and Pull Out Beds, Cushions, Lightweight Headboard Options, Designs That Serve Multiple Purposes  11 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN DESIGNING YOUR RV  GVWR, Construction Material Size, Climate Plans, Keeping Decor in Place  Acknowledgments About the Author  Index
  • Road & motor vehicles: general interest
  • Travel tips & advice: general
  • Vehicle maintenance & manuals
  • General (US: Trade)
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List Price: £18.99