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12-22-2011, 02:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: kenny
Trailer: 93 "Lil" Bigfoot 13.5'
Utah
Posts: 519
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linoleum flooring
hi being a new guy, I thought I would log in, and ask a question that has been bothering me, about our 1993, 13 ft. Big Foot trailer, owned for only 1 year. the interior is quite nice. Has anyone replaced the flooring (linoleum). our flooring is ok, but under the seating areas front and rear where the flooring meets the ratfur (wall fabric) the flooring is rolled back, aprox. 3 inches,like an orange peel. It can not be seen, but it looks poor when I open the compartments. I want to apply contact cement, but the underside of the linoleum looks powdery and I thought it would not adhere, to either it or the floor. Water seems to loosen the connection, does anyone know if it is a water base glue that does not set up?
Thanks Kenny
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12-22-2011, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,707
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Hi Kenny, welcome to FiberglassRV. We've seen pictures and read where members have replaced original flooring materials with everything from genuine wood flooring to just paint. So everything inbetween goes! Can't help with your glue question, perhaps someone will jump in with the answer you need.
Just wanted to welcome you!
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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12-22-2011, 07:07 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2008 Oliver Legacy Elite
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I think you're probably talking about sheet vinyl, not real linoleum (which is a non-vinyl, natural product)...
From what you describe, the backing has probably deteriorated, and I doubt there is any solution, if it's curled and pulled back and powdery, beyond cutting it and replacing it. Or not replacing it..., if you can't even see it, as it's under the seat compartments.
Sherry
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12-22-2011, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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Vac the dirt and dust off, use liquid nail's and tack down with a staple gun.
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12-23-2011, 09:36 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenny Strong
hi being a new guy, I thought I would log in, and ask a question that has been bothering me, about our 1993, 13 ft. Big Foot trailer, owned for only 1 year. the interior is quite nice. Has anyone replaced the flooring (linoleum). our flooring is ok, but under the seating areas front and rear where the flooring meets the ratfur (wall fabric) the flooring is rolled back, aprox. 3 inches,like an orange peel. It can not be seen, but it looks poor when I open the compartments. I want to apply contact cement, but the underside of the linoleum looks powdery and I thought it would not adhere, to either it or the floor. Water seems to loosen the connection, does anyone know if it is a water base glue that does not set up?
Thanks Kenny
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Hard to tell without pictures , but could you simply lay it back in place then use a piece of wood trim over the edge and screw it or staple it down? If you need to, you could use a piece of "pergo" type flooring with or without the ready made edging.
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12-23-2011, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member
Name: kenny
Trailer: 93 "Lil" Bigfoot 13.5'
Utah
Posts: 519
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I saw a lot of threads and, I will use one of the ideas when the time comes.
thanks Kenny
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01-06-2012, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Larry & Joyce
Trailer: 1974 Trillium 1300
Fergus Ontario
Posts: 119
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Hi Kenny! I don't think it'll be worth your time to glue the curled-up linoleum back down. I tried that once & it didn't work. I ended up getting a box of interlocking rubber floor pieces. Meant for a garage or some kind of work station. They're square, I just cut them to fit. No glue, they're heavy enough to stay put. Had them for three years now with no problems.
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01-07-2012, 12:40 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2007 19 ft Escape 5.0 / 2002 GMC (1973 Boler project)
Posts: 4,148
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Hi: Kenny Strong...and welcome. I have the same problem with our Escape 5.0. My wife says I'm obsessed with something that can't be readily seen...so why bother? Once that flooring is curled nothing short of a mountain will hold it down. There's new flooring on the market guaranteed not to curl... but it's too big of a job to take apart the dinette benches to replace the floor under them!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie
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