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Old 11-07-2016, 06:42 AM   #1
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Looking at used Scamps and Casitas for sale, I sometimes see the owners have done something to change the color of the wall covering (the carpet/rat fur, whatever it is called) and I've been wondering- - - Is there a way, other than removing it and replacing it, to change the color back to a neutral?

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Old 11-07-2016, 07:31 AM   #2
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Looking at used Scamps and Casitas for sale, I sometimes see the owners have done something to change the color of the wall covering (the carpet/rat fur, whatever it is called) and I've been wondering- - - Is there a way, other than removing it and replacing it, to change the color back to a neutral?

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If it's Ensolite you can paint it. Carpet and Rat Fur would need to be removed. Although somewhere, someplace someone posted using a carpet dye and no, I don't know how successful it was.
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Very early Casitas had dark blue carpet on the walls. I'm not sure when the change was made, but since then all have had beige carpet. It would not be easy to alter the carpet color.
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Very early Casitas had dark blue carpet on the walls. I'm not sure when the change was made, but since then all have had beige carpet. It would not be easy to alter the carpet color.
I've seen older (early 1980s) Casitas with orange shag or light blue shag carpet. Anyone have a shag rake?

I've seen older Scamps with light blue rat fur too.

I suppose it's like any kind of decorating, times change.

What color is on the walls wouldn't be a big factor in my decision making. There's so little of it and it's fairly easy to change the focus with other fabrics, like curtains, rugs, throw pillows and bed spreads. For me, it's more about the layout in the trailer. YMMV
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Very early Casitas had dark blue carpet on the walls. I'm not sure when the change was made, but since then all have had beige carpet. It would not be easy to alter the carpet color.
I've actually seen two colors on older Casitas- the blue you describe and a dark orangey-brown. Both are a sculpted, variegated carpet style that was popular in the 70's/80's. Not much you can do: learn to love it or gut the interior and change it. Neither option appeals to me, so there won't be a vintage Casita in my future!

I agree that changing the color of carpet or headliner is not a reasonable option.
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Up until a few years back Scamp offered two colors of ratfur. One was a light gray color the other was a real light tan. Unless you saw the two colors side by side you really did not notice a difference.
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There are paints made for spraying auto carpets. But you would want to try it on a sample piece of carpet scrap from an old carpet or possibly if there is material inside of a cabinet where it won't show. Paint can change the texture of materials so it is not just a matter of changing the color as the texture might also change.
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If I had ensolite and wanted to change it or freshen it, and I had the money and time, I'd clean it, prime it with No-Odor Kilz, and roll it (using the recommended roller sold by the same company) with Durabak. I'd probably buy two quarts and mix my own color, but the white is bright and clean...it's major durable and can easily be self-patched if necessary...and is rubbery but hard. I would use the smooth variety. You can buy it online. It IS pricey. But a lovely product.
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I've seen older (early 1980s) Casitas with orange shag or light blue shag carpet. Anyone have a shag rake?

I've seen older Scamps with light blue rat fur too.

I suppose it's like any kind of decorating, times change.

What color is on the walls wouldn't be a big factor in my decision making. There's so little of it and it's fairly easy to change the focus with other fabrics, like curtains, rugs, throw pillows and bed spreads. For me, it's more about the layout in the trailer. YMMV
Thank you, Donna. The layout is, of course, the first priority. . . but some of the walls have been so "imaginatively" re-done, that I had to ask. . .

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There are paints made for spraying auto carpets. But you would want to try it on a sample piece of carpet scrap from an old carpet or possibly if there is material inside of a cabinet where it won't show. Paint can change the texture of materials so it is not just a matter of changing the color as the texture might also change.
Thanks, KC. Yes, I'd wondered about the texture being changed. . . no one wants to lean up against "prickly" wall coverings. . .

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If I had ensolite and wanted to change it or freshen it, and I had the money and time, I'd clean it, prime it with No-Odor Kilz, and roll it (using the recommended roller sold by the same company) with Durabak. I'd probably buy two quarts and mix my own color, but the white is bright and clean...it's major durable and can easily be self-patched if necessary...and is rubbery but hard. I would use the smooth variety. You can buy it online. It IS pricey. But a lovely product.
Kai, I've never heard of Durabak, but I will certainly investigate it! Thanks for sharing this!
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I've actually seen two colors on older Casitas- the blue you describe and a dark orangey-brown. Both are a sculpted, variegated carpet style that was popular in the 70's/80's. Not much you can do: learn to love it or gut the interior and change it. Neither option appeals to me, so there won't be a vintage Casita in my future!

I agree that changing the color of carpet or headliner is not a reasonable option.
I have a 1985 Casita 13' and it has the mottled orangey-brown. Love my tiny camper but would really love something more neutral on the walls. I want to paint the cupboards but everything would clash with the walls. So not sure what to do myself.
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I wanted a vintage look for our 2010 Casita so I covered the walls with 3mm thick baltic birch plywood over the carpet. I coated both sides of the plywood with polyurethane and fitted it between the upper and lower fiberglass. It has improved the thermal insolation and sound deadening. It is easy to keep clean and is light in color. I also covered the carpet on the ceiling with 1/8 inch white hard board with the same benefits and it helped quiet down the air conditioner. Maybe not for everyone but just another idea.
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How clever! Seems possible on the 17' because of the wraparound cabinets. I am curious how you managed the trolley roof. Care to share pictures?
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I wanted a vintage look for our 2010 Casita so I covered the walls with 3mm thick baltic birch plywood over the carpet. I coated both sides of the plywood with polyurethane and fitted it between the upper and lower fiberglass. It has improved the thermal insolation and sound deadening. It is easy to keep clean and is light in color. I also covered the carpet on the ceiling with 1/8 inch white hard board with the same benefits and it helped quiet down the air conditioner. Maybe not for everyone but just another idea.
Pictures? Pics may help others... I can't even imagine what you went through on those compound curves... pics of how it looks like finished will help me
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I wanted a vintage look for our 2010 Casita so I covered the walls with 3mm thick baltic birch plywood over the carpet. I coated both sides of the plywood with polyurethane and fitted it between the upper and lower fiberglass. It has improved the thermal insolation and sound deadening. It is easy to keep clean and is light in color. I also covered the carpet on the ceiling with 1/8 inch white hard board with the same benefits and it helped quiet down the air conditioner. Maybe not for everyone but just another idea.
That really sounds intriguing! I would love to see photos of it! :-)

Thanks for sharing this!
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Pictures of wall and ceiling covering.
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Here is one without the cushions so you can see that the walls are made up of 7 pieces joined together with clear "H" channel. The black and white wire in the pic is cable from my solar panels on the roof.
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5 of the panels are rectangles so they were easy. The 2 in the corners were a little more challenging but remember the material is only 1/8 inch thick so it can be bent and cut with a razor knife. Not easy but do able.
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