Installing A Vinyl Van Floor | Ep 7 | Nissan NV200 Camper Van Build
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In this video, I’ll be
In this video, I’ll be sharing the work I’ve done on my van floor; removing the existing plywood and installing a smart, comfortable wood-effect vinyl van floor, as I convert my Nissan NV200 into a micro camper.
0:00 - The existing van floor
0:59 - Removing the existing floor
3:24 - Preparing the floor
5:19 - Covering the floor with vinyl
7:00 - Replacing the floor
8:14 - Rubber back edge trim
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👉 Wood effect vinyl van floor: https://ebay.us/m10HPL
👉 Thermawrap bubble wrap insulation: https://amzn.to/408FYGB
👉 Rubber L-section: https://amzn.to/3n9mrHf
👉 Heavy duty velcro: https://amzn.to/3FK4buK
👉 Everbuild Stick2 Contact Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3FMfIcN
👉 Bond-it medium viscosity cyanoacrylate superglue: https://amzn.to/3yYnah5
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Under the plywood I glued wooden strips between the floor ribs to use as fixing points and insulated it. The ply is secured in place by 4 screws, which go through into the wood strips.
I started work on the floor by removing the screws holding it down. I will not be replacing these when I am finished because I want to keep the floor removable. The fuel pump for the NV200 is located on the floor behind the driver’s seat, and I want to keep access to it.
I decided that given the weight sitting on the floor from the bed and other bits I carry around, that screws wouldn’t be missed, but I didn’t want the floor to slide around. After some thinking, I decided to use wooden dowels as locator pins, so the ply wouldn’t shift from its position.
I drilled out all of the previous screw holes in this way, including ones near the rear doors which held the edges of the plywood down, and then inserted the dowel to check the fit.
I glued these dowels in and sawed the tops off them so they were flush with the top of the plywood. I would be sanding the floor later, so I wasn’t worried about the cuts being perfect.
The next step was to mark out any areas that I wanted to trim off of the plywood. Layers of insulation, carpet and vinyl would make the floor impossible to remove, so cut some more off the plywood was imperative.
The floor underneath is in very good condition which means that there isn’t any pooling of condensation or dirt getting in. The strips of wood were stuck directly to the metal and then, once I had made a note of their location, I insulated over it with Thermawrap bubble wrap insulation.
Although this is a very simple way to insulate a floor, I am pleased to see that it is working well.
With the van cleaned, I started trimming the plywood. I would be covering the edges, so they didn’t have to be neat, and sanding them got rid of any splinters .
I then sanded the face of the ply, filling any holes or dents with wood filler as I went. I wanted to get rid of any dirt that might hinder the adhesion.
Re-installing the floor, the dowel locator pins worked really well keeping the floor in place.
Next, I pulled the seals away from the back door edge and took off the trim and started carpeting from the metal edge of the van up over the bits of stripwood, so that it was all neatly covered.
I had ordered a 2 x 2.5 metre piece of dark wood-effect vinyl, which was much more than I needed but I wanted to be sure I was leaving myself a sufficient overlap.
Once positioned, I began spraying the vinyl adhesive on both the wood and the vinyl. I could then roll the vinyl over the glued wood and apply pressure.
With the vinyl successfully stuck down, I began gluing the edges to the back of the plywood.
I then started gluing down the flaps of carpet by the wheel arches. I had left these after carpeting the van as I knew I would have better access to stick them down with the floor removed.
I used velcro to help the end of the plywood stay flat, whilst still enabling the floor to remain removable for the future.
I used lengths of rubber l-section to finish the door edge off as I wanted something flexible to work with the curves on the edge.
I then abraded the inside of the rubber to help adhesion. I used Bond It medium viscosity cyanoacrylate glue, which is for EDPM rubber such as this. I worked my way along the back door edge until it was all covered with rubber.
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#Vanlife #NissanNV200 #LensOfJames
DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.
0:00 - The existing van floor
0:59 - Removing the existing floor
3:24 - Preparing the floor
5:19 - Covering the floor with vinyl
7:00 - Replacing the floor
8:14 - Rubber back edge trim
🔔 Please SUBSCRIBE to my channel, thanks! 🔔
🔥 Entire van conversion playlist: https://bit.ly/2ZewxLt
📸 Instagram: Instagram: yogi.the.van
🚐 Check out my van blog: https://thetinycampervan.com
☕ Support the channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LensOfJames 🙏🏻
🎶 Sign-up to Uppbeat through my affiliate link here: https://uppbeat.io/?as=lensofjames
🔗 Affiliate links that help support this channel:
👉 Wood effect vinyl van floor: https://ebay.us/m10HPL
👉 Thermawrap bubble wrap insulation: https://amzn.to/408FYGB
👉 Rubber L-section: https://amzn.to/3n9mrHf
👉 Heavy duty velcro: https://amzn.to/3FK4buK
👉 Everbuild Stick2 Contact Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3FMfIcN
👉 Bond-it medium viscosity cyanoacrylate superglue: https://amzn.to/3yYnah5
---
Under the plywood I glued wooden strips between the floor ribs to use as fixing points and insulated it. The ply is secured in place by 4 screws, which go through into the wood strips.
I started work on the floor by removing the screws holding it down. I will not be replacing these when I am finished because I want to keep the floor removable. The fuel pump for the NV200 is located on the floor behind the driver’s seat, and I want to keep access to it.
I decided that given the weight sitting on the floor from the bed and other bits I carry around, that screws wouldn’t be missed, but I didn’t want the floor to slide around. After some thinking, I decided to use wooden dowels as locator pins, so the ply wouldn’t shift from its position.
I drilled out all of the previous screw holes in this way, including ones near the rear doors which held the edges of the plywood down, and then inserted the dowel to check the fit.
I glued these dowels in and sawed the tops off them so they were flush with the top of the plywood. I would be sanding the floor later, so I wasn’t worried about the cuts being perfect.
The next step was to mark out any areas that I wanted to trim off of the plywood. Layers of insulation, carpet and vinyl would make the floor impossible to remove, so cut some more off the plywood was imperative.
The floor underneath is in very good condition which means that there isn’t any pooling of condensation or dirt getting in. The strips of wood were stuck directly to the metal and then, once I had made a note of their location, I insulated over it with Thermawrap bubble wrap insulation.
Although this is a very simple way to insulate a floor, I am pleased to see that it is working well.
With the van cleaned, I started trimming the plywood. I would be covering the edges, so they didn’t have to be neat, and sanding them got rid of any splinters .
I then sanded the face of the ply, filling any holes or dents with wood filler as I went. I wanted to get rid of any dirt that might hinder the adhesion.
Re-installing the floor, the dowel locator pins worked really well keeping the floor in place.
Next, I pulled the seals away from the back door edge and took off the trim and started carpeting from the metal edge of the van up over the bits of stripwood, so that it was all neatly covered.
I had ordered a 2 x 2.5 metre piece of dark wood-effect vinyl, which was much more than I needed but I wanted to be sure I was leaving myself a sufficient overlap.
Once positioned, I began spraying the vinyl adhesive on both the wood and the vinyl. I could then roll the vinyl over the glued wood and apply pressure.
With the vinyl successfully stuck down, I began gluing the edges to the back of the plywood.
I then started gluing down the flaps of carpet by the wheel arches. I had left these after carpeting the van as I knew I would have better access to stick them down with the floor removed.
I used velcro to help the end of the plywood stay flat, whilst still enabling the floor to remain removable for the future.
I used lengths of rubber l-section to finish the door edge off as I wanted something flexible to work with the curves on the edge.
I then abraded the inside of the rubber to help adhesion. I used Bond It medium viscosity cyanoacrylate glue, which is for EDPM rubber such as this. I worked my way along the back door edge until it was all covered with rubber.
🔔 Thanks for watching and if you’ve enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! 🔔
#Vanlife #NissanNV200 #LensOfJames
DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.
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