The first time her rv was moved after the cabinets were painted the paint covering some of the seams between cabinets and wood trim bubbled up as the rv shifted during transit.
Painting rv interior walls.
Final thoughts on painting rv walls.
The interior walls in recreational vehicles are usually made from thin plywood panels and have a special vinyl coating.
It is a cleaner and degreaser made to use before painting does an amazing job and is dirt cheap.
White paint usually helps create a more clean and spacious feel but a pop of color can go a long way too.
How to paint rv walls.
Primer is used to prepare a non ideal surface for paint.
A sanding sponge would be easiest.
The special covering is similar to wall paper and it s not really designed to be painted.
How to paint the exterior of an rv.
I also go into more detail about what kinds of paints and primers are ideal for various surfaces in my e book the ultimate guide to painting your rv interior.
Read all labels and instructions.
Talk to a paint expert to determine what you need for your situation.
Stir paint thoroughly and you re good to go.
In many cases a high quality paint will have no trouble adhering to a clean dry wall without the use of an extra chemical.
Before painting the interior walls of your rv the prep work is just as important.
Painting the walls wasn t nearly as time consuming as painting the cabinets but they did require some extra prep.
In fact i would say painting the rv walls ceiling vents and cabinets gave us the biggest bang for our buck being that it completely changed the overall feel of the space.
Sand the walls you don t have to go crazy but scuffing up the walls a bit will help the primer to adhere.
Once the gripper has dried sufficiently you can begin painting with your small rollers or brushes.
This can make the biggest difference in creating a more spacious cozy and clean feel in your rv.
Because of this painting the interior of an rv is more difficult than painting standard walls.
To prevent this problem christina suggests scoring seams with a razor blade after the paint has dried and before the rv is moved.
Clean the walls my recommendation for this would be tsp.
You can paint the cabinets and shelves the walls your dinette and even the ceiling.
How to paint the walls of your rv.