However the ugly carpet in our bedroom has been on our hit list to replace since almost day one.
Diy rv carpet replacement.
The first step in replacing your rv flooring is to get that old carpeting out of the rv and to do that you will need to remove all of the furniture first.
We had both products delivered to the rv service center ahead of the install date.
We ve lived in our rv since 2012 and have been happy with most of the factory installed interior finishes such as walls ceilings and floors.
Replacing rv carpet can be very costly not only because of the expense for new carpet but also due to labor.
Make sure to be exact taking measurements around each of the cabinets and other built in areas as needed.
Most rv s you can t replace carpet because the slide out rides on it and would scratch anything except carpet.
Yet to replace carpet in a rv sliders have to be removed carpet needs to be cut and placed and it needs to be bound around exposed edges.
It means you need to replace the flooring with something new.
I actually work on them day in and day out.
At some point all you can do is replace the carpet.
Remove the old rv carpet.
We replaced our carpet in nov of 2019.
Also account for your rv slide out if present.
Tear up the old floor.
Typically rv s have less than 100 sq.
I ve torn up two floors one was shag carpet and the other was a click and lock laminate.
Here are the steps to diy a new floor in your rv.
We went to a carpet store to pick out the carpet a significant upgrade.
I m a rv technician.
Replace slide carpet under 100.
These are located in the wheel well of the front wheels.
Remove the driver and passenger captain chairs by removing the nuts and bolts that secure them.
This isn t nearly as daunting as it may seem.
We went to a home building supply for the padding a significant upgrade from the carpet company.
I m happy to say that we finally replaced our bedroom carpet.
Step 1 measure for the new carpet.
Take specific measurements of your rv s floor space.
I ve replaced many slide out floors to.
And you won t have to break the bank either.
To make disposal of the old carpet easier i cut the old rv carpeting into about 18 squares as i removed it from the motorhome.
I ve diy d two new floors in my rvs both for under 700 all in.
Replacing carpet in the actual slide out is doable in any rv.