Mexican & Metallic interior updates
- Sub2RainEN
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Mexican & Metallic interior updates
After several years of mechanical repairs, removing propane, and upgrading to lithium, this spring I’ve had fun with the interior:
- replaced propane fridge with dorm fridge
- spray painted sink, faucet, stove, & fridge rose gold & copper
- painted subfloor with Mod Podge mixed with red glitter & sealed (previously just painted red, but not sealed, because I was going to put the postcards here)
- upgraded to faucet w/sprayer that isn’t too tall /doesn’t touch backsplash (not installed)
- mug hooks
- flip up counter extension/cutting boards on side & facing outside
- Frida Kahlo postcard backsplash
- Talavera tile on step & counter
It’s very me now. I love it!
I posted the below about how I did the tile on someone else’s thread:
If you want to upgrade the counter without ripping it out, I found a product called Simple Mat at Home Depot. It’s a fiberglass infused paper that sticks to the counter. Easy to cut & fit to the space (I eye-balled it, while my friend painstakingly measured). The bottom has flat adhesive you smooth onto the counter. The top has lines of rubbery glue, like when you get a debit or gift card. You’re supposed to be able to place tiles, rearrange, and press them into the glue to finalize layout. We found the tiles sucked onto the glue. I had sprained my left thumb in a fall and have 10 stitches in my right thumb, so I didn’t want to risk a cut or injury on my remaining fingers. I just accepted uneven grout lines. I’m about to post my pics.
I bought this product years ago, shortly after getting the van. Then I found this video using basically the same concept, but using adhesives on both sides of the paper. The Simple Mat comes with adhesive on both sides, but I bought tile adhesive to finish the bullnose. It didn’t stick as well, due to curves of the tile and counter.
https://youtu.be/CuETq9R_z3s
- replaced propane fridge with dorm fridge
- spray painted sink, faucet, stove, & fridge rose gold & copper
- painted subfloor with Mod Podge mixed with red glitter & sealed (previously just painted red, but not sealed, because I was going to put the postcards here)
- upgraded to faucet w/sprayer that isn’t too tall /doesn’t touch backsplash (not installed)
- mug hooks
- flip up counter extension/cutting boards on side & facing outside
- Frida Kahlo postcard backsplash
- Talavera tile on step & counter
It’s very me now. I love it!
I posted the below about how I did the tile on someone else’s thread:
If you want to upgrade the counter without ripping it out, I found a product called Simple Mat at Home Depot. It’s a fiberglass infused paper that sticks to the counter. Easy to cut & fit to the space (I eye-balled it, while my friend painstakingly measured). The bottom has flat adhesive you smooth onto the counter. The top has lines of rubbery glue, like when you get a debit or gift card. You’re supposed to be able to place tiles, rearrange, and press them into the glue to finalize layout. We found the tiles sucked onto the glue. I had sprained my left thumb in a fall and have 10 stitches in my right thumb, so I didn’t want to risk a cut or injury on my remaining fingers. I just accepted uneven grout lines. I’m about to post my pics.
I bought this product years ago, shortly after getting the van. Then I found this video using basically the same concept, but using adhesives on both sides of the paper. The Simple Mat comes with adhesive on both sides, but I bought tile adhesive to finish the bullnose. It didn’t stick as well, due to curves of the tile and counter.
https://youtu.be/CuETq9R_z3s
Last edited by Sub2RainEN on Wed Apr 07, 2021 5:33 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Proud 1990 B190 newbie owner
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Re: Mexican & Metallic interior updates
Looks good!
1991 Airstream B190 - bought, 2005; sold, 2011; bought 2017
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
- Sub2RainEN
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Re: Mexican & Metallic interior updates
Thanks Skater!
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Proud 1990 B190 newbie owner
Proud 1990 B190 newbie owner
- Sub2RainEN
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Re: Mexican & Metallic interior updates
Thank you. Loving it!con5 wrote:Very nice!
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Proud 1990 B190 newbie owner
Proud 1990 B190 newbie owner
- Sub2RainEN
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Re: Mexican & Metallic interior updates
BTW, Skater, I keep forgetting to ask you...do you think the accordion bathroom door adds much value? I’m thinking of removing it. I don’t use it. The friend helping me with projects ran cords between it and the wall. That pried it off about 3/4 off.skater wrote:Looks good!
It’s in relatively good condition, so I might leave it in the garage with the curtains while I travel. No plans to sell as yet. Planning to spend the next 6 months in it!
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Proud 1990 B190 newbie owner
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Re: Mexican & Metallic interior updates
Well, I usually camp with my wife, so I wouldn't go without that curtain or some other view block. But I can see a single person might not need it.Sub2RainEN wrote: ↑Tue Apr 20, 2021 6:07 amBTW, Skater, I keep forgetting to ask you...do you think the accordion bathroom door adds much value? I’m thinking of removing it. I don’t use it. The friend helping me with projects ran cords between it and the wall. That pried it off about 3/4 off.skater wrote:Looks good!
It’s in relatively good condition, so I might leave it in the garage with the curtains while I travel. No plans to sell as yet. Planning to spend the next 6 months in it!
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1991 Airstream B190 - bought, 2005; sold, 2011; bought 2017
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
- Sub2RainEN
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Re: Mexican & Metallic interior updates
Thanks for your opinion. I can’t possibly use the toilet or shower with it closed, so I’ve never opened it.
I think I’ll have him remove it and store in case of sale.
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I think I’ll have him remove it and store in case of sale.
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