Upgrades

[smlranger]

While the coach has been sitting, I have been doing a few interior upgrades:

Added backsplash to kitchen and bathroom counters. I ordered the matching material from Vendura who was the OEM for the solid surface tops. Very satisfied with results:




Then I added wainscotting to the corner near the LR slide and the wall under lounge window. Used oak veneer plywood and solid oak trim for base and chair rail:


Also fabricated a solid oak replacement for the particle board and vinyl flip-up shelf. Much more sturdy and attractive:



Still considering replacing the carpet with laminate flooring.

[smlranger]

While the coach has been sitting, I have been doing a few interior upgrades:

Added backsplash to kitchen and bathroom counters. I ordered the matching material from Vendura who was the OEM for the solid surface tops. Very satisfied with results:




Then I added wainscotting to the corner near the LR slide and the wall under lounge window. Used oak veneer plywood and solid oak trim for base and chair rail:


Also fabricated a solid oak replacement for the particle board and vinyl flip-up shelf. Much more sturdy and attractive:



Still considering replacing the carpet with laminate flooring.

["007"]

You do good work

[LK23]

Looks Great! Excellent installation.

[Sammie]

I really like your backsplash. I would like to do the same in my kitchen. When you ordered the material from Vendura, did they bevel the edges or was that something you had to do?

[Tom N]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sammie:
I really like your backsplash. I would like to do the same in my kitchen. When you ordered the material from Vendura, did they bevel the edges or was that something you had to do? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

My 2005 Suncruiser came from the factory with this backsplash.

-Tom

[Lil'Darlin1972]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">While the coach has been sitting, I have been doing a few interior upgrades: </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Looks great !! </span>

[smlranger]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sammie:
I really like your backsplash. I would like to do the same in my kitchen. When you ordered the material from Vendura, did they bevel the edges or was that something you had to do? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I gave Vendura the measurements for the pieces I needed. They did all the finishing...radius edges, etc. Although, you can easily work the material with a router or roto-zip.

I did have to cut one piece to accomodate switches in the bath...very easy to do with a carbide tip blade on my miter saw. Sanded the cut edges and it looks great.

[jk_and_dog]

Ditto, really looks great.

[ichn2go]

Looks great Gary. You DO, DO GOOD WORK&gt;&gt;

[MaverickBBD]

Looks fantastic. Where did you get the oak panelling to match? What was the thickness? Any problems securing to walls?

[smlranger]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MaverickBBD:
Looks fantastic. Where did you get the oak panelling to match? What was the thickness? Any problems securing to walls? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Tom:

I got the panels from Lowe's....standard 1/4" oak veneer available in 2' X 4' sizes. I used my table saw to cut shallow groves in the finished side every 4 inches to make it look more like individual boards. The panels and the solid oak used in the trim and the fold-down shelf are finished with satin polyurethane...pretty much a perfect match for the oak in the motorhome.

I attached the panels and trim with Liguid Nails construction adhesive and a brad nailer. I used a stud finder to locate any 120VAC lines in the wall near the recliner to make sure I didn't put a brad in an electric line.

[rvarner]

smlranger
Looks great. Wish you were closer so I could take advantage of you-ha. My coach has one broken sink cover (the big one) and was quoted over $100 to make another (from Mobility RV). How much was the splash guard? Must have been a small fortune.
Richard

[smlranger]

Richard:

You might want to call Mike O'Connell at Vendura to see what they would charge to make a replacement sink cover for you. The material for both the kitchen and bathroom was about $200 including shipping from Wisconsin.