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Post by 71stratoflyte on May 27, 2016 6:00:48 GMT -8
Hello! My first post on VTT, although I've been browsing threads for a while. I have a '71 Shasta Stratoflyte that was my grandparents that I'm renovating. I just finished removing all the green underlayment yesterday. I plan to paint the interior because it's faux wood interior panels that are not nearly as pretty as birch (which I wouldn't paint). Also, I'm going to lay down vinyl plank flooring. To finish off the flooring I will use quarter round which I want to be painted to match.
Should I put the flooring and quarter round down first and cover it, then paint after? Or, paint first, prime and paint the quarter round (not installed), then put the floor in and touch up the nail holes on the quarter round?
I'm also going to tape off all of the aluminum trim and windows before painting. I'm going to use an airless to get a better finish.
Thanks for advice!
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Post by Ross on May 27, 2016 6:21:39 GMT -8
Welcome! Don't forget, we like pictures!
As for me, I would prime and paint first and install the floor after.
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Post by nccamper on May 27, 2016 8:39:02 GMT -8
Welcome 71!
I agree with Ross, prime and paint first. After installing it, touch up where needed.
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Post by RinTin on May 27, 2016 12:22:31 GMT -8
I don't like repairing dings in paint so I would do it last.
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Post by vikx on May 27, 2016 20:51:55 GMT -8
Be sure you do structural repairs before finishing the interior! Sometimes it's necessary to dismantle part of the inside to complete those. You don't want to screw up your paint... As you probably have realized, these trailers are repaired from the outside in, with skins lifted. Still, there are times when you'll need to brace things inside or more. Hope this helps.
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