[VAC] Re: Armstrong Excelon Tile?

["Maxwell" <maxwell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Armstrong Excelon Tiles are the accepted alternate to the vinyl asbestos
tiles that were original in the 60's Airstreams.  The main differences are
they don't have aesbestos (that's a good thing) and they are 12"x12" instead
of 9"x9".  I use the Excelon product all the time for commercial interiors
projects and they would be well suited for an Airstream. They are very
durable & inexpensive. Some folks have actually cut them down to 9"x9" to
match the original  VAT tiles.  Here's a link to a webpage that did just
that: http://globetrotter64.home.att.net/project.html Regardless of whether
you cut them down or not, the suggested method for installation is to line
up the seams with the sections of plywood in your floor, so they won't crack
along those joints as the trailer expands, contracts,twists & turns as it
goes down the road.  They can telegraph imperfections in the floor somewhat
but the floor doesn't have to be "perfectly smooth" as the mastic will fill
in some of the uneveness in the substrate, it's just sharply raised areas
(like pebbles or protruding nails) that will cause the biggest problems.

Shari Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter - "Maxwell"
WBCCI #1824, VAC
www.insideout-design.net/maxwell