[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V2 #348

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Thanks RJ.  The Overlander is the third Airstream I have redone.  The 
first was the Caravel.  Then we had a 68 Tradewind which was replaced 
by the Overlander.  They have all had their issues, but if you stick 
with it, they can be overcome.  The flooring I used was an Armstrong 
product which has the look of acid washed concrete.  It fit with the 
color scheme, so went with it.  Had used it in the Tradewind and like 
it as it wears really well.  It is expensive, about $32 a yard.  Just 
happy there is not a lot of floor space in the Airstreams.  I did remove 
all the fixtures (toilet/tub/sink in the bath) and cabinets, fridge, 
oven, galley sink and counter before placing the linoliem.  Makes a big 
difference and seals the entire floor.  Had some left over, so also 
placed it in the front end under the water tank and goucho.  My method 
of cutting to fit is to tape kraft paper to the subfloor, taping all 
the pieces together and then press and trace the curves, remove the 
kraft paper in one piece and trim the edges.  I then roll out the 
linoleum in the driveway, with the good side up, in the sun to help 
soften it, place the template I made on top and then mark the edges 
with a black marker.  The material is easy to cut with a pair of sharp 
scissors after laying in the sun for a few minutes and I get an exact 
fit.  I think the total cost for the flooring for the entry, galley, 
bath and under the front goucho was about $240.

I did use marine plywood for the subfloor.  The difference between marine 
plywood and other plywood is the type of glue used and marine is also void 
free.  When plywood is manufactured they fill all the voids in each layer 
so the plywood is actually more suited for a floor.