tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post2160534948661883727..comments2022-12-19T13:15:22.181-08:00Comments on The Vintage travel trailer: To Paint or Not to Paint....Mrs. Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13754696104596281306noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-6479628307486927842013-04-22T13:43:38.145-07:002013-04-22T13:43:38.145-07:00We just recently bought a 1999 travel trailer. It ...We just recently bought a 1999 travel trailer. It seems to have that fake VERY thin wood paneling all over the inside. Do you think that I would be able to paint that? And if so that should my steps be to doing so?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-37760267458806472912013-02-09T17:05:44.263-08:002013-02-09T17:05:44.263-08:00Thank you so much for this post. I just purchased ...Thank you so much for this post. I just purchased a 1969 Kencraft and was asking myself the same question. I've been thinking I would paint the entire inside. This helped me realize I should do what I want to give " her" a facelift. Love your blog. PC MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719915391154392987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-76487683743562410532012-07-18T12:09:49.123-07:002012-07-18T12:09:49.123-07:00I know there are purists out there, but I happen L...I know there are purists out there, but I happen LIKE the look/feel and smell of fresh paint! God knows what lived in the trailer I am getting (betting they had more than two legs..) so the better to cover up anything icky. It's your baby, do what you like to her.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092174628015083856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-45976107468195207392011-08-01T14:36:04.829-07:002011-08-01T14:36:04.829-07:00Sandy, thank you so much for finding me. I always...Sandy, thank you so much for finding me. I always love meeting and making new blogging friends. I'm still new to this whole blog thing, but I'm getting the hang of it, slowly. We definitely have decided to paint her, however, she needs some repair work before that happens. Mr. B said no renovation work until next year, so in the mean time, we just take her out and enjoy her. Thanks for stopping by..I'll be posting some new photos soon.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754696104596281306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-10060667865535969562011-08-01T13:52:59.009-07:002011-08-01T13:52:59.009-07:00Paint her! While I can understand some that would...Paint her! While I can understand some that would prefer to keep the vintage wood as is... painting over the wood paneling will brighten up the space and give the old tired look some POP! Good Luck!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664295814876984709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-30498263093220775972011-07-13T14:56:53.345-07:002011-07-13T14:56:53.345-07:00Dear "ain't for city gals" So nice t...Dear "ain't for city gals" So nice to meet you and thank for you finding me. I am constantly on the lookout for more vintage trailer blogs. Thanks for the great advice. We definitely have a little dryrot in her rear end. I'm scared of starting a project that we won't be able to finish. Mr. B isn't as handy has some of the spouses here on the blogs and $$ is tight. I know I need to address the rot situation before I paint. I keep hoping I will meet someone who has experience with "fixin" stuff on trailers, who will work within my budget. In the mean time...we take her out and enjoy her. We are headed to Big Sur this weekend.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754696104596281306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-33518554836889028062011-07-13T13:20:04.986-07:002011-07-13T13:20:04.986-07:00I would paint if you are going for a renovating an...I would paint if you are going for a renovating and not restoring...the main thing is make sure there is no dry rot...so many of the frames are literally rotted away underneath the original paneling that a big gust of wind can do you in...looking forward to reading your past and future posts..ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-13260285431973556822011-07-12T19:53:03.150-07:002011-07-12T19:53:03.150-07:00Thank you for all your wonderful advice Ladies. I...Thank you for all your wonderful advice Ladies. I appreciate your input. I found a fabulous pink toned white that is going to be perfect. We have a slight repair to her rear end to make before we can paint, so it will probably be a few months before we can get her finished, but I will keep you all posted. <br />Thank you again for all your help.Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754696104596281306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-69429647225174168232011-07-11T15:17:56.997-07:002011-07-11T15:17:56.997-07:00Hi, Mrs. B...I think that you should do whatever y...Hi, Mrs. B...I think that you should do whatever you you like...:D, going on value of the wood...since it is veneer I would't have any trouble myself painted it...though if it were a Real Wood like Birch , I would be a little more hesitant, it would loose the "wood" smell when you do it. But with a wood/veneer you are not in love with, I would go right ahead...What ever color makes your heart sing! :D <br />Will be back to see what you decided...can't wait to see your little Petunia come to life!<br />Smiles,ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434242370958789687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-11293788810985705792011-07-11T07:46:42.864-07:002011-07-11T07:46:42.864-07:00Paint! Yay!
I would think twice if it were "r...Paint! Yay!<br />I would think twice if it were "real" wood but veneer just doesn't warrant saving imho, unless you love it, that is.<br />Also, this is coming from someone who just finished painting their trailer blue!<br />sweetlimetrailer.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-89202718555425766502011-07-10T14:03:25.127-07:002011-07-10T14:03:25.127-07:00I understand your dilemma, I love my wood and am w...I understand your dilemma, I love my wood and am willing to live with a few stains, so I've kind of decided that the next one will be already painted (NO GUILT THERE) or be in such bad shape I can justify painting it. Good luck with your decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8821129912124741747.post-34691066533173399092011-07-10T11:11:42.268-07:002011-07-10T11:11:42.268-07:00I definetly would paint her! Preferably white. Yo...I definetly would paint her! Preferably white. You will be suprised at how much bigger the interior will feel once you paint her, especially if you us a light color like white. There are many many shades of whites so you have lots of choices. When we restore our 'Pearl' we have to replace all the cabinets due to dryrot, but we will be keeping her white. I look forward to seeing Petunia after you've freshened her up! oxSeawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.com