Lets talk van conversion carpeting

I have had many questions about what the "gray stuff" or "fabric" is on some of my van conversions. Well here is a video of what it is and how I attach it to part of my woodwork. This is the build where this piece of carpet was used: • The perfect van conver...
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ABOUT ME I grew up in a cabinet shop and was born to be a woodworker. In the past few years when work slowed in the custom cabinet industry, I converted a few friends Vans and SUV's so they had more storage for adventuring, work, or just the weekend beach getaway. Before I knew it I had my own business making people's ideas come to life. I design and build all kinds of custom woodwork and vehicles here at my shop in Huntington Beach, California! Please email me [e-mail] for more information.

[@sdavrider]

The material you're using is known as trunk lining. It's also commonly used on PA speakers.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Sure is mate

[@norasteel5353]

I really like your work~

[@jayscast7164]

i know where the electronics store is on the westminster ave by the 405 fwy in huntington beach,ca

[@ignaciop9592]

awesome

[@egeneraltnf]

Can you do this on a metal surface?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Yes

[@justinojalapeno]

How is that material for collecting dust? Also is it easy to clean?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

+Future Unknown I used this carpeting in my truck I drove to Panama last summer and it worked great! Yes it is easy to vacuum and clean.

[@justinojalapeno]

Solid Wood Worx damn dude thanks for the quick reply! I'm digging your builds, very inspiring towards the van I'm working on now. I like the simplicity/functionality of the ones you've done and they have a nice clean finish.

[@sdavrider]

It collects dust. You can vacuum and wipe with damp cloth. Too much cleaning loosens the adhesive.

[@ledpig6787]

Is that a piano hinge for the door? Will that work on the side of the door to swing out or just the bottom like you did? Any idea what hinge I can use to get the biggest swing like a 180? Thanks man, been studying your work fro my build, getting there

[@SolidWoodWorx]

That would be a Blum style hinge

[@ChrisCooling]

and *wear a respirator!* spray adhesive is some of the most nasty stuff you can breathe. also, you spray about 4 times the amount necessary, IMO.

[@joeblow1942]

Chris Cooling Ya need to spray more on irregular and highly absorbent surfaces like carpet.

[@pinay56]

Verticle and horizontal surfaces are fine; but can you do a video on how you would cover a Van's wheel well cover? I think that for some of us who are looking to cover this item, we'd appreciate the information on how to cover a wheel well.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I should be doing that on an upcoming project I can make a video of, check back in a month!

[@MrMeanderthal]

staples should be continuous along each folded edge.. 3/8" crown staples around 1/4" - 1/2" inch apart.. the thinner the vinyl or carpet the closer the staples..

[@connief5154]

f you ever come across a software design company 'Vanspace 3D", they are a scam company. Do NOT spend your money. They are really bad.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I looke dinto it recently went with sketchup instead

[@aboutdawntoday]

Okay, so you had the best video for this! Thank you! I am covering an entire box (full bed size )in speaker carpet but am still trying to decide how to access the contents and it’s like falling down the old rabbit hole. I want simple but clever. Is that asking too much? I am thinking two access spots on top and a door in the rear. Anyway thanks for the sage advice!

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Thanks for the valuable information. Funny ending! Multitalented.

[@genesisj2918]

Love your videos! I learn something new from every one of them. Thanks man.

[@bigbawls81]

Really appreciate you sharing your technique. I learned alot. Thanks.

[@event8521]

Your work is so clean!! Great job...

[@joshcosta423]

I'm liking these old how-to's!!!

[@edgarbaron2561]

something I dont see mentioned is do you adjust your cutting measurements to compensate for the extra thickness of the fabrics???

[@SolidWoodWorx]

That’s a good point and yes i do

[@Psilocy-ben]

Thanks for the video. How do you mount the drawer front then after it’s carpeted? Do you just screw into through the carpet?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

This was hinged with a locking latch, but you can pocket hole the side jams and screw in the the front that way!

[@Psilocy-ben]

@@SolidWoodWorx okay sweet, the pocket holes are a good idea. Thanks!

[@joeblow1942]

The carpet is nice but won’t it trap dust and shit?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

can vaccum it

[@camorriss]

The link to the carpet is for charcoal. Is the carpet that you are using charcoal or black?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

charcoal

[@deltajohnny]

Great install! 👏👏

[@V.Hansen.]

Looks good. I'm thinking this may be a good covering for foam board cabinets that never get a very nice finish.

[@tony7044]

If you wanted to mount D rings to a wood box, would you just screw it down on top of the carpeting after carpet is installed?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

If mounting D-Rings, I would recommend mounting with the sex bolts I sell on my website or some sort of bolts and nut. This way if mount the D rings through the wood less likely for the screw to pull out if it has lot of stress on it

[@tony7044]

@@SolidWoodWorx Thanks for the response. That's a good idea, will probably go that route. Thanks!

[@robanderson1470]

I got a 95 Vandura conversion and the glued on rug under the pedals came loose, dry yellow stuff underneath, any Van owners know how toxic it is?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Never heard of it being toxic especially after dried for that long

[@robanderson1470]

Solid Wood Worx Thanks!

[@PeterHartman1]

That looks like a nice old table saw. Show us that sometime.

[@1951Roy]

I would like to see how you store your wood stock in the shop. Thanks for your time.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Go to my instagram.com/solidwoodworx just uploaded a video of my shop!

[@keepontruckin6916]

Hi Brian, I love your channel, very informative, from each one of your videos I learn something new, thank you so much and keep up the good work.

[@lukep4739]

Hey...excellent video. You have a real talent! Thank you.

[@mallorymcguire833]

Are you doing other people's vans yet? I emailed you and never got a reply.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Yes I am, i have gone through my emails and thought i had emailed everyone back. send another if you haven't received my reply!

[@erikaamac2727]

Thank you for the tips.

[@laszlohorvath8637]

Love your videos, loved the creative ending! Lol

[@barbshubert9667]

Looks good.

[@TheGrowGeek]

Awesome Video

[@Datzneat]

Random question. Have you ever done a Murphy bed install in a van?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

+Datzneat I have not, that would be fun to build though!

[@robvannNS]

Great instructional video but not something I would use in a van or other RV where there are pets.

[@Solvefunction]

Thanks for making the vid great tips

[@SolidWoodWorx]

+Lee lim glad I can help!

[@wildherring3988]

Awesome tutorial

[@johnhodg8400]

thanks for everything.!!!!

[@anobody5708]

sweet

[@laurajphillips5981]

You do fantastic work!!!

[@Ch1oeW]

Thank you!

[@kylethielen3650]

This is super helpful for a build I'm working on, thanks for sharing! Question for ya: Do you treat the wood with any sort of stain/sealant before carpeting? I just want to ensure if I have any spills in my car I won't ruin the wood under my carpeting. Thanks!

[@SolidWoodWorx]

I have not

[@Kaylem13]

Thanks. Helped me lots

[@nosnerd1967]

Clean n simple

[@subversivevegan]

Thanks; enjoy your vids!

[@TheBandFLEDGELING]

Great demo! Thank you man....

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

did you title the video yourself? .....seems sus lol

[@SolidWoodWorx]

i did sounds like you love it

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

@@SolidWoodWorx sounds like a sore booty hole in the making

[@captainpjd]

great video thanks

[@derykmacleod4979]

Thank you!

[@mjrwey]

Buy a duofast carpet stapler gun, they're electric. The staples disappear into the carpet so you can't see them unless you're really looking for them.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

+M R I'll look into it

[@ThePlanet_L.I.]

In which Huntington do u live at Ca or Long Island?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

+LongIslandADED. Huntington Beach, california

[@rhameenkolyani3202]

@@SolidWoodWorx Me too! Which electric shop?

[@jamesmartin1138]

Anyone have any idea where to get this material in Australia?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Clark Rubber!

[@sdavrider]

auto upholstery supply. Ask for trunk lining.

[@ravenblaylock13]

Nice job

[@stuarthorner7431]

Could you show the backing board that you said you were adding to cover the edges? Thanks

[@SolidWoodWorx]

+Stuart Horner it's all the same piece of carpet.

[@stuarthorner7431]

Solid Wood Worx at 8:22 you mentioned adding a top?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Yes for a different project but that doesn't really pertain to how you would glue the carpeting?

[@stuarthorner7431]

Solid Wood Worx fair point, really impressed with the way it turned out, excited to see the full van. I'm just not sure how I might finish the inside of a drawer I'm building

[@SolidWoodWorx]

This is the link to the finished van, my friend I built it for brought it back for a 2nd go around for some more options he wanted added! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqKuqql3q8Rpf6s

[@chrisarena1504]

Awsome work man!!!!

[@universal7564]

how much did that project cost?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

FreeWorldChannel the carpet is $15 a yard or so at my local store.

[@paulmryglod4802]

You do such great work I'm so thankful that you post these videos. I wanted to recommend using a spray gun and weldwood contact adhesive it will save you money and does as good or better of a job than the 3m 90.

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Thanks for the information, don't quite do enough carpet to get a spray gun setup but they are sweeeet

[@kwanmarcil929]

What series is the carpet?

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Not sure what that means

[@kwanmarcil929]

Solid Wood Worx hi. So I looked at the link with the carpet and the carpet comes in three different series. So I was wondering which one did u use

[@SolidWoodWorx]

Interesting I dont see that on the Amazon link i provided

[@stefaniepetermann7624]

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