Nice! I did a kitchen floor years ago with that craft paper/dipped in glue/water mix/four coats of poly finush. It was incredibly durable, and just a damp mop cleaned it up easily.
I'm so glad you posted this. I'm supposed to be working on my van but the thought of messing up sheets of wood is daunting. And now it's expensive. I am going to do your method. Wish me luck!
I have a couple tips: 1. If your hot knife has temperature adjustment, adjust it to melt through the foam at about 1" per second. Do not burn the foam! 2. Long, coarse sheet rock screws can also hold the foam pieces until the glue sets. I use 3" long ones. 3. Gorilla clear glue, or foam fusion glue works best. 4. Sand off the shiny appearance on the foam boards before glue. I use 80 grit and a random orbit sander. The edges do not have that shiny finish so you can apply glue directly to the edges. Veneer on foam works very well!!!
Great idea and follow through. The best way to learn what works and what doesn't is to do it. I've seen the paper bag/craft paper idea done on floors/walls with a poly follow-up for years, so I'm sure it will work just fine with the foam board. In fact, I think it'll stiffen it up.
I'm impressed with how the paper cover looks. When you first started showing the dipping of the paper I had very serious doubts but the finished product has the visual interests and natural look of cork. I find this to be a great idea, I also dont want to pay in gas cost every mile I drive to carry all the various woods. Thanks for sharing what you learned in the process, so many great tips in this vid.
Looks awesome. Although I would have added some low sides on the shelves to prevent things from moving around and falling of when driving. I think the whole idea was genius and I learned something today. Thumbs up for this one.
Thank you! I just drew up a small project & was looking for ideas on lightweight materials. This inspired me to think bigger than I originally drew up.
Do you think it would work to finish all the foam pieces, then assemble? And do you think it would work to use peel and stick vinyl for a final finish? Thanks for sharing this info! Best wishes to you!
I like the foam board with paper bag veneer. Wonder if one could use a vacuum bag with Titebond PVA glue to glue real wood veneer to the foam board. Or apply a layer of fiberglass to the foam board for stiffness then the wood veneer.
Hey I noticed you've got at least one black cat. I have two and I will hopefully be traveling on a motorized bicycle hauling a foamy and poor man fiberglass bicycle camper. I am trying to design it basically like a teardrop camper but very small
🌷I like the idea of foam furniture. Thanks for sharing. How is the furniture handling during driving with the totes on the shelves, are they strong enough?😊
It's good! My biggest challenge is a system that keeps drawers shut if I slam on my brakes. Sometimes a drawer will break free of Velcro strap in this scenario. I just have to redo it better.
Takes 1-2 days longer to pound out some furniture with this method. Probably more expensive with the addition of more tools and adhesivs. Also more complex processes and you need a space to do it in for those extended periods. Most van lifers don't have that. It is lighter, but I've got 200lbs of batteries. Might only be worth it if I could save another 100lbs so I can use that weight savings for more batteries. I found it easier and cheaper to build rough draft furniture for my first few builds by using 2x2's (2x4's cut in half lengthwise is better than the crooked 2x2's at most stores) for framing, 1/2" ply, and decking screws. Really sturdy. Once I settle on a design I like I'll use 5/8ths" birch cut with a router and held together with 1/4-20 barrel nuts.
@@maryjomccallister9102 that would leave for a rough surface wouldnt it? You would see and feel the layer of painted wire mesh - at least that is what I think. Have you build from foam before?
Nice! I did a kitchen floor years ago with that craft paper/dipped in glue/water mix/four coats of poly finush. It was incredibly durable, and just a damp mop cleaned it up easily.
I did that to my airstream camper floor and it is amazing how well it holds up!
Good to hear, I would not have thought it durable enough. 😊
Awesome town!
I'm so glad you posted this. I'm supposed to be working on my van but the thought of messing up sheets of wood is daunting. And now it's expensive. I am going to do your method. Wish me luck!
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I have a couple tips:
1. If your hot knife has temperature adjustment, adjust it to melt through the foam at about 1" per second. Do not burn the foam!
2. Long, coarse sheet rock screws can also hold the foam pieces until the glue sets. I use 3" long ones.
3. Gorilla clear glue, or foam fusion glue works best.
4. Sand off the shiny appearance on the foam boards before glue. I use 80 grit and a random orbit sander. The edges do not have that shiny finish so you can apply glue directly to the edges.
Veneer on foam works very well!!!
Thank you!
This is super interesting Sean! Great walkthrough the process. Definitely something to think about as far as keeping weight down 👍🏾
Glad it was helpful!
What a great weight saving option!
Great idea and follow through. The best way to learn what works and what doesn't is to do it. I've seen the paper bag/craft paper idea done on floors/walls with a poly follow-up for years, so I'm sure it will work just fine with the foam board. In fact, I think it'll stiffen it up.
What a unique idea. Be interesting to see how it holds up over time.
Very well. I shot this video about a year ago. I be showing the inside of the van in some future vids.
Wow, this is very clever and creative!
I'm impressed with how the paper cover looks. When you first started showing the dipping of the paper I had very serious doubts but the finished product has the visual interests and natural look of cork. I find this to be a great idea, I also dont want to pay in gas cost every mile I drive to carry all the various woods. Thanks for sharing what you learned in the process, so many great tips in this vid.
Glad it was helpful! Welcome and thank you.
Das sieht super aus,vielen Dank für Deine Idee.
Good job! For rough cuts on foam (both rigid & cushions) try a cheap electric carving knife (
I use an electric knife like you use at Thanksgiving to carve the turkey.
Very nice !
Paper bag gluing is also great for covering floors at home
Looks awesome. Although I would have added some low sides on the shelves to prevent things from moving around and falling of when driving. I think the whole idea was genius and I learned something today. Thumbs up for this one.
Wow, what a fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing.😊👍
My pleasure 😊
So interesting. I had never seen this done. Thanks
Very welcome.
Be sure you have really good ventilation ‘cause those products are off-gassing like crazy.
Fun fuct this is probably stronger than 80% of ikea's forniture
Video taking off!!! I’m in Columbia too! Awesome video!
Awesome! Thank you!
Wow, some good ideas from this very clever solution, including comments. Thanks from Australia 😊
Ty! Where in Australia? I lived in Alice Springs when I was little.
Thank you! I just drew up a small project & was looking for ideas on lightweight materials. This inspired me to think bigger than I originally drew up.
Love this! I'll try to remember this when I go to build something in my van
Do you think it would work to finish all the foam pieces, then assemble?
And do you think it would work to use peel and stick vinyl for a final finish?
Thanks for sharing this info!
Best wishes to you!
Possibly. That would save time. I dont know enough about r\stick vinyl to answer that part
@@seanrayford thanks for your reply.
Happy trails and safe travels to you!!!
I like the foam board with paper bag veneer. Wonder if one could use a vacuum bag with Titebond PVA glue to glue real wood veneer to the foam board. Or apply a layer of fiberglass to the foam board for stiffness then the wood veneer.
Thanks. I bet you could!
I’ve seen another UA-camr do both
Just awesome....enjoy your adventures...
Will do. Thank you.
That is really cool. Nicely done!
Thank you very much!
This is way cool! Thank you!
My pleasure
Awesome idea thank you.
Much welcome. Thanks for checking it out.
What a great idea, thank you for making this video! Peace from Victoria, Australia 👋🇦🇺
Much welcome!
I love the set up,but it reminds me of my computer desk.
Hey I noticed you've got at least one black cat. I have two and I will hopefully be traveling on a motorized bicycle hauling a foamy and poor man fiberglass bicycle camper. I am trying to design it basically like a teardrop camper but very small
Two of them! Brother snd sister. Pulley and Squish. Enjoy the build and adventure!
🌷I like the idea of foam furniture. Thanks for sharing. How is the furniture handling during driving with the totes on the shelves, are they strong enough?😊
It's good! My biggest challenge is a system that keeps drawers shut if I slam on my brakes. Sometimes a drawer will break free of Velcro strap in this scenario. I just have to redo it better.
@@seanrayford🌷 thanks for the reply 😊
Great idea.
Great idea!!
Good video; thanks👍
Much welcome!
Thanks for the instructions! With all of that drying time, how long did the entire process take you?
I don’t remember exactly, but a few days.
Takes 1-2 days longer to pound out some furniture with this method. Probably more expensive with the addition of more tools and adhesivs. Also more complex processes and you need a space to do it in for those extended periods. Most van lifers don't have that. It is lighter, but I've got 200lbs of batteries. Might only be worth it if I could save another 100lbs so I can use that weight savings for more batteries. I found it easier and cheaper to build rough draft furniture for my first few builds by using 2x2's (2x4's cut in half lengthwise is better than the crooked 2x2's at most stores) for framing, 1/2" ply, and decking screws. Really sturdy. Once I settle on a design I like I'll use 5/8ths" birch cut with a router and held together with 1/4-20 barrel nuts.
Cool :D
👍👍👍
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I want to use vinyl contact paper - does the brown paper get smooth enough to do this? Or what would you suggest?
You would use the contact paper instead of the brown paper.
@@maryjomccallister9102 that would leave for a rough surface wouldnt it? You would see and feel the layer of painted wire mesh - at least that is what I think. Have you build from foam before?
I don't know.
I'd like the idea but listening to all this and the pics.
Sounds like a total shit show.
I think at best 50/50
Wood/ foam