5 tips for the start of a van build, building benches & picking paint | VAN BUILD SERIES (episode 3)

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  • @SaraandAlexJames
    @SaraandAlexJames  3 роки тому +5

    Can't wait to see you in our private community! You can join here: saraandalexjames.com/van-build-layout-guide

  • @sylviemallard
    @sylviemallard 3 роки тому +1

    Vance's choice would be vote !

  • @Kathiewinkle
    @Kathiewinkle 3 роки тому

    Vance’s paint choice is the winner

  • @hagimono1
    @hagimono1 3 роки тому +4

    Vance picked a good one. Someday when everyone is tired, you're an hour away from camp and he is fussing, point to that gorgeous color and tell him the story of how he made the van beautiful!

  • @2sherrymoore
    @2sherrymoore 3 роки тому +1

    Vance’s pick!!! Yes please to painting tips!!! What “good” vacuum do you recommend?

  • @craiglouw4057
    @craiglouw4057 Рік тому +1

    Legend 💪 you guys know exactly what we need to learn 👍 thanks guys

  • @tonyamartin5383
    @tonyamartin5383 3 роки тому +7

    The darker paint would look great!

  • @maidelie
    @maidelie 3 роки тому +2

    Yes, to painting techniques and tips! Much prefer Vance's pick!

  • @davemerrill1477
    @davemerrill1477 3 роки тому +3

    I like the darker color of paint and would love some painting tips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge...

  • @jenkinsce691216
    @jenkinsce691216 3 роки тому +4

    Go with Vance’s pick. It’s a nice contrast and compliment to the seats w/o being too dark.

  • @TJAG4evr
    @TJAG4evr 3 роки тому

    Vance's choice!!!!

  • @theracinghotel
    @theracinghotel 3 роки тому +1

    You used my comment! Awesome guys thanks for being so open and helpful!

  • @Christina0623
    @Christina0623 3 роки тому +2

    Darker color! 💚

  • @robinbliss6513
    @robinbliss6513 3 роки тому

    The one Vance chose will be beautiful! I love that shade!

  • @reguidinger
    @reguidinger 3 роки тому +1

    Normally I would say to go darker, but Vance’s choice actually reminds me of your logo and would be really pretty with the seats.

  • @kimberlymaultsby5076
    @kimberlymaultsby5076 3 роки тому +1

    Love the color Vance picked. It goes so well with your beautiful seat color. Very nice choice. Would love to have your painting tips. 😊 Your cabinets come out so smooth they almost look sprayed. 👍🏼

  • @waywardescapes4384
    @waywardescapes4384 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet god! PLEASE do the paint tips video! NOW!!! I’m struggling with smooth painting right now. 🤦🏻‍♀️

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 3 роки тому +1

    Always great advice and information.
    Definitely some of the best built vans.
    👍

  • @thomryan3218
    @thomryan3218 3 роки тому +1

    The Vance color

  • @CorEbuzzBee
    @CorEbuzzBee 3 роки тому +1

    I like Vance's colour!

  • @aliciathom9633
    @aliciathom9633 3 роки тому +2

    I love Vance’s choice! Would love more on painting. Do you paint before installing? After, or both?

  • @Ruthie888
    @Ruthie888 3 роки тому

    You guys are really good to be helpful to others. Thank you. Yes, do paint tips. Also, do the color of your sweatjacket. It's a perfect combo of the two samples and the complementary color to your orange/brown chairs.

  • @lindahansen9395
    @lindahansen9395 3 роки тому

    I like the lighter color for sure. Great information.

  • @lindaselover2536
    @lindaselover2536 3 роки тому

    Vance's pick!

  • @joemamamia1751
    @joemamamia1751 3 роки тому +2

    Vance’s choice 💯⚡️🤙🏼

  • @spellmadam2947
    @spellmadam2947 3 роки тому

    The Vance pick. Yes on the painting tips please. We are N Idaho and it's pretty bad too. Lots of folks moving in.

  •  3 роки тому

    Vance did make an excellent choice!

  • @jasonmonteleone7453
    @jasonmonteleone7453 3 роки тому

    Thoughts on purchasing a 170 passenger sprinter? Seating can be removed, it’s already insulated and has rear air. The windows are already installed, so no need to make cuts in the van there. I’m sure I’m missing plenty, being that I’m new to this and looking for my first sprinter, but it seems like a time saver when compared to a base cargo van. Great channel, content and builds. 👍

  • @dianegahagan8434
    @dianegahagan8434 3 роки тому +1

    Vance pick♥️

  • @sugarpinesauve
    @sugarpinesauve 3 роки тому

    Darkest looks richer!

  • @kristineddie
    @kristineddie 3 роки тому

    The darker color!

  • @manny-perez
    @manny-perez 3 роки тому

    The one Vance picked!

  • @deestanley9836
    @deestanley9836 3 роки тому

    I vote for the paint color Vance picked out.

  • @erinlizzo4486
    @erinlizzo4486 3 роки тому

    Thankyou so much for these videos! I'm starting my build soon and searching lots of videos for first steps in the process, going to watch this one a few times .... btw, Vance picked the right color👍

  • @edbenson98
    @edbenson98 3 роки тому

    Your videos are very informative and I'd use your layout guide if I was building my own van too!

  • @izzybooth-nuku7137
    @izzybooth-nuku7137 3 роки тому

    thank you so much...we enjoy watching your vlogs👍✨☺️

  • @i_am_kiki
    @i_am_kiki 3 роки тому

    Vance’s choice

  • @277kne
    @277kne 3 роки тому

    Hi Alex and Sara,
    I got some samples of FRP a few days ago.
    The company is Marlite.
    They sell different styles and material blends of 4x8 panels.
    The panels are used in commercial buildings .
    The panels are water resistant.
    I was thinking of using them in a van shower,bathroom.
    The cost is much more than the home center but it's a thicker and better quality.
    They do sell the home center ones in different colors.
    These panels remind me of the tile pattern ones in the rack at the home improvement stores.
    Take a look and let me know what you think.

    • @SaraandAlexJames
      @SaraandAlexJames  3 роки тому

      That stuff looks awesome! We are going to order some to check it out. Thanks for sharing!

  • @brinselyseven5530
    @brinselyseven5530 3 роки тому

    Vance chose such a pretty color 😍Can you make him a sign using that color? That being said, I think Demo Day is the way to go with your warm seat color. It looks fantastic!

  • @MrGottaGo
    @MrGottaGo 3 роки тому

    How are the 3 ceiling boards attached to the furring strips?
    Did you just use a nail gun and puddy over the holes?

  • @brianchetelat6601
    @brianchetelat6601 2 роки тому

    Hi Guys, can you share where you get your shiplap boards from for the walls?

  • @NaturalMama85
    @NaturalMama85 3 роки тому

    Go with the darkest paint!

  • @barbarahoughton4838
    @barbarahoughton4838 3 роки тому +6

    Would love some painting tips!

  • @connieburger1737
    @connieburger1737 3 роки тому

    Light one.

  • @ronpaguio9014
    @ronpaguio9014 3 роки тому

    Omg your son looks just like James

  • @lmkm57
    @lmkm57 3 роки тому

    How is it possible to stack any two objects on top of each other?

  • @mattheweppler7074
    @mattheweppler7074 3 роки тому

    Hey guys, I have a question about your builds. Do your customers provide the vans or do you guys purchase the vans on their behalf? And I guess if you're purchasing the van is there anyway to get around putting it in your name and paying the taxes and fees associated with that? Almost like a used car dealers license but something that allows you to purchase the new van, make all of the upgrades and then pass it along to the buyer without having to put it in your name, etc. Thank you guys!

  • @mattsolomon6292
    @mattsolomon6292 3 роки тому

    Are you using self tappers or riveting the ferring strips?

    • @SaraandAlexJames
      @SaraandAlexJames  3 роки тому +1

      We pre drill and use #10 stainless steel screws.

    • @mattsolomon6292
      @mattsolomon6292 3 роки тому

      @@SaraandAlexJames thank you!! Your van build series is so cool and shows how much goes into a van and the differences between people doing it the first time and those that have done it before.
      Any thoughts on doing a video about sink/shower location considerations? Just in regards to the plumbing. We all hear same side is easier but then a lot have sink in the door entrance and shower across. That said I have no clue if a builder would run pex in the floor across, or soft tube to pex. Or have to build up the floor, assuming you didn’t have a fixed bed wall to run the lines and more the bench/lounge set up you rock.

  • @wezylinn
    @wezylinn 3 роки тому

    The one Vance picked! The dark one is too dark.

  • @denisecolp6225
    @denisecolp6225 3 роки тому

    Vance's colour

  • @thebenson1983
    @thebenson1983 3 роки тому

    Really paint is just easy and cheap. Laminate is a solid surface last forever.

  • @H2Dwoat
    @H2Dwoat 3 роки тому

    Hi, how tall are you Alex for reference on your ceiling height?

    • @SaraandAlexJames
      @SaraandAlexJames  3 роки тому

      I’m 5’10”...ok...5’9” 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @H2Dwoat
      @H2Dwoat 3 роки тому

      @@SaraandAlexJames Cheers.

  • @jenhalpin
    @jenhalpin 3 роки тому

    Vance’s color but a little more tint added. (lighter)

  • @beckyelliott2871
    @beckyelliott2871 3 роки тому

    I sure would like to have a professional van builder to work with me on my van when I get to the place in my finances.

  • @louzview
    @louzview 3 роки тому

    Darker color

  • @tracyortiz7038
    @tracyortiz7038 3 роки тому

    Venice’s color.

  • @simonefire
    @simonefire 3 роки тому

    the lighter color

  • @dimitristsagdis7340
    @dimitristsagdis7340 3 роки тому

    Definitely not the very dark one.

  • @lolacasanova2000
    @lolacasanova2000 3 роки тому

    Stained

  • @markallen8941
    @markallen8941 2 роки тому

    dammit, cut three times and its still too damn short!

  • @Jacko2701
    @Jacko2701 3 роки тому

    Alex don’t sing keep building vans