It’s been a while since I posted any updates on my little vintage caravan makeover but that doesn’t mean it’s been put on hold. While a lot of work has already been done, there’s still a lot more to do – some of it rather more practical than aesthetic. Here’s what I’ve been up to…
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Even though I painted the walls as soon as I got my caravan, and I’ve since even added a patchwork wallpaper feature wall, I haven’t done anything to the inside of the caravan’s door.
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It’s only now that the interior of the caravan is looking clean and tidy that I’ve even noticed how rough the door looks. It wasn’t even on my radar when I bought the caravan all those years ago but it’s really noticeable now.
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The top half is fine, but I think that the bottom half has got damp at some point and the veneer is peeling away in chunks. I decided it was time to tackle the messy surface and got to work with a wallpaper scraper.
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To be honest, this wasn’t a difficult task. The now-dry veneer was crumbling away and just needed a quick nudge with the scraper to flake it off. In no time at all I had a flat surface once again and the wood panel beneath the veneer actually looks in okay condition.
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So now I’m planning my next move. Should I simply paint the inside of the door? Should I paste on a patchwork of wallpaper again to match the wall? Or should I be inspired by a caravan makeover I spotted on Instagram by @caravan.maude:
I love the idea of covering the door in fabric like this. I’ve probably got some of the fabric that I used for my bedding left over somewhere so it would coordinate nicely. I used fabric to decoupage a patchwork design onto my mini desk for the caravan so I’m sure it would work on a larger scale for the caravan door.
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I’ll let you know how I get on so watch this space! And, in the meantime, I’d love to hear about your own caravan renovations so please leave me a comment below or tag me in your posts on Instagram @cassiefairy.
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Hi George, thanks for your comment. I got my own caravan trims from eBay here in the UK, so maybe you could try searching the Canadian eBay to see if there’s a supplier listed on there? Good luck with your Baily Prima restoration project! 🙂
can you tell me where i can buy new seals and weatherstrip for this type door im in CANADA and restoring a 1969 Baily Prima