Showing posts with label refurbish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label refurbish. Show all posts

Monday, September 6, 2010

The Curtain Fabric

I found the perfect fabric three days before the trailer appeared...I just knew I needed this Waverly print!
It is a retro print called "Maui" featuring tropical leaves (fronds?) with a beautiful pink background.

Here is what eight yards of it looks like...

Here is what eight yards looks like cut in pieces for curtains...

The lining fabric is a sage green with cool striations in it to look vintage...
And here they are sewn together...fringe is still coming! 



Saturday, September 4, 2010

Exterior Paint - The Side Markings

The original curb-side paint design was just barely visible
I wiped it down with denatured alcohol and sanded it, and it was basically just a shadow
I wanted to get some paint on it now, before we paint the entire trailer so that the lines of the design will be visible to even mask it off - it was hard enough this way, I can't even imagine trying to mask it off the reverse outline.  This must have been the side that was alway in the sun, the other side is still good enough to see the design on.
Masked off with blue tape
Masked off
Green enamel was applied. "Italian Olive" I doubt this will be the final color.
Now the white looks exceptionally shabby...
Another view.  This is a really cool design...

Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Oak Paneling is FABULOUS...

Some pictures of the oak paneling inside of the trailer.
It is dry, but is it such pretty wood.  I can't wait to see it with shellac on it!
See the flame in the oak? 
This is the back of the street-side dinette seat.
it seems a shame to cover this beautiful wood with a cushion!

The rear upper bunk.
This area is usually hidden when it is folded up.
I am tempted to take the upper bunk out just because this wood is so awesome.
I know, I won't - but I really, really want to!

Here it is folded up and in.  The doors are off for refinishing. 
This is going to be SO much fun!