Week 7 - Wall Carpetting

Time to carpet the walls! After emptying the van out, it took 4 of us to fit the carpet to the sides. First, I ran the wiring to the lights which I planned to fit at each end of the van. Then, starting at one side, the carpet was rolled up the wall and across the ceiling bit by bit, using the spray glue to bond it to the plywood. It is hard work to do this with a thick carpet as it needs to be supported to stop it pulling off the wall. The finished result (excluding a couple of small areas) looks great though. The wiring to the lights could then be pulled through, ready to be connected up.

I had decided on 2x 8w fluorescent bulbs at the front and a single one at the back. These could then be fitted in place and tested

Since this stage of the project, LED lights have become less expensive, brighter and more efficient. If I was starting a new project, I would probably look to fit LEDs over fluorescent bulbs.