Today, I wanted to share a progress report on the Airstream with you. Yes, we are still working on it... If you're a new follower, you can catch up here, here and here. I haven't posted progress pictures for a looong time, so here is an update.
We have all of the furniture and peel and stick tiles out. Alfred has slowly been working his magic on removing the rotten sub-floor in the bathroom area.
Unfortunately, we are at a hold still. Apparently, the plywood they make today contains a chemical that will erode aluminum....this is very BAD for an Airstream. We have to find a special type of plywood that does not contain the chemical before we can repair the sub-flooring. That is what we are in the process of doing now. We think we have located it in Lubbock, but may have to drive to Albuquerque to pick it up.
We are slowly making progress, but I don't think it is will to be ready to take camping this summer :(. Our original goal was to have the renovation completed by July, but we have found a lot more to fix than we originally planned.
This is where we are on the interior...
Alfred removing the furniture
Slowly making progress removing furniture and flooring
Almost out
Gutted, front of the Airstream
Gutted
Gutted, Rear of the Airstream
I just completed a new design concept for the renovation...what do you think? A little masculine, and rustic, but I think it could be BEAUTIFUL.
New Design concept for Airstream
1. cabinetry 2. stainless countertop 3. exterior awning 4a. (option) cork flooring 4b. (option) wood flooring 5. faucet 6. rug 7. light fixtures 8. camp chair 9. pillow 10. bedding 11. blanket 12. decorative pillow fabric 13. roman shade fabric 14. gaucho fabric 15. decorative pillow fabric 16. decorative pillow fabric
1. cabinetry 2. stainless countertop 3. exterior awning 4a. (option) cork flooring 4b. (option) wood flooring 5. faucet 6. rug 7. light fixtures 8. camp chair 9. pillow 10. bedding 11. blanket 12. decorative pillow fabric 13. roman shade fabric 14. gaucho fabric 15. decorative pillow fabric 16. decorative pillow fabric
Which design concept would you like to see in the Airstream?
Option A: Bold and Modern
Option B: Retro
Option C: Classic
I would love to hear what you think? Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Don't forget to stop by and enter my May Giveaway!
Preference
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ReplyDeleteI love the colors, patterns and overall feel of the retro. :)
ReplyDeleteCould you just use an underlayment barrier and then put the plywood on top? Just a thought, not that I know anything about restoring airstreams :)
ReplyDeleteonly wish I was dabbling in palettes for an airstream - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI love the overall feel too! It may be a little masculine as you say, but in a very good way! What a fun project!
ReplyDeleteWow its neck and neck! Love this project!
ReplyDeleteI love where this is going, so much fun! I'm a classic girl, so that one got my vote!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing project! It'll be fun to follow you along on your journey of redoing your airstream. Those are all great designs you've come up with. The retro one got my vote.
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