Today we show how we installed our recycled RV pallet wood flooring. It was quite the task but also an amazing learning experience. In our opinion, it has been the best part of our rv renovation so far!
Here are the steps we took get this project done:
1) We used a shop vac to clean up the dust and debris from the plywood subfloor
2) We used a staple gun to secure the foam underlayment to the subfloor.
3) We used wood glue and an air compressed nail gun (1 inch nails) to secure the pallet flooring together and also to the sub floor.
4) We used a wood filler to fill in any gaps, holes, or spaces in the flooring.
5) We sanded the floor twice. The first time we used 150 grit sandpaper and the second time we used 220 grit sandpaper.
6) We used a water based stain and a clear, non-toxic hard seal to put the final touch on the flooring.
7) We cut, stained, sealed, and installed ¾ inch quarter round throughout the RV.
Again, Thank you so much to Papa Justus, Nate, and Hickman High School for the amazing help in getting this project done.
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So, after two years have you had any problems with your pallet wood flooring? Expansion/contraction , especially with the moving vehicle?
Why does it seem like you’re just reading a speech
Her stain looked many times better. Dark stained pine just looks fake , like that awful 70’s era so called rustic furniture. Its still a nice job tho.
You two made it look so easy, I know it has to be pretty crazy.
I love this!!! I wish I was mechanically inclined…
That floor is flat gorgeous!!!
VERY NICE!
what color stain did you wind up using
I’m re-watching these videos as I’m taking a stab at a mock up for my pending project. I like the idea of just going clear coat only, so I’m going to do both cherry and natural and see what happens. Thanks for the tip/idea.
This is the most amazing DIY video I’ve seen yet! Thank you for your detailed instructions. Great job!
The flooring turned out so beautiful and I love the wood stain too! I was wondering, when you started off with the “subfloor” is that the original flooring that came with your rv? Did you have to rip anything up to begin with?
So – I hate the carpet in our Winnebago. Our business involves the use of pallet wood – so I have *bookoo* (this is a technical term) amounts of pallet wood. Here is the thing – our 1998 Winnebago Adventurer has a slide. I don’t know if pallet wood will work with a slide. Any thoughts?
It’s great to see such a young couple working so well together. You guys are good role models. And the floors look awesome:)
Happy Mike happy life?
Hmm….
I have a question. How much weight did the hardwood floor add to the RV? Thanks
awesome job
Should have used the table router to tongue and groove the wood slats.
Hey guys! Love that floor. Considering doing the same thing. But why would it matter if the original wood is pressure treated or not? If youre sealing it at the end doesnt it, well, seal it?
Pallet wood is usually oak or another heavy dense wood not suitable for weight saving floor required in an RV…. but I have never seen the thin wood you call “pallet wood” was it run thru a planer many times?
Absolutely fantastic video! Thanks for taking the time to do this!
I watched the entire video and it is confirmed that Jenny is hot. You got lucky dude!
That looks baller. A ton of work tho
Pull the filter off of the sander and put the vacuum hose in it
We love your floors! I’ve been impressed that you never do a hurry up job or cut corners.
Looks even better then I expected. good work.
Awesome video guys, thanks for sharing, peace and love from the UK 🙂
You are truly a lucky man
Outstanding!!!!! I’m trying to convince my husband to let me use pallet wood for my all new rustic kitchen countertops. He’s not with me yet on using these but I’m not giving up!! I’m going to combine different widths and woods for a beautiful look. Sand the rough parts cut out the sink opening and stain. I’m going to use several countertop epoxy coats to get a level surface and polish to a mirror like shine!
Michael and Jenny, we are completely renovating an old bumper pull and I have enjoyed your detailed how to videos immensely! Thank you for all your time and effort to publish these videos!
We want to do pallet flooring as well, and so want to know how yours is holding up at this time as well. Are you still happy with that flooring decision? What thickness did you plane your pallet wood to? What thickness subfloor did you lay? What size nails did you use?
I hope to hear from you soon, as our carpenter friend is trying to talk us out of this and doing vinyl (yuck!)
Jenny is hot!
Super cool guys! Do you have any estimate on the weight?