Headliner

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:08 am

will be installing a new headliner over the weekend. [Redrum fire retardent perforated vinyl headliner with foam backing, from defender]

Any tricks I should know about? Especially installation around the hatches ?

Thanks in advance.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:27 am

Why foam backed? Potential to trap moisture?

Can't help with tips as my experience is with non backed headliner and I expect the foam backed would stretch and handle quite differently.

I would think you need to ensure no wrinkles when stapling... non backed can be heated somewhat to remove wrinkles.... I found key was to lay it well stretched.

MTP · Post by **MTP** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 4:58 pm

turn the heat all the way up

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:31 pm

Got half of the headliner up today. Not sure why I went with foam [oh yea, fire rating], but it looks really nice. Interestingly, was quite a bit of mold on the underside of the bow, also found that the coring of the for-deck looks dry. [ Do have some delamination up top however, hopefully it will be easier to repair than I feared]. I suppose the foam could retain moisture, time will tell. Forward state room coming together, looks fantastic. back hurts, neck hurts, fingers hurt, guess I'll have to get a jello massage

gettaway · Post by **gettaway** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:15 pm

don't we insulate our homes, coffee cups and styrofoam drinking cups , sink and toilet plumbing to "stop" condensation?
Seems that a foamed backing would help reduce ccondensation, not create it.

ready123 · Post by **ready123** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 6:02 am

Were the foam backing in contact with the hull/topside I would agree with insulation characteristics but the headliner tends to have an airspace between it and the hull/topsides. Which is why I used perforated vinyl to allow for air movement out of that space when necessary as the hull/topside gets warmer/cooler than interior living space.
When I was aboard my F32 with the headliner removed I was amazed at the amount of visible condensation on the insides of the hull/topside surface.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:20 am

it's only about 1/4" thick,don't really think it will provide any significant insulation,open cell low density,should still provide reasonable circulation.really is a significant upgrade from what I think was original