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wall laminate lifting
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Has anyone had a problem with the laminate on the wall paneling lifting, especially at the edges? Is there a fix? Thanks for the advice.
Tony V.
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Has anyone had a problem with the laminate on the wall paneling
lifting, especially at the

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edges? Is there a fix? Thanks for the advice.
Tony V.
This is typically a sign of wood rot from water leaks. Is the underlying paneling soft? Feel for the studs behind to see if they also feel soft. If so, repair will be needed, and the source of the leaks must be sealed. If this is an older model, all windows should be removed with frames to check for damage and apply new sealant. All roof seams and roof appliance gasketing should be renewed as well.
This is normal maintenance, every decade at minimum.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
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"If this is an older model, all windows should be removed with frames to check for damage and apply new sealant. All roof seams and roof appliance gasketing should be renewed as well. This is normal maintenance, every decade at minimum."

Just to clarify, Steve meant that roof seams should be checked and resealed as necessary every ten years or so. It's not necessary to remove all the windows every decade, though! :-)

Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: wall laminate lifting
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Yahoo Message Number: 97228
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Has anyone had a problem with the laminate on the wall paneling
lifting, especially at the

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edges? Is there a fix? Thanks for the advice.
Tony V.
If you are asking about the wood grain paneling on the cabinetwork you can "reset" the vinyl coating by softening it CAREFULLY with a hair dryer and working the area with a plastic squeegee. This has worked for me for about 50% of the attempted repairs - it was a suggestion from Vince, however Steve recommended replacing the panels. I still have to go by the factory to show the area in question to get Steve's final assessment. Since it is a cosmetic problem it will have to wait until I get down to SoCal sometime in the future.

John