Painting the Inside of a Caravan: How to Pimp Your Old Motorhome

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For many people, a caravan is like a second home. But is it more difficult to redecorate than a home? Not at all!

We explain to you how you can paint the inside of your caravan, easily and without having to sand.

1. New paint for your old caravan and inspiration
2. Paint the inside of your caravan or use chalk paint?
3. Instructions: How to paint the interior of your camper (incl. video)
4. FAQ: Frequently asked questions about camper van renovation
5. An overview of all tips for making over the interior of your caravan
6. Conclusion: The work is worth it

New paint for your old caravan and inspiration

Paint your caravan - just like that! You don't believe it? Look what our hard-working customers have changed with a little paint.

MissPompadour White with Melting

Before After

Like new

- Instead of looking old-fashioned, the caravan looks much brighter and really cosy after painting with White with Melting.

MissPompadour Black with Velvet

Before After

Freshness cure

- Black with Velvet makes everything look much more modern.

MissPompadour White with Character

Before After

More space

- The new paint finish with White with Character makes the motorhome look much more spacious.

MissPompadour White with Melting

Before After

Refurbishment

- It's hard to believe what this motorhome looked like before! With a fresh coat of paint, it's ready for new adventures again.

MissPompadour White with Melting

Before After

Update

- Instead of being old and worn out, this caravan is now chic again!

MissPompadour White with Melting

Before After

Freshness

- Simply paint! The camper will look bright and friendly again.

MissPompadour Grey with Warmth

Before After

Memories

- This caravan has been doing a good job for a long time. Freshly painted, nothing stands in the way of your next holiday.

MissPompadour White with Melting

Before After

Light

- Before, this motorhome was stuck in the 80s. Now everything looks very modern.

MissPompadour Grey with Warmth

Before After

Remodelling

- A new coat of grey with warmth makes cooking a real pleasure again.

MissPompadour White with White

Before After

Lovingly

- In romantic shabby style and with White with White, the motorhome shines in new splendour.

Motorhomes are now not just for the older generation - more and more young people are discovering camping and its advantages for themselves. However, many find the wooden fronts old-fashioned, not in keeping with their personal ideas and are racking their brains as to how they can bring a breath of fresh air into their caravan.

Perhaps you have already used film to change the surfaces. You've probably noticed how difficult it can be to cut neatly in rounded areas and achieve a beautiful result. The idea of carrying out this process on all surfaces doesn't seem particularly appealing.
However, this doesn't mean that you have to give up on redesigning your motorhome. Just paint it with water-based paint, which also saves you the hassle of sanding. You don't have to worry about an unpleasant odour either, because our varnishes and paints are virtually odourless.
If you want to renovate your caravan and give it a new look, you'll find the best and easiest tips and tricks here.

Paint the inside of the caravan or paint it with chalk paint?

You want to renovate your camper, but the choice of colours is causing you agony? Find out about the advantages of our varnishes and chalk paints here. Just choose the colour that best suits you and your needs!

These are the advantages of varnish

There are many ways to change your caravan. But many of them quickly reach their limits in the confined space. You need a lot of patience and know-how to apply the foil, and wallpapering can also be exhausting due to the lack of space.
But if you paint the surfaces with varnish, you can be sure of a beautiful result with just a few tools. Our narrow brushes, especially the narrow angled brush, can easily get into every corner. In some cases, you can even do withoutmasking.

Because our varnishes are basically odourless, you can use them even in poorly ventilated areas. This makes them perfect for the interior of your motorhome.

These are the advantages of chalk paint

If you want to replicate the soft, matt look of your walls in your motorhome, use our velvety chalk paints and varnishes. The chalk varnishes in particular are also suitable for smooth surfaces on your plastic walls. With To Bond & Block, you can also ensure a strongly adhesive surface.
chalk paints are low-odour, offer you an elegant look and impress with their smooth application. With the velvety paint, you can easily upgrade the surfaces in your motorhome.

Instructions: How to paint the interior of your camper van

Painting the inside of your caravan may seem overwhelming at first. Our instructions make it easy. True to our motto: Just paint!

DIY: Painting the inside of a caravan with varnishesn and chalk paints

Our step-by-step guide will answer all your questions! Find out how to paint your caravan effectively and durably.

Step 1: Dismantling and masking

Preparing your project is just as important as the renovation itself. Firstly, remove all the doors from your furniture that you want to paint. The same applies to all small parts that you can dismantle. Simply tape and cover any areas that you don't want to paint and can't remove.

Step 2: Cleaning

Now clean all surfaces to be painted, as they must be free of dust and grease before painting. Use our To Clean for this, as you can also use it for the painted furniture and other areas in your caravan.

Step 3: Priming surfaces

If your surfaces are laminated or veneered, it is worth priming them for better adhesion. MissPompadour To Bond & Block is the perfect product forboth your plastic surfaces and veneer . This insulating primer prevents substances from bleeding out of the wood into the colour and at the same time ensures optimum adhesion. Allow this coat to dry for around 3 - 8 hours, depending on the surface.

Step 4: Paint the colour

Now the big moment has arrived: it's time for your coat of paint. Varnish best with a varnish roller or brush. Our MissPompadour To Paint brushes are perfect for corners and small areas in particular. They allow you to paint corners without having to mask them.
Give the varnish 4 - 6 hours to dry after each coat. You can then apply another coat of paint.
Don't be fooled by the first coat - after 2-3 more coats and curing, you will get a perfect result that is guaranteed to delight you.

Step 5: Sealing

An additional topcoat is particularly useful in motorhomes. In confined spaces, it can happen that you hit the painted surface with a pan or an edge. Protect your new coat of paint with MissPompadour To Seal.

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about motorhome renovation

Maybe you have a few last questions before you dare to start renovating your camper. Here you will find answers to other questions you might have before starting such a project.

What other colours are suitable for painting the inside of motorhomes?

We recommend our chalk varnishes, as well as our sustainable varnishes and colours. You can start using them right after cleaning.

Can I paint the inside of my caravan without sanding beforehand?

With our paints, you do not have to sand smooth surfaces first. You only need to correct and remove any marks and stubborn dirt beforehand.

Can I also wallpaper and paint the inside of my caravan?

You can wallpaper the walls inside your motorhome before painting the furniture. Vinyl and non-woven wallpapersare best suited for this. Make sure that you use a stable adhesive for the wallpaper, because compared to a plastered wall, the wall in the caravan is very smooth.

All tips for making over the interior of your caravan at a glance

Choose a soft colour that is not too dominant. This will create an open and cosy atmosphere when you paint the inside of your caravan.
Finish off your caravan with matching decorations. If you're still looking for the perfect tools to start your trip, take a look at Wildnest - in their shop you will find many sustainable and useful products that should not be missing on your next trip.

Conclusion: The work is worth it

After painting, you will notice how much friendlier and more modern your camper can look. Although painting is a difficult decision for some, our customers are happy to have taken this step afterwards.
And if the colour shade eventually goes out of fashion, choose a new colour.
Because with our colours, you can just paint!