Canvas roof

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:03 pm

I am looking to reproduce a canvas textured roof for my welsh highland coach. Does anyone have any ideas on how to achieve this?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:16 pm

there are several meathods.
Bog roll PVA/water saoked into place. Wait to harden. When rock hard paint and varnish.
I used an old shirt I didn't really like (Don't tell my parents!!) with a very fine weve glued with PVA/water mix then painted for my fish van which you saw last year.

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:50 pm

I think i will try a few techniques and see which one works the best, thanks for your suggestions.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:50 pm

No problems!

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:59 pm

You can also use model aircraft tissue - the proper stuff, not the modern plastic film. It's tougher than bog roll. Alternatively, use an old fine cotton handkerchief or an unwanted shirt (as somebody else has already done!) Remember - you're looking for as fine a weave as possible.

taliesin001 · Post by **taliesin001** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:03 pm

Thanks, I do have a few old shirts available so will probably try this method first as I don't have to spend any money!

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:16 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR wrote:Bog roll PVA/water saoked into place. Wait to harden. When rock hard paint and varnish.

Don't use Anbdrex though, you wouldn't want a roof covered in ickle puppies!

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sat Mar 06, 2010 11:21 pm

SillyBilly wrote:Don't use Andrex though, you wouldn't want a roof covered in ickle puppies!

LOL!!

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