How much does it cost to replace the flooring in my RV?
Vinyl plank materials run $8 - $14 per square foot installed, and a typical Class A living room with one slide-out comes to $1,950 - $3,950 depending on square footage, transition count, and how much slide-out trim has to be removed and reset. We use COREtec, Shaw, or Mannington click-lock vinyl over a moisture barrier because those products handle the humidity swings and subfloor flex that destroy standard laminate in an RV over time.
The process goes: pull the furniture and appliances, inspect the subfloor for soft spots or delamination, lay the moisture barrier, run the planks, then set the transitions and reinstall any trim. We always pull the slide-outs fully and set the floor underneath rather than butt-cutting against the rail - a butt cut looks fine at first but lets moisture wick under the edge and lifts the planks within a season. If we find subfloor rot during teardown, we call you before continuing, since a patch adds cost and affects the timeline.
What countertop materials hold up best in an RV?
Solid surface (Corian, Cambria, Marbleworks) and butcher block both outperform laminate in road conditions because RV frames flex and twist constantly while traveling - stiff materials like quartz and granite slabs develop hairline cracks at the seams over time, and in towables that process accelerates significantly. Solid surface handles that flex better than stone, and if it does chip or scratch, a tech can sand and buff the damage out on-site without pulling the whole counter.
Butcher block costs less upfront, installs lighter (which matters for payload), and refinishes well with a belt sander and food-grade oil after years of use. The weak point on any countertop in an RV is the caulk joint at the wall and the sink cutout - that's where water gets in and rots the substrate, so we inspect and reseal those edges whenever we're doing interior work.
Can you reupholster my dinette and sofa on-site?
Yes. We strip and rebuild jackknife sofas, captains chairs, and dinette cushions on location - no shop drop-off required.
The process goes: remove the existing fabric, inspect the foam for compression or moisture damage, cut and fit the new material, and reinstall the cushion or rebuild the frame if the base is cracked. We stock Sunbrella and other marine-grade fabrics because standard upholstery fabric breaks down fast in the UV and humidity an RV interior sees, especially in Florida summers.
Dinette cushions run $385-$685 each depending on size and foam density. A jackknife sofa reupholster runs $785-$1,450 depending on fabric choice and whether you upgrade the foam thickness. If the sofa frame itself is cracked or the fold hardware is worn, we flag that before we stretch new fabric over it.
Why is my laminate flooring peeling at the slide-out edges?
Slide-out transitions are one of the hardest spots in any RV floor to seal permanently because the edge moves every time you extend or retract the room. In Florida, humidity works under the laminate at that seam during the damp months - the wear layer lifts first, then the core swells and the plank won't lie flat again.
In Idaho, dry winter air pulls moisture out of the same seams, causing them to shrink, gap, and crack along the edge. Either way, patching the surface without addressing the source just buys a few months before it fails again. The right fix is to pull the affected planks back to solid material, inspect the subfloor underneath for any soft spots or delamination, install a vapor barrier across the transition zone, and replace with click-lock luxury vinyl plank - it handles dimensional movement far better than standard laminate and won't swell or crack with humidity swings.
How long does a full RV interior remodel take?
Most full remodels run 3-6 weeks of actual work, spread across two to three on-site visits depending on scope. We sequence the trades deliberately - flooring goes in first because everything else sits on top of it, then countertops and cabinet refacing, then upholstery, then LED lighting and trim finish.
That order lets us call the rig usable between phases when the completed work won't be disturbed by the next stage. A simpler job - flooring and lighting only, for example - can close out in one or two visits over a week or two.
At the other end, if we find water damage under the old flooring or behind the cabinets, that has to be dried out and patched before we proceed, which can add time we'll discuss with you before continuing. We map the full sequence at the estimate stage so you know when the rig is available and when it isn't.
Can you upgrade my interior lights to LED without rewiring?
Most RV interior fixtures run on 12V and use a wedge, bayonet, or festoon socket that accepts a direct LED swap - no rewiring needed in the vast majority of cases. When we do a full-coach conversion, we work through the rig systematically: living area gets warm-white bulbs for livability, galley and bathroom get cool-white for task lighting, and cabinet valances get dimmable LED strips where the original setup supports them.
A full-coach swap runs $385-$685 depending on fixture count and bulb types. The practical payoff is real - LED draw is roughly 80% less than incandescent, which matters when you're on battery power without hookups. The edge case to know about: some older rigs with original 12V dimmer switches aren't compatible with LED loads and will flicker or buzz, so we test each circuit before buttoning it up and replace any incompatible dimmers on the spot.
Do you install MCD day/night shades or only sell off-the-shelf blinds?
We install MCD American Duo and Solar Day/Night shades, Carefree window treatments, and Phantom retractable screens - these aren't off-the-shelf blinds but made-to-measure treatments that require precise track alignment and tensioning to operate correctly over time. A day/night shade install runs $165 - $285 per window depending on track length and fabric weight, with wider slideout-adjacent windows typically landing at the higher end.
The process involves measuring the rough opening, setting the top and bottom tracks level, routing the fabric, and cycling the shade through its full range before we call it done. We also handle Lippert and Sequoia hardware swaps if your existing tracks are bent, cracked, or binding - sometimes the shade itself is fine and only the mounting hardware needs replacing, which saves you the cost of a full unit. If the surrounding wall panel is delaminated or the screws won't hold, we address that before hanging anything new.
Is cabinet refacing worth it instead of a full cabinet replacement?
For most rigs, refacing is the right call. The cabinet boxes Lippert and other OEM manufacturers use are typically solid - what ages first are the doors, the hinges, and the pulls.
Refacing runs $85-$185 per door including new hardware, which puts a full galley refresh well under what a gut-and-replace job costs. We assess the boxes before quoting: if we find delamination, swelling at the toe kicks, or soft spots near the sink where water has gotten into the substrate, replacement makes more sense than covering the damage up.
The other case for full replacement is a floor plan change - if you want to move a cabinet or add drawer banks where doors were, refacing won't get you there. Otherwise, new doors and hardware change the look of a coach more than almost any other interior update at that price point.
Are you RVIA certified for interior remodels?
Many of our techs hold RVIA and RVDA certifications, and the rest bring years of hands-on RV repair experience working on the same coach systems - cabinetry, wall panels, flooring substrates, and upholstery framing - that interior remodels touch. That background matters on a renovation because we're not just swapping surfaces; we're often pulling trim and panels to check for soft spots, delamination, or hidden water damage before new materials go in.
Every job is documented with photos, a parts list, and serial numbers where applicable, so you have a clear record of what was installed. Workmanship carries a 90-day warranty. Materials carry their manufacturer warranties - Sunbrella five years on fade, COREtec lifetime residential equivalent, Corian 10 years - and we walk you through each one before we close out the job.
