Non wood covers

[Ultrakodiak]

We live in our 3120 RL Montana and are having issues with the cupboard and door coverings peeling off. Anyone else have these issues? Anybody have a remedy or upgrade?

 

[Mikendebbie]

We have had the peeling paper veneer problem on 3 doors…bedroom, half bath and main bath. I have tried using contact cement to stick the peeling edges down, and it works, until the paper next to the glue spot starts to peel. It drives DW crazy.

For the large piece of paper in your first pic, I would definitely try the contact cement…put the cement on both surfaces, let it dry 20 minutes or so and stick it back down. I keep a jar of Elmers Contact Cement in my tool box. It has a brush on the cap.

I don’t think there is a way to correct the issue or prevent it from continuing.
I suppose they used inferior glue in the Keystone factory. I also own a 2004 Fleetwood motorhome with paper veneer on some of the cabinet work. I have ZERO issues with peeling paper veneer on my 20 yr old rig.

Edit: we have used thes furniture paint pens with some success to touch up dings in the woodwork in both the Montana and the motorhome. At some point I plan to glue the edges of the doors as best as I can then use the paint pens to color the exposed MDF edges to match, and just pretend that the problem is not there.

 

[Lhinkle114]

We used this 2 years ago and it works like a charm. Installed it on bathroom door all four corners and barn door.

 

[Daryles]

I think I saw a YouTube video, where a guy used a heat gun (or hair dryer) to heat the surface and peal all the dark veneer off. Then he painted all the wood with primer and a nice coat of light paint. The finished rig interior was beautiful.

 

[Mikendebbie]

We used this 2 years ago and it works like a charm. Installed it on bathroom door all four corners and barn door.

Did you put the tape on before the peeling started or after it was peeling?

 

[Lhinkle114]

We put ours on after we notice it starting to perl. Start putting it down the good side of the paneling and then push it over to secured the peel back stuff. You can also buy it in wider amounts if you really need to. I have attached photos. It’s hard to really tell but the photos make it look reflective, but it’s really not very noticeable. I’m sorry about the photos being sideways, but I can’t seem to fix it.

 

[Jay & Bobbie]

Something to consider. Obviously requires a lot of sanding proir. Sorry about the image, I didn't take it in landscape.
It does brighten up the interior a lot.

 

[lajitasgal]

I don't have a solution to suggest, but will pile on with the complaint. Our bedroom door veneer is peeling. Why in the world do they put this kind of cr*p on wood surfaces knowing that it doesn't last? [Rhetorical question there... I'm sure the answer is $.]

 

[Mikendebbie]

I have an unfounded theory based on my limited experience with RVs that have paper veneer cabinetry and doors…
My 1996 Sportsmen travel trailer did not have the problem.
My 2011 Jayco travel trailer did not have bad paper veneer.
My current 2004 Fleetwood motorhome is not having issues.
All of these RVs had American made components.

Peeling pleather in Montanas comes with furniture that was made in China. When I tore my peeling OEM theater chairs apart for the dumpster there were maybe 10 “inspected by” stickers in Chinese.
I suspect the paper-veneered MDF was purchased from China in bulk. The cabinets were built in the US using the Chinese MDF.

That is my unverified conspiracy opinion of why the paper veneer is peeling. The Chinese glue is not as good as the old USA glue. I have no knowledge of where Keystone bought the MDF - but i would like to know.

 

[RMcNeal]

You might be on to something, Mike. I was thinking with the way things are made today vs when I was younger, that maybe the glue used is some "environmentally friendly" garbage that doesn't work nearly as well.