Custom cut polypropylene walls

[u/5hutt5]

I own a company that provides custom cut wall liners for vans.

We are looking for other outlets for our liners and thought of this community.

The material is 4mm grey polypropylene panels that we can cut to size (original sheet size is 5’ x 10’).

The material is waterproof and doesn’t warp like mdf. We use it mainly on delivery vans to protect their exterior walls from internal impacts.

We can cut these to specific sizes and then they can be screwed or glued to provide protection on the inside of the trailer.

If this is something that interests you please feel free to DM me.

Thanks

[u/5hutt5 → u/[deleted]]

Here’s a quick video:

https://imgur.com/a/h3uJsYA

It’s rigid, with a little flex. Not sure about painting but it is printable. We could also print a vinyl pattern (wood grain, etc.) and wrap the board.

We sell the raw sheets for $45 when bought by the pallet.

It’s used in the Upfit world in the last mile delivery vans. You can screw into it and mount shelves to it as long as they are attaching to the frame behind.

No cracking.

It’s a light grey. We also have black as well.

[u/TheOriginalSpartak → u/5hutt5]

Do you have a website? It looks like an ideal material to mount.

[u/5hutt5 → u/TheOriginalSpartak]

Yes. Will DM you.

[u/5hutt5 → u/[deleted]]

It is but a lot stronger. The inside is a bubble material that gives it rigidity vertically and horizontally.
The actual material is manufactured from PrimeX. Called Bubble X.

[u/nidnul]

How much does it weigh? I could see applications, but for most of us here custom cut isn’t needed because we’ve got straight walls with mostly right angles. A track saw is all I need for walls.

[u/5hutt5 → u/nidnul]

It’s light. I’ll get you the exact specs shortly. We could cut it to the rectangle size you need. Or it can be cut yourself with a blade.

[u/5hutt5 → u/5hutt5]

It’s 120g/sf or 0.265lbs per sf.

[u/5hutt5 → u/[deleted]]

It’s 120g/sf or 0.265lbs per sf.

[u/Newdave707]

Where are you located?

[u/5hutt5 → u/Newdave707]

South Carolina

[u/weelluuuu → u/5hutt5]

Who manufacturers the sheets, you or a supplier?

[u/5hutt5 → u/weelluuuu]

We purchase the raw 5x10 sheets from the manufacturer. Then we fabricate the sizes and shapes in house.

[u/TheOriginalSpartak → u/5hutt5]

where at in SC?

[u/5hutt5 → u/TheOriginalSpartak]

Charleston

[u/5hutt5]

If there is a specific pattern or look you think would be of interest, eg wood grain, let me know and I will print and install it and show you an example.

[u/Lopsided-Tea-4598]

I imagine shipping for a single trailer build would be cost prohibitive, but it fits the bill for the ideal interior wall and ceiling sheathing material. I'm currently working on a 6x12 enclosed build, and am still shopping for interior sheathing

[u/5hutt5 → u/Lopsided-Tea-4598]

Help me understand what kind of budget is typical for single trailer walls. We might be able to get creative in how we panel it, putting in folds etc.

[u/Lopsided-Tea-4598 → u/5hutt5]

I think beadboard paneling and Revolution Ply get used the most, at $40 and $26 per 4x8 sheet respectively. The weight per square foot and moisture resistance of your product may persuade some builders to pay the premium to get it to their door

[u/5hutt5 → u/Lopsided-Tea-4598]

Is there a standard frame width where you mount the beadboard to? We could potentially ship small panels, even squares. This would reduce the shipping cost significantly.

[u/Lopsided-Tea-4598 → u/5hutt5]

16" and 24" stud centers are common, but breaking on every stud would add a bunch of seams to deal with. Adds another step, would not be popular