A Guide to Big Bear Vans' Interior Finishing Options

Building a custom campervan and choosing interior finishes is where your personal style really comes to life. At Big Bear Vans, we simplify the process by offering high-quality interior finishes for your campervan. Let’s explore our available options for wall and ceiling paneling, flooring, and rear doors to help you create the perfect backdrop for your travels.

Your van's wall paneling is the base that sets the tone of your entire campervan. It’s the wall paneling that helps you decide about your rear doors and ceiling finishes. Here are the premium wall paneling options you can choose from:

Our signature slatted wood paneling is a standout choice for most of our clients. Characterized by evenly spaced planks and wide, black grooves, this style is all about high contrast. Each plank is hand-stained with rich gel stains, creating a graphic element of contrast that makes your interior pop. We offer this style in three distinct plank widths:

Our shiplap imitation paneling features horizontal planks with narrow grooves, creating a beautiful shadow in your van's interior. You can choose between a narrow shiplap for a more detailed appearance or a wide shiplap for a bold statement. Every plank can be hand-stained with premium gel-stains or painted in your chosen colors. Choose from our available plank widths:

For a truly high-end and quiet interior, our upholstered wall panels are a perfect choice. Moving beyond hard surfaces, we wrap panels in premium fabric to create a soft feel in your campervan.

Your Fabric Choices:

Textured Tweed:

Alcantara Suede-Like Fabric:

These wall panels insulate outside sound for a quieter ride and create a warmer, more inviting atmosphere in your campervan.

For the ceiling, you have the same choices as for the walls. You have options like:

You have two design paths for your ceiling:

For a cohesive look, you can match your van's and under-bed's ceiling directly to your wall paneling.

For visual interest, you can choose a different material or finish for the ceiling to create contrast with the walls.

Many of our clients love using contrast to pop up their interior space. Here are the two contrasts of ceiling and wall paneling that our clients love the most:

You can also mix & match any other ceiling combination of your choice.

To complete the interior look of your campervan, rear door panels play a prominent role. After insulating them, we install strong plywood panels as a base. For the rear doors, you can select to:

You can choose how to finish them to blend perfectly with the rest of your campervan. Here are the styles you can choose from:

We add shiplap panels, then stain or paint them to match your wall finishes. Choose the plank width:

Add modern character with a slatted door panel. We use evenly spaced wooden slats with a black background, then stain them to coordinate with your interior. It ensures your rear doors look like part of your beautiful custom interior.

For a cozy look, we cover the plywood panels with the same fabric as your walls (like tweed or Alcantara) to create a finished appearance and add extra insulation.

For the foundation of your campervan, we offer two 100% waterproof flooring choices. Both come in a classic plank style (3" to 5" wide) and are engineered to stand up to muddy boots, wet gear, and life on the road.

At Big Bear Vans, all the core material options we offer for your custom campervan’s interior are designed to be durable, aesthetic, and long-lasting for your life on the road. Whatever you choose from upholstered walls for comfort, waterproof laminate or bamboo flooring for durability, or stained wood paneling for walls, each option is made to meet the demands of van life. If you’re ready to select materials for your custom build, or if you have any questions about what might work best for you, our team is here to help. Get in touch with our team to discuss your custom project.