Headliner Sagging?

HEADLINERS

Why is your headliner sagging?

A sagging headliner is one of the most common interior problems we see in today’s vehicles – especially in older trucks, cars, and SUVs. Luckily, it’s one of the simplest repairs to take care of when handled professionally. Learn why headliners start to sag, and how we repair it to make it last.

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Bow style white headliner upholstered complete to match the original.

What causes a sagging headliner?

  1. Heat Exposure. Prolonged heat and sun exposure can lead to the foam backing on the headliner material to break down and disintegrate. This causes the headliner material to delaminate from the board itself. Once the foam turns into dust, the glue can no longer hold the material up.
  2. Age. Over time, the headliner foam will start to disintegrate due to age. Most headliners fail around the ~10-15 year mark.
  3. Moisture & Humidity. If the headliner material, or interior, is exposed to moisture it can speed up the breakdown of the adhesive. This can happen quickly if there is a leak in the sunroof, for example.

A sagging headliner can’t be fixed with spray glue or pins because the foam underneath has already deteriorated. The only long term solution is to replace the foam and fabric completely. Here’s what our repair process looks like:

Our Professional Headliner Recovery Process

Remove the headliner board from the vehicle, including trim pieces, and clips.

Strip off the old headlining fabric and completely clean the board of all material/deteriorated foam.

Prep the surface to properly adhere the new material.

Apply new, high-quality automotive foam backed headliner material, adhere evenly to the board.

Steam, stretch, and smooth the material to ensure it matches the factory contour.

Reinstall the headliner board, very carefully to avoid wrinkles, creasing, or breaking of clips.

Why This Is the Only Permanent Fix

  • Foam backing completely deteriorates over time
  • Spray adhesives can’t bond to crumbling foam
  • DIY fixes can cause wrinkles, sagging, or overspray
  • New fabric ensures even bond, and a factory finish
  • New fabric includes foam backing for proper adhesion
  • Proper tools and adhesive are required for a long-term result

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A vintage, classic VW Beetle headliner installation.

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