Headlining Velour / Roof Liner Material
Replace sagging car roof lining with foam-backed headlining velour. Choose a knitted finish or plain finish, and pair it with a suitable high-temperature adhesive, such as BOND-IT Superstick.
Doing the job yourself? Our car roof lining replacement guide explains how to remove the old material, prepare the board and fit the new fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
Knitted finish has a diamond pattern and is commonly used in newer vehicles. Plain finish has a slight rib and is Touch Tape hook reactive, while knitted is not. Both options are foam-backed with a 3mm layer and measure about 1.50m wide. Check the listing and compare the surface with your existing roof liner before ordering. If you are still unsure, contact us with your vehicle details and we can help you choose.
For most sedans, plan on about two lineal metres, then measure your own roof board to confirm. Include extra material for wrapping around the edges and allow for the shape of the board. Vehicle interiors vary, so a single estimate will not suit every model. Both fabrics are about 1.50m wide and sold by the metre. Contact us if you want help checking the amount before placing an order.
Choose a high-temperature adhesive listed for automotive headlining, such as BOND-IT Superstick, and follow its product instructions. A vehicle cabin gets hot, so the product must suit that use. Check its temperature guidance and make sure it is compatible with the board and fabric. Some adhesives are unsuitable for plasticised vinyl and PVC. We do not name an adhesive for bonding vinyl itself, so ask us if your project includes vinyl surfaces.
Colours depend on the finish. Knitted: Beige, Black, Light Grey and Mid Grey. Plain: Black, Dark Grey, Light Grey and Mid Grey. Check the product's colour selector before ordering.
Check the vehicle and fabric requirements before using it around a sunroof. Our product information describes these fabrics as headlining material but does not list a temperature range or UV rating. Sunroof surrounds may have different exposure and shape requirements from a standard roof board. Compare the listed properties with your project, and contact us if you need a specific performance detail that is not on the product page.
Yes. Request a sample from the relevant product page: choose the knitted or plain finish and use its sample request option. Colours on screen are indicative and may look different in person, so compare the sample with your existing interior before ordering fabric by the metre.
The roof board usually needs to come out before you replace its fabric. Remove fittings carefully, lower the board, and clean away loose foam residue so the new material can bond to a sound surface. Vehicle trims and fasteners vary, so use care around lights, handles and airbags. See our car headliner replacement guide for a step-by-step overview.
Before ordering
Before ordering, check the roof board’s condition and measure the fabric area, including the material that wraps around the edges. The two headlining options have a 3mm foam backing and are about 1.50m wide.
Knitted finish
Knitted finish has a diamond pattern and a 170gsm face.
Plain finish
Plain finish has a slight rib and a 120gsm face.
The plain fabric is Touch Tape hook reactive; the knitted fabric is not.
Work in manageable sections
The fabric needs to follow the board’s curves without pulling out of shape. Work in manageable sections, smooth the material from the centre towards the edges, and trim only after it has settled. Take care around handles, lights and other openings. If the old foam has broken down, remove loose residue so the new material can sit evenly. The product pages do not specify a temperature range or UV rating, so check the listing for the published details and ask us if your project has a particular requirement.
The adhesive matters
The adhesive matters because a vehicle interior gets hot. Choose a product listed for automotive headlining and follow its application instructions, including any temperature limits. Do not assume an adhesive works on every surface: some products exclude plasticised vinyl and PVC. We do not recommend an adhesive for bonding vinyl itself. If your job includes other trim surfaces, check compatibility before applying it.
Both fabrics are supplied by the metre
Measure your own board
For most sedans, the existing guide suggests planning around two lineal metres of fabric and one 500ml can of suitable high-temperature adhesive. Measure your own board before ordering, as vehicle shapes differ. Our car headliner replacement guide walks through removing the board and trimming around fittings.
Ask about a sample
Both fabrics are supplied by the metre. Colours on screen can look different from the material in person, so ask about a sample if you need to match an existing interior. We dispatch from Sydney to customers across Australia. If you are unsure which finish matches your vehicle, send us the product name and a photo of the old fabric and we can help you compare.
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