It turns out, the cold is actually a good thing for applying Thermoliner. In the event that it is warmer than about 14 degrees, the backing glue sticks like poo to a blanket and any hope of repositioning your unwieldy piece of insulation is doomed.
Have achieved “1960s space shuttle” decor level.
I have also developed a new party trick which consists of fumbling a stanley knife, Charlie Chaplin style, and then continuing onwards to impale my thumb(s) upside down. It’s pretty impressive and I challenge anyone to try and recreate it. (Do not try this at home)
I now have ten days to complete the van before I leave. This is my reaction to clients asking me to do any work in the time before I get going..