Comments on: How To Make a Rustic Leather Floor from Paper Bags! http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/ thrifty and creative | home and garden | ideas and experience Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:24:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: domestika http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5922 domestika Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:37:58 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5922 For wall covering, decorative objects or hard furnishings (like tables), yes, Bev, I do agree: the decoupage method you describe would be my first choice, too. But can you give more detail about why you chose not to use wallpaper paste instead of the polyurethane method for a flooring application? For wall covering, decorative objects or hard furnishings (like tables), yes, Bev, I do agree: the decoupage method you describe would be my first choice, too. But can you give more detail about why you chose not to use wallpaper paste instead of the polyurethane method for a flooring application?

]]> By: Bev http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5921 Bev Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:32:07 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5921 It's not as simple as all that poly. Wallpaper paste decoupages the paper to the floor, then you apply several coats of poly after the paper has dried. It's not as easy as it looks. It’s not as simple as all that poly. Wallpaper paste decoupages the paper to the floor, then you apply several coats of poly after the paper has dried. It’s not as easy as it looks.

]]> By: domestika http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5897 domestika Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:26:16 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5897 Toni, this technique is intended to make a durable, fairly permanent surface, so it uses polyurthane directly on the existing subfloor or old flooring. (Think in terms of covering old cracked asbestos tiles that would be an expensive health hazard to remove.) If you want the same look for a temporary residence -- like a rental apartment -- I'd be inclined to lay down some cheap linoleum or vinyl flooring first, so the faux-leather finish would go onto that and not onto the "real" floor, and be really careful with the poly application around the edges. Toni, this technique is intended to make a durable, fairly permanent surface, so it uses polyurthane directly on the existing subfloor or old flooring. (Think in terms of covering old cracked asbestos tiles that would be an expensive health hazard to remove.)

If you want the same look for a temporary residence — like a rental apartment — I’d be inclined to lay down some cheap linoleum or vinyl flooring first, so the faux-leather finish would go onto that and not onto the “real” floor, and be really careful with the poly application around the edges.

]]> By: Toni http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5895 Toni Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:43:54 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5895 Dear Domestika, Iam thinking of doing the faux leather floors but, how hard would it be to remove this after its put down? Dear Domestika,

Iam thinking of doing the faux leather floors but, how hard would it be to remove this after its put down?

]]> By: domestika http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5669 domestika Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:19:36 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5669 HI Shannnon, I just fired you off an email... but here's my basic take on this: all houses move to some extent, and the faux leather floor might well stand up better to movement than, say, those peel-and-stick vinyl tiles (don't get me started on those evil things!)... As I mentioned in my email, in the kitchen of this old house there's a 50-60-year-old old asphalt tile floor in truly crappy condition - but I don't dare try to tear it up for fear of asbestos if the tiles break up. I still haven't decided whether to do the faux leather floor effect on it, but it's certainly something I'm considering because I think it might help to hide some of the cracks between tiles (and in the middle of tiles!). It's tempting, because I love the look and feel pretty confident that this method would work just fine for this situation. (And even with an amazing granite foundation, my house moves a bit through the seasons, just like any other...) Please do report back in and tell us about your project, if you decide to go for it? HI Shannnon,

I just fired you off an email… but here’s my basic take on this: all houses move to some extent, and the faux leather floor might well stand up better to movement than, say, those peel-and-stick vinyl tiles (don’t get me started on those evil things!)…

As I mentioned in my email, in the kitchen of this old house there’s a 50-60-year-old old asphalt tile floor in truly crappy condition - but I don’t dare try to tear it up for fear of asbestos if the tiles break up. I still haven’t decided whether to do the faux leather floor effect on it, but it’s certainly something I’m considering because I think it might help to hide some of the cracks between tiles (and in the middle of tiles!). It’s tempting, because I love the look and feel pretty confident that this method would work just fine for this situation. (And even with an amazing granite foundation, my house moves a bit through the seasons, just like any other…)

Please do report back in and tell us about your project, if you decide to go for it?

]]> By: shannon http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5668 shannon Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:01:25 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5668 Yes, thank you. I guess I was just concerned it would not work if the foundation was not cement. Yes, thank you. I guess I was just concerned it would not work if the foundation was not cement.

]]> By: domestika http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5664 domestika Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:36:06 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5664 Shannon, yes - right over the existing sheet-vinyl flooring: but do clean the vinyl properly first (that's what the TSP is for) so you get good adhesion. I'm not sure what you mean about a wood foundation, though -- are you concerned about your home being subject to movement because it's on wooden piers or something, rather than a cement foundation? If your mobile is not on a stable foundation and there's some flex in the floors, then any kind of flooring you would use will be under some stress (not to mention the structure of the home!) so that would be the least of the concerns. You'd want do something about the foundation before worrying too much about the interior decor, anyway, if this is the case. Don't know if that answers your question at all - maybe you can clarify the question a bit, if not? :-) Shannon, yes - right over the existing sheet-vinyl flooring: but do clean the vinyl properly first (that’s what the TSP is for) so you get good adhesion.

I’m not sure what you mean about a wood foundation, though — are you concerned about your home being subject to movement because it’s on wooden piers or something, rather than a cement foundation?

If your mobile is not on a stable foundation and there’s some flex in the floors, then any kind of flooring you would use will be under some stress (not to mention the structure of the home!) so that would be the least of the concerns. You’d want do something about the foundation before worrying too much about the interior decor, anyway, if this is the case.

Don’t know if that answers your question at all - maybe you can clarify the question a bit, if not? :-)

]]> By: shannon http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5660 shannon Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:57:49 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5660 You can apply this flooring directly over the existing vinyl? Will this work in a mobile home that has a wood foundation? You can apply this flooring directly over the existing vinyl? Will this work in a mobile home that has a wood foundation?

]]> By: domestika http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5526 domestika Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:54:20 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5526 Lindee, TSP is trisodium phosphate, a heavy-duty cleaner. Any hardware store will know exactly what to give you, if you go ask for TSP. It's probably in the same aisle with the painting supplies. Lindee, TSP is trisodium phosphate, a heavy-duty cleaner. Any hardware store will know exactly what to give you, if you go ask for TSP. It’s probably in the same aisle with the painting supplies.

]]> By: Lindee http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5521 Lindee Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:42:26 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5521 In the directions, it's mentioned that TSP is great for cleaning the floors.. (Now, clean the floor thoroughly? TSP is a great idea here! It is normally used on glossy paint surface, but will work well for these purposes. Rinse well. Let dry.) What is this? In the directions, it’s mentioned that TSP is great for cleaning the floors.. (Now, clean the floor thoroughly? TSP is a great idea here! It is normally used on glossy paint surface, but will work well for these purposes. Rinse well. Let dry.) What is this?

]]> By: domestika http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5379 domestika Tue, 20 May 2008 18:43:39 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5379 @josephine, hi! Here are two ideas: You could <a href="http://domestikgoddess.com/sew-a-patchwork-tote-bag/" rel="nofollow">sew a tote bag</a> out of <a href="http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-waterproof-a-canvas/" rel="nofollow">waterproof canvas</a>... or <a href="http://domestikgoddess.com/recycled-tyvek-crafts/" rel="nofollow">get creative with recycled Tyvek</a>. There are many great easy patterns for different styles of bags -- keep an eye out for a couple of bag patterns I'll be featuring through June, suitable for book / laptop bags or even beach totes; there may be a bag pattern that appeals to you! @josephine, hi! Here are two ideas: You could sew a tote bag out of waterproof canvas… or get creative with recycled Tyvek. There are many great easy patterns for different styles of bags — keep an eye out for a couple of bag patterns I’ll be featuring through June, suitable for book / laptop bags or even beach totes; there may be a bag pattern that appeals to you!

]]> By: josephine http://domestikgoddess.com/how-to-make-a-rustic-leather-floor-from-paper-bags/#comment-5363 josephine Fri, 16 May 2008 00:05:40 +0000 http://domestikgoddess.com/?p=1016#comment-5363 how do you make a waterproof bag for a bookbag how do you make a waterproof bag for a bookbag

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