A few months ago whilst browsing in a dolls house shop I saw these real stone tiles and decided that
despite the cost (2 boxes = £37), they would be perfect for the garage floor.
despite the cost (2 boxes = £37), they would be perfect for the garage floor.
I started by placing them in situ to make sure that I had enough, which I did, just.
Some had to be cut, a job I wasn't looking forward to, I couldn't afford any breakages
as I didn't want to buy another box.
I used the Stanley knife to score the tiles, then the saw to cut through.
I only broke one, which I put at the back.
I spread PVA glue on the floor, put the tiles in place and used toothpicks as dividers but then .........
as I was taking this picture I realised I didn't need spacers to keep horizontal tiles in place - doh! I could gauge the space between each tile, I just needed a straight even space between the rows, for which I used these highly technical torn off pieces of cereal box ......
as I didn't want to buy another box.
I used the Stanley knife to score the tiles, then the saw to cut through.
I only broke one, which I put at the back.
I spread PVA glue on the floor, put the tiles in place and used toothpicks as dividers but then .........
as I was taking this picture I realised I didn't need spacers to keep horizontal tiles in place - doh! I could gauge the space between each tile, I just needed a straight even space between the rows, for which I used these highly technical torn off pieces of cereal box ......
After painting a solution of half PVA glue and half water over the tiles they were ready for grouting
Job done
Ready for the Porsche now!
I love this! I have a dolls house too which I am making as a family heirloom. So far the tiles on the roof have been done and exposed brickwork on the sides. It has been gathering a little dust this year, but I plan to get going on the floors after Christmas. Great idea with the cereal packet! x
ReplyDeleteI dip in and out of it, at the moment I am very focused, I go to bed thinking about what I'm going to do next! It's definitely a winter project. I would like to see the work you do on yours x
DeleteI wish that my garage looked this nice.
ReplyDeleteha ha yes, the only time I've ever seen a garage like this was in a brand new house many years ago.
DeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy, it's a labour of love :-)
DeleteLate to the party, but wow. Of course, like Tom, I tend to think a real garage floor is discoloured and uneven concrete. Could you add a little oil stain in there?
ReplyDeleteha ha, yes that would look good, I will bear it in mind. The plan is to eventually have a car in there and lots of car stuff on shelves
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