The field tiles went in easily, and then it was time to cut the edge tiles.
The process is pretty simple. The tiles are cut easily when hot, so I measure and mark them, then hit them for a few seconds with a heat gun, then cut with either tin snips or a sharp utility knife. I've read that some people just leave the tiles in the oven (on very low heat) to warm them upenough to cut them, and I think that would work well, but I only had a few to do, and they'd also be difficult to handle if they were hot all the way through.
Anyway, once, I measured the wrong way. The measurements have to be transferred to the bottom of the tile, so it came out as a mirror image. The way to correct this is to place the wrong tile back-to-back with a fresh uncut tile, and trace the outline. Then cut the new tile, and voila, problem solved.
And after several hours of work, you end up with a completed floor.
I love the way it looks, and now, I am exhausted, so goodnight now!
8 comments:
Lou Grahm would be proud of such a nice and professional looking job.
I don't have double vision, and up here it's as cold as ice so I cannot work on the cloud.
Feels like the first time your project is nearing completion.
Steve
Holy cow, what a shocking and professional look! Oh wait, that's your wife's line.
70 degrees? How did you get that work done in such a hot environment? Oh wait, that line is for all of the Yankees wishing for 50 degree days.
Great job, Marcus! I really like how it came out and you should be proud of your progress.
Nice comment Steve and great work Marcus,aka "Dirty White Boy".
I hear you about cutting the edge pcs. I went thru the same learning curve putting in a wood floor. Inverting the cuts can cause Head Games.
Keep up the good work and if you get this finished before Spring Break, you will be a Juke Box Hero!
Let go camping!!
Thanks guys.
Camping?? What's that? I thought these old rigs were just for renovating and tinkering...
Camping you say????
Great looking floor Marcus. Mine's a little way off yet but thanks for your comments on my blog. Enjoy the warmer weather, still a fair bit of snow in the UK.
You'll be camping before me.
Chris
I love vct. yours looks great!
it must be great seeing things come together
Lookin' good Marcus!! When the time comes, will you come teach me?
Jim / Whitsend
Beautiful job, Bro! Now I'm all caught up.
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