Chequered

A recent repaint of a 40 square metre living room and kitchen floor involved a check pattern, masking tape and painstaking work, but the result is worth it!

Neill and Laura spent weeks of evening work to create the effect, which while disruptive (they have three young children) was the most cost effective option available.

The previously painted floor of a predominantly chipboard extension to a 1910 villa needed some care. Vinyl or similar would have brought with it a bill of $3000, painting it cost just $700.

A combination of Resene Sandcastle, Resene Mediterranean Olive and Resene Dark Crimson were used to suit the house style. The floor was painted Resene Sandcastle then a grid was drawn on top and masked up with 6mm signwriter tape. The 6mm tape created a 'grout' effect between the 200mm 'tiles'. The cost of the tape meant they could only afford $50 worth - enough to do a third of the floor at one time, so they lifted and reused the tape twice.

To protect the finished painted tile effect, two coats of Resene Uracryl were applied across the entire surface for a tough durable finish.

The floor now looks superb though Neill and Laura both deserve a rest for their dedication.

Floor tiles
Resene Sandcastle	Resene Mediterranean Olive	Resene Dark Crimson

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