Measure the
stone floor, and determine the pattern and style of tile desired.
Traditional terra-cotta tiles are usually 1' square but may be smaller. Wash the
floor to remove dirt and grease. Let dry. Use painter's tape to mask the
baseboards.
Paint the entire floor with gray enamel floor paint. Let dry overnight. Mark
guidelines on the floor for the desired pattern.
The
tile stamps are made with 1/2" foam rubber glued to a cardboard backing.
Use a ruler and T-square to draw several 12" by 12" squares on heavy cardboard
and foam rubber. Cut the squares with a sharp razor knife, and glue the foam
rubber to the cardboard. Cut one rubber-stamp tile in half diagonally to create
corner stamps, and cut out any other odd shapes needed. If desired, pinch off
some of the foam rubber to create imperfections in the tiles.
Pour small amounts of each terra-cotta paint color on a palette or large
piece of cardboard. Do not mix the colors together. Wear rubber gloves, and
swirl the paint with fingers so the separate colors are dispersed but not
blended. Gently press the stamping pad into the paint. Peek at the foam surface
and dip again if the paint doesn't cover the entire stamping surface. Blot
excess paint onto a piece of newspaper, and begin stamping the floor. Press the
rubber stamp firmly to make sure you get enough paint on the floor, and lift
carefully so the edges don't run. Wipe away any excess paint at the edges of the
stamped tile with a cotton swab. Continue stamping, leaving 1/2" of space
between the tiles for the "grout" to show, until the entire floor is "tiled."
Allow the painted tiles to dry overnight, then protect the floor by coating
it with a good-quality polyurethane.
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