A Paper Bag Floor Project
Kathy Parks sent in some photographs of an interesting project that she is undertaking. It is a paper bag floor.
She's wallpapering her floor with paper bags to mask an ugly floor. The paper bags, once dry, get coated with clear urethane to make them somewhat durable.
We will let Kathy fill us in on her flooring project.
"Hey, I am attaching photo's of my "paper bag" floor that I am working on. Just thought you might find it interesting.
The room is big and I am having to do it half at a time. I put the floor down in 3 parts, then painted the walls. Then moved the furniture to do the other side.
Now I have laid down and stained the second half and am waiting for it to dry, so I can put the poly on and then paint.
This was my big idea, so my husband only helps me move furniture!! My knees and tops of my feet are blistered and bruised, but it is looking so great!!
And I'm almost done...one more week!
Thanks for letting me share."
Kathy Parks
Fascinating project, Kathy. We are trying to get more details about how she is doing the flooring. We will update this if she provides additional information.
Thanks for supplying some pictures of your project. They are shown below.
All photos furnished by Kathy Parks.
The half to be finished. Photo Credit: Kathy Parks
Section that has been finished and waiting to dry. Photo Credit: Kathy Parks
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cool. want to see the explanation on how she did it.
I want to know too....this looks great!
My son did this as well and it, like Kathy's, is stunning. Especially once you find that the floor was very cheap to do although labor intensive and time consuming. I had my doubts when he told me about it but was amazed once I saw it.
Bruce Parker can your son explain how he did it and what material he used? Or where he learned about it.
Would like explanation and materials used to paper bag a floor. Thank you.
Always looking for cool ideas and this fits the bill. Any step by step instructions?
I am looking at the floor but not quite understanding what is being done. Is this insulation? Please give further details. thank you in advance