Saw this kitchen floor made by mosaic artist Amanda Edwards using pennies. Seems like a great idea. I was actually thinking of using this idea for a backsplash, but still a lot to consider.
There was a bar in Montana or North Dakota, that had a counter and a wall of donated silver dollars like the pennies. We used to stop every summer on our way to North Dakota.
could she of used fiberglass mesh, I am considering doing this myself and have heard people using the mesh, and how about the self adhesive kind with the pennies for the kitchen floor. Any help would be appreciated
First saw this on Pinterest. I might consider a small countertop but a floor has got to be such a time consuming project. I don't think I would have the patience even if I would have the time. I would definitely need several close friends to help.
Your entire kitchen is absolutely awe inspiring! I adore the floor and the cabinets and walls as well!!!! Next year, when my husband and I buy our house, I think I might do something like this. I've always been a hands on person who loves really creative and intricate projects. This would be PERFECT for me!
Earlier I had posted about seeing a magazine photo where the decorator had used a penny floor in a shower but there was no information on the floor. Well, in the May 2012 issue of Traditional Home a photo of a small elaborate powder room caught my eye. As I read about it, low and behold it also has a penny floor. I went to the Resources section and the information given attributes the floor to Arizona Tile. The photo of the room is on page 136, lower left. I think Amanda started a trend. I know I just love it.
My son has a copper sink in his master bathroom. I am going to try this as a vanity top with his bowl sink sitting on top. I will post pictures after it's complete.
I just recently learned that you are supposed to pay the government 14 cents to decommission each penny used in something like this. That works out to a lot per sf :(
@ Garry B's comment. I find that unlikely as pennies are not serial numbered...can you point us to a source? Otherwise, while this is pretty and certainly impressive, I could never imagine myself having the patience to complete anything like this. Kudos to you!!
We just did a penny floor in our bathroom, and it took us about 256 pennies per square foot. We placed them all by hand and they are kind of "nested" together. It look awesome!
What kind of glue or ahephive is used to hold them down & what is in the spaces between the round pennies? How is it sealed to keep dirt from getting in the spaces???? I LOVE it & it would be allot cheaper per sq ft. to use the pennies, instead of tiles!
Thanks so much for sharing this Susan!!!!
http://www.hometalk.com/166168/penny-counter...