Now, I must admit and confess...this is NOT FUN!

I almost died from fumes.

But I didn't...in case you were wondering.

This stuff is sticky...as in I couldn't put the brush down because it was stuck to my hand. In fact for the entire day of this project I would walk by things in the house and they would stick to me. As I threw some kind of fit in the kitchen trying to get all the stuff that was stuck to me off....I realized my family was watching me wondering whether they should try to help or run to their rooms and hide. {They ran to their rooms.}

It was like we were filming an "I Love Lucy" episode right here at Oak Cottage.

I was beginning to think I would have to live this way...if I was going to have a super power I always hoped it would be flying. Not sticking.

So, I repeat: This process WAS NOT FUN!!!

But, well worth it when it was over. And by day 4 I was no longer sticky.

This paint? goo? gunk?...whatever it is ... is very interesting. It is self-leveling, so if you put on thin coats as directed it self-levels as it dries. It's kind of like liquid rubber until it dries...and then it is like tile! ha! A miracle method, for sure!

Here's our ugly green tile before....

Check out the transformation......

Isn't that cool?

It has to dry for 72+ hours before you can use it. I'm so excited...no more ugly tile! Yippee!

If you can handle a day of sticky....you can find this in the plumbing/bathroom section of the home improvement stores...It is called a Tile Refinishing Kit. It comes in white and cream/beige. I can't remember the name brand {it's not a well-known name}...but it is the only tile refinishing kit you can buy.

Blessings~

Daune

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#BeforeandAfter

Certainly glad to post only finishing photos as this project had some messy moments. It's now a real treat enroute to the entertainment room or bedroom.

After pulling up the carpet, I had no idea what I'd do for a new look but granted myself unlimited creative license. Certainly had the energy reserve for it!

I hand formed all tiles from portland cement and carved out with a dremel tool. Thank God for Dremel or I'd be finding another hobby real quick! I simply pour half-inch thick layers of cement on boards, allow drying for thirty minutes and carving out the basic shape or design. Once fully dry, I further carve and detail the pieces with a dremel tool.

For steps, backer or cement board applied to face of each step before applying mortar for tile and grout. I used a pre-mixed nutmeg colored tile grout. After securing tile with mortar, huge amounts of mortar filled in tile surrounding surfaces. Once dry, I used several layers of semi-gloss sealer to lock it in and bring out the colors.

The staircase wall was covered with a thin layer of mortar to create a rough surface. Two more very thin layers applied with finishing detail. No tools were successfully used in creating this effect other than my bare hands. Yes, it came down to just using my hands. The gloves also had to go, as they would not hold up very long before tearing. Once the icicle effect was completed, I hot glued the glass beads and finished the wall with several layers of sealer.

The connecting kitchen bar was done like the stair steps. However, I combined wood and hand formed cement tiles on the face of the bar. The bar top is stepping stone and glass tile. I've used the same techniques into the kitchen and onto the fireplace.

Now I'll take a week break before completing finishing touches. Hopefully these photos will provide a glimpse of my desperately needed change. Enjoy!

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