DIY Cuban Tile On Any Surface!
2 Materials
$90
30 Minutes
Easy
I am seriously in LOVE with this new 12" x 12" Cuban Style Rubber STAMP!
I have a painted concrete floor in my studio that I am going to try this Cuban Tile Design on.
Unfortunately I didn't want to show off my hoarding capabilities so there is no good "before" picture! Basically it is a blank wood wall and a light grey painted concrete floor.
This picture shows the floor more then half way done.
I used the 12" x 12" Cubano rubber stamp, decor ink in the soft black and the a foam pad for ink.
I made sure the floors were clean.
I then dabbed the foam pad that was full of ink, on to the stamp to "load" it. I placed the stamp on the floor and applied pressure evenly over the entire stamp, then lifted it straight up and KAPOW!
Mediterranean Vibes commence...
It was easy to line up the corners together to get good lines while using the stamp. Remember I like easy, and this is right up my alley!
I loaded the stamp with ink about every 2-3 stamp presses that I did. In doing this, each stamp mark was lighter as I went along...for example when I first loaded the stamp and pressed it down, it was a dark solid black design. The 2nd stamp press was a bit lighter but still good coverage and the 3rd was even lighter and not quite full coverage.
NOW...this was exactly the the look I wanted, a little distressed and worn down looking already. If you wanted a solid look then I would recommend loading the stamp with ink with every single stamp press that you do. I'm sure you could go further with your stamp presses with different types of flooring as well.
I let it dry overnight and then danced across the floor the following morning!!
I mean seriously...do you know how much that would cost in real tile? WAYYYYY MORE then my $90.00 cdn I spent!
This was an easy and budget friendly way to add some fun and flair to my studio.
Imagine this design in a half bathroom wall with a stunning mirror on it? Or your entryway? I have heard of people already stamping over existing old tiles floors, OR your outdoor patio OR inside the drawers of your painted furniture, or on a up-cycled buffet...GAH, the ideas are endless.
I let it dry overnight and then danced across the floor the following morning!!
I mean seriously...do you know how much that would cost in real tile? WAYYYYY MORE then my $90.00 cdn I spent!
This was an easy and budget friendly way to add some fun and flair to my studio.
Imagine this design in a half bathroom wall with a stunning mirror on it? Or your entryway? I have heard of people already stamping over existing old tiles floors, OR your outdoor patio OR inside the drawers of your painted furniture, or on a up-cycled buffet...GAH, the ideas are endless.
P.S. I also painted the plain wood wall in a slight off White Color and added the grunge and edgy black with gold distress (that technique is for another post) art with the "Break All The Rules" which I LOVE being in my creative studio space. Here is a full picture of that space now.
P.S.S. The original hot pink vinyl chairs were from an old restaurant, all I did was paint the outside frame and WOW they are back to the center of attention.
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Wowzers, that looks fantastic! I love it.
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I just painted my entryway porch which just happens to be concrete. I'm going to try this. Thanks for the awesome idea. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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Did you cover the finished floor with varnish to protect? I would love to do this in my bathroom.
I would like to try it on my cement floor
but will it wear off
How much ink would it take for a 10 x 10 area?