How do I use a wall covering as flooring?

by Mary

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Reading about all kinds of different ways to cover walls. Wondered if you can do this with flooring then cover with a couple layers of polyurethane?

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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jan 09, 2019

Your house, you can do anything you want. Consider your climate. Beach? Snow? Desert? Consider your family. Kids? Pets? Elderly? Whether you realize it or not, floors take a beating even if you are gentle on things. Think of chairs moving in and out from a table. Dropping things, spilling things. My vote is no, but don't let that stop you. As long as you have the budget for plan B if this doesn't meet your expectations - go for it.

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- Mary on Jan 09, 2019
  
  Thanks, they are finishing brown paper bag floors this way so I figured why not.
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Jan 09, 2019
  
  Go for it then Mary! You have nothing to lose but your time and supplies. I love the look of the paper bag floors, but in my house, wouldn't last. 🤐
  
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Redcatcec on Jan 09, 2019

Polyurethane is pretty durable, that being said, a concern would be scratching and then what to do about it. Floors take a different kind of wear than walls and furniture.

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- Mary on Jan 09, 2019
  
  Thanks but I see they are finishing the brown paper bag floors this way so I figured why not.
  
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