Flooring With Brown Paper

Use during remodeling projects for extra protection in high traffic situations.

Flooring with brown paper.

Get the look of more expensive wood flooring by using brown paper to create a faux wood plank floor. Stay clear of extremely little pieces that could develop a chintzy pebbled look rather than a sophisticated faux marble appearance. So if you want to rip out your old carpet but don t have the money to install hardwood flooring and still want the warm look of wood tones this is an excellent alternative. My brown paper floors are by far my most viewed content at the top of the list for faqs and seen more on pinterest than anything else i ve done.

I installed a floor made of brown paper and polyurethane in my boy s room last year read that post here and since then i have gotten a ton of questions about it the original tutorial post currently has 645 comments most of them questions that i have done my best to answer and keep up with. Always test before use. Use as floor protection to prevent scratching during remodeling. Well here it is the post everyone has been waiting for me to write.

Paper bag flooring application. Flooring paper is a lighter alternative to builder s paper. Made from 100 recycled paper construction. Use to protect your flooring as floor underlayment.

Use as a natural material weed block. You won t believe how great it looks and how little it costs. Get the look of more expensive wood flooring by using brown paper to create a faux wood plank floor. For general floor protection.

If you are looking for a diy flooring idea that has the look of real wood without the price try this diy faux wood flooring made with ordinary brown craft paper. Comes in easy to handle rolls. Also featured in the november 2012 issue of wnc woman. This paper is larger in size and ideal for larger projects.

After the floor is prepped tear and crumple 6 to 8 inch paper wads from a roll of brown craft paper the material used in brown paper lunch bags. You won t believe how great it looks and how little it costs. Arts and crafts projects and wrapping paper. Brown paper is biodegradable.

Check out my floors in the may june 2012 issue of natural home and garden.