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I'm interested in the 50's style black & white checker board vinyl tile kitchen floor. Can you provide me with sizes available and cost of same. Thanks so much. Bonner
Steve Bonner at August 26, 2007 03:58 PM
Posted by: Steve Bonner at August 26, 2007 03:58 PMThe Flooring Lady is an educational site. I don't sell materials or tools, nor do I do installations. I strive to provide ideas and information to help you deal with the stores and installers you find for your projects.
The Flooring Lady at August 26, 2007 04:26 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at August 26, 2007 04:26 PMWere finishing our basement and our looking to do a 50's type dining area with a booth, bar & stools. We would like to do a Black & White checkerboard floor but don't know which type of tiling to use. When we look at vinyl tiles their doesn't seem to be a solid Black or White tyle to choose from. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Rick
Rick Chynoweth at September 28, 2007 08:34 PM
Posted by: Rick Chynoweth at September 28, 2007 08:34 PM50's-style linoleum checkerboard floors weren't solid black and white either; they were swirled colors in blacks and whites giving the overall effect of being black and white. I recently saw a great-looking checkerboard floor at Forbo's Marmoleum page; check it out to see if you like it (though it wasn't in black and white).
If you want black and white you can go with ceramic tiles, though that seems a bit hard and cold to the feet. Or, you could put a wood floor down, paint it black and white, and seal it really well with several coats of a water-based polyurethane. Considser a plywood or OSB, in which case you'd want to prime it first.
I've seen checkerboard patterns painted on oak flooring, but the flooring was in place and needing work so the checkerboard pattern was a perfect touch. I personally wouldn't go to the expense of putting a new oak floor in just to paint it. But hey, it may be the right solution for you.
I suppose you could also paint the concrete and then seal it, but you may want a bit of insulation between the concrete and the flooring surface.
Send pictures of what you do. Sounds like a fun project!
The Flooring Lady at September 29, 2007 12:04 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at September 29, 2007 12:04 AMDear Flooring Lady,
I am in the middle of replacing my kitchen floor, my wife and I thought the checker board was a great idea, the only problem I can not find solid black and white smooth surface linoleum, can you point me in the right direction.
Thank you, Jeff
Jeff at November 2, 2007 08:30 AM
Posted by: Jeff at November 2, 2007 08:30 AMYou and lots of people seem to be having the same problem with finding solid-colored linoleum tiles (or of any other material either, for that matter). I don't have any resources for them. It's time to let manufacturers know that's what you want.
Call, write, and email them to let them know you want solid-colored tiles. The astute manufacturers will be aware of your needs from websites like this one, but be proactive in letting them know it's time for them to act.
The Flooring Lady at November 2, 2007 09:59 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at November 2, 2007 09:59 AMcan you send pics of checkered kitchen ideas 50's look
mike z at December 2, 2007 06:52 PM
Posted by: mike z at December 2, 2007 06:52 PMTry KMT Trailer Parts for a 4 1/2" black and white checkerboard pattern flooring.
Gwen at December 3, 2007 10:15 AM
Posted by: Gwen at December 3, 2007 10:15 AMi need to know where i can find some pic;s of white kitchens with black and white floors, i have to show my hubby it looks good, he thinks it won't look good,,,,men are nuts,,,please let me know asap,, thank you..linda
LINDA EVANS at December 13, 2007 01:05 PM
Posted by: LINDA EVANS at December 13, 2007 01:05 PM
Check out Armstrong's web site, and do the "Design a Room". Choose vinyl sheet flooring in the black and white pattern. You can also change ceiling, cabinet, counter and wall colors to play around with it. Great site.
Susan at December 13, 2007 02:37 PM
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