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Hi Jean,
I have never seen a pantile floor so can't offer any suggestions from things I've seen, but one idea that popped into my mind as I read your question was from a floor I have seen that intermixes ceramic tile and wood.
A grid was made with the wood beams or planks, and the tiles were laid inside the grid openings. It looked great. I bet your pantiles will make a beautiful floor, especially if you use an old-looking wood too.
The Flooring Lady at June 18, 2009 12:56 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 18, 2009 12:56 PMI would like the look of cottage flooring (painted worn plank wood) in my bedroom. I am not sure what type would work best. It would be placed over cement. Any suggestions on what type and where to purchase? Thanks Julene
Julene at August 4, 2009 02:33 PM
Posted by: Julene at August 4, 2009 02:33 PMHi Julene, There's such a range of choices and all have their attributes. I would just have to encourage you to take a look at what's available in your surrounding area. I'm sorry but I wouldn't know who to recommend to you.
The Flooring Lady at August 5, 2009 01:15 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at August 5, 2009 01:15 PMWe had a flood-pipe broke! Had to tear everything out. Our kitchen is bear bones! We just ordered white bead board cabinets. I love the cottage feel. I have had so many people tell me to not put dark wood floors in due to it being in our kitchen which gets lots of traffic in our small house and water damage form kids. The rest of our down stairs is mexican tile which I am not to fond of. The rest of our house is very cottage like. We live in San Diego! What type of wood should I go for or should I do laminate in the dinning room and kitchen?
Amy at September 15, 2009 07:59 PM
Posted by: Amy at September 15, 2009 07:59 PMAmy,
I would say you have been given excellent advice. The darker floors tend to show more dust and scratches then a lighter wood. If you chose real hardwood you can always strip and refinish the color and wood as scratches become an issue. Laminate can scratch and get a ding or two with small children although you would not be able to strip and sand the gouges out as you could to wood. Your budget may also be a deciding factor.
If you are wanting a cottage look and unsure what to choose why not pick up a few decorating magazine and books or even do a quick search on google. Remember this is the exciting part of renovation, a new start!
The Flooring Lady at September 15, 2009 09:55 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at September 15, 2009 09:55 PMWe have 8 1/2 inch wood plank flooring throughout the second story of our converted barn. The kitchen, only 35 square feet is part of this space, but covered in awful vinyl flooring from some other era. I would like to replace it, but not sure what will look right up against the wide plank flooring and be nice and easy to maintain. I love stone, wood, rich colors. Any advice would be great! Thanks!
The Luis Family at October 24, 2009 03:51 PM
Posted by: The Luis Family at October 24, 2009 03:51 PM
Luis Family,
Decorating is a personal choice that is very hard to assist with. There are many types of stone and wood available that would be able to be sealed and look very nice in a kitchen. If you are interested in the wood planks, like the original floor, you may look into companies that salvage old barn wood to be reused. You may find just what you are looking for.
The Flooring Lady at October 27, 2009 09:55 AM
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