Kitten Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I got a few packages of the wood strips from Earth & Tree miniatures. I'm going to use them to make hardwood flooring in my Newport. I also got their parquet kit for the edges.... I think I may have bitten off more than I could chew. I'm going to glue the flooring down on cardstock and then lay the cardstock in the house. Anyone have experience with these? How well do they take stain? I'm anxious to get started, but I have a ton of laundry I have to attend to first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have them for the nottingham I am doing. Use your Easy cutter and it should work fine. I have just the straight wood strips (No parquet style :lol: ) and it was simple enough for me to use. Which house are yyou using yours with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thanks Tracy Even though I was supposed to be doing laundry, I couldn't help myself and got started with them. So far it's pretty easy. I have found that I do have to be mindful of placing each strip as close to one another as possible so I won't have gapping between the planks. Other than that, it's much easier than I anticipated. I put a few pictures in my Newport album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Very nice, Tiffanie! :lol: The Newport is a handsome house. Have you done any more planning on a Kwanzaa theme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I have them for the nottingham I am doing...Is it the 1:12 or the 1:24 scale Nottingham? The day we were there Keri was working on one (1:12) and it was GORGEOUS (and HUGE!), and the door she had made for it was my inspiration for the cross-buck kitchen door I built for the Laurel rehab and the haciendita. Tiffanie, patterned flooring is one of the main uses for the template method. I can't wait to see what design you come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 As always - looks awesome! I love the wood border. Hmm...might have to steal some more ideas from you!! What are you planning for your baseboards? Paint or stain? I want to do a house with wood throughout, but afraid my stains won't match well on floor to baseboard. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitten Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 Shy Spirit: I haven't really done a lot more planning. I'm waiting until I get the basic stuff done (wallpaper, flooring, electric, etc.)....then I'll incorporate the theme into the furnishings/accessories. Audra: I'm staining the baseboards and the crown molding the same color as the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Looks great Tiffanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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