caitejay Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm looking at buying this flooring for my Beacon Hill - and I know nothing about it except that it looks great in the picture! Does anyone know if this is easy to install, does it look good in real life? Also, I can't figure out if the pieces come pre-stained or if I have to stain them. Anyone know what the deal is with this kit? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Well I have no idea on how they will work, just wanted to say that I like them a lot :whistle: Hopefully there might be someone who has some knowledge about using them. Will be nice to see them in place if you decide to go for them and pout them in your house. Mini-hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Seems to me they come pre-stained, except for the maple floors which you can stain yourself in your choice of color. You probably have to use varnish on them though if you want the look of polished floors. I haven't assembled one myself, but I think it would go together like a puzzle. Hmm . . . I think I need this floor for my Willowcrest! :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 It looks nice, let us know how they turn out. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I've been eyeing this on ebay express. http://item.express.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI....litemid=1883980 Don't know which will be cheaper for you but figured I would share the link. I haven't decided whether I want to use it or not, but also liked it. They have several options there as well. Good luck. Let us know how it turns out. Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nameless1 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 The way I'm reading the ad, none of the floors are pre-stained, but the cherry and walnut are real cherry and walnut, so they look cherry- and walnut-colored if you just put on a clear varnish. Then if you want a different stain color -- say, one of the blues or greens that you see at the hardware store sometimes -- only the maple is light enough to take the color accurately. I haven't actually used the product, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonsaikathy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 It's really beautiful. If you end up using it, hope you'll let us know what you think. Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitejay Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 I've decided to buy the flooring, I'm going to go for it. I'll let you all know how it turns out, if it's quality and easy to install. And I'll have pictures! Thanks for all your help - I'm new to this board as of today (just opened my dollhouse kit and inventoried everything last night), so hopepfully I'm not in over my head (yeah, right!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 hopepfully I'm not in over my head (yeah, right!) Ah, go on! Why should it be any easier for you? I still get butterflies when opening, much less building a kit. I don't care, I gotta get that "fix"! Welcome, Caite, we hope you'll share your building experience with lots of pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemlady Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I love the floors. The work of cutting then have been done all you need to do is glue them down. Just remember to use a nonwater base glue, because the water tends to curl the wood. Use a good clear sealer to seal it, light sanding and seal it again. (check out my floors. They where done with a easy cutter) Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitejay Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Wow, those are some nice floors! Very detailed and intricate, I love them!! Is yellow wood glue a good hardwood floor glue? I can't tell if it's water-based or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemlady Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 The instructions I used was from a artical in a Dh miniature mag dated march 1998. in the artical he told of using contact cement or other non water based glue such as Magna-tac 809. I used a glue for real wood floors and did it on a mat board so I could remove the floor as needed.I also used something for a weight ie. big books and a brick to make sure that it stayed flat. once the floor has dried and you use a finish on it it will never shift or come apart. The yellow wood glue that you use to put the house together "dose" have water in it I would not use it on the floor wood. you will find that the the wood is very thin at least 1/16" thick and it will curl. another suggestion he had when sanding was to push the saw dust in to the joints to help smooth out the spaces.then when it was finished it was smoother across the plain of the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjacksgurl Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 ummmmm WWWWWWWWWWOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!! That floor is incredible!! You do awesome work Donna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I know that you can get the floor kits either unfinished or stained and i think the stained wood comes in walnut, cherry and maple if im not mistaken. I've seen the cherry kit in a dollhouse before, it's very pretty. I want to put a maple one in my Grosvenor Hall one of these years when i start working on it again. I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have had success with contact cement not curling the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I've never used the flooring either, but it's beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out for you .... I'm tempted. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 What pretty floors. And time saving. Donna yours is lovely. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 I've decided to buy the flooring, I'm going to go for it. I'll let you all know how it turns out, if it's quality and easy to install. And I'll have pictures! Thanks for all your help - I'm new to this board as of today (just opened my dollhouse kit and inventoried everything last night), so hopepfully I'm not in over my head (yeah, right!) Caite, if you haven't ordered already, DeJoux Miniatures has it for 20% off ... http://www.dejouxminiatures.com Sale code # LC826SH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 And the shipping is cheaper too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Okay, I couldn't resist . . . I ordered the walnut medallion and flooring for the studio in my Willowcrest. I haven't done anything this extravagant (well, except for the conservatory) so I hope it turns out! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonsaikathy Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Great, look forward to seeing pictures. Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Okay, I couldn't resist . . . I ordered the walnut medallion and flooring for the studio in my Willowcrest. I haven't done anything this extravagant (well, except for the conservatory) so I hope it turns out! :lol: Teresa you do beautiful work, so I have no doubt you will WOW us with your floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitejay Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 I personally think a dollhouse is the perfect place to be extravagant - I'm going to decorate mine in ways my husband would never agree to in our real home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonsaikathy Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I personally think a dollhouse is the perfect place to be extravagant - I'm going to decorate mine in ways my husband would never agree to in our real home! Great idea. That's what I love about mini's. It's why I started doing mini bonsai lol. I couldn't at that time keep real ones alive and I sure can't afford to buy a lot of them. In mini I could enjoy a bunch of them with out expense or worrying about killing them. Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Okay, I couldn't resist . . . I ordered the walnut medallion and flooring for the studio in my Willowcrest. I haven't done anything this extravagant (well, except for the conservatory) so I hope it turns out! I ordered the cherry one for my Brookwood. I had been eyeing it for awhile and decided to go ahead since I was placing the order. We'll see how they both come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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