Paper Bag Floor In Basement

A perfect diy project.

Paper bag floor in basement.

Create the look of a custom floor in no time with nearly no expense. However never in my wildest dreams did i ever think the end result would look. A year later they all still look. Paper bag flooring who knew.

Cut or tear brown paper bags or craft paper into the desired shapes and sizes. The finished product looked like old leather. 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. How to install paper bag floors written and video aids to help a few years ago while searching for a cost effective way to upgrade my ugly worn floors i stumbled upon the idea of paper bag flooring.

Paper bag flooring application. It worked so well that the guys decided to go with a paper floor throughout the entire store. Then about 20 years ago this same friend and i did our basement floor using grocery bag paper that we sprayed lightly with mossy green deep red and a bit of white paint. Brett decided to try a paper bag floor in the bathroom last winter to see how it would turn out.

We didn t have to move into our house right away so we were able to take our time on the floors. As a result the floor was a mismatch of concrete outdoor carpeting and various levels. This is pictures without instructions. Paper bag floors aren t difficult or expensive but they are time consuming.

I installed a paper bag floor in my dining room butler pantry and hallway. To use this video in a commercial player o. Then the paper was torn into irregular shapes and applied to a coffee table top with elmer s glue. Paper bag floor diy.

Click here to see a list of all you need to complete your own paper bag flooring project. Tearing creates a more random appearance while cutting makes the floor appear planned and intentional. See more ideas about paper bag flooring flooring diy flooring. Beautiful very cheap easy to clean and durable.