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Can I paint a cork floor

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  • 28-04-2009 12:43pm
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    kejxyz
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭


    I am re-tiling our kitchen wth cork tiles as they feel warmer and softer underfoot, but I don't care much for the apperance of cork and would rather have a painted floor to match/complement the colour of the kitchen units.

    What are my options for painting the cork tiles? I am worried that a hardwaring floor paint might be too brittle and crack as the cork has a little bit of "give" in it.

    The manufacturers recommend sealing the tiles after they are installed with polyurethne varnish. Can I paint over the varnish or should I paint first and then varnish?

    The cork is absorbent, so what sealer/primer should be used if painting directly on the cork.

    I have asked around, but I amgetting conflictng answers and nobody seems to know for sure.

    (Apologies if you've seen this question before, I posted to the DIY forum but got no replies)
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    #2
    ishidaogo
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭ishidaogo


    Paint first then varnish. Great choice of floor; fully sustainable!


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