Would you use handmade brick wall tiles as feature flooring?
The only problem is that they are too irregular resulting in trip hazards and would probably chip if subject to significant traffic. Would it be practical to lay them and then immerse them/cover them/seal them in a clear plastic - kind of like floor levelling products? The plastic would need to be hard enough that it would not scuff excessively or if it did, that it could then be polished. This way, you would see the beauty of the product but not need to be concerned about the longevity.
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8 years agoYou're both right there! They are designed as wall tiles which can be laid with a stretcher bond, randomised bond or herringbone pattern. A lot of designers had asked me about using them as floor tiles so I was exploring that option to see whether anyone had a bright idea about a solution for that application.
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