Leather Floor Tiles

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Leather Floor Tiles

Leather Floor Tiles

Why Not Put Some Leather On Your Floor?

Leather flooring is one of the most luxurious and decadent flooring imaginable. Walk bare-foot and the surface immediately adjusts to your body temperature. It feels warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It also, never loses that wonderful, pleasing leather scent. Over time, the increased wear creates the appearance of rich patina, or the look that gives leather its unique character.

Leather tiles are available in a myriad of earthy colors as well as custom shades, inlay, laser engraving and embossing. They are approximately 1/8" thick and come in all sizes. Go for the standard 12"x12", 24"x24" or go for decorative borders, inserts, herringbone patters or custom layouts. Design choices are limited only by your imagination.

In addition to flooring, leather makes a luxurious covering for wall paneling or even crown molding. The styles range from traditional and sophisticated, to modern and contemporary.

Leather tiles work well in most areas of the house, adding a rich and inviting feel to a dining room or living room. They create a warm and relaxing atmosphere in a sitting room or library, and work well in media rooms because leather is great for sound control. The comfort of walking barefoot on these floors makes it a popular choice for the bedroom. Installation in the kitchen or bathroom is not suggested, due to the large amount of moisture, and harsh cleaners the tiles would be subjected to.

Maintenance

When first installed, the tiles require an initial coating of paste wax followed by two or three coats of bowling alley wax. It's very important to apply the paste wax first or you may get a white haze on the leather. Subsequent tile maintenance is fairly easy; consisting of a regular dry dust mopping and intermittent damp mopping for general cleaning. Spills should be wiped up immediately to avoid any build of moisture for an extended period of time.

Things to avoid

Never wax leather wall tiles.

Refrain from using abrasive cleaners, soap, furniture polish, varnish, solvent, ammonia products, or wax containing a high concentration of Carnauba.

Never place rubber backed or non-ventilated rugs, rug padding or mats on top of the leather.

Exposing the tiles to direct sunlight for extended periods of time may cause fading or color variations.

Installation
Leather tiles can be glued to any wood or concrete surface. Painted or treated floors need to be sanded or roughed up prior to installation to ensure the glue will adhere to the surface. Floors need to be clean, level, with any cracks filled and sanded. Just one grain of sand will surface under the tile, making it appear larger.

The glue should be a non-flammable water based adhesive applied to both the back of the tile and the floor. Once it has dried to the touch, it can be pressed in place. Leather tiles are prone to curling and shrinkage, so it's imperative the tiles are stuck extremely tight.

Liquid Leather Vinyl Floor and Tile Repair Kit
Liquid Leather Vinyl Floor and Tile Repair Kit
List Price: $13.95
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Liquid Leather Vinyl Floor and Tile Repair KitYou could never repair a vinyl floor until now with color and texture!Vinyl Floors often get damaged. This kit is also great to use as a sealer. Finding an original piece to match and replace the damaged one is usually impossible. But now, with the professional Vinyl Floor and Tile repair kit, you can make "on the spot" repairs in just a few minutes!Its easy to mix the colored repair compound to match your floor. Simply apply the compound to the damaged area, cover it with the proper grain/ texture paper, provided in the kit, and heat. The compound cures to a hard finish that duplicates the vinyl floor.Some floors have a multi-colored effect. The kit shows you how to repair them. You just apply the basic underlying color, then dab the other color or colors over the base color. Apply the grain/texture paper and heat. It is that simple!Includes:7 x Heat cure repair compounds 2 x Vinyl adhesives 1 x Powder hardener Grain paper packet Backing fabric Practice vinyl Mixing bottle Spatula Heat Transfer tool Instructions and color matching guide

Features

  • You could never repair a vinyl floor until now with color and texture!
  • Its easy to mix the colored repair compound to match your floor
  • Simply apply the compound to the damaged area, cover it with the proper grain/ texture paper, provided in the kit, and heat
  • The compound cures to a hard finish that duplicates the vinyl floor
As Seen on TV Liquid Leather Vinyl Floor and Tile Repair Kit dark blue box
As Seen on TV Liquid Leather Vinyl Floor and Tile Repair Kit dark blue box
Sale Price: $6.00
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Make On the Spot repairs to Floor and Tile!!!!!Vinyl and tile floors often get damaged. Finding an original piece to match and replace the damaged one is usually impossible. But now with our professional Vinyl Floor and Tile repair kit you can make repairs in just a few minutes! Its easy to mix the colored repair compound to match your floor. Simply apply the compound to the damaged area cover it with the proper grain/ texture paper provided in the kit and heat. The compound cures to a hard finish that duplicates the vinyl floor.Some floors have a multi-colored effect. Our kit shows you how to repair them. You just apply the basic underlying color then dab the other color or colors over the base color. Apply the grain/texture paper and heat. It is that simple!

Features

  • Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
  • Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction Ensured.
  • Great Gift Idea.
Set of six 4x4 Leather Texture Tile Trim Molds #0933-6
Set of six 4x4 Leather Texture Tile Trim Molds #0933-6
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MAKE YOUR OWN 4X4 SQUARE LEATHER TEXTURE TILE TRIM LIKE THOSE PICTURED, IN ANY COLOR... FOR PENNIES EACH! ---This listing is for SIX MOLDS and Free Instructions to make hundreds of tiles almost anywhere. Molds are made with .060 Industrial ABS for strength. Pour from ¼ to 3/4 inch thick. Your raw material cost is under thirty cents per square foot. And we are an email away should you need help. -Customers who had never worked with concrete or molds before submitted most photos in our listings and on our websites. They used bags of pre-mix concrete, concrete color, and our simple instructions. Plaster can be used for interior wall applications if you'd like. Its as easy as making a cake...but no oven is needed! - Save Hundreds to Thousands of Dollars on your next project... They Did!The unique aged-look of our concrete stone and tile is reminiscent of those found in the villas of Tuscany, the chateaus of Burgundy, and the haciendas of old Mexico. Yet it blends as comfortably around a Florida swimming pool, as it does a Bucks County, PA barn. Our customers are able to control the illusion of age... the color, the patina, the imperfections, and most importantly... their price. -Now you can be a part of the hottest decorating and home improvement trend in the country... Handcrafted, custom-colored, cementitious tile, made with molds taken from real stone tile originals. And by making it yourself, you save up to ninety percent of retail prices! Why pay three to ten dollars and more, for hand-made decorator tile, when you can make it yourself for PENNIES! Actually, less than thirty cents a square foot! With our molds, supplies, and FREE instructions, you will have the freedom to make virtually any color of tile you want. Tile that will last a lifetime! And if you are interested in starting a small business, we have been helping entrepreneurs get started since 1992. Visit our Oldeworld Website for complete details.

Features

  • MAKE THIS TILE FOR PENNIES EACH... and SAVE hundreds to thousands of dollars on your next project.
  • HERES HOW EASY IT IS TO DO: Lubricate molds with light vegetable oil or mold release if available.
  • Mix a bag of plaster or concrete per the instructions, add base color, then pour into molds.
  • Vibrate lightly to release air then let them sit over night undisturbed... pop out tile from mold after about 24 hours!
  • Complete detailed Instructions are included with purchase, plus email and website support for life!
WhiteWing Steamer - Vapor Steam Cleaner
WhiteWing Steamer - Vapor Steam Cleaner
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Vapor steam cleaning uses true steam (285°F for the WhiteWing) to sanitize, deep clean and deodorize in one easy operation without using cleaning chemicals. This is an attractive cleaning method for allergy sufferers or those who simply prefer fume-free cleaning. Dry steam kills dust mites, viruses, molds, and fungi instantly. A steam cleaner can help with difficult cleaning tasks such as floors, tile grout, upholstery, carpets, car detailing and more. This AllergyBuyersClub.com exclusive steam cleaner is comes with a closed circuit board that humidity or overfilling the tank cannot effect. The manufacturer in the commercial market has successfully sold the WhiteWing tools for 6 years. The informative control panel includes: power on & off button, steam release button, orange light low water indicator, green light steam ready indicator, pressure gauge.. Let unit cool for 20 minutes before refilling boiler (allows time to take a cleaning break). The filled tank will last up to 2 hrs or more of continuous cleaning time and has an aluminum boiler that heats up a full tank of water in about 10-15 minutes. Key safety features include a safety trigger on handle to activate vapor, locking trigger switch on handle, low water indicator light (orange), pressure safety cap, and pressure gauge. The finger tip steam trigger on the handle provides easy on and off release of steam. A handy chart in the owner's manual tells you which tool and steam level to use for what cleaning chore.

Features

  • Vapor steam cleaning uses true steam to sanitize, deep clean and deodorize in one easy operation
  • Great cleaning method for allergy sufferers or those who simply prefer fume-free cleaning
  • Durable construction, commercial grade attachments, good quality aluminum boiler
  • Destroys germs, viruses, dust mites, molds, fungi, bacteria, dissolves & emulsifies grease
  • Helps reduce allergies, improves indoor air quality removes soap scum & mildew, degreases kitchen
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