Pebble floor??

[Tragic]

I am renovating my kitchen and currently have a seamless flooring whichI love but it is tired and I want a new look with all the new cupboardsetc.
Problem is I cant decide on the perfect flooring.
I am a bit eccentric in my likes and want the overall finish to be "unique" but still practical.
I was thinking pebble sheeting but want to know if it is possible toseal them to have a smooth surface. Something like a highgloss epoxy.
Any suggestions?

[seriph1]

great idea, though I don't think it would be very practical in a kitchen.

I seem to recall that epoxy will scuff and mark very quickly, but may be remembering incorrectly.

There may be tile products that have a pebble effect but can be successfully grouted flush.......god knows there are squillions of alternatives out there these days.

hey what about an amazing terrazzo floor with a food-theme'd mosaic in it?

either way WELCOME TO THE FORUM and HAVE FUN! You will find plenty of quirky characters here to exchange with.

[elphingirl]

Hi Tragic

If you are a littel eccentric there should be SOMETHING in this range to attract you...

http://www.amtico.com/Home/UK/Amtico?psvnv=2&psvbr=2&fcpm=psv

[Tragic]

Thanks for the feedback. Inside my head can see what I want but as usual the rest of the world lags behind my inspiration!
I have seen terrazo-like stone composite made into slabs and laid withthin timber borders to cteate a really different look. I washoping to get the same look but with the pebble "tiles". Obviously I dont want a pebble feel though as this would make cleaningdifficult, so want the surface to be smooth. Also I hate groutwhen it gets old and discolours so wondered what I could seal them withto make them practical as well as looking good.
The kitchen spills out onto an outdoor living area (well, it will whenall is finished) so thought I could use the same inside and out forcontinuity.
My mind's eye says "wow", wish I could explain it better.

[seriph1]

pretty sure I get you - am just concerned the whole thing will end up a scratched and cloudy/scuffed mishmash. The idea is a good'n though I reckon. I am familiar with the terrazzo + plank floors.....nice idea but near impossible to marry the two materials in successfully along the joins, due to the different expansion/contraction amounts. The grout always seems to deteriorate. I did see some stunning Russian Oak floating flooring that may work though as it is only 'real' wood on the top 8mm. Perhaps ask in the boatbuilding forum here, for finishes that are ultra durable.... if anyone would know about such things, I reckon it'd be them.

have fun

[Tragic]

Great idea to ask the boaties, thanks.
I saw the mis of the two materials in Bali where I suspect there is notthe issue of expansion like here due to the higher humidity etc. Also the "timber" was actually coconut shell? They use a lot ofthat up there. It was in a 5 star apartment and lookd stunning.
Thanks again

[ian]

I am renovating my kitchen and currently have a seamless flooring whichI love but it is tired and I want a new look with all the new cupboardsetc.
Problem is I cant decide on the perfect flooring.
I am a bit eccentric in my likes and want the overall finish to be "unique" but still practical.
I was thinking pebble sheeting but want to know if it is possible toseal them to have a smooth surface. Something like a highgloss epoxy.
Any suggestions?you got lots of mullah??
if so you go for a corian floor

[Tragic]

Nah thanks anyway but I dont paricularly like Corian. I looked atMarle but its too expensive to lay and too heavy for little old me todo it.

[China]

Just an idea don't know if it would work cover the floor with "pebblecrete" then have concrete polisher flush & ploish the whole lot