I painted the kids bathroom with the same flooring black last year (click HERE to see more) to change it up a bit.
And since one of the number one questions I get asked in my Etsy shop (click HERE to see my shop) is whether you could use the wall decals on flooring, I thought I’d give it a try. I never had an answer. I came up with the simplest idea. I traced one of the tiles on the back of my decal vinyl (click HERE to see the brand I buy), cut out squares and then cut them in half to get triangles.
{UPDATE: Since the vinyl I used was wall vinyl, I figured I’d try a different type after it started to peel off in some areas. I now replaced it with THIS one which is a stronger vinyl)
Please try out the vinyl in a hidden area first to see how it works on your floors should you try the same.
And stuck them to the clean tiles.
And here is what the floor looks like:
image via Alison Conklin Photography
Oh and check HERE what I’m planning on doing with the other bathroom.
Here is the moodboard for inspiration:
And HERE for the progress
Click HERE to see more photos of the entire space.
So now I will have to see how they wear and what my final answer will be for my Etsy shop but I certainly love how this simple update changes the look. It’s perfect for a kid’s space. And maybe if it doesn’t wear good, then I can paint the tiles. Lets see!
Crazy how a simple pattern update can change things up though, right?
Tschüß
(Youleeya)
[email protected] Chronicles of Home says
March 2, 2016 at 5:42 amOh WOW. What a great update – looks totally custom now! I love the look. I’ve been toying with the idea of painting the tile in my girls’ bathroom, though it’s not a project I’ll get to anytime soon. I’ll be very curious to hear how this wears!
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:21 amThank you Jennifer, I will keep everyone update on the wear.
Kathleen Tweed says
March 2, 2016 at 7:15 amWOW what a transformation! I loved the floors before but I really love them now! Totally different look!
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:21 amThanks Kathleen
cassie @ primitive & proper says
March 2, 2016 at 8:57 amthis idea is brilliant, julia!!!! i LOVE it!
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:21 amThank you!
[email protected] says
March 2, 2016 at 9:29 amCrazy, awesome idea. Seriously, update us all with how it wears.
Debby W says
March 2, 2016 at 11:37 amI love the new look. I am also looking at tile that I would love to get rid of, but the expense and mess are not what I want to do at this time. Thanks for the inspiration:)
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:22 amThanks so so much!
Brandy says
March 2, 2016 at 11:37 amThis is an incredible idea – such a high-end look from such a simple and cost-effective solution, love love love.
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:22 amThank you
Monica says
March 2, 2016 at 11:56 amIt all looks great! Where did you get that great stool/bench?
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:23 amI found the stool at Target last year but they never had it online. Not sure why and thanks so so much.
Brittany Cramer says
March 2, 2016 at 11:57 amSo SMART! love the way it looks! now for a pulled back shot 😉
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:23 amOh yes I need a pulled back shot but the bathroom was a mess and I was lazy 😉 And thank you so much
Carlla says
March 2, 2016 at 3:30 pmI love the new look. I will be interested to see how it holds up as well, let us know. 🙂
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:23 amThank you and I sure will!
Brenda says
March 2, 2016 at 4:27 pmWow! That looks amazing! What a change.
If they don’t hold up on their own, I’d be tempted to try covering them with a polyurethane or some kind of epoxy.
I will be following this….
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:24 amKeeping my fingers crossed and thanks so much!
Darnetha | ChippaSunshine says
March 2, 2016 at 8:34 pmWhat a brilliant idea Julia! Looks amazing!
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:24 amThank you Darnetha
Vin says
March 2, 2016 at 8:37 pmOh I love this!! As a renter, this is such a do-able option for me without pi**ing off the landlord!! 🙂
And I adore the new geometric pattern you created.
Julia says
March 3, 2016 at 6:25 amThanks Vin
Sueli says
March 3, 2016 at 7:06 amPure genius!! and gorgeous!!
xo
[email protected] says
March 3, 2016 at 8:43 amLooks so great! Fingers crossed that it holds up for you!
Katrina says
March 3, 2016 at 1:03 pmThe vinyl add to the tile is brilliant and makes the flooring look so high end!
Julia - Vintage with Laces says
March 4, 2016 at 2:33 amIt makes such a big difference and looks just fabulous, Julia! Great idea!
Brynne says
March 4, 2016 at 9:29 amOMG, I love this transformation so much!!! The black and tan/white pattern is amazing and looks like it was meant to be that way – it reminds me of those super expensive patterned concrete tiles everyone (include me!) loves right now! Bravo!
Julia says
March 4, 2016 at 5:28 pmThank you! I really want some cement tile too, it’s just not been in my budget
Gwen, The Makerista says
March 5, 2016 at 10:57 pmGosh, it looks so good, Julia! What a transformation!
Julia says
March 6, 2016 at 8:08 amThank you so much Gwen
Summer says
March 6, 2016 at 8:02 pmWOW! So very cool Julia! I never would have thought to do this! What an easy change too!
Julia says
March 7, 2016 at 7:51 amThanks Summer, lets hope it stays nice 😉
Haley says
March 7, 2016 at 10:12 amThis looks awesome! I love the pattern.
Julia says
March 7, 2016 at 11:01 amThanks Haley!
Beth of designPOST interiors says
March 8, 2016 at 3:25 pmYou are such smart lady!! Love this and how much it looks like the tribal/cement tile craze but for a fraction of the cost!
Kristin Cadwallader says
March 10, 2016 at 11:19 amLove it! Such a great idea if you are renting too! xo
Julia says
March 11, 2016 at 6:29 amThanks my friend
Kimberly Duran says
March 12, 2016 at 1:15 amI missed this somehow (!!) but what an amazing transformation! From blah to fabulous! Love this – hope they wear well 🙂 xxx
Julia says
March 16, 2016 at 4:56 amGosh I hope so too and thanks.
Lisa @ Shine Your Lighta says
March 28, 2016 at 7:00 amThat transformation is amazing Julia. I hope the vinyl lasts because that would be an awesome solution for those of us with less than desirable tiles! I have a whole foyer of 80s tile that I was thinking of stenciling. You must be very patient to lay all those triangles so perfectly!!!!!!
Julia says
March 30, 2016 at 5:18 amThanks Lisa, I have to write an update on the floor soon. I still want to try another grade of vinyl yet too.
cathy says
June 13, 2016 at 9:16 amAny news how the floor Is wearing? Does it collect dirt at the seams? Love to hear.
Thanks
Julia says
June 13, 2016 at 5:41 pmHi Cathy, I wrote in this poster here http://cuckoo4design.com/2016/04/home-updates.html about an update. It was wearing ok but coming up in some corners so I bough this different kind of vinyl which is much better. I linked to it in the post.
Sarah says
October 7, 2016 at 10:14 amHi Julia, I stumbled upon your blog and love the modifications you made to the Ikea vanity! So much so that I would like to install the same ring pulls in our glossy grey Ikea Godmorgon vanity. I was wondering if you have any tips or suggestions on what worked for you? I’m nervous of cracking the drawers.
Julia says
October 7, 2016 at 12:19 pmHI there Sarah, I’m so glad you like it. I never regretted drilling into the vanity. It was so worth it. I placed painters tape over the drawers where the pulls went before drilling. It was super easy. I shouldn’t have worried that much. Hope this helps.
Ashley says
October 24, 2016 at 8:14 pmQuestion: Did your ikea vanity cabinet come with those long ugly pulls that go at the top of the drawers? I assume it did and that you just didn’t use them and instead added pulls. I would love to do this at an upcoming project but wasn’t sure it was possible.
Thanks in advance and the room looks awesome btw!
Julia says
October 25, 2016 at 4:53 amYup that’s exactly what I did and thanks so much. It really changes the look of the cabinets and makes the vanity look less Ikea 😉