During a recent bathroom renovation, I think I lost my mind because I decided to do a penny floor. Literally, a floor made of pennies. i just finished laying all of them, so the next step will be grout and a poly coat.
Here are the specs:
- 5,122 pennies ranging from 1941 to 2013, including 10 Canadian
- 5 tubes of Goop
- 3 tubes of super glue (because I ran out of Goop)
- Pennies were not cleaned before hand

Pics so far:

2000 pennies down


5,122 pennies down


Close-up

 

Wow! That looks labor-intensive, but very groovy! Looking forward to seeing the end result. What direction will you go with the rest of the bathroom design?

 

I think that took me about 9 hours. Dark wood vanity, white porcelain sink, white tub/toilet, natural/pale cream colored tile plus an accent tile strip around the top that has copper in it. Hooker red walls.

 

Sounds sexy! I think the hooker red sends it over the tip..I mean top.

 

You're such a dirty home renovator

 

All right! I think this is the coolest thing I have seen in a while!


Next question and this is important, you definitely can use sanded grout. But how are you going to seal it?


A poly coating maybe?

 

^some one didnt read.

this isnt playboy, where you look at the pictures and skip the articles.

 

It`s still the coolest thing and at me.
Can`t wait to see the final product.

 

So that's where my 51.22 went.

 

I've seen this before on tv. It's going to look great!

 

Nice! I've seen this done on a table but never a floor.

 

So many sad Jewish people

 

And who are you?

 

Damn it, I just put down porcelain tile. Already out of style.

 

Sweet idea

 

Very different...I like the creativity. Looking forward to seeing the finished bathroom.

 

neat

 

When dealing with a corrosive material like copper after you grout it IMO let dry 100% before you put the poly coating on it.

 

I see what you did there

 

Thanks. I have done a lot of floors over the last couple of a years including a 100 year old red oak in a house I bought and have also installed marble, limestone, ceramic, copper, deco all DIY`s in my houses.


But this copper floor is very unique I would like to see it go well.

 

A bathroom floor for your thoughts?


Looks really cool! Cant wait to see how it looks sealed.

 

Just for tie in, can you (seriously) put up a picture of Lois Maxwell in the bathroom?

See how many people get it when they use the bathroom...

 

Very cool idea Michelle. Can't wait to see how it turns out

 

Loving this idea. Looking forward to seeing it sealed and the completed bathroom.

 

I too love this idea. And I like that there are multiple "colors". However I still would have given them all a coke or salt/vinegar bath and not used some of the more corroded ones.

I was considering using this for the back splash on our new built in bar in the basement.

 

I approve!!! Sub'd for more pics

 

Corrosion will stop if completely dry. Try closing the door on the bathroom and put a heater in there. After your done grouting, maybe cover the bathroom vent half way with some card board and tape to allow some air to escape and a towel to cover the door. Any moisture and your pennies will turn green and seep into the poly. But should turn out as planned.

 

There are pennies, there are dirty pennies, and then there are those ugly guys like bottom right of the OP's last photo. I wouldn't use those myself. But I understand the warn/tarnished look.

 

Yeah, the green ones are ugly, but they add contrast to the floor, look at the farther up shots

 

Should have done it in Euro's....would have added more value to your house.

 

I have some Sterling...

 

^^ I prefer quid

 

Just finished grouting with a charcoal color. And yes, poly, indeed. I'm just trying to figure out the best way to apply. Ideas?

 

Hah. What do you mean? I'm crafty in the borough.

 

I was hoping it would go poorly I have such a lady design boner for all of those materials.

 

:p No room for pictures. I'm looking for a mirror that will span almost the entire wall. And not the crap builders grade large mirror with no frame.

 

On the wood floors that I have done around 5 coats of oil based poly.


In this case I would also do a minimum 5 coats and no more than 10 coats. Also I would use a satin or even a matte finish so the copper can shine through a bit.


Don`t mix the poly and try to use a lambskin applicator or a high quality brush.


Bathroom floor under 100 bucks.

 

You are going to seal the grout right? Not doing so will possibly turn your floor yellow over time and have the grout possibly fall apart over time.

 

Ill be there Friday.

 

Cool. You can help me glue change to the sidewalks and watch people try to pick it up.

PS - Not sure when you were here last but don't bother with the new Mexican place in town. Italian place is delicious. The brew pub is okay for hipsters and beer snobs only.