How to Make a Penny Floor/Renovate a Bathroom for Under $

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prime the floor.

   1-2-3 Primer by Zinsser will basically stick to anything.
   
   If you don't glue down the vinyl, it can be easily removed it if doesn't come out how you want it to.
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   Step 2: Paint the floor.

   Use the same color as your walls to show through the spaces in the pennies once laid down. , Use the newer pennies for the desired pattern, making sure to put them in tails-up.
   
   Start with the design in the middle of the floor, and fill in the rest of the space with the older pennies placed heads-up. , Use compact cement which goes on white but dries clear with a paint brush. , Cabot Spar Varnish is a marine varnish used for indoor/outdoor areas with high humidity, and works well for this purpose.
   
   Use three coats over three days. ,
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   Step 3: Create a design.

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   Step 4: Attach the pennies to the floor.

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   Step 5: Seal the floor with varnish.

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   Step 6: Enjoy your finished product!

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