Mummy's Tomb dio in process!

I've been at this one for a while, then put it on hold for a bit, might be time to get back to it before I start anything else.





Rick

wow Rick, that flooring is awesome !! how did you make the tiles ?? and whose is that small bed in the back of the shot??

actionman2272 wrote:

wow Rick, that flooring is awesome !! how did you make the tiles ?? and whose is that small bed in the back of the shot??

I used real weathered tiles, from Home Depot, the thing is getting heavy! The inside floor is just a marble look 18"x18" sticky floor tile.

The bed belongs to my 2 Chihuahuas, Poquito and Diego, it's an American Girl Doll bed from Ikea, perfect size for them! Here they are with my daughter Michelle!



Rick

cheers Rick ! so how heavy do you think the dio will get ??

actionman2272 wrote:

cheers Rick ! so how heavy do you think the dio will get ??

One reason why I put it on hold was just that, I don't plan on using any more tiles, too heavy, I'm trying to get the insulation board cut, then simulate stone on that, once I get it cut and shaped I need to scribe where the stones would be then come up with a good way to make it look similar to the real stone. A bit of a setback, but I'm working on it.

Any tips appreciated. I'd love to get it finished and out of my kitchen once and for all.

Rick

You been putting it on hold for a bit, I defo think it might be time to get back to it joeman because when you have completed it, it will look amazing mate.

wonderfull begining!!!

The only thing I have tried in the past is if you use spray paint on isolation board, the paint eats into the board. That can leave a stone like look. Once the paint has dried you need to paint it with pva glue (wood glue) to seal it, then paint to the desired colour. I hope this helps mate

actionman2272 wrote:

The only thing I have tried in the past is if you use spray paint on isolation board, the paint eats into the board. That can leave a stone like look. Once the paint has dried you need to paint it with pva glue (wood glue) to seal it, then paint to the desired colour. I hope this helps mate

I know that gentle heat from a heat gun works well bringing out a stone like texture on styrofoam, but I'm not sure on this stuff. So far it has taken paint well. it is the 8'x 4' tongue and grooved foam insulation board used on houses before putting on new siding, not sure where it might apply in the UK???

It's easy to work with in most cases, I have a few of the textured spray paints, but haven't experimented much yet.

Gotta get busy I guess!

Thanks, Rick

I am sure you will get there mate, I think I know what you mean as I watch extreme makeover home edition