A few years back, especially for those who don't reside in New York city, Maxwell shared amazing photos of the floors at MOMA. This installation was done with vinyl tape and after the commotion settled we all sort of forget about it. Recently a similar installation has surfaced and has brought this treatment front and center again thanks to Kate Spade. Want to make the same thing at home?
This photo of the floor at Kate Spade in Palm Springs was snapped by Rebecca June and it's single-handedly the most inspiring image we've seen in weeks. And for that my proverbial hat goes off to her! It's bright, it's bold, it's balanced with a healthy dose of white, and best of all, it's totally doable at home.
Over at Decor Hacks they picked up on Rebecca's pretty photo find and beat us to the Googling. You can, in fact, make this look at home. The vinyl floor tape used is the same tape used to mark out foul lines on gym floors. It's sold on a roll, just like masking tape. Once applied it will have some serious longevity and is worlds easier than marking off stripes to paint on your floor.
Narrow rolls start off at just a few bucks and larger ones increase in price but are far more affordable than paint and sealer! It could be fun to add a few accents or even tape off a rug! Don't think you have to go over the top and if the floors scare you, try it on the walls!
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How easy is it to get off, I wonder? I'd be up for making a "rug" in our living room this way, but don't relish the thought of wrecking the finish on our hardwood trying to get it off...
This is so amazing. Also, love Decor Hacks!
I would also like to know how easy it is to get off, since I rent.
Yeah, I'd like to know if I could mark up a floor and leave it for a year, and have it not suck when I then removed it.
Cool effect, but I also predicting this not ending well.
I'm guessing with floors like that everything else should be neutral?
@mediocrates, there are plenty of products to remove tape residue. What I would worry about is the 'tan lines' after the tape has been on there a while.
I'm also concerned about the wood floor since we're renting.. however, looking at other vinyl tape there is also black and white striped 4" tape which could potentially create a chevron patterned "rug" which I think would logically serve best in the dining room since vinyl is really easy to clean up. http://img1.prosperent.com/images/250x250/content.officemax.com/catalog/images/397x353/21843203i_01.jpg
I just think this would get so filthy. Normal wear would push up the edges of the tape, and dirt and doghair and grass and other junk would collect along the edges. How would you clean it? Sweeping would just bump the dirt into the tape... yuck.
AMAZING! What an original idea. Love it!
@yonella, yeah, and i'm also worried about whether the tape will bring some of the finish up with it when it's removed. :(
i'd definitely try it if i needed to refinish anyway, though.
Gorgeous!
I wonder if this could be done on concrete floors with a clear epoxy over it. I love it! I did multi-colored stripes in my bathroom, but with tile. Way more expensive, but permanent lol!
Ooo, just had an idea. This would make a cool coffee table hack, with a glass top.
This project would put me in the nuthouse.
Listen to Tequila Red.
Very Cool. Even cooler if the stripes started on the floor and went up the wall as well.
I'd imagine that since this is designed for gym floors (heavy finish over hardwood, very heavy wear) that the effect would be durable rather than temporary. Not a great solution for renters maybe, but an improvement over paint! And I think it would wear well, given the intention of the product.
As a side note, following that link made me suddenly want to buy serious bulk playground equipment in rainbow colors. Can someone please get me a set of rainbow-colored soccer cones and whistle lanyards?!
I wonder if, when used on gym floors, the tape goes on BEFORE the polyurethane (or whatever clear finish is used) is applied? THAT might make some sense (but would also make it permanent.) Because otherwise tequila red nailed it!
But the table-top interpretation might be cool, or just making a large canvas for the wall...
Definitely going to do this on the hardwood floors in my little guy's bedroom. The hardwood is in pretty rough shape and needs to be refinished eventually anyway.
Love that floor, its really beautiful and lively. It's really nice for commercial properties.
I'm seeing this tape, or some sparkle tapes used by hula hoop makers, used on old metal office furniture for designs, rather than buying six small tins of paint.
oh, and as for it getting dirty/curling, just put a new strip down. Just like in a gym.