(Floor) investing with coins?
This old money enthusiast took that very literally, when this collector heard that it was also possible to invest your own toilet floor with old pennies from the guilder period. (Would you also like to make such a floor? Read the detailed version at the bottom of how you can also invest a floor with coins).
For those who have a thing for the old Dutch guilder coins, this beautiful money was a rich memory and what better time to think about it than in the toilet? In any case, this recently turned collector thought he would breathe new life into his memory. the nickels have a diameter of 21 millimeters. To fill a floor with 5 cent coins, he needed about 2500 pieces to fill a square meter. After he had first cleaned them and then filled them with epoxy resin, a beautiful result emerged after hard work. Do you also want to buy kilos of nickels for your floor? View them here in our webshop.
Just like this enthusiast, many customers have preceded you in purchasing several kilos of coins. Besides this wonderful project, there have also been several projects with other types of coins, with which a floor was laid. Think of Juliana's 1 cent or a mix of the 1 cent to 5 guilders, from the period 1948 to 2001, which are also used for, for example, a beautiful floor in the hallway. It was still possible to exchange these guilders at the bank up to and including 2007. Since then, exchanging guilders has unfortunately no longer been possible. That makes it fun in that case to buy the coins for a nice amount. At David-coin we still buy and sell these coins per piece and per kilo (or the smaller version of 500 grams) every week. (We still buy and sell Dutch paper money) For those who arouse more interest from the international side, there is also the possibility to decorate your floor with kilos of world coins or of course for collecting coins on land, for example. This concerns coins from both Europe and outside Europe. Plenty of options for everyone's taste or collection area. Click here for more types of kilo coins.
Also invest a floor with coins?
Step 1: The preparation / safety
Before you start it is good to start with safety:
Good quality “Nitrile gloves”, safety goggles and covering (work) clothing.
Also make sure the room is well ventilated so that you have fresh air while processing.
If you want to apply the coins on a concrete or wooden floor, we recommend that you first apply a primer with “Universal Epoxy Fast”. This ensures that the following layers do not penetrate into the wood or concrete and that no more air comes out that causes bubbles. After waiting for 12 hours, it has hardened further and the epoxy coating or casting resin can be applied.
It is important that the subfloor will be partly visible between the edges of the coins. For the most neutral effect, choose a black epoxy coating first, or a different color for the variation. After 12 hours the coating is hard enough to apply the coins.
Step 2: Apply the coins
When the preparation is done, the coins can be applied. You can do this with the transparent “Tikaflex clear 10”. This adhesive sealant is transparent and adheres very well to the coins and epoxy. Draw short strips and apply the coins to them and press them well. Repeat this until the entire space is covered with the coins.
Step 3: Apply the epoxy
In the last step you need to apply the epoxy casting resin. This epoxy layer ensures that the floor is sturdy and easy to keep clean in the future. Epoxy can withstand almost any cleaning agent, so it is ideal for use in areas such as kitchens, bathrooms and toilets.
Before the epoxy casting resin can be applied, it is important to first check whether there is a raised edge everywhere. If this is not the case, then a raised edge must be made with wooden slats. Make sure it is secure so that it does not shift while you are applying the epoxy. Use packing tape on the wood lath to keep the wood from adhering to the epoxy.
When a raised edge is present everywhere, the epoxy casting resin can be mixed and poured. First, combine components A and B in a 100: 60 ratio (weigh the components carefully for an optimal end result). The “Resion Epoxy resin” is very resistant to UV light, so you do not need to add a UV stabilizer when using this epoxy! Mix the two components thoroughly in a pitcher or bucket for two minutes, not forgetting the edges and bottom of the cup. When you have mixed the epoxy resin well you can start pouring. Make sure you spread the epoxy well and that it is about 5 millimeters thick everywhere. You can use a laminating spatula for spreading.
Step 4: Wait for the end result!
Depending on the temperature, once the epoxy resin has been applied, the floor will be fully cured after about a day (24 hours).
Success? Enjoy the result! Feel free to send us pictures of the result. For any questions or further assistance with investing this floor, please don't hesitate to contact us contact without obligation.
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David coin
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