Lee Sipe on mon 30 nov 98
Thanks to those who sent me a message on how to design a studio. I looked at
the cost of installing tile for the entire studio, and it is cost prohibitive.
I plan on using a linoleum floor, but am worried about safety. Will a layer
of fire brick between the kiln and the linoleum be safe. Also, for some
reason the listserver dropped me, and I probably did not get most of your
responses.
Thanks,
Lee Sipe
Columbia, SC
Randall Moody on wed 2 dec 98
Why not just use a concrete flooring. It can be stained to add a color to
the floor and it will hold up forever. At the University of South Alabama
they have long deck drains embedded in the floor. They use the hose
attachments used for hanging ferns and just spray all of the dust to the
drain. After that they squeegee the floor and it is done! Great set up!
You can also talk to an architect in the area for ideas on flooring. There
are numerous possibilities out there!
-----Original Message-----
From: Lee Sipe
To: CLAYART@LSV.UKY.EDU
Date: Monday, November 30, 1998 8:30 AM
Subject: Help on designing studio
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Thanks to those who sent me a message on how to design a studio. I looked
at
>the cost of installing tile for the entire studio, and it is cost
prohibitive.
>I plan on using a linoleum floor, but am worried about safety. Will a
layer
>of fire brick between the kiln and the linoleum be safe. Also, for some
>reason the listserver dropped me, and I probably did not get most of your
>responses.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Lee Sipe
>Columbia, SC
Sharon Pollock-De Luzio on wed 2 dec 98
I assume your kiln is electric and on a metal stand. If so it is like mine.
I used four 12x12 cement garden tiles from Home Depot--alot cheaper than
firebrick. My kiln is on a wood floor. Between the air space and the tiles
nothing has burned yet. If your kiln is not on a metal stand you might want
to use some cinderblocks underneath to get airspace.
-SPDL
Jim Cullen on wed 2 dec 98
I've put 12" x 12" x 1" patio blocks under my kiln which sits on a stand about
10" off the brick. My floor is vinyl tile and I haven't had a problem. My
floor is not insulated, it's an outside shed but even in the heat of summer
the floor was never a concern.
Good luck.
Build Shelves.
Keep Centered
CULLEN
Naperville, Illinois
James Bretes on fri 4 dec 98
Jim Cullen wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> I've put 12" x 12" x 1" patio blocks under my kiln which sits on a stand about
> 10" off the brick. My floor is vinyl tile and I haven't had a problem. My
> floor is not insulated, it's an outside shed but even in the heat of summer
> the floor was never a concern.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Build Shelves.
>
> Keep Centered
> CULLEN
> Naperville, Illinois
I to have tile floor but I don't put anything under it. Never had any
problem at all. My kilns do have stands. I just finished my studio
last year and no problems yet"
Jim
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