- 1). Fill the perimeter foundation of the living space with 1-inch washed and cleaned gravel. Be sure not to use surfacing gravel, which is commonly used on roads.
- 2). Pour a 1-inch-thick layer of sand over the gravel.
- 3). Cover the sand with a layer of the 30-ml plastic sheets.
- 4). Pour another 1-inch-thick layer of sand over the plastic. The sand on both the bottom and the top will protect the plastic sheeting from being torn by the gravel.
- 5). Pour about 2 inches of road base on top of the sand. Spray it lightly with water, tamping down the road base by hand until it is tightly compacted. Add the road base in this manner until you have about a 5-inch layer of road base.
- 1). Mix together six parts sand, two parts clay and one part straw in the wheelbarrow. The amounts of each material varies depending on the size of the room.
- 2). Spread a 1-inch thick layer of the adobe onto the floor, using the trowel to create a smooth finish. Let dry for at least a week.
- 3). Apply the linseed oil to the entire floor with a rag. Make sure to put down as much oil as possible without creating puddles. Let dry, which can take a couple of days.
- 4). Mix three parts linseed oil with one part oil thinner, and apply the mixture to the entire floor. Let dry completely.
- 5). Mix two parts linseed oil with two parts oil thinner, and apply the mixture over the second layer. Let dry completely.
- 6). Mix one part linseed oil with three parts oil thinner and apply the mixture over the third coat. Let dry completely. It is important to make sure that between coats, the oil is completely absorbed into the floor.
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