awer1
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| Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject: Tatami mats |
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Hi
I just bought some second hand tatami mats and they don't quite fit in the space I was hoping to put them in. I have enough mats to cut one of them up but I don't really know how they are constructed. I don't want to start chopping away at them only for the mat to disintegrate.
So, I was wondering if anyone here knows anything about tatami mats and whether it is a good idea to trim them and if so what the best way to do it might be?
Much appreciated
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awer1
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| Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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well, if anyone else is curious, i have discovered that it is pretty easy to cut/trim tatami mats. i just used transparent duct tape over the area to be cut and then got stuck in with a stanley knife. tidied up with some more tape and that was it. very easy.
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eileen
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| Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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Having never come across tatami mats before awer I was unable to offer any advise to you. However, I'm glad you found a solution and posted it here as it will help other members that may have the same problem. 
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Netty
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| Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 12:29 am Post subject: |
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I've never heard of Tatami mats either! What are they? I guess I'm off to google Tatami mats!
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chio88
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| Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:12 am Post subject: |
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| awer1 wrote: | | well, if anyone else is curious, i have discovered that it is pretty easy to cut/trim tatami mats. i just used transparent duct tape over the area to be cut and then got stuck in with a stanley knife. tidied up with some more tape and that was it. very easy. |
Will the tape adhere nicely to the mat?
Thanks!
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