Make Hand Painted Floor Cloth

I am hoping to make many more.

Make hand painted floor cloth.

Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s. Not only are they economical and simple to make they re also a perfect combination of beauty and practicality. Make a striking painted canvas floor cloth for your outdoor space with a bit of paint and a drop cloth. Nov 17 2016 i discovered this craft art form when i lived in upstate n y.

Patterns including diamonds squares and cubes were hand painted or stenciled frequently by the lady of the house. Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes. And fell in love with them. These floor coverings make a wonderful focal point for a kitchen sink area or entryway or underneath a dining room table.

My designs are unique whimsical and joyful. The flip side to that however is that they are relatively easy to make yourself. Distinctive hand painted canvas floor cloths. Hand painted floorcloths are made of simple materials.

See more ideas about floor cloth painted floor cloths painted floor. The trick for painting a floor cloth is to make sure that the edges of the tape and labels are well adhered to the canvas. The one drawback to these hand painted cloths is that they tend to be quite expensive you could easily pay 1000 2000 for a cloth to cover your kitchen floor. Many of my early paintings are still serviceable after 30 years.

Painted canvas can be custom designed in any size color or design. Ps contributor megan from the homes i have made is here today to show you exactly how it s done. Canvas paints and sealants backed with recycled felt non skid backing and crafted into a colorful floor mat. Vintage vinyl floor cloths by spicher company are a great reasonably priced alternative to traditional cottage rugs for family rooms kitchens baths offices and high traffic areas.

And when you paint be sure to brush your paint from the tape to the canvas to ensure that you will have a clean edge on stripes or dots. I like the folk colonial designs the most but they can be made in any design that is desired. Painted floorcloths hold up to substantial use. See more ideas about floor cloth painted floor cloths painted floor.

They are very durable and have an easy to clean non slip vinyl surface. What a simple stunning alternative to a pricier outdoor rug. Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs.