Make Hand Painted Floor Cloth

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Make hand painted floor cloth.

My designs are unique whimsical and joyful. Hand painted floor cloths are a great alternative to area rugs. What a simple stunning alternative to a pricier outdoor rug. The flip side to that however is that they are relatively easy to make yourself.

Make a striking painted canvas floor cloth for your outdoor space with a bit of paint and a drop cloth. Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes. Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s. They are very durable and have an easy to clean non slip vinyl surface.

Many of my early paintings are still serviceable after 30 years. Distinctive hand painted canvas floor cloths. Canvas paints and sealants backed with recycled felt non skid backing and crafted into a colorful floor mat. Nov 17 2016 i discovered this craft art form when i lived in upstate n y.

Painted floorcloths hold up to substantial use. 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. Ps contributor megan from the homes i have made is here today to show you exactly how it s done.

I like the folk colonial designs the most but they can be made in any design that is desired. I am hoping to make many more. I have made a few of my own and really enjoyed working on them. See more ideas about floor cloth painted floor cloths painted floor.

Painted canvas can be custom designed in any size color or design. 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. 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. Aug 1 2016 explore sabrina spencer s board painted floor cloths followed by 246 people on pinterest.

They can be a strong design element in a room or in contrast just a wonderful accent piece. 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. Hand painted floorcloths are made of simple materials.