A few years ago my mom sent me a magazine featuring an artist that painted
floorcloths. This was news to me. I had never seen anything like this before. So in my excitement I eagerly gathered my supplies and embarked on this new exciting adventure. The one pictured above is the first one that I did.
This one is under our kitchen table. I saw this design in a magazine somewhere. The rugs are made from canvas material that are cut to size and hemmed with double sided tape. They are primed 2-3 times and then the latex base coat is applied. I use acrylic paints for the design and seal the top coat with 2-3 coats of polyeurethane. Last but not least I buff with bowling alley wax. This helps seal and protect the rug from wear and the elements.
A few years ago my mom sent me a magazine featuring an artist that painted floorcloths. This was news to me. I had never seen anything like this before. So in my excitement I eagerly gathered my supplies and embarked on this new exciting adventure. The one pictured above is the first one that I did. 
This one is under our kitchen table. I saw this design in a magazine somewhere. The rugs are made from canvas material that are cut to size and hemmed with double sided tape. They are primed 2-3 times and then the latex base coat is applied. I use acrylic paints for the design and seal the top coat with 2-3 coats of polyeurethane. Last but not least I buff with bowling alley wax. This helps seal and protect the rug from wear and the elements.
10 comments so far...:
I love your floorcloths! I have been thinking and planning on making a couple of them, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. Can I ask - What kind of canvas do you use? Where do you get it? I've read some people just use dropcloths, and other people say you have to have a really heavy weight canvas. I'm curious what you've used. I love your designs and the wonderful colors. :)
OMG Rainbow! *steals*
... you didn't see anything! ...
This is fun to look at this project, I haven't thought of floorcloths in years! When I had my first son, one of my 'get rich quick' schemes was to make and sell floorcloths! They really are a fun way to brighten up your space :)
very cute floorcloths! while I'm leaving this comment, I can't help but look over there
--->>> What fabulous smiles ya'll have!
gail
I love your floor cloths! I also wonder where to get the canvas. Are there different grades of canvas available? Bowling alley wax?!? I wouldn't even know where to look for that! LOL!
:)
These are beautiful! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing. I'm having a giveaway today. Stop by and enter if you get a chance.
Oh WOW!!! These are beautiful!! I especially love the yellow one with the tree!!
I love each of them!!
Oh my what beautiful floorcloths!! You are so very talented!
blessings
mary
I know this is an older post, but I found it through your linkwithin widget. Really neat rugs! I think your first one is my favourite!! This is one of the things I love most about your blog, the fun, artsy, crafty things your create - you are most definately not afraid of hard work! :)
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