Hand painted floor cloth . . . on a budget.

At The Next Cool Event, one of the exhibits was a design inspired by "I Dream of Jeannie". The idea was to create a floor that appeared to be custom tile. . . on a budget. Instead, we used the back side of a piece of linoleum vinyl flooring that we got as a remnant. My first custom floor cloth project was done this way almost 15 years ago. With quality products, they last for years.

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The painted vinyl was set in place and easily cut to the exact size in the shape that we needed.
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The back side of the vinyl was primed and base coated. The image of the design was projected on to the surface and traced with chalk.
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It was laid out on the floor where the design was painted starting from the inside and working outward.
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. . . and painted . . . and painted!
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Top coats were applied. It was allowed to dry before rolling for transport.

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Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA

Great idea, the possibilities are endless.
CP

on Mar 06, 2012 · Like 0
Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA

Looks great. I would have ended up painting mysefl into the center. Where are the Jeannie photos?

on Mar 07, 2012 · Like 1
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

She did make an appearance at the event. . . jewels and all!!!! LOL

on Mar 07, 2012 · Like 1
Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA

Kass, and yet still no photos?

on Mar 07, 2012 · Like 0
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

Here's one just for you, Kevin. LOL
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Miriam I New York, NY

Ha! That was for me too, Kass.

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Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA

LOL Kass, that would be one of the genies of my dreams
[Blossom has taken over the keyboard]

on Mar 07, 2012 · Like 0
Madeline C

Looks like a simple version of the Buddist mandala!

on Mar 07, 2012 · Like 0
Denise K River Falls, WI

Very nice, so creative! Good job.

on Mar 28, 2012 · Like 0
Veronica S Squires, MO

Any idea how long this flooring would last? Does the paint crack when rolled? I want something in my foyer that I don't have to worry about the dirt, dogs and hubby making a mess of. Reason I beautiful rugs are still rolled up. BUT this could easily be mopped. What primer, paint and sealer did you use... suggestions please.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

I have some that have lasted for 5-10 years. But, here in Atlanta, we don't have snow and salt. Any cracking will be dependent upon the quality of the vinyl that you use. The best surface is pre-primed canvas . . . those will easily last for 10-15 years.
For maximum durability, use XIM or Styx as your primer. The paint should be a good quality latex like Ben Moore or Sher Wms. Keep away from the big box store paints. Stays Clear by Ben Moore ...»
is a great water based poly for your topcoat. When you roll it up, put an old sheet or towel on top first to keep the paint from coming in contact with the vinyl and make sure that the paint side is out.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Trina M Winter Haven, FL

All it needs now is a big hookah in the middle. Looks amazing.

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Karianne R Woodsville, NH

I love it! What a nice creative space!

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Refined Vintage West Bloomfield, MI

So creative! I want to pretend to be Jeannie!

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Paticia G Clermont, FL

love the dog

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Lora S Arlington, TX

This would be perfect outdoors where we have gigantic mosquitos - it's really pretty!!

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Pat B Fort Necessity, LA

it looks like a sand mandela like the tibetian monks make.
pat buie (Ft. Necessity, La.)

on May 02, 2012 · Like 1
Diane B Dublin, GA

Totally inspired! I have to use this idea for an activity for my Grands visit this summer. THANKS!!!

on May 04, 2012 · Like 1
Sheryll S Jacksonville, FL

What a beautiful, sweet, darling puppy!

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Maria C Branson, MO

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

on May 06, 2012 · Like 0
Prestige Applications Rem... Harvey, LA

That is out of the box.Great concept of design and color.

on Jul 06, 2012 · Like 0
WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

Thank you everyone. This was such a fun project. I finally got the blog post done that describes more of the details about how it was done. Enjoy:
http://www.kasswilson.com/blog-design-vision...

on Jul 06, 2012 · Like 0
Jan Gerston Bryan, TX

What type of paint did you use?

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WallsTreat Studio/ Kass W... Alpharetta, GA

It was latex over a primer.

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Michael Smith

This is beautiful! I saw something similar with the faux painting in Atlanta and it was pretty gorgeous. I love the artistic options that are available these days! http://www.struttura.us/Decorative-Designer-...

on Oct 29, 2012 · Like 0