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Painted canvas floorcloths

For those of you who are tired of spot cleaning (or worse- dry cleaning) an oriental rug under the dining table, why not go with a floorcloth? Heavy canvas is painted and sealed with multiple clear coats to produce a tough, easy to clean and customizable floor covering which will least for decades! More info at http://www.canvasworksfloorcloths.com.

Would you go for something like this in your home?

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Basic Checks with Border Fruit 8' X 8' (Can be ordered in any size/color requested)

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Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

I really got a kick out of this for it brought memories back from design classes when I actually made a canvas rug (1987). I just remembered it the other day so to see this posted is like dejavu and, just maybe, I'll make another!

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 0
Dee W Rock Creek, OH

Yes, I would go for this in my home! Original and unique...a winning combination.

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 1
Betty B Cypress, TX

We've made several of these using fabrics. How about matching fabrics on the floorcloth with leftover scraps from a quilt? My daughter made a more geometical one using masking tape and spray paints.

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 0
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Wow, canvas? This is gorgeous! Easy to clean is icing on the cake. Great product!
Donna

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Very interesting. What does the surface feel like underfoot?

on Jul 15, 2012 · Like 0
Lisa M

It feels like a cross between leather and vinyl flooring.

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
Linda P Pocahontas, AR

This is exactly what I need--something waterproof to protect my laminate from wet and provide some traction for my little dogs. How difficult was it to make. I'm not very agile anymore.

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
The Space Between Key West, FL

This is such a great idea. Durable, and easy to clean ... and beautiful.

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 1
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Interesting. Thanks for the answer, Lisa.

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 1
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Do you have to tape it down? what about sweeping it off....do the corners start to curl?

on Jul 16, 2012 · Like 0
Lisa M

Larger floorcloths used under tables or other furniture do not need to be secured to the floor. I use a very heavy canvas. A finished 8' x 8' floorcloth from Canvasworks will weigh about 40 lbs.! It lies nice and flat with no warping edges or turned up corners.

on Jul 18, 2012 · Like 1