Making A Floor Cloth Out Of Linoleum

Here s how i did it.

Making a floor cloth out of linoleum.

When the wax dries hand buff the surface. Needless to say this floor cloth was much easier to make than the one that i painted. Traditionally these floor cloths were made of scrap canvas that was left over from sails. I would just make sure to use a linoleum that s soft on the back like ours.

Crafty homemakers re used sailcloth because it was both durable and. No wonder canvas rugs have been popular since colonial times. Easy care accents these practical floorcloths are durable and inexpensive to make. If desired you may apply a final coat of paste wax using a soft cloth.

Paint a floorcloth on linoleum so much easier than on canvas. Let the sealer dry completely between coats. So go ahead make the floor your canvas. Notice too the wrinkles in the tarp.

I used a piece of linoleum remnant from a local flooring supply and cut it to fit my floor space. I liked the way it turned out but the vinyl flooring that i used had little divots all over it. No hemming and with the right finish it is easy to clean. Remnant piece of vinyl flooring the design doesn t matter make sure that the back side is a light solid neutral color x acto knife or utility knife framing square yardstick or other straight edge.

I don t know if they re all that way though. If you re looking to spruce up a room that s quick and easy and not too expensive installing a linoleum floor is a fantastic option. They clean up with a damp mop and mild detergent. Linoleum floor coverings are some of the easiest and most cost effective flooring options out there.

Our floors are so old and scratched i don t ever thing about wear and tear on them. The under side of our linoleum is super soft like felt. How to paint a floor cloth. Back when my kitchen was in the tuscan colors i painted this floor cloth to add a bright splash to an otherwise plain floor.

If you need a bigger rug you can always have a piece cut off the roll but it will be slightly more expensive. Floor clothes are a wonderful project for artists of all levels. Make an easy floor cloth in 60 minutes or less august 15 2012 at 9 01 am you remember me telling you about the trouble i had with my last floor cloth that i made for my kitchen. Buy a piece of 6 x 9 linoleum from the hardware store flooring section note.

These must be smoothed out as the fabric is adhered. But i can see how you would want to keep your new floors in good condition. To make your floor cloth slip proof you can apply a liquid rubber backing available at most craft stores. Floor cloths have a rich history.

Note to protect the floor a blue tarp is under both the fabric and the tarp used as the backing.