How To Make A Floor Cloth
3 4 of a yard of 60 wide canvas will make two floor cloths press an approximate 1 2 hem on all four sides.
How to make a floor cloth. Needless to say this floor cloth was much easier to make than the one that i painted. This space should be dust free well lit and well ventilated. Place the rug backing under the hems on the floor cloth.
Cut the rug backing slightly smaller than the hemmed rectangle. 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. To make your floor cloth slip proof you can apply a liquid rubber backing available at most craft stores.
Working on a large table or on a drop cloth on the floor center door or board on canvas. How to make floor cloths before you begin set up a work space where you can leave the floor cloth to dry undisturbed for several hours. Fold one side neatly under the other.
The easiest surface to use for such a large project is the floor. Then fold over 1 and press again on all four sides. Floor clothes are a wonderful project for artists of all levels.
Continue stapling from the center points outward about every 3 inches. Smooth the fabric around to the back stapling it at each side s midpoint. Even simpler you may purchase a pre primed cloth in a variety of sizes at major hobby stores or online.
They are so beautiful. 2 sided carpet tape the tape in my roll was about 3 wide so i cut it in half vertically how you make a floor cloth from a drop cloth. They can be designed to complement any kitchen style.