Continue stapling from the center points outward about every 3 inches.
How to make canvas floor coverings.
We started with 3 by 5 foot canvases about 8 10 each at an art supply store.
If desired you may apply a final coat of paste wax using a soft cloth.
With a foam paint roller apply one coat of acrylic latex paint for your background color.
When the surface has been.
An easier and more affordable material than canvas is sheet vinyl flooring.
To make your floor cloth slip proof you can apply a liquid rubber backing available at most craft stores.
Let the sealer dry completely between coats.
Smooth the fabric around to the back stapling it at each side s midpoint.
Lay out a preprimed canvas with a 1 inch allowance on all sides for finishing the edges.
Staple at each corner far left.
Be sure to cover the entire front of the canvas.
A couple of coats of primer paint your design then at least three coats of water based poly and you re good to go.
When the wax dries hand buff the surface.
Floor clothes are a wonderful project for artists of all levels.
Allow to dry completely.
For a traditional floor cloth you ll need linseed oil a large paintbrush oil based paints assorted stencils with early american or colonial designs small brushes sponges or foam pouncing.
Working on a large table or on a drop cloth on the floor center door or board on canvas.
Buy a remnant of inexpensive vinyl flooring not the expensive stuff that has cushioning and use the back of it.