Floor Cloth or canvas "rugs" were painted to imitate carpeting. Floor Cloths were quite popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as colorful and inexpensive alternatives.

Today floorcloths have once again gained full popularity and bring contemporary art to the décor of any room. Floorcloths have become a fashionable alternative to area rugs

Floor Cloths protect hardwood floors, they provide a lovely decorative accent to any room. Floor Cloths provide a smooth, easily cleaned surface which makes them ideal for placement in an entry way, under the dining room table, in front of the kitchen sink or stove, anywhere that could benefit from a unique accent rug. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination! Floor Cloths can also be used as wall hangings.

Floorcloths are original paintings created on a heavy canvas that is first shrunk. Each canvas is individually painted with two coats of primer, 3 to 4 coats of acrylic paints for depth of colour and sealed with seven coats of water base varnish on top and 5 coats on the bottom, finished with two coats of non yellowing wax. Each painting is an original piece of art signed and dated.

Floor Cloths are intended to be used on hard wood floors, concrete and some tiles.  We strongly recommend not to use a Floor Cloth on carpet, the finish of the Floor Cloth will crack under the weight of furniture and walking. If furniture is to be placed on the Floor Cloth, felt pads should added to the feet.

Floor Cloths are again a popular alternative to other types of area rugs.

Well-made Floor Cloths are a labor-intensive craft and will last a lifetime with the right care.

Upon getting your Floor Cloth home make sure it is at room temperature before you unroll it or the varnish finish might crack. Avoid folding or bending your Floor Cloth, if you have to move it store it flat or roll it up design side out.

Vacuum and mop the area where you will place your Floor Cloth removing any grit or dirt. For large Floor Cloths use double stick carpet tape to keep the edges down. For smaller Floor Cloths a thin, rubber, non skid mat should be used  to prevent slipping and to hold your rug firmly in place.

To clean your Floor Cloth, first vacuum or sweep, with a damp cloth or mop and a mild soap cleanthe surface then, rinse the area with clean water then paper towel dry. For a stubborn spot use a small amount of vinegar and water ,scrub the stains gently  and rinse with clean water and dry. Avoid scratchy cleansers and strong commercial cleaners that may damage the paint

Keep the underside of your Floor Cloth clear of debris and dirt  as the unevenness will cause warping and marking on the painted side. Twice a year reapply a coat of non yellow wax.