Directions For Making A Floor Cloth

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Directions for making a floor cloth. 2 x 3 canvas floorcloth light beige willow trees on tea red floor cloth area rug theblackhorsestudio. When the wax dries hand buff the surface. 5 out of 5 stars 58 58 reviews 79 99 free shipping favorite add to floorcloth 3 x5 area rug in our minuet design. Note to protect the floor a blue tarp is under both the fabric and the tarp used as the backing.

At the very bottom of the photo below the cutting away of the backing tarp is pictured. Here is a comparison of the floor cloth after a coat of shellac and the extra fabric. Continue stapling from the center points outward about every 3 inches. 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. Notice the duct tape is layed out on the floor sticky side up. This space should be dust free well lit and well ventilated. Staple at each corner far left.

Smooth the fabric around to the back stapling it at each side s midpoint. If desired you may apply a final coat of paste wax using a soft cloth. 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.

Working on a large table or on a drop cloth on the floor center door or board on canvas.