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Floorcloths...Then and Now
Over time floorcloths
proved themselves to be one of the most durable forms of floorcovering
used. Centuries-old pieces still remain intact, with the pattern clearly
visible. Today, Canvasworks floorcloths are made from the same 100% cotton heavyweight canvas (with a sewn hem and mitered corners). Environmentally-safe, water-based paints and finishes are used in place of yellowing varnishes and slow-drying paints of years ago. Each Canvasworks floorcloth is put through a series of steps to ensure a finished piece which will lie flat and maintain its shape, colors and finish for years to come. With 4 to 6 coats of extremely durable (yet still flexible) polyurethane protecting each painted piece, Canvasworks’ floorcloths will stand up to the most demanding traffic- from children to dogs, heavy furniture to sloppy eaters. Just damp mop with a mild cleanser and apply a liquid floor wax to restore the finish from time to time. Smaller pieces can be adhered to the floor with poster adhesive or double-sided carpet tape. Larger pieces can be unrolled and used without any particular installation. Click here for a sampling of the most popular Canvasworks floorcloth designs, from historical reproductions to modern geometrics.or intricate stamped and stenciled patterns. Customized pieces or variations of popular designs are also commonly requested. Call the studio to discuss your specific floorcloth needs. Canvasworks also
produces canvas-on-board fireboards, painted
canvas table runners and placemat sets, trivets and coasters using similar
traditional and folk art styles. Call the studio at (802)263-5410 for details. "These carpets possess a decided advantage over all others, as they are more durable, and in warm weather much more comfortable, and easier to keep clean, and in hot climates the only kind that are not subject to injury from insects; in winter they may be covered with other carpeting without damage, and the room is kept warmer ..." New Hampshire Gazette, April 8, 1828
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Canvasworks
326 Henry Gould Rd 802•263•5410
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The
use of painted canvas floorcoverings, also known as "oyl cloths"
dates as far back as the 14th century in Europe. When people came to this
country they were looking for ways to reproduce some of the furnishings
they were used to back home. Resources were limited, but worn sails from
ships provided them with a base to paint and cover the floor with.American
primitive paintings often depict subjects standing on boldly geometric
floorcloths; William Burnet, Governor of New York and Massachusetts during
Colonial times, had floorcloths listed in his household inventory; and
later, George Washington ordered floorcloths for his Mt. Vernon retirement
home. Canvas was more readily available than other rug and carpet supplies,
and the ease of cleaning made floorcloths particularly desirable. Placed
over wide boards, the heavily painted canvas cut cold drafts from below,
and were cool underfoot in summer.
