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Floor
Cloths - not just for cleaning
anymore
Floor
cloths are pieces of canvas cut and arranged in a way on the floor,
which is not only for decorative purposes but also to enable smoother
cleaning. Originally made of sailcloth to cover dirt floors, today
floor cloths are a great way to beautify a room. They serve the
purpose of décor and are also of great aid in cleaning
as they have a water resistant, non toxic smooth surface.
Floor
cloths have a long history originating in 14th century France
where painted oil cloths were used as decorative wall hangings
and table coverings. The British took this art form and started
the idea of painted canvas for the floor. As floor coverings were
not affordable to the common man, cheap canvas was the best option.
They were often referred to as "crumb cloths" because
of their use under dining room tables. They had the additional
bonus of making the floors warmer in the winter. Canvas floor
cloths are one of the earliest forms of water-repellent floor
coverings. Only recently has linoleum replaced this.
Today,
floor cloths are the solution to all of your flooring needs. They
are as flat as the floor, which allows smooth movement of objects
across them. They clean up easily due to their smooth surface,
which is wonderful for families with pets or small children. They
don't trap dirt or other allergens the way carpets can. They can
be custom sized, custom designed and custom colored for each home.
They are resistant to mold, bacteria and pests. As a floor covering
it offers a water resistant surface that is easy to clean, is
hypo-allergenic and non-toxic. They also beautify your floor and
can be great pieces of art work that reflects your taste and artistic
value.
Hemp
canvas is most preferred material for floor cloths. Stencils,
stamps are used to create designs. Free hand drawing also exists.
Each cloth is individually hand stretched on a wood stretcher
and painted. Cloths are sealed using sealer on both sides. Adhesive
edges are given to ensure firmer hold upon the floor. This assures
that ripples are done away with. Varnish is applied to withstand
scratches on the painting. However it wears away after some time
and re-varnishing is essential else the art will get mutilated
over time.
Floor
cloths today are in vogue because of their versatile features
that make them the solution of flooring needs. They not only satisfy
such needs but also become important pieces of décor.
There
are many more flooring articles in our flooring
section. There is more specific information in the links at
the beginning of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
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