Floorcloth Magic: How to Paint Canvas Rugs for Decorative Home Use

by Lisa Curry Mair

Book Overview

You're tired of staring at bare hardwood floors, but the Oriental rug you covet is prohibitively expensive. The solution? A floorcloth that you can make yourself for a fraction of the cost of an area rug or carpet. Floorcloths - hand-painted durable canvas rugs - have become popular again because of a renewed interest in Early American decorating techniques. And since the most appropriate place for a floorcloth is on the hardwood floors used in so...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580174051
• ISBN13: 9781580174053
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Storey Books
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Floorcloth Magic

I was informed that the book would be on backorder when I ordered it. I received it in the time quoted for the backorder. I like the book. I would order again.

Great book for any level

This is the second of 2 books I ordered because I wanted to paint and design a floor cloth. Easy instructions and some beautiful designs for anyone who does not want to design their own.

Floorcloth Magic

Clearly and concisely written, no confusion or contradictions like some other books on the same subject. Excellent section on contributing artists showing a wide diversity of styles.