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

by Lisa Curry Mair (Author) "FLOORCLOTHS ARE MADE OF heavyweight cotton canvas, a few latex paint colors, and a coat or two of polyurethane sealer..." (more)
Key Phrases: turn the floorcloth, sponging medium, select your own combination, Finish the Floorcloth, Prepare the Floorcloth, Sprig Stamp (more...)

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From Library Journal
Home design writer Couglin gives a thorough review of the numerous materials that can be used for floors, from wood to carpets to such novelties as leather and glass. She discusses historical background, safety, durability, practicality, and design concerns for each flooring option. Unfortunately, some of the projects shown here, such as refinishing wood floors, come with scant instructions. In contrast, Mair's inspiring work offers step-by-step instructions for preparing, painting, and finishing a floorcloth. Color photographs of professionals' cloths in a variety of styles will inspire amateur and experienced painters alike. Purchase Mair's title for public libraries and Coughlin's for interior design collections.
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"A thorough reading will teach you everything you need to know to make striking floor coverings in any style." -- Denver Post

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580174051
• ISBN-13: 978-1580174053
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,713 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Floorcloth Magic, August 11, 2002

By A Customer

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars INSPIRING, February 20, 2007

By	sophie "alehar" (Westbrook, Maine USA) - See all my reviews

The artist does a good job covering all the needed supplies and methods to create such beautiful floor cloths. There is a lot covered in these pages, although I could have skipped the color theory part given its really trial and error and personal design ultimately. There are lots of beautiful floor cloths to admire by this artist and others. Wish there were some substantial patterns to apply in addition to the very basic stripes included. This book helps motivate one to begin and do it right, and the rest is really up to one's imagination which the author gives a good springboard to leap from.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for any level, March 12, 2007

By	Judith L. Schweitzer "JLS" (From Mia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.