Painting Technique For Canvas Floorcloths

[@justtere]

Finding this video at this time took my breath away. I had decided to go this way (I am an old crafter) to merge one room into another. When I saw stickers so high I gave up and decided what I wanted to do will be way beyond my budget. I saw another video yesterday that piqued my interest. But got busy in family life. The first two videos in my feed today were yours. I am happy dancing. This will be perfect for both rooms. Thank you!!!

[@ZarpeParadise]

I love to look back on all your creations. So many over the many years!!! And tips for making the mitered corners?

[@darlenejames-hussey5145]

Where do you buy this material, would like to try it. Looks super cool

[@darlenejames-hussey5145]

Do you buy these mats with sown edging already in place?

[@marylangner7437]

Thank you for this! Happy painting!

[@canvasrugs]

Thank you, there are more videos coming up!

[@Old52Guy]

This is great! I am a lousy painter but this looks like it will make up for my lack of skills.

[@canvasrugs]

Hey I'm making a whole lot more! If you have any questions let me know and I'll help as much as I can!

[@GringaCR]

Love it!

[@canvasrugs]

So glad! thank you!

[@kareneekus]

thanks Laura...these videos are really helpful....was the paint you used an exterior or interior latex

[@FredHanna]

Great

[@canvasrugs]

glad it helps!

[@crochetingcindy]

Could you help me find a supplier for the floor cloth canvas. I would love to try this.

[@canvasrugs]

Yes! You can use Amazon!

[@jenniferjudge5996]

Just curious; what kind of polyurethane do you use? I need it to be durable enough to withstand a high traffic area but I'm worried about it cracking if it's too hard of a finish. Thanks!

[@canvasrugs]

I use an oil-based polyurethane from Lanco in costa Rica. I have used Minwax water-based polyurethane with success but the importation was discontinued. Be sure your paint dries for several days before varnishing. this is the most important step to prevent cracking. Let each coat dry for at least 12 hours and let the last coat dry for 5 or more days before walking on it. I have these in hotels so they can withstand high traffic areas!

[@jenniferjudge5996]

@@canvasrugs Thank you!

[@crazydog8287]

How do you do a wash after you are finished with the main pattern? So it looks antiqued or worn?

[@canvasrugs]

Hi! I actually do the wash before most designs. I like to do it on the tiles for the Mexican Tile design or before I apply the jute stamp on many of the borders for the Cowrie Shell Design or Banana Tree Design. But it can be added afterwards, only use less water to control the application.

[@barbra429]

I'm sorry I must have missed it, what's the purpose of the wash?

[@canvasrugs]

I like to use this technique to give more texture and life to a design. sometimes I feel an empty space in the center is boring so I tinted it to give it more detail. I also like to use this and put a stamp on top. It's something many of my rugs have and I wanted to explain how I do it.

[@barbra429]

@@canvasrugs I have been looking at lots of videos and I'm a bit confused. I just want to make a small area rug to go on my kitchen floor. The theme is kind of herbal plant so I have a cricket so I was going to create my own stencil design and paint it onto the rug. What I don't understand is do I need to use gesso, or do I just paint it and then stencil the design on top of the paint and then put polycrylic on it? Or do I need to do any of those steps?

[@laurelanderson5656]

@@barbra429 I use 3 coats of latex exterior house paint as a base. Then I paint the design. Let dry for 3-4 days. Then varnish. I use 5 coats of polyurethane.

[@barbra429]

@@laurelanderson5656 Thank you so so much That helps and makes things clear to me.