FLOORCLOTH

$20.00 without purchase of Floorcloth. Do not order this unless you want them e-mailed. If you ordered Floorcloth they are FREE on the drop-down menu next to the item you are ordering.

ATTENTION FLOORCLOTH ARTISTS: We have a page on our website called "Tips for Floorcloth Artists" so submit your favorite tips you've learned from the "School of Hard-Knocks" to help others with their floorcloth painting! Send your tips to lakearts@bellsouth.net

LakeArts takes pride in offering only the best products for your FLOORCLOTH and canvas needs. Fredrix Artist Canvas, the largest and best in the industry. All the supplies we offer are what we consider to be the best available. Suggestions or exceptions are eagerly considered and welcomed.

What you need to make a floorcloth.

1. canvas to paint on (pre-primed saves time)

2. latex paint for your background or field color

3. acrylic paint for decorative colors

4. HemSet Tape for hem, the easy way

5. Right-Step water based varnish (matte or satin)

6. Bowling Alley Wax, protective finish (a non-yellowing paste wax)

Although we go to great extremes to help our customers with all their FLOORCLOTH needs we cannot teach a floorcloth lesson over the phone. If you have bought our products and have followed our "Floorcloth Beginner Basics", free with a floorcloth purchase (item #90090 when ordering) we will try to assist you if you send your questions to lakearts@bellsouth.net

FLOORCLOTH BEGINNER KIT

Item # 8500 $24.99 PLUS Shipping &Handling

Get Creative. Everything you need to make a floorcloth. See kits below.

1. double-primed; Floorcloth Canvas

2. 8oz Right-Step varnish

3. HemSet tape, for hem

4.Narda's 1 page of instructions "Easy Beginner Basics"

SPECIAL FLOORCLOTH Canvas KITS

ITEM #	SIZE	DIMENSIONS	ADD-ONS	Price	ORDER
11235	Fredrix Floorcloth Canvas	36" x 52"	with Beginner Basics	$29.99
11236	Fredrix Floorcloth Canvas	36" x 52"	w/ Beginner Basics, HemSet Tape and 8oz Varnish	$39.99
8500	Fredrix Floorcloth Canvas	2 'x 3'	w/ Beginner Basics, HemSet Tape and 8oz Varnish	$29.99
90090	beginner floorcloth instructions by Narda	One page of no frills, easy to follow directions. E-Mailed ASAP for those who need help fast.	Do not order this unless you want them e-mailed. If you ordered Floorcloth they are FREE on the drop-down menu next to the item you are ordering.	$20.00

FLOORCLOTH PRE-PRIMED FRONT AND BACK

Extra heavy cotton duck, 12oz, #10. Double acrylic primed on one side for a smooth surface to accept oil, acrylic or stenciling paints. All our primed canvas is shipped rolled.

item	PRIMED	length	width	price for one	order
1127	2 TOP 1 BACK	2 FEET	3 FEET	$15.70
11235	2 TOP 1 BACK	3 FEET	52"	$29.99
11231	2 TOP 1 BACK	3yd (9ft)	52"	$87.24
1123	2 TOP 1 BACK	6yd (18ft)	52"	$178.62
11241	2 TOP 1 BACK	3yd (9ft)	70"	$115.98
11242	2 TOP 1 BACK	36"	70"	$39.00
11243	2 TOP 1 BACK	54"	70"	$49.60
1124	2 TOP 1 BACK	6yd (18ft)	70"	$233.02

LARGE FLOORCLOTH

PRE-PRIMED ONE SIDE ONLY on ITEMS BELOW

The question we get all the time is

Question; "Do you have large floorcloth canvas primed on both sides?"

Answer: NO! The manufacturer Fredrix only makes this on its smaller floorcloth to add weight, it is not necessary on LARGE floorcloths.

Very heavy primed cotton duck, 12oz, #10. Great for large works and murals. All our primed canvas is shipped rolled, ready for paint.

Longer lengths available by special order, please inquire for pricing and shipping availably.

item	size	length	width	your price	ORDER
10221 UPS	8' x 9'	3yd (9ft)	96" (8ft)	$ 171.30
1022 UPS	8' x 18'	6yd (18ft)	96" (8ft)	$ 401.12
1023 TRUCK	8' x 36'	12yd (36ft)	96" (8ft)	$ 802.26	call to order 888-464-2787
1025 TRUCK	10' x 18'	6yd (18ft)	120" (10ft)	$ 488.38	call to order 888-464-2787
1027 TRUCK	10' x 36'	12yd (36ft)	120" (10ft)	$ 976.76	call to order 888-464-2787
1028 TRUCK	10'x54'	18yd (54')	120" (10ft	$1465.12	call to order 888-464-2787
1029 TRUCK	12' x 18'	6yd (18ft)	144" (12ft)	$ 685.22	call to order 888-464-2787
1031 TRUCK	12' x 54'	18yd (54')	144" (54ft)	$ 2055.64	call to order 888-464-2787

Floorcloth Poly Canvas

Double Acrylic Primed, one side only, ready to accept oil, acrylic, Inks and stenciling paints.

A fine, archival quality canvas especially made for large murals, billboards and wide-format color printers.

Also, can be used as an alternative choice to COTTON canvas for FLOORCLOTH.

Poly canvas does not absorb moisture like cotton and therefore does not shrink, warp or buckle.

A little lighter weight , (cotton 12oz, polycanvas 11.5) just add extra coats of latex paint. The more coats of paint the heavier it becomes. We put 2 coats on the top and 2 on the back.

CANVAS Technical Specifications:

CANVAS CONSTRUCTION: 100% Polyflax® synthetic fiber 64 x 42 (warp x fill)

Coating: Acrylic Latex Primer

Acidity (pH): Neutral (Acid-free)

APPEARANCE: White, with medium texture

COATED WEIGHT: 12.0 - 14.0 oz/sq.yd. 407 - 475 gsm

CALIPER: 15.5 mils - 17.0 mils

COLOR: (nominal, D50²)

Whiteness: 80.0

Brightness: 84.0

***NOTE: If you are planning on using the Poly Canvas for a Floorcloth and you want our FREE directions, ask for them in the comments area of your shopping cart!

ORDER	Item #	DESCR	IPTION	WEIGHT	width x length	SHIP VIA	PRICE
NEW WIDTH	100801	PolyMural	polyflax	11.5oz	61"x21'	UPS	$159.00
	100887	PolyMural	polyflax	11.5oz	80"x21'	ups	$204.28
	100867	PolyMural	polyflax	11.5oz	98"x21ft	UPS	$233.02

10087

PolyMural

polyflax

11.5oz

126"x21ft

TRUCK

$251.10

100810

PolyMural

polyflax

11.5oz

126"x30ft

TRUCK

$406.56

Items that are listed as TRUCK will be shipped on a big truck like Roadway, R & L, etc. and will come to you freight collect. This means you pay for the shipping charges when your shipment arrives. You will be called by the freight company before delivery on the phone number you provide. Average residential costs range about $90. to $175. depending on weight and delivery zone. A commercial delivery address saves about $30. off the costs listed. Freight charges are considerably more than UPS.

PLACEMATS

Same heavy duty cotton duck canvas as our floorcloth. Pre-primed front and back, ready for decorating.

item	description	size	PRICE	pack	ORDER
1125	oval	13"x17"	22.35	6 each
11251	oval	13"x17"	186.00	50 bulk
1126	oval	13"x17"	502.20	150 bulk
1136	rectangle	13"x17"	22.35	6 each
11361	rectangle	13"x17"	186.00	50 bulk
1137	rectangle	13"x17"	502.20	150 bulk

MORE GOOD STUFF FOR FLOORCLOTH

"FLOORCLOTH BASICS" Narda's simple directions and tips for floorcloth! One page of easy step by step instructions. FREE when ordering floorcloth or $20. if ordered separately. Ask for item #90090

HemSet, the perfect quick easy hem for your floorcloth without sewing or glue. A double adhesive cloth tape.

Bowling Alley Wax, a non yellowing hard paste wax for added protection.

item	description	size	product	price	order
90055	HemSet	1"x25yd	Dbl sided stick tape Hemming instruction are offered at the end of this page.	9.99
90060	Wax	1lb can	Bowling Alley Wax see info below	15.99

90090

beginner floorcloth instructions

NARDA

One page of no frills, easy to follow directions. E-Mailed to you ASAP for those who want help fast.

$20.00 without purchase of a Floorcloth

Bowling Alley Wax; Applying paste wax after the varnish has dried is a good precaution against dirt and will seal the surface from air making the finish more durable. It is also used over faux finishes. Apply a thin coat over the surface using a small rag and circular motions. Let it air dry for several minutes until it hardens. Then buff with a clean rag.

RIGHT-STEP VARNISH

Finish for canvas floorcloths available in Satin or Matte.

Right-Step, a water based varnish designed for flexible surfaces like floorcloth. Not like hardware store varnishes designed for wood or hard surfaces, they will crack on floorcloth.

RIGHT-STEP VARNISH is designed for flexible surfaces.

Most varnishes are designed to be painted on rigid surfaces like floors, walls and furniture but not for flexible surfaces like canvas.

All the Right-Step formulas are compatible with each other. In other words if you use satin and decide you’d rather have gloss, you can go over the top of the satin, then if you still want to try another finish you can use the matte.

Right Step Right-Step is an acrylic, non-toxic, brush-on water-based varnish that dries clear to the touch in 15 minutes. Right-Step is available in matte, satin and gloss formulas. Dried finish is odorless - doesn't yellow or streak! Originally developed for a decoupage finish, Right-Step's unique characteristics have made it popular for multiple uses within the arts and crafts field, as well as furniture refinishing and home decorating. It is ideal for the tole and decorative painter, use it on ceramics, tile, plaster of paris, cardboard, paper, woods, furniture and most fabrics!

Right-Step may be applied over oil paints and stains with good adhesion. It wet sands like a true varnish and may be easily finished to achieve decoupage-like results. Right-Step will NOT BECOME TACKY or sticky when exposed to a high level of humidity! The "high-solid" content produces a tough, protective coat over any object to which it is applied.
Direct link for technical information http://www.jwetc.com/

RIGHT-STEP	item/price	8 oz Bottle	item/price	32 oz Bottle	item/price	Gallon Bottle
satin	93008s $9.99		93032s $19.99		93128s $59.99
matte	93008m $9.99		93032m $19.99		93128m $59.99
gloss					93128g $59.99

Floorcloth Hemming Instructions

Although the instructions below are designed for 2 inch wide HemSet we have found the 1" HemSet is much easier to use, offers the same results and give you beautiful finished floorcloth with less canvas waste. We no longer sell the 2" HemSet for this reason.

Please ask for Narda's Beginner Basics, FREE when ordering Floorcloth Canvas or $20 without a FC purchase This will explain the 10 steps to making a perfect floorcloth.

1. To create a 2" wide hem, lay the preprimed canvas, painted side up, on a smooth, clean surface. Measure 2 inches (5 cm) in from the edge and lay a straightedge along these marks. Pencil a line along the side of the straight edge, letting your line extend into the hem allowance.
2. On each end of this line, measure 2 inches (2 cm) in from the outside edge and make a mark. Take the right angle and set it on the mark with a 2-inch (5 cm) hem allowance along the outside edge. Lay the straightedge over the right angle to create a perpendicular line. Pencil this line along the side of the straightedge, letting your line extend into the hem allowance to the top. Turn your canvas and mark a 2" hem on the last side using the right angle to square the corners.
3. Your canvas should now have a penciled shape that is either square or rectangular, with a 2-inch (5 cm) border showing all the way around. On each corner you should have two lines that intersect each other. If any of your corners do not appear square, or if your measurements do not match, now is the time to adjust them. Simply pick the straightest side, re-measure, and recheck the corners to make sure they are at right angles.
4. After you've checked your measurements, go back to each corner with a right angle and pencil. Lay the right angle across each intersection and mark a line, only on the short hem. When trimmed, this will create something like an envelope flap on the short ends.
5. Trim along the line of the flap and along the corner. Your hem should have two long sides with a straight 2-inch (5 cm) border that ends flush on the corner. There should be two shorter sides (if it's a rectangle shape) that have an angled 2-inch (5 cm) hem that looks like a wide envelope flap.
6. Lay the straightedge on the canvas along the pencil line that creates the hem. Fold the canvas over the straightedge to crease the hem. When you have done this on all four sides, flip the canvas to the underside, primed side down, and pre-crease it in the opposite direction, again using the straightedge. You should have a folded edge along your pencil line that makes the hem easy to see.
7. Lay a strip of HemSet tape along the inside (the unprimed side) of one of the long hem lines. Trim any excess tape off the end. Be careful not to pull or stretch the tape when applying Peel back the protective coating on the tape.
8. Fold the long hem to the underside of the canvas. Use your hand or the roll of tape to rub up and down along the hem to remove any air bubbles. You now have a hem! Repeat this process on the other long hem.
9. Run the tape along one of the angled ends. Trim the excess tape off the angled end. Fold this hem the way you did in steps 1 and 2; let the hem overlap the two long sides on each corner. You should have nice crisp corners. Repeat this process on the other angled end.

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