Floor Cloths by Cinda Sue Dow

What are Floor Cloths?
Floor cloths are decorative floor coverings used in place of rugs, and are one of mankind's earliest floor coverings with an origin dating back more than 200 years. Floor cloths are sturdy and functional - hand-crafted from durable canvas, painted with vibrant acrylics, and finished with protective sealants. These decorative pieces add a unique focal point to entries and other high-traffic areas.

Care and Use
The floor cloth is well suited for any room with a hard floor such as wood, linoleum, concrete and some types of tile. Floor cloths are not suitable for use over carpet, as the floor cloth would form to the carpet and cause the painted surface to bend repeatedly.

For information about installing, cleaning , and maintaining your floor cloth, please read the Installation and Maintenance section at the bottom of this page.

Custom Orders Welcome
Floor cloths can be commissioned. Please see the Ordering section below for details.

Please Note: Some of the floor cloths in the gallery were photographed on carpet. However, floor cloths are not suitable for use over carpet. (Please see explanation above.)


Yorkies 2' x 3' Private Collection	Parrots 3' x 3' Private Collection	Egrets 2' x 3' Private Collection

Poppy 2' x 2' Sold	Sunflower 2' x 2' Sold	Calla Lillies 2' x 2' Sold


Flamingos 2' x 3' $180	Four Seasons 3' x 3' Commission	Parakeet 2' x 3' Commission


Desert Greyhound 2' x 3' $180	Little Boy 2' x 3' Commission	Pug with Toys 2' x 3' Commission


Greyhound with Apples 2' x 3' Sold	Greyhound with Hydrengia 2' x 3' $180	Greyhound with Calla Lillies 2' x 3' Sold


Seashell Greyhound 2' x 3' Sold	Tyree 2' x 3' Private Collection	Beagle with Goldfish 2' x 3' Commission


Orcas 2' x 3' $180	Parots 3' x 5' Sold	Peonies 2' x 2' Sold

Installation
When installing your floor cloth, vacuum well and damp mop your floor, as any small dirt particle can “show” through. Place a good quality rubber rug mat in the desired floor cloth location, unroll the floor cloth on top of the mat. Remember, if it is cold, give it a little time to warm up. Also, any furniture that will be on the floor cloth should have a protective glide cap attached to the bottoms. This will make it easier to move the furniture around when the floor cloth is in place.

Care and Use
A floor cloth is relatively easy to maintain, requiring only occasional cleaning with mild soap and a damp sponge. Avoid cleansers that may damage the paint (too gritty or strong chemicals) or those that leave a sticky residue on the surface (such as oil soaps). An annual rewaxing is recommended to prolong the life of your floor cloth. After cleaning and drying, apply a thin coat of good quality clear paste wax (this wax appears white in the can and does not affect the colors of the painting) with cheesecloth and buff the surface with a clean soft rag.

Do not fold or bend your floor cloth.
Do not put your floor cloth in the washing machine.
Do not leave your floor cloth outside in the weather or sitting in water.
The canvas of the floor cloth will naturally stiffen up in cold weather, but once warmed becomes flexible again.

Ordering
Floor cloths may be ordered from the gallery where indicated. Custom orders are also accepted on commission. Please send all oders, requests and inquiries via email to .

Floor Cloth Rates
Standard and commission rate is $30/sq. ft. I will provide you with an estimate once we discuss the details of your particular commission. Estimates may be revised if additional detail elements are requested at any time after the initial estimate has been given..

Payment
Gallery and Commissioned orders must be paid in full prior to shipment. Commissioned works are subject to prepayment on the following schedule: 1/3 down payment, 1/3 after acceptance of preliminary sketch, and the final 1/3 upon completion. Shipping charges are the buyers responsibility, and will be included in your estimate and/or invoice.

Shipping & Delivery
Unless other arrangements have been made, your floor cloth will be shipped via UPS standard delivery. An estimate of shipping fees will be delivered to you, and payment expected, prior to delivery.