Floorcloth Care & Use

You’re getting a one-of-a-kind work of art. To make sure your floorcloth stays beautiful for years to come, here are some tips to help you do that...

Installation

• A floorcloth is best suited for a hard surface floor (linoleum, wood, tile, concrete). It should not be laid over carpet, which could result in small surface cracks because the floorcloth may crease into the plush of carpet from the weight of walking or furniture.

• Allow your floorcloth to come to room temperature before removing it from the cardboard tube. While waiting, clean the area for placement by vacuuming and mopping.

• Check the feet of any furniture that will sit on your floorcloth. If there are rough or sharp edges, fasten protective gliders to the feet so that they can shift easily over the cloth. Continuous weight may leave a dent over time.

• Carefully slide the floorcloth out of the tube. Remove the protective paper, and allow the floorcloth to lay flat on the floor to come completely to room temperature. It will become flexible once more. Do NOT fold or crease any part of the floorcloth, ever.

• Once your floorcloth has flattened, and you have it in place, remove the red tabs on the two-sided tape and secure in place. (I use Scotch Extreme Mounting Tape, which I’ve successfully removed, rubbing with my fingers, from laminate floors, tiled floors, treated decking, and the floorcloth itself. They’re customer service 800 # has friendly and helpful support if you have questions about best and safest removal suggestions.)

Storage and Transportation

• NEVER FOLD OR BEND your floorcloth.

• For storage, ROLL and secure with wide band ribbon and stand rolled floorcloth vertically, or lay FLAT (under a bed, for example), 

• Always bring your floorcloth inside during damp weather.

• If you would like to move your floorcloth to a different location in your home, simply release the tape. Replace two-sided tape, as needed. 

• If you are transporting your floorcloth to a different location altogether, roll it up and and transport the roll vertically, or place it INSIDE the cardboard tube (as it was shipped to you).

Cleaning and Care

• Sweep or vacuum, taking care so as not to damage the edges and corners of the cloth.

• Clean your floorcloth with a sponge, cloth, or mop to avoid a build-up of dirt, especially if your cloth is in a high traffic area. A mixture of mild dish soap/vinegar/rubbing alcohol in warm water works well. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

• If well-placed, flat, and secured, you will rarely need to clean beneath the floorcloth. Replace two-sided tape to the backside edges of the floor cloth (not to the padding), as needed.

Maintain Your Art

With proper care, your floorcloth will provide you with decades of pleasure and beauty. After several years, you might wish to give your floorcloth a "refresher" by applying a fresh coat of water-based sealer. To do this, you simply clean and dry the floorcloth (as described above) and apply a coat of sealer according to the directions on the product label. Let the sealer cure in a safe place for a few days, and it will look like new. 

Your floorcloth can last 20+ years, minimum, with daily use and regular care. Some of the painting and resealing can be "refreshed" by me, for a nominal fee.  And, if your floorcloth becomes minimally damaged due to unsecured placement or a sharp object, contact me for suggestions in preventing further damage.

I sincerely hope you enjoy your one-of-a-kind display of art on the floor!