dustsheet

Furniture protection cloth

A dustsheet is a large cloth or plastic covering used to protect furniture, floors, or other surfaces from dust, paint, or debris during renovation or storage.

British equivalent of the American drop cloth.

We covered the piano with a dustsheet before the painters arrived.

covering

tarpaulin

Waterproof protective sheeting

drape · overlay · wrap · shroud · veil · mantle · screen · curtain · linen · spread

renovation

refurbishment

Renewal of worn items

painting · plastering · sanding · stripping · wallpapering · DIY · home improvement · redecoration · overhaul · makeover

storage

mothballing

Preserving while inactive

basement · garage · warehouse · estate · vacancy · moving · packing · long-term · disuse · covering up

protection

safeguard

Precaution against harm

splatter guard · paint protection · spillage · debris · coverage · layering · masking

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

  • armchairUpholstered seat with supports
  • couchUpholstered seating furniture
  • ottomanBackless cushioned seat

chaise · sideboard · dresser · wardrobe · bookcase · cabinet · table · chair · desk · piano

Opposites
protection vs. exposure

dustsheetuncovered

Made visible or known

unprotected · exposed

covering type

dustsheettarpaulin

Waterproof protective sheeting

tarp · drop cloth

protective covering function

dustsheetdisplay case

Enclosed viewing cabinet

showcase · pedestal · spotlight

Family

dustsheets

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G