floorcloths

Painted canvas rugs

Floorcloths are heavy canvas or fabric coverings for floors, typically painted or decorated and used as an alternative to rugs or carpets.

Popular in American homes before mass-produced linoleum, they were durable and easy to clean: She painted a floorcloth with a geometric design for the kitchen.

material

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

cotton · fabric · painted · stenciled · woven · coated · primed · sealed · varnished · layered

decorative

patterned

Having repeated decorative designs

handpainted · ornamental · motif · colorful · artistic · bespoke · handcrafted · custom · intricate · abstract

craft

handpainted

Crafted with brush strokes

DIY · primer · sealant · acrylic · varnish · brushwork · freehand · template · design · custom

functional

protective

Serving to guard

durable · resilient · hard-wearing · low-maintenance · cushioned · portable · reversible · indoor · entryway · kitchen

historical

colonial

Of occupied territories

heritage · traditional · American · 18th-century · period · reproduction · authentic · restoration · historic · folk-art

Opposites
floor covering type

floorclothsOriental rugs

Woven textiles from Asia

braided rugs · hooked rugs · hardwood flooring · Persian carpets · carpets

surface placement

floorclothswall hangings

Décor affixed to walls

tapestries · tablecloths · curtains · draperies · upholstery

Family

floorcloth

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G