Old Fashioned Floor Cloths

A unique flooring alternative.

Old fashioned floor cloths. Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s. Required cookies technologies. No matter if your interiors are traditional or modern in styling it s easy to find flooring from our retro range that will match brilliantly with. These rugs are also very easy to clean and lay flat.

Retro self adhesive peel and stick vinyl floor tiles imitate expensive hand painted retro tiles but without the expensive cost nor the mess. This collection depicts stencil patterns from floors and walls of historic homes circa 1740 1840 from new england area cutler house may house edward durant house kilburn house bump tavern way side inn to name a few. During john wickham s lifetime 1763 1839 a floorcloth was a term that referred to a traditional rug or fitted carpet substitute made from treated or untreated wool linen or cotton. These wonderful designs are printed on durable certified non slip lay flat vinyl flooring.

Free rug samples can be ordered online to confirm the perfect color for your room. From iconic bold designs inspired by kubrick and hitchcock to delicate vintage patterns like dorothy and chrysler. These vintage vinyl floor cloths are extremely durable and flexible with a non stick surface. Floorcloths went by numerous names including painted printed stamped or common carpet oil floor cloth wax cloth fancy pattern cloth and various combinations of the above.

Our modern day floor cloth creations are built to exacting standards. Our retro vinyl flooring collection is the perfect way to bring an element of retro chic and nostalgic design into your home. Early american historic designs historic designs. Great for kitchens bathrooms mud rooms offices and even on an outdoor screened porch.

Patterns including diamonds squares and cubes were hand painted or stenciled frequently by the lady of the house. Inspired by old floor cloths and vintage linoleum these vibrant vinyl floor cloths offer warm colors with beautiful aging. Inspired by old floor clothes and vintage linoleum these vibrant vinyl floorclothes offer warm colors with beautiful ageing. You can make a new floor for your next family gathering or party with this product.

Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity account authentication security and privacy preferences internal site usage and maintenance data and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. We start with the heaviest grade of pure cotton duck canvas available. We then stretch the canvas on a wooden frame and prime both sides of the canvas with multiple coats of paint to ensure the edges will not roll up and the cloth will retain its shape and design. Beautiful design durable non slip surface and lays flat a great floor covering solution.

Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes.