Floorcloths.

Durable, decorative and environmentally practical.

Floorcloths have been around for a very long time, and for the past several years have been increasing in popularity as home owners are removing carpeting and refurbishing hardwood floors. If you suffer from allergies replacing your carpeting with floorcloths may be helpful. They do not hold dirt, pet fur or dander as the surface is smooth and easy to maintain. My floorcloths are made with water based products that do not "off gas" as carpeting does. 

A floorcloth has two elements to it, durability and design. Here, in Ottawa, durability is very important as the floorcloth is exposed to extreme temperature and humidity changes throughout the year. A floorcloth at an entranceway must also be able to withstand melting snow, rock salt, sand and grit.

If you are looking for a floorcloth, design is of course important to ensure that the floorcloth fits in with the surrounding decor, but it is necessary to keep in mind that the floorcloth will be subjected to abuse, people will be walking on it after all.  A floorcloth that will last will lie perfectly flat on the floor, with no warps in the canvas and edges that stay down, not curved upwards. It will not crack when rolled up, this is a sign of an inferior finish and could mean that the floorcloth will crack when molding to imperfections in your floor or on ceramic tile. The floorcloth must be primed and sealed on the back to ensure that it is waterproof.  Taking these things into consideration when making a floorcloth purchase will help to ensure that your floorcloth will last for years.