A colorful painted canvas floor cloth, a precursor to linoleum and sheet vinyl flooring products.
Historic sites can be a wonderful source of design ideas and inspiration for your historic house. This shot was taken in the McLean House dining room at the Appomattox Court House National Historic Site in VA – the house where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War.
The desirability of attractive and washable floor coverings is not a modern idea. Canvas floor cloths were popular for use in vestibules, entry halls, kitchens, and under dining room tables in the 19th century. Reproductions are available today and making them is an option for the DIY inclined.
This reproduction painted floor cloth is particularly striking. It is shown in Chapter 14 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners” to illustrate this once common type of floor covering.
Americans have finished and covered their floors in many ways through the centuries and this chapter will help you determine which are appropriate for your historic house.
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