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   GI | Jun 18, 2005 10:11am | #1

   I was interested in doing something like that too. Here's some articles I found with how to's:

   http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_floors_cloths_mats/article/0,1793,HGTV_3411_3189506,00.html

    

   easier to start(?) with:

   http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_fabric_floorcloths_rugs/article/0,1789,HGTV_3249_1832468,00.html

   http://www.enasco.com/prod/pdfs/volume6.pdf

    

   More info:

   http://www.netw.com/~rafter4/floorcloth.htm

    

   Looks like most of the supplies are easily found at your local hardware and artist supply store :)

   Canvas may be found or ordered from a fabric store, or a marine supply store, for larger seamless pieces.

   Gi

    

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   neilpuck | Jun 20, 2005 11:12pm | #2

   Ground cloths as theyre called, are used frequently in stage theater productions.  The Floor treatment can be fabricated off site and installed in a brief amount of time.  Theatrical supply houses can get you appropriate sizes.  I'm guessing a floor paint will be durable, but do some research to see if they work on a cloth surface.  However I'm thinking, that keeping it clean would pose a formidable challenge. 

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   spinnm | Jun 21, 2005 09:48am | #3

   You varnish it to keep it clean.

   Canvas.  If large area you can get sail cloth from suppliers to the boat trade.  "They" say that you can use latex.  If it were me, I'd use oil.  Couple coats of varnish.  Will stiffen it somewhat and make it cleanable.

   ShelleyinNM