Fredrix® has been making artist canvas since 1868, over 130 years, and offers the broadest range of professional quality canvas available to service every possible artist preference, including canvas for floorcloths. Fredrix® floorcloths and artist canvas products are available from fine art and arts & crafts stores everywhere. If your dealer doesn't carry the Fredrix® product you want, take a copy of this webpage and ask your dealer to place a special order for you.

To create your floorcloth, here is a list of recommended choices and specific qualities which each one offers. Each canvas has its own characteristics. For your floorcloth you will need to consider how much time and space you have to devote to your project. You will also find that the finished size of the floorcloth may be a determining factor in your selection.

Quick Start Tips

For the beginner floorcloth artist, we recommend the Fredrix® Floorcloth Canvas (below), which is double acrylic primed on the top surface and also primed on the back to improve its ability to lay flat, or Fredrix® Primed Cotton Roll Canvas (below), which is double primed on one side only.

Fredrix® Floorcloth Canvas is an extra heavy 12oz. cotton, however, it is double acrylic primed on one side for a smooth surface and single primed on the reverse side for extra body and stiffness. Available in half-circles, 2'x3' mats, Christmas Tree skirts, and in rolls up to 70" wide 6 yards long. This would be suitable for any floorcloth and allows the artist to skip the priming and the hemming step and immediately create a painted rug. Available at most fine art stores or arts and crafts stores.

Item # 11231 1123 11241 1124 1127 1128 Length 3yd. 6yd. 3yd. 6yd. 2ft. 36" Width 52" 52" 70" 70" 3ft. Semicircle

Fredrix® Primed Cotton Roll Canvas is available in a broad range of textures and weights. The Fredrix® Dixie 123, one of Kathy's favorites and the material recommended in floorcloth preparation, is a very heavy cotton with substantial texture. It has been double acrylic primed on one side, so you can skip the priming step. The Dixie 123 is an excellent choice for floorcloths (comparable to the 12 ounce unprimed canvas) and comes in widths up to 144". Available in most art stores.

Fredrix® Dixie - Style 123 - Very heavy 100% cotton duck with substantial tooth and texture. Great for murals and large works. Equal in strength to many lighter weight linens. Item # 1016 10166 1017 1018 Dimensions 54"x6yd. 60"x6yd. 72"x6yd. 84"x6yd. Item # 1022 1025 1029 Dimensions 96"x6yd. 120"x6yd. 144"x6yd. Longer lengths available. Please inquire.

Christmas Tree Skirt 36" circle pre-cut to fit around Christmas tree base.

Item # 1129 Description 36" Christmas tree skirt

Placemats

Item # 1125 1126 1136 1137 Size 13"x17" 13"x17" 13"x17" 13"x17" Description Oval Oval Rectangle Rectangle Pack 6 each 150 (bulk) 6 each 150 (bulk)

Coasters

Item # 1140 1141 Size 4 1/4" diameter 4 1/4" diameter Pack each 10 pack

Advanced Tips

Fredrix® Unprimed Cotton Roll Canvas is available in heavy 10 or 12-ounces and comes in a variety of widths from 48" to 144". Generally the 12-ounce is the better choice for durability and appearance. Buying unprimed canvas will usually save you money and allow you to prime to your own specifications, but you will have to purchase a brush(es), acrylic gesso and take the time to apply one or more coats. For more information about priming, refer to The Complete Book of Floorcloths.

Fredrix® Raw 10oz. Cotton - Style 558 - Heavy 10-ounce duck, close weave construction. 60"x100yd and 72"x100yd. Item # 1093 10932 10933 Dimensions 48"x6yd. 48"x30yd. 48"x100yd.

Fredrix® Raw 12oz. Cotton - Style 548 - Very heavy 12-ounce duck, very close construction. Also available in 30yd and 100yd. rolls. (96", 120" and 144"x6yd. are folded blankets.) Item # 1061 10616 1062 1063 Dimensions 54"x6yd. 60"x6yd. 72"x6yd. 84"x6yd. Item # 1064 1065 1066 Dimensions 96"x6yd. 120"x6yd. 144"x6yd.

Fredrix® Acrylic Gesso - This premium gesso is made from titanimum dioxide which is dispersed in a thermo plastic acrylic resin. It is used to coat the canvas with a paint receptive surface and protect the canvas fibers. Multiple coats of gesso can be used to smooth out the natural canvas to your desired texture. Fredrix® Acrylic Gesso - Pint 4404, Quart 4405, Gallon 4406 Fredrix® Economy Gesso - Quart 4417, Gallon 4418

Fredrix® Gesso Brushes - Fine tapered nylon. Ideal for spreading acrylic gesso. Outlasts bristle brushes.

Item # 7105 7104 7103 7102 7101 Size 3" 2 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1"