Ellen B:  It will work depending u[pon the weight and weave of the fabric. Canvas cloth is usually used due to the rather tight, smooth weave and heavy weight of the fabric and its cotton fiber content. Some sources recommend using regular floor or wall paint, but this tends to crack rather easily over time and use. This tendency is increased when floor cloths are used over carpeting. You can use regular carft paint and stencils available at craft stores like Michaels, JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby, etc. Craft glue is used to secure turned under edges for a finished look and polyurethane (preferably water based, since it does not yellow or distort colors like the regular polyurethane does) is used for sealer coats applied to the finished design. Details can be seen in this article:

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_cds/article/0,2045,DIY_15079_3092407,00.html
2008-09-09 11:28:24

chicagirl51:  http://www.netw.com/~rafter4/floorcloth.htm />http://www.goldenpaints.com/technicaldata/florclth.php
http://www.wildwoodcottage.com/How%20to%20make%20a%20floorcloth.html
http://www.beaconfabric.com/floorcloth.htm
http://www.handpaintedbywendy.com/painted-floor-cloths.htm
http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=187

I hope one of these will help you and good luck! Sounds like a great project.
2008-09-09 11:32:53