A floor canvas is functional art, crafted to be sturdy and long-lasting with proper care and maintenance. The following instructions will give your canvas decades of pleasure even with substantial use in heavy traffic areas.
Placement
Your canvas can be placed on wood floors, concrete, kitchen tile, in entry ways, hallways, under the dining room table, even in a child's bedroom or playroom. It should not be used over carpet. Except for placement under furniture, the canvas should have a pad underneath, similar to those placed under throw rugs. (At a cost additional to the canvas, an appropriate pad can be sent with your order.)
Installation
Before installing your canvas clean the floor very well by vacuuming and damp mopping to catch any small dirt particles. Even a small particle of sand can show on the surface. ( A pad underneath mitigates this problem, as well as keeping it from slipping and offering a comfortable surface under foot.) Lay the canvas in the intended location and slowly unroll to the proper placement being sure not to crimp or bend the canvas. Initially, the canvas might be cold and stiff depending on the ambient temperature. It will warm up and become flexible quickly.
Cleaning and Care
Canvases are easy to clean. Daily cleaning can be done with a sponge, or sponge mop and water. For more resistant dirt, use some elbow grease with a sponge and a little dish soap or a mild abrasive. For cleaning underneath the canvas: first, roll up ( never fold or crimp ) the canvas into 8" - 10" diameter and vacuum or mop the floor area. If the canvas is in a heavy traffic area, such as a kitchen, it may need resealing every couple years. To reseal: clean well, let dry and reseal using a 4" sponge brush and two applications of Benjamin Moore "Stays Clear" Low Luster sealant. Let an hour or two pass between applications and then four hours before walking on the canvas. Do not leave your canvas outside in the weather or let water sit under it.