Colonial Floor Coverings

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Colonial floor coverings. In 1925 phil rothaus established colonial floor shop at home to build a sturdy foundation for his community one home at a time. The earliest colonial floorcloths were hand painted with geometric designs or fancy patterns on canvas material. Three generations later we still carry on phil s legacy by putting customers first and. Beautiful design durable non slip surface and lays flat a great floor covering solution.

These pieces of art are reproductions of rugs crafted in colonial times to adorn homes with scraps of fabric. Abacus vinyl floor cloth from 39 00. We offer braided rugs of all sizes penny rugs hand stitched with wool and american artisan crafted 100 wool hooked rugs. Vinyl floor cloth custom sizing.

The simple design of this merlot kingston rug is inspired by 18th century woven floor coverings in the colonial williamsburg archives. Early american historic designs historic designs. Over 50 ships free. Vintage vinyl floor cloth sample from 25 00.

Stop by to browse our showroom today. Showing 1 28 of 995 results. Handmade using strips of wool cotton or. This collection depicts stencil patterns from floors and walls of historic homes circa 1740 1840 from new england area cutler house may house edward durant house kilburn house bump tavern way side inn to name a few.

Floor coverings are an important part of the colonial and primitive home. Floor cloths were a traditional covering used in many homes in the early 18th century. They served the purpose of adding style and color to a room while protecting wooden floors. The addition of a floor cloth is a perfect way to transform ordinary flooring into art.

At colonial flooring america we offer a wide selection of flooring options in wallingford ct to meet all your needs. Feb 1 2018 indoor and outdoor inspiration. Rag rugs provided warm and decorative floor coverings for early settlers. Originally made from recycled ships sails they were used to cover dirt or wooden floors in early american homes.

See 9 more services. Floor cloths originated in france in the 1400s and were introduced to the american colonies in the early 1700s.