DIY Floor Cloth Anyone Can Make

Learn how to make a DIY floor cloth using linoleum and your favorite fabrics. A perfectly unique alternative to a standard rug!

Skills Required: Beginner. Even newbie crafters can do this project. Lots of cutting and Mod Podging, but it’s pretty easy.

I cannot believe that it’s taken me a year to post this Mod Podge floor cloth – but it’s the truth! Here’s what happened . . . reader Georgia e-mailed me about her awesome floor cloths last August, and I loved her style so much that I asked her to make me one.

And because I always think about home decor tutorials for you guys, I also asked her to photograph the process. Georgia, being the completely wonderful and willing participant that she is, did just that.

She captured the process of this fabric craft, AND sent me the floor cloth.

DIY Vinyl Floor Cloth

So what took so long to get the floor cloth posted on the blog? Well, I moved into my studio last year and brought the floor cloth along for the ride . . . I packed everything into a second room in the studio and it took me THIS long to go through everything and photograph the floor cloth.

Yep, it was stuck in the back and I couldn’t find it. But now I’m proud to say it’s been out and displayed for several months, and I’ve gotten lots of compliments from guests who have visited and noticed it!

All I need now is Georgia’s forgiveness for taking so long. I am excited to share her beautiful work and hope you can appreciate it too. Here’s how she did it.

Gather These Supplies

• Linoleum
• Fabric in three patterns – enough to cover the linoleum
• Mod Podge Matte
• Minwax Polycrylic
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Paintbrush or foam brush
• Box cutter
• Rotary cutter (optional)
• Cutting mat (optional)

Notes about this project:

• Typical kitchen rugs are 2′ x 3′ or 4′ x 6′ – but you can make this any size you like. There are no limits, so make it work for your space. This one is 2′ x 3′.
• This is regular, standard issue linoleum used in this project. The kind that covers a kitchen floor. You’re going to use the back of it. Turns out the top is perfect for putting on the floor, while the back is perfect for decoupage!
• Several people have asked if a piece of canvas would work and the answer is – yes! Thick canvas is very similar to linoleum. At least, it’s similar enough and is a fine substitute in this project.
• Typically you’ll use three patterns of fabric that work together. I told Georgia that I love blues, so she was kind enough to pick some beautiful fabrics that I would love!
• The design you make on the vinyl is up to you. Stripes seem to work quite well.
• Using the polyurethane method in this project will allow the floor cloth to be impervious to wet, muddy shoes for years (another tip from Georgia).
• After your final fabric is decoupaged (before the poly) you can also get a little creative and paint some little designs just to make things a little bit more fun! Some crafters like to add little painted accents like flowers, scrollwork, etc. You can paint right on top of the Mod Podge and then poly over it.

And there you have it – a DIY floor cloth customized just for me! I absolutely love it.

Thank you Georgia! Your project turned out amazing. Get the how to card below.

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Now I’m curious – what colors would you make your floor mat? If you enjoyed this project, I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas:

• Make a Doorbell Box Cover
• DIY Lamp Base Covered in Fabric
• Simple Mod Podge Coffee Table
• DIY Wall Clock with Farmhouse Style