tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post4239892908402526687..comments2022-11-12T05:20:33.103-08:00Comments on DESIGN SHARE: Oops! I did it againLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-45800390125088852352017-07-18T16:02:58.140-07:002017-07-18T16:02:58.140-07:00Awesome and so very simple and easy GREAT JOBAwesome and so very simple and easy GREAT JOBDesign loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12838091360876119385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-45430675717716290542015-05-16T21:56:46.272-07:002015-05-16T21:56:46.272-07:00@Christa You should be able to find water based or...@Christa You should be able to find water based or 'water bourne' polyurethane at Home Depot or Lowes easily. Oil Poly is 'Amber' colored and will stain your fabric, will yellow over time and will be brittle and crack on the fabric, not to mention the 5 hour dry time between coats AND the heavy fumes!! Water based poly dries fast, is flexible on the fabric, is clear so won't tint/color your fabric, and does not have a strong odor. Trust me, Water based Poly is what you want if you want to do this project.Laura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-76005483270043328782015-05-16T12:10:47.430-07:002015-05-16T12:10:47.430-07:00I can't find water poly. What makes that work ...I can't find water poly. What makes that work better than oil poly?Christanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-81064377587363253592015-01-07T08:08:36.831-08:002015-01-07T08:08:36.831-08:00Hi jsb! Please see this post for more info, pics a...Hi jsb! Please see this post for more info, pics and products used http://www.hayestone.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-monday-all-things-have-been.html <br /><br />hope that helps!<br />~LauraLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-37356823614582399112014-12-18T11:20:22.388-08:002014-12-18T11:20:22.388-08:00can you tell me what waterproofing product you use...can you tell me what waterproofing product you used? i'd like to use whatever product you found and tested already. thanks for the help.jsbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-60151787698751892852014-09-02T17:30:21.407-07:002014-09-02T17:30:21.407-07:00Someone else might have mentioned this: but if yo...Someone else might have mentioned this: but if you store it by rolling it and placing it in a cardboard storage, I'd roll it rightside out so the edges curl under instead of up when it's opened and used again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-79394367757126284622013-06-29T13:10:07.981-07:002013-06-29T13:10:07.981-07:00Hi Sarah! I was on vacation and just now getting b...Hi Sarah! I was on vacation and just now getting back to the blog/reading comments, so I hope I didn't leave you hanging for an answer! Anyway, no I don't think spray poly would work well....You want the poly to really saturate the cloth and almost become part of the fabric, rather than sit on the surface, which is what I suspect will happen if just sprayed on rather than rolled on. The rolling action really forces the poly deep into the fibers of the cloth and give you the durability and protective surface you need for a floor cloth. So, hope that answers your question! Thanks for visiting :-)<br />~LauraLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-74683438144579272722013-06-18T05:42:21.426-07:002013-06-18T05:42:21.426-07:00Do you think spray paint poly would work? I know t...Do you think spray paint poly would work? I know that might be a bit of a stretch, but I have some left over from another project.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09527408313694031723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-32954779934116741122013-03-06T10:30:12.845-08:002013-03-06T10:30:12.845-08:00This was the perfect post for me. I just finished ...This was the perfect post for me. I just finished painting a drop cloth into a floor cloth and was wondering how many coats of poly to use. So thanks! And I am using mine over a short pile carpet and it works awesome.Marianhttp://www.cmshawstudios.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-90090967792273217222012-11-14T03:27:05.714-08:002012-11-14T03:27:05.714-08:00This is amazing. I found this blog because I found...This is amazing. I found this blog because I found a shower curtain I fell in love with but wanted to make it into a carpet. Thank you so much for the info!!! Quick question, I plan to use the floor cloth i.e. shower curtain in my entry hall. Can you tell me what the floor cloths feel like once they have poly on them? Are they soft at all to walk on? I am thinking I would put the thick stay put carpet stuff underneath it. Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-87333156128691849542012-09-30T15:32:46.930-07:002012-09-30T15:32:46.930-07:00Hi Colleen,
I usually use just whatever is on han...Hi Colleen,<br /><br />I usually use just whatever is on hand...I have used craft paints, house paints etc, but always latex paint, though, since it's water based and dries fast. I also add fabric medium to the paint so it stays flexible, although that doesn't really matter once you put the polyurethane on! But the fabric medium does help with preventing paint bleed under your stencils. I usually get my fabric medium at Michaels and follow label directions. Oh, also you want to use flat or eggshell, if using house paint, not a gloss. Hope that helps!<br />~LauraLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-84201037392257738832012-09-16T07:24:57.237-07:002012-09-16T07:24:57.237-07:00Hi-
Can you go into a bit more detail as to the p...Hi-<br /><br />Can you go into a bit more detail as to the paint type used to stencil since there are many choices out there.<br />Fabric paint, ordinary wall paint, etc.<br />Thanks-<br />ColleenColleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317478403603702295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-68262248550388009652012-07-01T19:31:38.269-07:002012-07-01T19:31:38.269-07:00@Claudia
Sorry for the delay in answering! I somet...@Claudia<br />Sorry for the delay in answering! I sometimes don't see questions that are posted in the comments section for a while. Anyway, I purchased a gallon of polyurethane and can usually get two floorcloths coated with one gallon. I would go ahead and buy a gallon if I were you. You should be able to coat your tablecloth two times on each side and have some poly left over. <br />Hope that helps and good luck!<br />~LauraLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-17575462983572863262012-05-29T18:26:37.455-07:002012-05-29T18:26:37.455-07:00what a great idea Laura!
did u use 1 quart or a ga...what a great idea Laura!<br />did u use 1 quart or a gallon for this rug n if I want to make a tablecloth that is 6 -8 seats, how much will I need?Claudianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-4076127331989255522012-04-27T21:59:50.008-07:002012-04-27T21:59:50.008-07:00Sorry I've being so busy, I'm giving it a ...Sorry I've being so busy, I'm giving it a try tomorrom, so I'll let you know how it goes, I'm doing for my kids room and I'll be posting some pictures after to show you the rug.Isabelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-45125697190355580672012-04-24T00:04:56.074-07:002012-04-24T00:04:56.074-07:00I hope Isabel will do her rug and let us know! I h...I hope Isabel will do her rug and let us know! I have a rug that needs waterproofing.<br /><br />Thanks so much for the great ideas.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16620429803998605975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-3697115317157477572012-04-19T10:40:10.059-07:002012-04-19T10:40:10.059-07:00Hi Isabel....sorry I'm so delayed in getting b...Hi Isabel....sorry I'm so delayed in getting back to you, but I do think it could work on a 'regular' rug as well. I have painted a flatweave cotton rug with latex paint before and other than feeling a little stiff at first, it worked fine. Polyurethane is a bit more flexible than paint, so it should work. Again, it might feel stiff at first, but should soften up after a while. I say go for it! And let me know what results you get....I totally get having to 'waterproof' things with kids (and pets) around! Good luck :-)<br />~LauraLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-54088496601706035402012-04-02T19:18:33.472-07:002012-04-02T19:18:33.472-07:00Laura thank so much for answering my question, do ...Laura thank so much for answering my question, do you think it will work on a a real rug 100% cotton, found at goodwill and I need it to be waterproof, you jnow with kids around, its a better option, thanks again!Isabelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-3853323359361464792012-03-31T10:23:42.648-07:002012-03-31T10:23:42.648-07:00Thanks All! @Isabel, I don't think a sheet wou...Thanks All! @Isabel, I don't think a sheet would be a heavy enough fabric for this to hold up as a floorcloth, and I have a sneaking suspicion that the edges would start to curl up if you used a fabric as lightweight as a sheet. The heavier the fabric, the better! Hope that helps :-)<br />~LauraLaura/Hayestone/Design Sharehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540466048862854216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-25581790302074111872012-03-25T21:24:49.822-07:002012-03-25T21:24:49.822-07:00I recently discover your blog, love the diy rug th...I recently discover your blog, love the diy rug that you did....Can I make one out of a 100% cotton sheet from pottery barn, that I dont use anymore?Isabelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-74805872182404767532011-08-30T10:30:51.999-07:002011-08-30T10:30:51.999-07:00this technique would be totally awesome to make a ...this technique would be totally awesome to make a 'statement' wall hanging too. love your stencil!Pamela Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251452639317129182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-59905393162282339302011-08-23T15:21:02.321-07:002011-08-23T15:21:02.321-07:00I love it! I've been wanting to make one for m...I love it! I've been wanting to make one for my living room since I saw the first one you posted. I should get on that...after I finish my Gilmore Girls marathon.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration and the motivation!<br /><br />Kristen<br />Turning a House into a HomeKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639186510728472589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-5256447674883522132011-08-20T23:22:54.875-07:002011-08-20T23:22:54.875-07:00Laura, you are incredibly talented. Tell me again,...Laura, you are incredibly talented. Tell me again, why don't you have your own show?Steve Kimme-Heahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942777760127777191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-28450860821300294312011-08-20T09:01:34.237-07:002011-08-20T09:01:34.237-07:00You need to start selling these. Seriously, can I ...You need to start selling these. Seriously, can I hire you to make me a 10' x 10' one for my dining room? It is fabulous!<br />StacyStacy CUrranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388632272324504350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1219824762792223796.post-21500995200469377822011-08-17T15:49:50.098-07:002011-08-17T15:49:50.098-07:00AWESOME! It looks fabulous. I am thinking about do...AWESOME! It looks fabulous. I am thinking about doing one and taping it to an unattractive polyurethane rug. Would that work??Songthatdoesntendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180986825996249869noreply@blogger.com