How to make a tablecloth with a canvas cloth

Introduction

Robust and elegant

A canvas drop cloth makes a great outdoor table cover:it's durable, heavy enough to withstand a strong breeze, and easy to wash. Just paint in a pattern and you have the start of a great picnic.

Step 1

Measure, mark and tape

Measure three inches from the edge of the fabric and mark with a pencil, then continue making marks every three inches all the way down the fabric. Align then tape along the pencil marks.

Step 2

Cover the entire fabric

Continue pulling the fabric out of the drop until it is completely covered in a checkerboard pattern.

Step 3

Start spraying

Spread the drop cloth out in a well-ventilated area. Start in one corner and spray each square with whitewash spray paint, making sure to fill in the squares completely.

Stage 4

Alternating colors

Fill in alternate squares with the lime paint. Spray the remaining squares with black paint.

Step 5

Let dry then

Let the paint dry completely, at least 6-8 hours, before using the tablecloth.