I wrote a lovely post about kids art spaces corners so the next logical thing to think about is how to keep the floor clean i was rapping with twisterfish the other day about this very subject because she is in the planning stages of moving her son s art space from the kitchen into the unused front office.
Art studio floor protection.
Thank you for your inquiry mary.
It has held up great despite the fact that it has been subjected to lots of abuse.
Perfect use for an office here are my ideas for keeping that gorgeous hardwood.
By lynn edwards in art business advice general art advice choosing the right flooring for your art studio is a major decision.
Recommended flooring for a painting studio.
An excellent choice for comfort in uniquely shaped work areas the guardian floor protection soft step supreme anti fatigue mat can be easily cut into custom shapes and sizes.
One of the best and most durable art studio flooring options are flexible pvc staylock bump top or orange peel tiles.
You just need a pair of scissors.
You can see the wear caused by the wheels on my chair over the years also a fair bit of paint splatter that was saved from landing on the carpet beneath the boards.
Splatters and spills happen so sturdy flooring that resists some stains is the best choice.
The best arts studio flooring will offer you anti fatigue benefits easy cleaning and or easy and inexpensive replacement.
I m still extremely happy that i chose vinyl flooring for my studio.
Made with 1 2 thick vinyl foam construction to support your back legs and feet.
A painter s studio is rarely a pristine environment.
You certainly don t want to be painting with half a mind worrying about making a mess of your studio floor walls ceiling furniture e t c paint splatter that didn t end up on the carpet.
If your existing floor is that concrete or tile we talked about before fatigue relief is a big factor.