What are the Different Types of Drop Cloth?
There are four types of drop cloth to choose from when starting a painting project: cotton canvas, paper, plastic and paper/poly. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Choice rests on considerations of cost, durability, and appropriateness of use. Most expensive and most durable is the canvas drop cloth. These cloths must be thick enough to absorb drops or spillage of paint. Some are available with rubber or butyl backing which are non-permeable materials that resist slippage and also helps to prevent paint from soaking through the canvas. Canvas drop cloths come in a variety of thicknesses, and in general, the consumer wants the heaviest one possible. These cloths can be used and reused, so the painter who is planning frequent projects, or the professional painter, should have a supply of these on hand. Canvas drop cloths are expensive as compared to the other types available. But for someone who paints frequently and especially for professionals, the ability to use the cloth
