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The Center of Camp => Camping Gear and Campfire Cooking => Topic started by: melsdad on August 14, 2012, 06:47:58 AM

Title: Floor for a wedge tent
Post by: melsdad on August 14, 2012, 06:47:58 AM

I just bought a 12' x12' x 8' wedge in barely used condition. I am looking to buy a 12' x 15' 10.oz canvas drop cloth for a floor. I will let the other 3' hang outside the front door under the fly.  I plan to piant it with latex paint.

I do have a few questions.

1) any suggestions on color for a floor?
2) should the paint be thinned to help absorb into the canvas?
3) I do plan to paint both sides, is this correct?

Thanks

Title: Re: Floor for a wedge tent
Post by: pathfinder on August 14, 2012, 08:21:25 AM

I've never painted the floors of my lodge's. I first put down a cheap blue tarp,then my drop cloth. NOTHING worse than a damp lodge.  I fold the edges of the drop cloth around the tarp,over the sod cloth. I've been cozy/comfey in weather down to -25. I would think the paint would chip/flake and allow moisture to invade the living space's.

Title: Re: Floor for a wedge tent
Post by: rickevans on August 14, 2012, 11:56:34 AM

I thought it was oil based paints to use on those? Lemme check a couple places.

Title: Re: Floor for a wedge tent
Post by: melsdad on August 14, 2012, 12:13:50 PM

I was told latex paint from a few guys I know that do reenactments and are vendors at events like fort fredrick.

Title: Re: Floor for a wedge tent
Post by: Fletcher on August 14, 2012, 11:32:17 PM

I use a commercial green pre-oiled canvas for a floor.  Stays dry, does not smell too bad and breathes well.  Does not cause condensate like a totally waterproof floor (or walls) would.