How I stretch a canvas painting using 14oz. floor cloth

[StevenWelchArtVideo]

Look forward to hearing how it turns out. I still have a roll of unprimed 12 oz. that I wouldn't mind trying that on when I get a chance.

I remembered another reason I use the 12oz., when I used the lighter weight canvas, I was always tearing it when stretching.

[MichiganTreasure]

I just bought a blanket of unprimed 15 oz. artist cotton duck. I did some searching to find it. I plan to size it and then appply WN's oil primer. Heretofore I've used the acrylic gesso like most everyone else these days. I'll first stretch the canvas onto the bars and then try applying the size and later the primer front and back. I hoping this makes it very tight when dry. The thing I've struggled with most with my linen and cotton mounts is sagging months after stretching.

[StevenWelchArtVideo]

@MichiganTreasure The floor cloth I use is 12 oz. cotton duck, just a heavier weight of "artist" canvas. As to why you can't use it for a stretched canvas, I have no answer since it is regular canvas. I like it because it is single primed on one side and double on the other. I usually sand the double side, then add another layer of gesso and sand again because I like a smoother finish. T

[StevenWelchArtVideo]

Here's more...One of my current paintings is 6 ft x 9 ft, the added strength is great, and I use palette knives also...if you have ever ruined a painting on lighter weight canvas by slicing it......well, I won't be doing that again! In answer to the last question on same as drop cloth, I dont know at this time. Good question though, and I'm off to see what I can find out. I'll post when I find out anything. Thanks, Steve