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It does a far better job than newspapers or old blankets as it leaves virtually no space for paint to seep through and is also less slippery underfoot. A visit to your local hardware, Ray Munn Ltd, will reveal two main types of drop cloth: plastic and canvas. Both have their pros and cons; the choice of which one to finally spread on your floor will be determined by the nature of your project and how much you want to spend.

If yours is a one off paint job which you will not be doing again soon, you could settle for the less expensive plastic drop cloths. These are usually disposable and thus popular with DIYers. Another cheap, disposable option is paper drop cloth, but its lightness makes it unsuitable for outdoor jobs. Plastic drop cloth is not much better for outdoor jobs as it is also light and can be moved about by wind. Additionally, it does not absorb the paint; that paint may find its way onto your clothes or the floor.

Dust Sheet (also know as Canvas drop cloth)  is used by those who frequently do paint jobs as it is durable and can be reused severally. You just wash it after you are done with the painting and it is ready for the next project. This is why it is the default option for professional painters. It is also absorbent, ensuring dropped paint will not stain anything else (just in case, make sure to use a plastic laminated cotton dust sheet if you are painting walls and ceilings over carpeted floors). However, canvas is the most expensive type of drop cloth and would not be a worthwhile option for a one-time job. But environment-sensitive painters will cherish its reusability.