Floor Looms

Floor looms are the long-term studio choice for weavers who want width, speed, and real multi-shaft pattern range. We stock jack, counterbalance, countermarch and dobby floor looms from Schacht, Louet, LeClerc, Ashford and Glimakra, and our weavers can help you match a loom to your space and to the cloth you actually want to make. Call the shop anytime at (509) 536-7746.

Stepping up from something smaller, or not sure yet? Compare against table looms and rigid heddle looms, or browse our full range of weaving looms.

Floor Looms for Serious Weaving

There's nothing quite like sitting down at a floor loom and watching cloth grow row by row beneath your hands. We've been outfitting weavers since 1997, and the floor looms in this collection are the ones we genuinely stand behind, built to produce the kind of exquisite blankets, rugs, and yardage that smaller looms simply can't manage. If you've outgrown a table loom and you're ready to commit real space and ambition to the craft, you're in exactly the right place.

We're family owned and operated, and we won't stock the cheap, wobbly stuff. A good floor loom is the most important equipment decision a weaver makes, so we'd rather sell you the right one and have you weaving happily for decades than push something you'll outgrow in a season.

What to Consider Before You Buy a Floor Loom

Before you fall in love with a particular model, it helps to think honestly about three things: your space, your projects, and your experience. Space tends to be the biggest factor of all. If your workspace doubles as a bedroom or living room, a small floor loom or a compact folding model will save your sanity. If you have a whole room or a dedicated studio, a full standing unit opens the door to wider, more elaborate work that's tough or impossible on anything smaller.

Project type matters just as much. Here's the short version of how it shakes out:

  • Large blankets, rugs, and heavier yardage really require a floor loom, since a table loom can't handle the weight or width.
  • Small to medium, lightweight pieces are happy territory for a table loom or rigid heddle.
  • If you want room to grow into intricate, multi-shaft patterns, floor loom weaving gives you the shafts and treadles to get there.

Experience is the third piece. Because a floor weaving loom is more complex and often calls for a handful of accessories to reach its full potential, it tends to suit weavers who already have some miles under their belt. If you're brand new, a rigid heddle or table loom is a friendlier starting point, and you can always step up later.

Types of Floor Looms and How to Choose

Once you've sorted out space and skill, it's worth understanding the broad types of floor looms so you can match a loom to the work you dream about. Jack looms are popular with many handweavers for their versatility and relatively easy shed. Counterbalance and countermarch looms each have their own feel and shine with particular kinds of cloth, especially denser rugs and wide, even-tension warps. The right choice depends on what you plan to weave most often, and our crew is glad to talk you through the trade-offs so you land on something you'll love.

A few reasons weavers keep coming back to us for a floor loom for sale:

  • Premium equipment since 1997, hand-selected rather than mass-ordered to hit the lowest price.
  • Family owned and operated, not swallowed up by a private equity firm like so many of our competitors have been lately.
  • Fast same-day shipping on most orders, with free shipping when you spend $99 or more.
  • Expert weavers on hand who actually weave, ready to help you pick the loom that fits your space and goals.

Every purchase also helps us support local farms and Freddy's Dog Rescue, so a little extra good rides along with your new loom.

Shop Floor Looms Online or Visit Us in Spokane

Our shop lives in a restored historic bakery in Spokane, four floors and 27,500 square feet of fiber heaven, and we have an in-house repair shop plus looms you can try right on site. Yes, Travis still bakes his sourdough and raspberry scones on Saturdays, so come weave a few picks and grab a snack. Can't make the trip? No problem. Our full selection ships worldwide, and our friendly crew is just a chat bubble away whenever you have a question about floor loom weaving.

Frequently Asked Questions

You'll want enough room not just for the loom's footprint but also for a bench and space to walk around it while you dress the warp, which usually means a dedicated corner or a whole room depending on the model. A small floor loom or a folding design can tuck into a shared living space and even fold away between sessions, while a large standing loom really wants a permanent home. Measure your space first, then shop, because nothing dampens the joy of a new loom like discovering it won't fit through the door.

The biggest practical difference is that a floor loom uses foot treadles to change the shed, which frees both hands and lets you weave faster and tackle larger, heavier projects like rugs and blankets. A table loom changes sheds with hand levers, is smaller and more portable, and is better suited to lightweight or travel projects. If you mostly want big, ambitious cloth and have the room, a floor loom is the clear pick, whereas a table loom wins on portability and compact storage.

They're more complex than a rigid heddle or table loom, and they often need a few accessories to reach their full potential, so they tend to suit weavers who already have some experience. That said, plenty of motivated beginners do start on a floor loom successfully, especially with good guidance and a bit of patience for the learning curve. If you're unsure, our team can help you decide honestly whether to start small or jump straight in based on your goals and how much you'll weave.

The main types you'll encounter are jack, counterbalance, and countermarch looms, and each handles tension and shed formation a little differently. Jack looms are versatile and beginner-friendly within the floor loom category, counterbalance looms excel at balanced weaves, and countermarch looms are prized for rugs and wide, even-tension work. The best choice comes down to what you intend to weave most, so it's worth telling us about your dream projects before you commit.

A well-made floor loom is built to last for generations and needs only modest care, such as the occasional check on moving parts, light cleaning, and keeping the wood in good condition. You will likely want some accessories over time, like extra shafts, a warping board, bobbins, or specialty reeds, to get the most out of it, but you don't need everything at once. We carry the parts and accessories to keep your loom running, and our in-house repair shop is here if anything ever needs attention.