You might be bored with the pattern or color or perhaps it has stains that are difficult to cover up.
How to paint a design on an area rug.
Taped circle rug this rug i used spray paint instead of rolling the paint on.
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Step 2 outline your design on the rug using painter s tape.
This is what the sad drab rug looked like before i got started.
Brush it on as even as possible.
And i have to say that i don t think spray paint leaves as crisp of lines as rolled paint does.
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Place a tarp or plastic under the rug to prevent paint from dripping on the floor below especially if you will be painting near the edges of the rug.
This rug became my canvas to create my own design.
If needed apply two coats until you reach your desired paint color.
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This rug was left out on my patio all winter in the snow and it still looks great.
I didn t want a solid red rug.
Once i mixed the paint and fabric medium i just applied the mixture with a sponge brush.
I had originally planned to paint the rug i currently have in my office studio but after coming across a pattern i loved i realized i could get the same look with just a sharpie.
Your old area rug has seen better days.
How to paint on old area rugs.
You may want to practice penciling in different designs on a piece of paper first.
How to paint a rug.
Once i finished painting the rug i let it dry completely.
So i decided to paint an inexpensive rug to get just the look i wanted.
Today i am sharing how i created a diy painted rug inspired by west elm for just 20.
Apply the paint generously to the rug in the open spaces.
Design and draw the desired pattern for your faux area rug on paper.
Use a ruler or tape measure to measure the distances.
I wanted the variations of different shades of red.
I have wanted a rug in our girls playroom for a while but i just didn t want to drop a ton of cash on one.
Allow the paint to dry in between each coat.