How To Paint A Sisal Rug

How to paint a rug.

How to paint a sisal rug.

Allow at least two hours drying time in between each coat of paint to ensure it cures properly to the surface of the rug. The type of paint to use on jute rugs. A plain sisal rug can be painted to make a colourful striped ground covering. I know totally gross.

Adding a second. Once i finished painting the rug i let it dry completely. Sisal rugs are affordable durable and great for layering on porches and patios. Use it on hard surfaces like a deck or concrete patio as a picnic rug or to create a space for relaxing.

One of the toughest natural fibres sisal is ideal for outdoor living. Transform a basic jute rug into an eye catching accent with the right type of paint. So i decided this was the perfect rug to try a painting project on. This rug became my canvas to create my own design.

Instead of spending the money on a brand new rug she painting her existing sisal to get the same look. Pudel searched online until she found a bold graphic in a similar pattern printed it out and made a stencil that would allow her to create a custom pattern for her 5 x 7 rug. The natural woven fibers help ground your outdoor space but if you prefer a little more color or pattern this style of area rug is easy to customize with a pretty hand painted design. See the before shot next.

A natural fiber jute proves versatile and sustainable. To keep from getting paint on the rug itself as you paint add painter s tape around the edge of the border to protect the rug. This sisal rug i have owned for many years and it was stained from our dog urinating on it so many times. Hold the paint can approximately 8 inches from the surface of the rug and apply two even coats of paint in an even controlled manner using spurts.

Once i mixed the paint and fabric medium i just applied the mixture with a sponge brush. I didn t want a solid red rug. Sisal can easily be painted. I wanted the variations of different shades of red.

We had sprayed it down with a hose and let it dry out but the stains remained.