How To Spray Paint A Rug

Aerosol paint or spray paint allows you to add a quick even layer of paint to almost any surface.

How to spray paint a rug.

To minimize paint drips you will need to spray paint beyond the rug. For example use blue spray paint to complement light brown walls or opt for a classic maroon paint to provide contrast for blue black or white walls and furniture. Let it dry completely. For instance white paint on a black carpet might turn out looking gray.

Spray flat and straight. Evenly spread out the spray paint. For example a rust prevention spray paint works for outdoor use on patio furniture or swing sets. Note that using a light colored paint on a dark carpet won t give you the intended result.

Create a border along the outside edge of rug using painter s tape. If it seems to puddle a little on the tape use a rag to carefully dab it off. A second coat may be necessary in some areas. Make sure it is a well ventilated area.

Taped circle rug this rug i used spray paint instead of rolling the paint on. When choosing your paint color keep in mind that the paint can only cover a color lighter than the paint. Decorative general use spray paints breathe new life into indoor furniture. Set up a spray area by covering work area with a drop cloth.

After painting my first stripe i quickly realized that i needed a way to get the paint down into the fibers of the rug. So for example you can paint a white rug black but you can not paint a black rug white. Finn suggested i use a scrub brush to really work the paint down in there. Do not go heavy because it will drip off of the painter s tape onto the rug.

Also i copied a very expensive rug pattern for this project and that rug cost. This rug was left out on my patio all winter in the snow and it still looks great. That man is a genius it totally worked. Different spray paints have different uses.

Ensure the rug is clean and free of debris before beginning. I definitely suggest buying a pack of cheap sponges for this stage of the project. Do not shake the paint can over the stripe.