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How To Make Painted Rug

Make your own rug with this painted rug tutorial. Use scrap or new vinyl flooring to create a one-of-a-kind unique rug for any area of your home.
Prep Time2 hours
Active Time2 hours
Additional Time1 day
Total Time1 day 4 hours
Course: DIY
Keyword: DIY painted rug, DIY rug, hand painted rug, painted rug
Yield: 1 rug
Author: Rachel

Equipment

  • Decorative Leaf Roller
  • Brayer Roller
  • Sponge Roller Kit
  • Stencils

Materials

  • 6 x8 vinyl flooring
  • Linen White Chalk Paint -
  • General Finishes Sealer -
  • Serenity Blue Chalk Paint -
  • Coastal Blue -

Instructions

  • Roll the rug inside out for several hours
  • Protect areas around the rug with wax paper taped to the floor or table.
  • Paint the Base Coat on the entire backside of the rug
  • Allow drying for 24 hours.
  • Use painter's tape to section off the pattern and apply stencils to the design area.
  • Begin at the center of the rug and use stencil brushes to apply paint.
  • If moving the stencil, be sure it is dry before applying it to another area of the rug.
  • Paint the area between the tape with a sponge roller and desired paint color.
  • use a brayer roller to flatten the paint for the decorative roller design.
  • Use the decorative roller to apply the dark blue design around the edge of the rug.
  • Remove the tape and touch up any errors.
  • Apply two coats of high-performance polyethylene sealer with a sponge roller. Allow drying between coats.

Notes

Be sure to allow drying time before applying tape to prevent damage to the paint surface.