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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 Time
2
hours
hrs
Active Time
2
hours
hrs
Additional Time
1
day
d
Total Time
1
day
d
4
hours
hrs
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 t
o section off the pattern and apply stencils to the design area.
Begin at the center of the rug and use
stencil brushes t
o 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 t
o 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.